Search Results - "Sacco, Valentina"

Fibroadipogenic progenitors mediate the ability of HDAC inhibitors to promote regeneration in dystrophic muscles of young, but not old Mdx mice by Mozzetta, Chiara, Consalvi, Silvia, Saccone, Valentina, Tierney, Matthew, Diamantini, Adamo, Mitchell, Kathryn J., Marazzi, Giovanna, Borsellino, Giovanna, Battistini, Luca, Sassoon, David, Sacco, Alessandra, Puri, Pier Lorenzo

“…HDAC inhibitors (HDACi) exert beneficial effects in mdx mice, by promoting endogenous regeneration; however, the cellular determinants of HDACi activity on…”
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Upregulation of endocrine gland-derived vascular endothelial growth factor in papillary thyroid cancers displaying infiltrative patterns, lymph node metastases, and BRAF mutation by Pasquali, Daniela, Santoro, Angela, Bufo, Pantaleo, Conzo, Giovanni, Deery, William J, Renzullo, Andrea, Accardo, Giacomo, Sacco, Valentina, Bellastella, Antonio, Pannone, Giuseppe

“…Endocrine gland-derived vascular endothelial growth factor (Prok1) and prokineticin 2 (Prok2) are involved in the organ-specific regulation of angiogenesis,…”
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Technology-aided leisure and communication opportunities for two post-coma persons emerged from a minimally conscious state and affected by multiple disabilities by Lancioni, Giulio E., O’Reilly, Mark F., Singh, Nirbhay N., Sigafoos, Jeff, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, De Tommaso, Marina, Megna, Marisa, Oliva, Doretta

“…► The study included programs allowing access to leisure stimuli and requests, and to text messaging. ► Two persons emerged from a minimally conscious state…”
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Access to Environmental Stimulation via Eyelid Responses for Persons with Acquired Brain Injury and Multiple Disabilities: A New Microswitch Arrangement by Lancioni, Giulio E., O'Reilly, Mark F., Singh, Nirbhay N., Sigafoos, Jeff, Ricci, Irene, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina

“…This study assessed a new microswitch arrangement for eyelid responses using an optic sensor placed above the cheekbone and a small sticker on the person's…”
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Technology-aided recreation and communication opportunities for post-coma persons affected by lack of speech and extensive motor impairment by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, D’Amico, Fiora, Sasanelli, Giovanni, De Tommaso, Marina, Megna, Marisa

“…•Programs were developed to allow recreation and communication options to two post-coma men.•The men had re-acquired consciousness but showed lack of speech…”
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Promoting adaptive behavior in persons with acquired brain injury, extensive motor and communication disabilities, and consciousness disorders by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Belardinelli, Marta Olivetti, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, De Tommaso, Marina, Megna, Marisa, Badagliacca, Francesco

“…► Technology-based programs were used to promote adaptive behavior in persons with acquired brain injury and multiple disabilities. ► Study I involved five…”
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Technology-assisted messaging opportunities for two persons emerged from a minimally conscious state and showing extensive motor disabilities by Lancioni, Giulio, O'Reilly, Mark, Singh, Nirbhay, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Oliva, Doretta, Megna, Marisa

“…Objective: To extend the assessment of a special messaging technology with two adults emerged from a minimally conscious state and showing extensive motor…”
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Microswitch-aided programs with contingent stimulation versus general stimulation programs for post-coma persons with multiple disabilities by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O'Reilly, Mark F., Green, Vanessa A., Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, Olivetti Belardinelli, Marta

“…Abstract Objective: Assessing the impact of microswitch-aided programs with contingent stimulation on response engagement (Study I) and post-session alertness…”
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Microswitch-aided Programs for a Woman with Rett Syndrome and a Boy with Extensive Neuro-motor and Intellectual Disabilities by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Boccasini, Adele, La Martire, Maria L., Buonocunto, Francesca, Biancardi, Emma, Sacco, Valentina

“…The purpose of this study was to extend the evidence on microswitch-aided programs in terms of participants involved and responses adopted. One of the two…”
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Post-coma persons with multiple disabilities use assistive technology for their leisure engagement and communication by Lancioni, Giulio E, Singh, Nirbhay N, O'Reilly, Mark F, Sigafoos, Jeff, Oliva, Doretta, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, D'Amico, Fiora, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, De Tommaso, Marina, Megna, Marisa

“…Interventions for post-coma persons, who have emerged from a minimally conscious state but present with extensive neuro-motor impairment and lack of or minimal…”
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Post-coma persons emerging from a minimally conscious state with multiple disabilities make technology-aided phone contacts with relevant partners by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Oliva, Doretta, Campodonico, Francesca, D’Amico, Fiora, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Didden, Robert

“…•Programs were developed to allow two post-coma men to make phone contacts with relevant partners.•The men were emerging from a minimally conscious state and…”
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Post-coma persons emerged from a minimally conscious state and showing multiple disabilities learn to manage a radio-listening activity by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Colonna, Fabio, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Megna, Marisa, Oliva, Doretta

“…► The aim was to enable three post-coma participants emerged from a minimally conscious state to operate a radio device. ► The participants used…”
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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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Communication opportunities via special messaging technology for two post-coma persons with multiple disabilities by Lancioni, Giulio E., O’Reilly, Mark F., Singh, Nirbhay N., Sigafoos, Jeff, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, de Pace, Claudia, Megna, Marisa, Oliva, Doretta

“…► Special messaging technology was used by post-coma persons with multiple disabilities. ► Hand closure and knee movement served as responses to activate the…”
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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 learning assessment procedure as a test supplement for monitoring progress with two post-coma persons with a diagnosis of vegetative state by Lancioni, Giulio, Singh, Nirbhay, O'Reilly, Mark, Olivetti, Marta, de Tommaso, Marina, Navarro, Jorge, Colonna, Fabio, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina

“…Objective: Evaluating a learning assessment procedure for monitoring progress with two post-coma adults with a diagnosis of vegetative state. Method: ABABCBCB…”
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Technology-based programs to support forms of leisure engagement and communication for persons with multiple disabilities: Two single-case studies by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O'Reilly, Mark F., Green, Vanessa, Oliva, Doretta, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Biancardi, Emma M., Di Nuovo, Santo

“…Objective: To extend the assessment of technology-based programs for promoting stimulus choice and staff/caregiver calls or radio operation and text messaging…”
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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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Enabling Persons with Acquired Brain Injury and Multiple Disabilities to Choose among Environmental Stimuli and Request their Repetition via a Technology-assisted Program by Lancioni, Giulio E., Singh, Nirbhay N., O’Reilly, Mark F., Sigafoos, Jeff, Buonocunto, Francesca, Sacco, Valentina, Colonna, Fabio, Navarro, Jorge, Lanzilotti, Crocifissa, Megna, Marisa

“…This study replicated/extended a pilot investigation of a technology-assisted program to enable persons with acquired brain injury and neuro-motor and…”
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