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Immune endocrinological evaluation in patients with severe vascular acquired brain injuries: therapeutical approaches by Amico, Angelo Paolo, Terlizzi, Annamaria, Annamaria, Terlizzi, Megna, Marisa, Marisa, Megna, Megna, Gianfranco, Gianfranco, Megna, Damiani, Sabino, Sabino, Damiani

“…It is known that in severe acquired brain injuries there is process of neuroinflammation, with the activation of a local and general stress response. In our…”
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Use Of External Intrathecal Infusion Pumps In The Management Of Septic Complications: A Case Report by Marvulli, Riccardo, Chiumarulo, Pierpaolo, Nisi, Mattia, Barulli, Laura, Megna, Gianfranco, Pietro, Fiore, Ianieri, Giancarlo, Megna, Marisa

“…Spasticity is a motor disorder with an increased muscle tone, typically associated with spasms, weakness and lack of coordination. It is an invalidating and…”
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Objective Assessment of the Rheological Muscle Property in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia by Marvulli, Riccardo, Ianieri, Giancarlo, Mastromauro, Lucia, Romanelli, Ersilia, Barulli, Laura, Chiumarulo, Pierpaolo, Megna, Gianfranco, Megna, Marisa

“…Fibromyalgia (FM), clinical condition characterized by several signs and symptoms such as widespread pain, trigger point, morning stiffness and extreme…”
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BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A IN THE TREATMENT OF SIALORRHEA IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE by Santamato, Andrea, Ianieri, Giancarlo, Ranieri, Maurizio, Megna, Marisa, Panza, Francesco, Fiore, Pietro, Megna, Gianfranco

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Post-coma persons with extensive multiple disabilities use microswitch technology to access selected stimulus events or operate a radio device by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Alberti, Gloria, Oliva, Doretta, Megna, Gianfranco, Iliceto, Carla, Damiani, Sabino, Ricci, Irene, Spica, Antonella

“…► Microswitch technology allowed persons with minimal consciousness to access stimuli. ► A microswitch-aided program allowed a post-coma person to manage the…”
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Post-coma persons with motor and communication/consciousness impairments choose among environmental stimuli and request stimulus repetitions via assistive technology by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, Oliva, Doretta, Megna, Gianfranco

“…This study assessed whether a program based on microswitch and computer technology would enable three post-coma participants (adults) with motor and…”
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Electronic Baropodometry in Patients Affected by Ocular Torticollis by Bellizzi, Mario, Rizzo, Giovanna, Bellizzi, Gianfranco, Ranieri, Maurizio, Fanelli, Margherita, Megna, Gianfranco, Procoli, Ugo

“…Aims: To evaluate, by means of electronic baropodometry (EB), the postural findings in patients affected by ocular torticollis. Methods: Posturographic…”
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Microswitch- and VOCA-assisted programs for two post-coma persons with minimally conscious state and pervasive motor disabilities by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Oliva, Doretta, Signorino, Mario, Megna, Gianfranco

“…Intervention programs, based on learning principles and assistive technology, were assessed in two studies with two post-coma men with minimally conscious…”
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A technology-assisted learning setup as assessment supplement for three persons with a diagnosis of post-coma vegetative state and pervasive motor impairment by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, Bosco, Andrea, Megna, Gianfranco, De Tommaso, Marina

“…Post-coma persons in an apparent condition of vegetative state and pervasive motor impairment pose serious problems in terms of assessment and intervention…”
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Technology-based intervention options for post-coma persons with minimally conscious state and pervasive motor disabilities by Lancioni, Giulio E., O'Reilly, Mark F., Singh, Nirbhay N., Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Oliva, Doretta, Megna, Gianfranco, Bosco, Andrea

“…Background: Intervention strategies, based on learning principles and assistive technology, were assessed with four post-coma persons with minimally conscious…”
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A microswitch-cluster program to foster adaptive responses and head control in students with multiple disabilities: Replication and validation assessment by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Oliva, Doretta, Gatti, Michela, Manfredi, Francesco, Megna, Gianfranco, La Martire, Maria L., Tota, Alessia, Smaldone, Angela, Groeneweg, Jop

“…A program relying on microswitch clusters (i.e., combinations of microswitches) and preferred stimuli was recently developed to foster adaptive responses and…”
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Evaluation of technology-assisted learning setups for undertaking assessment and providing intervention to persons with a diagnosis of vegetative state by Lancioni, Giulio, O'Reilly, Mark, Singh, Nirbhay, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, Belardinelli, Marta Olivetti, Bosco, Andrea, Megna, Gianfranco, de Tommaso, Marina

“…Objective: To evaluate the viability of technology-assisted learning setups for undertaking assessment and providing intervention to persons in vegetative…”
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A technology-based programme to help a post-coma man with profound multiple disabilities manage stimulation access and posture improvement by Lancioni, Giulio, O'Reilly, Mark, Singh, Nirbhay, Oliva, Doretta, D'Amico, Fiora, Megna, Gianfranco, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina

“…Objective: To evaluate a technology-based programme to help a post-coma man with multiple disabilities access stimulation and control head posture (i.e. reduce…”
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A learning assessment procedure to re-evaluate three persons with a diagnosis of post-coma vegetative state and pervasive motor impairment by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O'Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Tommaso, Marina de, Megna, Gianfranco, Bosco, Andrea, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Chiapparino, Claudia

“…Primary objective: Detecting signs of learning in persons with a diagnosis of post-coma vegetative state and profound motor disabilities could modify their…”
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Post-coma Persons with Minimal Consciousness and Motor Disabilities Learn to Use Assistive Communication Technology to Seek Environmental Stimulation by Lancioni, Giulio E., O’Reilly, Mark F., Singh, Nirbhay N., Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, Megna, Gianfranco

“…This study assessed whether two post-coma persons with minimally conscious state and extensive motor disabilities would learn to use assistive communication…”
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Two persons with severe post-coma motor impairment and minimally conscious state use assistive technology to access stimulus events and social contact by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O'Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Megna, Gianfranco, Chiapparino, Claudia, De Pace, Claudia

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High and low frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation inhibits nociceptive responses induced by CO2 laser stimulation in humans by DE TOMMASO, Marina, FIORE, Pietro, CAMPOREALE, Alfonso, GUIDO, Marco, LIBRO, Giuseppe, LOSITO, Luciana, MEGNA, Marisa, PUCA, Francomichele, MEGNA, Gianfranco

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) on CO(2) laser evoked potentials (LEPs) in 16 normal…”
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High and low frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation inhibits nociceptive responses induced by CO 2 laser stimulation in humans by de Tommaso, Marina, Fiore, Pietro, Camporeale, Alfonso, Guido, Marco, Libro, Giuseppe, Losito, Luciana, Megna, Marisa, Puca, Francomichele, Megna, Gianfranco

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) on CO 2 laser evoked potentials (LEPs) in 16 normal…”
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Rehabilitation in Italy by Giaquinto, Salvatore, Megna, Gianfranco

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A technology-based programme to help a post-coma man with profound multiple disabilities manage stimulation access and posture improvement by Lancioni, Giulio, O'Reilly, Mark, Singh, Nirbhay, Oliva, Doretta, D'Amico, Fiora, Megna, Gianfranco, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina

“…Objective: To evaluate a technology-based programme to help a post-coma man with multiple disabilities access stimulation and control head posture (i.e. reduce…”
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