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A general randomized test for Alpha Open

Daniele Massacci, Laura Sarno, Lorenzo Trapani, Pierluigi Vallarino · 2025

We propose a methodology to construct tests for the null hypothesis that the pricing errors of a panel of asset returns are jointly equal to zero in a linear factor asset pricing model -- that is, the null of "zero alpha". We consider, as …

Reproducibility of fetal ultrasound doppler parameters used for growth assessment Open

Raghda Zidan Sweid, V. Donadono, Davide Casagrandi, Laura Sarno, George Attilakos , et al. · 2025

A General Randomized Test for Alpha Open

Daniele Massacci, Laura Sarno, Lorenzo Trapani, Pierluigi Vallarino · 2025

Issue Information Open

Jianwei Shi, Lijuan Du, Wen He, Shuai Zheng, Xiaotong Commentary , et al. · 2023

The moment has arrived to consider the combination of echocardiography and transabdominal ultrasound for accurate diagnosis in cases of aortic dissection

Brain fingerprint changes across the menstrual cycle correlate with emotional state Open

Lorenzo Cipriano, Marianna Liparoti, Emahnuel Troisi Lopez, Laura Sarno, Fabio Lucidi , et al. · 2023

Background Menstrual cycle (MC) is the cyclical phenomenon with the greatest impact on women’s mood and behavior. To date, little is known about the potential mechanism and neuroanatomical correlates of behavioral and emotional fluctuation…

Vitamin D Deficiency in a Cohort of Neapolitan Pregnant Women: Do We Really Live in the City of the Sun? Open

Laura Sarno, Annunziata Carlea, Serena Cabaro, Carmen Imma Aquino, Dalila Mantelli , et al. · 2023

Background: Insufficient serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels are a global public health issue, and pregnant women are a significant at-risk group. We aimed to assess maternal serum 25(OH)D concentrations in a cohort of Neapolitan pr…

Association between Perceived Health-Related Quality of Life and Depression with Frailty in the FRASNET Study Open

Giulia Bruna Delli Zotti, Lorena Citterio, Sara Farinone, Maria Pina Concas, Elena Brioni , et al. · 2022

Frailty is a major challenge facing the aging world. The phenotype of the frail subject is still far from being satisfactorily defined. We report data on mood, cognition, and quality of life (QoL) in relation to anamnestic factors, health,…

Preliminary Characterization of the Epigenetic Modulation in the Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells during Chondrogenic Process Open

Marco Miceli, Giuseppe Maria Maruotti, Laura Sarno, Luigi Carbone, Maurizio Guida , et al. · 2022

Regenerative medicine represents a growing hot topic in biomedical sciences, aiming at setting out novel therapeutic strategies to repair or regenerate damaged tissues and organs. For this perspective, human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) …

Septic shock, acute renal and liver failure following unsafe abortion using bitter leaves and wandering jew in northern Uganda: A case series Open

Gasthony Alobo, Cristina Reverzani, Violah Nahurira, Laura Sarno · 2022

Unsafe abortion is a major problem in Uganda, being one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Abortions are performed mostly under unsafe conditions, by people without medical training. In rural areas in northern Ugand…

Estimating the Risk of Maternal Death at Admission: A Predictive Model from a 5-Year Case Reference Study in Northern Uganda Open

Gasthony Alobo, Cristina Reverzani, Laura Sarno, Barbara Giordani, Luigi Greco · 2022

Background. Uganda is one of the countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa with a very high maternal mortality ratio estimated at 336 deaths per 100,000 live births. We aimed at exploring the main factors affecting maternal death and designing a…

Septic shock, acute renal and liver failure following unsafe abortion using bitter leaves and wandering jew in northern Uganda: a case series Open

Gasthony Alobo, Cristina Reverzani, Violah Nahurira, Laura Sarno · 2022

This case series describes the unusual severe toxicity of two herbal medicines that are frequently used to induce abortion in Northern Uganda. It highlights possible associations of Commelina Africana (wandering jew) with uterine necrosis …

Functional brain network topology across the menstrual cycle is estradiol dependent and correlates with individual well‐being Open

Marianna Liparoti, Emahnuel Troisi Lopez, Laura Sarno, Rosaria Rucco, Roberta Minino , et al. · 2021

The menstrual cycle (MC) is a sex hormone‐related phenomenon that repeats itself cyclically during the woman's reproductive life. In this explorative study, we hypothesized that coordinated variations of multiple sex hormones may affect th…

Alexithymia in Patients with Ménière Disease: A Possible Role on Anxiety and Depression Open

Roberto Teggi, Claudia Yvonne Finocchiaro, Claudio Ruggieri, Omar Gatti, Federica Rosolen , et al. · 2021

The aim of this paper was to investigate the role of the psychological variable of alexithymia both as a risk factor for the development of Ménière’s disease (MD) and as a component that influences the personal experience of MD and the ind…

Functional brain network topology across the menstrual cycle is sex hormone dependent and correlates with the individual well-being Open

Marianna Liparoti, Emahnuel Troisi Lopez, Laura Sarno, Rosaria Rucco, Roberta Minino , et al. · 2020

The menstrual cycle is known to influence the behaviour. The neuronal bases of this phenomenon are poorly understood. We hypothesized that hormones, might affect the large-scale organization of the brain functional networks and that, in tu…

Chromosomal Microarray Analysis versus Karyotyping in Fetuses with Increased Nuchal Translucency Open

Rita Cicatiello, Piero Pignataro, Antonella Izzo, Nunzia Mollo, Lucia Pezone , et al. · 2019

We have carried out a retrospective study of chromosome anomalies associated with increased nuchal translucency (NT) in order to compare yield rates of karyotype, chromosome microarray analysis (CMA), and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIP…

