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  1. Article: In Memoriam: Robert Garrison, Jr. 1942 - 2007

    Cavaliere, C

    HerbalGram. 2007 Aug-Oct, no. 75

    2007  

    Keywords herbal medicines ; dietary supplements ; researchers ; entrepreneurship
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2007-08
    Size p. 75.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1215179-8
    ISSN 0899-5648
    ISSN 0899-5648
    Database NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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  2. Article ; Online: Health insurance and the ongoing debate of quality and quantity.

    Cavaliere, Robert

    Neuro-oncology

    2018  Volume 20, Issue 10, Page(s) 1287–1288

    MeSH term(s) Glioblastoma ; Health Services Accessibility ; Humans ; Insurance, Health
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-08-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2028601-6
    ISSN 1523-5866 ; 1522-8517
    ISSN (online) 1523-5866
    ISSN 1522-8517
    DOI 10.1093/neuonc/noy121
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  3. Article ; Online: Operative Management: Plantar Plate.

    Sachs, Brett D / Adler, Laura B / Cavaliere, Robert J

    Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery

    2022  Volume 39, Issue 3, Page(s) 489–502

    Abstract: The plantar plate is a vital structure for maintaining lesser metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) stability. Its primary role is to provide static stabilization of the MPJs, working in conjunction with the long and short flexor and extensor tendons. When ... ...

    Abstract The plantar plate is a vital structure for maintaining lesser metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) stability. Its primary role is to provide static stabilization of the MPJs, working in conjunction with the long and short flexor and extensor tendons. When insufficiency or attenuation of the plantar plate occurs, a sagittal plane deformity will slowly develop, eventually leading to a "crossover toe" transverse plane deformity. Coughlin coined this descriptive term to describe the later stages of deformity, most commonly affecting the second MPJ. Shortly after, Yu and Judge elaborated on this condition describing it as "predislocation syndrome," an inflammatory condition affecting the plantar plate causing pain and instability, which could progress to subluxation at the MPJ.
    MeSH term(s) Foot Deformities ; Humans ; Joint Instability/diagnostic imaging ; Joint Instability/surgery ; Metatarsophalangeal Joint/surgery ; Plantar Plate/surgery ; Tendons
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1323674-x
    ISSN 1558-2302 ; 0742-0668 ; 0891-8422
    ISSN (online) 1558-2302
    ISSN 0742-0668 ; 0891-8422
    DOI 10.1016/j.cpm.2022.02.009
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  4. Article ; Online: Biologics in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis.

    Ng, Alan / Cavaliere, Robert / Molchan, Lauren

    Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery

    2021  Volume 38, Issue 2, Page(s) 245–259

    Abstract: Plantar fasciitis has been considered an acute inflammatory disorder. However, the local histologic findings represent a more chronic, degenerative state without inflammation. Patients may be stuck in a chronic state of cyclical inflammation leading to ... ...

    Abstract Plantar fasciitis has been considered an acute inflammatory disorder. However, the local histologic findings represent a more chronic, degenerative state without inflammation. Patients may be stuck in a chronic state of cyclical inflammation leading to tissue degeneration, refractory symptoms, and disability. This idea process has influenced the treatment approach of some practitioners who have implemented the idea of regenerative medicine and use of biologic adjuvants in the treatment of plantar heel pain. Biologic therapies provide many different cellular components, growth factors, and proteins to restore normal tissue biology and are a useful adjunct in the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis.
    MeSH term(s) Anesthetics, Local/administration & dosage ; Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ; Fasciitis, Plantar/therapy ; Humans ; Patient Selection ; Platelet-Rich Plasma ; Stem Cell Transplantation
    Chemical Substances Anesthetics, Local
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1323674-x
    ISSN 1558-2302 ; 0742-0668 ; 0891-8422
    ISSN (online) 1558-2302
    ISSN 0742-0668 ; 0891-8422
    DOI 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.12.009
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  5. Article ; Online: Transforming the Imaging Experience While Decreasing Sedation Rates.

    Xu, Helen S / Cavaliere, Rachel M / Min, Robert J

    Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR

    2019  Volume 17, Issue 1 Pt A, Page(s) 46–52

    Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effect of the MRI-am-a-Hero program on sedation utilization for outpatient pediatric MRI studies.: Methods: The MRI-am-a-Hero program, which utilizes multimedia educational material and popular comic book characters to ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effect of the MRI-am-a-Hero program on sedation utilization for outpatient pediatric MRI studies.
    Methods: The MRI-am-a-Hero program, which utilizes multimedia educational material and popular comic book characters to educate and support pediatric patients during MRI scan, was implemented at the radiology facility of a single tertiary care, academic medical center. The effect of the MRI-am-a-Hero program on sedation utilization for pediatric MRI was retrospectively evaluated using multivariate regressions yielding odds ratio of sedation before and after program implementation. The institutional review board approved the study with HIPAA compliancy. Effectiveness of the program was evaluated while controlling for age, neurological MRI examination, number of examinations in the case, and use of intravenous contrast. Further analysis was performed in subgroups categorized by age, neurological MRI versus nonneurological MRI, and the use of contrast.
    Results: The percent of MRI cases with sedation decreased from 22.9% to 17.3% after the MRI-am-a-Hero program was implemented. When controlling for other variables, including patient age, neurological MRI, number of examinations in a case, and use of intravenous contrast, the odds of a study being performed with sedation after program implementation are 40% less than the odds before program implementation (odds ratio [OR] 0.60, P < .001). The effect of the program was greatest for patients aged 4 to 7 (OR 0.56, P < .001), followed by patients aged 8 to 11 (OR 0.64, P = .019). It was not statistically significant for patients aged 12 to 15 (OR 0.97, P = .919).
    Conclusion: MRI-am-a-Hero is a generalizable and inexpensive program for reducing sedation utilization for outpatient pediatric MRI studies, especially for patients aged 4 to 11.
    MeSH term(s) Academic Medical Centers ; Adolescent ; Ambulatory Care ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Conscious Sedation/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Patient Education as Topic ; Play and Playthings ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-09-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2274861-1
    ISSN 1558-349X ; 1546-1440
    ISSN (online) 1558-349X
    ISSN 1546-1440
    DOI 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.08.005
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  6. Article: How to choose the right statistical software?-a method increasing the post-purchase satisfaction.

    Cavaliere, Roberto

    Journal of thoracic disease

    2014  Volume 7, Issue 12, Page(s) E585–98

    Abstract: Nowadays, we live in the "data era" where the use of statistical or data analysis software is inevitable, in any research field. This means that the choice of the right software tool or platform is a strategic issue for a research department. ... ...

    Abstract Nowadays, we live in the "data era" where the use of statistical or data analysis software is inevitable, in any research field. This means that the choice of the right software tool or platform is a strategic issue for a research department. Nevertheless, in many cases decision makers do not pay the right attention to a comprehensive and appropriate evaluation of what the market offers. Indeed, the choice still depends on few factors like, for instance, researcher's personal inclination, e.g., which software have been used at the university or is already known. This is not wrong in principle, but in some cases it's not enough at all and might lead to a "dead end" situation, typically after months or years of investments already done on the wrong software. This article, far from being a full and complete guide to statistical software evaluation, aims to illustrate some key points of the decision process and introduce an extended range of factors which can help to undertake the right choice, at least in potential. There is not enough literature about that topic, most of the time underestimated, both in the traditional literature and even in the so called "gray literature", even if some documents or short pages can be found online. Anyhow, it seems there is not a common and known standpoint about the process of software evaluation from the final user perspective. We suggests a multi-factor analysis leading to an evaluation matrix tool, to be intended as a flexible and customizable tool, aimed to provide a clearer picture of the software alternatives available, not in abstract but related to the researcher's own context and needs. This method is a result of about twenty years of experience of the author in the field of evaluating and using technical-computing software and partially arises from a research made about such topics as part of a project funded by European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme 2011.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-12-14
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2573571-8
    ISSN 2077-6624 ; 2072-1439
    ISSN (online) 2077-6624
    ISSN 2072-1439
    DOI 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.11.57
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  7. Article ; Online: Primary Tumoral Calcinosis in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Presentation.