OC17.06: Prediction of Caesarean section due to intrapartum dystocia using antenatal customised fetal growth charts Open

A. Dall’Asta, T. Ghi, Giuseppe Rizzo, A. Kiener, N. Volpe , et al. · 2018

To evaluate whether the use of customized fetal growth charts in fetuses considered to be large for gestational age (LGA) allows a better identification of those cases at risk of abnormal labour course. Retrospective analysis from prospect…

Coping Mechanisms, Psychological Distress, and Quality of Life Prior to Cancer Genetic Counseling Open

Valentina Elisabetta Di Mattei, Letizia Carnelli, M. Bernardi, Rebecca Bienati, Chiara Brombin , et al. · 2018

Background: Breast Cancer susceptibility genes 1 and 2 are implicated in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and women can test for the presence of these genes prior to developing cancer. The goal of this study is to examine psycho…

Evaluation OF psychological aspects of taking care cancer patients: a multicentre study on a sample of caregivers Open

Maria Monica Ratti, Federica Bertin, Alessandro Rossi, Alessandra Portaluppi, Maria Marconi , et al. · 2017

Patient relationship training in an integrated perspective: guidelines for psychological intervention Open

Claudio Verusio, Maria Monica Ratti, Federica Bertin, Alessandra Portaluppi, Alessandro Rossi , et al. · 2017

“Health in the Mirror”: An Unconventional Approach to Unmet Psychological Needs in Oncology Open

Valentina Elisabetta Di Mattei, Letizia Carnelli, Paola Taranto, M. Bernardi, Chiara Brombin , et al. · 2017

Background: The introduction of aesthetic care programs for cancer patients inside hospitals could help patients cope with the side effects of both disease and treatment. The specific objective of this study is to evaluate whether a…

Antiphospholipid antibody profile based obstetric outcomes of primary antiphospholipid syndrome: the PREGNANTS study Open

Gabriele Saccone, Vincenzo Berghella, Giuseppe Maria Maruotti, T. Ghi, Giuseppe Rizzo , et al. · 2017

Illness Perception in Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Patients: How Mental Representations Affect Anxiety, Depression, and Infertility-Related Stress Open

Letizia Carnelli, Valentina Elisabetta Di Mattei, Martina Mazzetti, M. Bernardi, Rossella Di Pierro , et al. · 2016

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease encompasses a group of pregnancy-related disorders that derive from the placenta. Taking Leventhal's Common Sense Model as a starting point, this study aims to investigate how illness perception could infl…

Identification of Socio-demographic and Psychological Factors Affecting Women’s Propensity to Breastfeed: An Italian Cohort Open

Valentina Elisabetta Di Mattei, Letizia Carnelli, M. Bernardi, Chiara Jongerius, Chiara Brombin , et al. · 2016

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months postpartum is a World Health Organization objective and benefits have been demonstrated for both mother and infant. It is important to clarify which factors influence breastfeeding …

Mental Representations of Illness in Patients with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: How Do Patients Perceive Their Condition? Open

Valentina Elisabetta Di Mattei, Letizia Carnelli, Martina Mazzetti, M. Bernardi, Rossella Di Pierro , et al. · 2016

This study is the first to investigate illness perception in Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. From a clinical perspective the results highlight the need for multidisciplinary support programs to promote a more realistic illness perceptio…

Prospective first‐trimester screening for trisomies by cell‐free DNA testing of maternal blood in twin pregnancy Open

Laura Sarno, R. Revello, Ellen Hanson, Ranjit Akolekar, K. H. Nicolaides · 2016

Objectives First, to examine in twin pregnancies the performance of first‐trimester screening for fetal trisomies 21, 18 and 13 by cell‐free (cf) DNA testing of maternal blood and, second, to compare twin and singleton pregnancies regardin…

Screening for trisomies by cell‐free DNA testing of maternal blood: consequences of a failed result Open

R. Revello, Laura Sarno, Alexandru Ispas, Ranjit Akolekar, K. H. Nicolaides · 2016

Objectives First, to report the distribution of the fetal fraction of cell‐free (cf) DNA and the rate of a failed cfDNA test result in trisomies 21, 18 and 13, by comparison with pregnancies unaffected by these trisomies, second, to examin…

Celiac disease and obstetric complications: a systematic review and metaanalysis Open

Gabriele Saccone, Vincenzo Berghella, Laura Sarno, Giuseppe Maria Maruotti, Irene Cetin , et al. · 2015

The aim of this metaanalysis was to evaluate the risk of the development of obstetric complications in women with celiac disease. We searched electronic databases from their inception until February 2015. We included all cohort studies tha…

An Investigative Study into Psychological and Fertility Sequelae of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: The Impact on Patients’ Perceived Fertility, Anxiety and Depression Open

Valentina Elisabetta Di Mattei, Letizia Carnelli, M. Bernardi, Elena Pagani Bagliacca, Paola Zucchi , et al. · 2015

We can conclude that fertility perception seems to be negatively affected by GTD diagnosis, particularly in younger women and in those without children. Patients should be followed by a multidisciplinary team so as to be supported in the d…

Omega‐3 supplementation during pregnancy to prevent recurrent intrauterine growth restriction: systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials Open

Gabriele Saccone, Vincenzo Berghella, Giuseppe Maria Maruotti, Laura Sarno, Giovanni Martinelli · 2015

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of omega‐3 supplementation during pregnancy in preventing intrauterine growth restriction ( IUGR ) in women with apparently uncomplicated singleton pregnancy and previous IUGR pregnancy. Methods For this …

OC-0321: Impact of urinary symptoms and incontinence on anxiety and depression 1 year after postprostatectomy radiotherapy Open

C. Cozzarini, F. Zuppardi, C. Fiorino, Alberto Briganti, Andrei Fodor , et al. · 2015

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