    Cavaliere, Robert J / Lotufo, Christopher D / Kruse, Dustin L / Sachs, Brett D / Stone, Paul A

    The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

    2020  Volume 59, Issue 6, Page(s) 1313–1317

    Abstract: Tumoral calcinosis is a benign, progressive disorder characterized by massive periarticular deposition of calcium salts into subcutaneous and deeper tissue layers. While a majority of cases present secondary to underlying metabolic disorders, it can ... ...

    Abstract Tumoral calcinosis is a benign, progressive disorder characterized by massive periarticular deposition of calcium salts into subcutaneous and deeper tissue layers. While a majority of cases present secondary to underlying metabolic disorders, it can rarely present as a primary, idiopathic phenomenon. We present an atypical case of a pediatric patient with a large, ulcerated pedal soft tissue mass found to be consistent with primary tumoral calcinosis. This was confirmed by histopathologic analysis and comprehensive metabolic workup. The patient underwent surgical excision of the mass, with complete resolution of symptoms and no recurrence after a 1-year follow-up period.
    MeSH term(s) Calcinosis/diagnostic imaging ; Calcinosis/surgery ; Child ; Humans ; Recurrence ; Subcutaneous Tissue
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 1146972-9
    ISSN 1542-2224 ; 1067-2516
    ISSN (online) 1542-2224
    ISSN 1067-2516
    DOI 10.1053/j.jfas.2020.08.017
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  8. Book ; Online: Adaptive inference in heteroskedastic fractional time series models

    Cavaliere, Giuseppe / Nielsen, Morten Ørregaard / Taylor, Robert

    (Queen's Economics Department working paper ; no. 1390)

    2017  

    Abstract: We consider estimation and inference in fractionally integrated time series models driven by shocks which can display conditional and unconditional heteroskedasticity of unknown form. Although the standard conditional sum-of-squares (CSS) estimator ... ...

    Author's details Giuseppe Cavaliere (University of Bologna), Morten Ørregaard Nielsen (Queen's University and CREATES), A.M. Robert Taylor (University of Essex)
    Series title Queen's Economics Department working paper ; no. 1390
    Abstract We consider estimation and inference in fractionally integrated time series models driven by shocks which can display conditional and unconditional heteroskedasticity of unknown form. Although the standard conditional sum-of-squares (CSS) estimator remains consistent and asymptotically normal in such cases, unconditional heteroskedasticity inflates its variance matrix by a scalar quantity, lambda>1, thereby inducing a loss in efficiency relative to the unconditionally homoskedastic case, lambda=1. We propose an adaptive version of the CSS estimator, based on non-parametric kernel-based estimation of the unconditional variance process. This eliminates the factor lambda from the variance matrix, thereby delivering the same asymptotic efficiency as that attained by the standard CSS estimator in the unconditionally homoskedastic case and, hence, asymptotic efficiency under Gaussianity. The asymptotic variance matrices of both the standard and adaptive CSS estimators depend on any conditional heteroskedasticity and/or weak parametric autocorrelation present in the shocks. Consequently, asymptotically pivotal inference can be achieved through the development of confidence regions or hypothesis tests using either heteroskedasticity robust standard errors and/or a wild bootstrap. Monte Carlo simulations and empirical applications are included to illustrate the practical usefulness of the methods proposed.
    Keywords adaptive estimation ; conditional sum-of-squares ; fractional integration ; heteroskedasticity ; quasi-maximum likelihood estimation ; wild bootstrap
    Language English
    Size 1 Online-Ressource (circa 49 Seiten), Illustrationen
    Publisher Department of Economics, Queen's University
    Publishing place Kingston, Ontario, Canada
    Document type Book ; Online
    Database ECONomics Information System

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  9. Article ; Online: On the Importance of Characterizing Virtual PMUs for Hardware-in-the-Loop and Digital Twin Applications.

    Mingotti, Alessandro / Costa, Federica / Cavaliere, Diego / Peretto, Lorenzo / Tinarelli, Roberto

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 21, Issue 18

    Abstract: In recent years, the introduction of real-time simulators (RTS) has changed the way of researching the power network. In particular, researchers and system operators (SOs) are now capable of simulating the complete network and of making it interact with ... ...

    Abstract In recent years, the introduction of real-time simulators (RTS) has changed the way of researching the power network. In particular, researchers and system operators (SOs) are now capable of simulating the complete network and of making it interact with the real world thanks to the hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and digital twin (DT) concepts. Such tools create infinite scenarios in which the network can be tested and virtually monitored to, for example, predict and avoid faults or energy shortages. Furthermore, the real-time monitoring of the network allows estimating the status of the electrical assets and consequently undertake their predictive maintenance. The success of the HIL and DT application relies on the fact that the simulated network elements (cables, generation, accessories, converters, etc.) are correctly modeled and characterized. This is particularly true if the RTS acquisition capabilities are used to enable the HIL and the DT. To this purpose, this work aims at emphasizing the role of a preliminary characterization of the virtual elements inside the RTS system, experimentally verifying how the overall performance is significantly affected by them. To this purpose, a virtual phasor measurement unit (PMU) is tested and characterized to understand its uncertainty contribution. To achieve that, firstly, the characterization of a virtual PMU calibrator is described. Afterward, the virtual PMU calibration is performed, and the results clearly highlight its key role in the overall uncertainty. It is then possible to conclude that the characterization of the virtual elements, or models, inside RTS systems (omitted most of the time) is fundamental to avoid wrong results. The same concepts can be extended to all those fields that exploit HIL and DT capabilities.
    MeSH term(s) Calibration
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s21186133
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  10. Article: Utility of Fetal Cardiac Resonance Imaging in Prenatal Clinical Practice: Current State of the Art.

    Pozza, Alice / Reffo, Elena / Castaldi, Biagio / Cattapan, Irene / Avesani, Martina / Biffanti, Roberta / Cavaliere, Annachiara / Cerutti, Alessia / Di Salvo, Giovanni

    Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 23

    Abstract: The field of prenatal cardiac imaging has revolutionized the way we understand and manage congenital heart diseases (CHD) in the developing fetus. In the prenatal period, cardiac imaging plays a pivotal role in the diagnostic pathway, from screening to ... ...

    Abstract The field of prenatal cardiac imaging has revolutionized the way we understand and manage congenital heart diseases (CHD) in the developing fetus. In the prenatal period, cardiac imaging plays a pivotal role in the diagnostic pathway, from screening to classification and follow-up of CHD. The ability to visualize the fetal heart in utero allows healthcare professionals to detect abnormalities early, thus enabling timely interventions and informed decision-making processes for both the mother and the medical team. Early CHD detection improves preparation for delivery, postnatal care, and postnatal outcomes. Advancements in medical technology and imaging techniques have provided clinicians with insights into the fascinating workings of the fetal heart. Several imaging modalities have proven to be helpful in this field, with echocardiography undoubtedly representing the primary modality for evaluating the fetus. By providing detailed anatomical and functional information, fetal cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging contributes to better prenatal counseling and enhances the coordination of care between obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and pediatric cardiologists. Shortcomings of fetal CMR are due to technical concerns related to the intrauterine position of the fetus and subsequent challenges to following a standard scan protocol. The aim of this paper was to revise the current state-of-the-art in the field of fetal CMR and its clinical applications and to delve into methods, challenges, and future directions of fetal CMR in prenatal imaging.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662336-5
    ISSN 2075-4418
    ISSN 2075-4418
    DOI 10.3390/diagnostics13233523
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