Publications by authors named "Abbate V"

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of prompt construction on the quality of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot responses in the context of head and neck surgery.

Study Design: Observational and evaluative study.

Setting: An international collaboration involving 16 researchers from 11 European centers specializing in head and neck surgery.

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Iron homeostasis is strictly related to numerous physiological pathways including cell cycle progression and cell growth. The newest anticancer strategies focus on either depleting the cells with a suitable chelator or increasing their loading by administering iron complexes to induce ferroptosis. Iron depletion inhibits cell proliferation, while iron overload induces the damage of guanine nucleobases in G-quadruplex structures via ROS generation, leading to genome instability.

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Thallium-201 is an Auger electron-emitting radionuclide with significant potential for targeted molecular radiotherapy of cancer. It stands out among other Auger electron emitters by releasing approximately 37 Auger and Coster-Kronig electrons per decay, which is one of the highest numbers in its category. It has also a convenient half-life of 73 h, a stable daughter product, established production methods, and demonstrated high radiotoxicity.

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  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), like benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), arise from incomplete combustion and are found in sources like tobacco smoke and charbroiled food, posing cancer risks.
  • Researchers genetically modified the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans to include human CYP1A1, CYP1A2, and epoxide hydrolase to study the effects of BaP exposure, observing changes in behavior and reproductive performance, such as increased pharyngeal pumping and decreased brood size.
  • The findings revealed that the humanized worms experienced more severe reproductive toxicity and genetic mutations when exposed to BaP, highlighting the potential of these modified organisms for improving research practices while working towards the
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Utilizing data extracted from Scopus and Web of Science databases, all the publications comparing "Superficial Parotidectomy" AND "Extracapsular dissection" were considered. Original research, review articles, letters, and note articles were included. Data about publication frequency, language distribution, authorship patterns, co-occurrence of keywords, and citation counts were extracted.

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Background: This is an observational cohort study on patients affected by malignant parotid tumors treated with total parotidectomy. The aim of our work is to analyze and compare the effects and complications after parotidectomy, using or not SurgiMend ®.

Methods: 40 patients were retrospectively enrolled between September 2014 and June 2020.

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Nitazenes represent a new synthetic opioids sub-class belonging to new psychoactive substances (NPSs). Their high pharmacological potency has led to numerous intoxications and fatalities, even at minimum doses. The aim of this study was to assess the stability of four nitazenes (etazene, flunitazene, isotonitazene and protonitazene) in dried blood spot (DBS) samples at different storage temperatures (room temperature and 4 °C) and determine the optimal storage conditions.

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This study evaluates the quality and readability of informed consent documents generated by AI platforms ChatGPT-4 and Bard Gemini Advanced compared to those written by a first-year oral surgery resident for common oral surgery procedures. The evaluation, conducted by 18 experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons, assessed consents for accuracy, completeness, readability, and overall quality. ChatGPT-4 consistently outperformed both Bard and human-written consents.

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  • A patient experienced a relapse of both dacryocystitis and maxillary sinusitis after undergoing a previous dacryocystectomy.
  • The medical team opted for an external dacryocystorhinostomy to address the scar tissue and leftover lacrimal sac tissue.
  • This procedure was combined with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) to effectively alleviate the patient's symptoms.
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Multifragmentary and displaced zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures are often a challenge for the maxillofacial surgeon. The aim of this study was to evaluate the improved performance in the management of patients with tripod fracture of the orbito-zygomaticomaxillary complex, using two different methods of virtual surgical planning - virtual reduction and mirroring - compared with traditional management. A cohort of 60 patients was selected and divided into three groups, each consisting of 20 individuals.

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In vitro screening of gallium-68(Ga)-siderophores in pathogens relevant to infections is valuable for determining species specificity, their effect on cell viability, and potential clinical applications. As the recognition and internalization of siderophores relies on the presence of receptor- and/or siderophore-binding proteins, the level of uptake can vary between species. Here, we report in vitro uptake validation in Escherichia coli with its native siderophore, enterobactin (ENT) ([Ga]Ga-ENT), considering different experimental factors.

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  • This study analyzes maxillofacial fractures from motorcycle accidents, highlighting that most injuries are caused by road traffic collisions.* -
  • It compares the impact of different helmet types (full-face, modular, and open-face) on the severity and type of facial fractures among 282 patients.* -
  • Findings reveal that full-face helmets are linked to fewer severe fractures, particularly in the midface, while open-face helmets are associated with a higher risk of mandibular and combined fractures.*
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  • Doctors have found it hard to fix broken jaws with traditional surgery, but using virtual planning is helping a lot.
  • In a study, 30 patients were divided into two groups: one used virtual planning and the other used the old method.
  • The group with virtual planning had fewer mistakes and took less time for surgery compared to the traditional group.
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  • Hydrogen peroxide is important in biology and medicine as it affects cellular processes and helps the body fight infections and oxidative stress.
  • This study focuses on using tris(3-hydroxypyridin-4-one) (THP) to create a new electrochemical sensor for detecting hydrogen peroxide, which has shown effective results with a low detection limit.
  • The sensor demonstrates high sensitivity, stability, and potential for use in biological samples, representing a significant advancement in electrochemical sensor technology for biomedical applications.
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Introduction: The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of swabs on nasal mucosa.

Methodology: Since May 2020, our department was responsible for screening coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among the employees of a company that continued its activity during the pandemic. The screening protocol consisted of two swabs per week.

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Gallium-68-labeled siderophores as radiotracers have gained interest for the development of infection-specific imaging diagnostics. Here, we report radiolabeling, screening, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of gallium-68-labeled schizokinen ([Ga]Ga-SKN) as a new potential radiotracer for imaging bacterial infections. We radiolabeled SKN with ≥95% radiochemical purity.

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  • Prussian blue effectively treats radiocaesium and thallium poisoning, with its nanoparticles (PBNPs) showing promise in binding radioactive thallium for nuclear medicine.
  • Understanding the interaction between thallium and PBNPs is key to enhancing their performance and stability in medical applications.
  • This study reveals that thallium ions can significantly alter the ionic composition of PBNPs without compromising their structural integrity, paving the way for tailored designs in nuclear medicine.
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Facial trauma can cause skin wounds with uneven and discoloured edges that require healing by secondary intention. These wounds often produce excess collagen fibres, leading to fibrosis and hypertrophic scars that can cause discomfort and negatively impact the patient's quality of life. A man suffered facial trauma due to a motor vehicle accident, resulting in a fracture of the left zygomatic-maxillary complex.

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  • Augmented reality (AR) enhances image-guided surgery by merging virtual planning with real-time execution, improving surgical precision.
  • In craniofacial surgical oncology, AR helps visualize 3D anatomical structures, aiding in identifying tumor boundaries and determining optimal surgical routes.
  • The authors review current AR applications in surgical practices, compare their experiences with existing literature, and discuss future technological developments and applications for AR in surgery.
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  • * There was a 90.3% success rate with no implant losses, although 9.7% experienced class 1 exposure, and bleeding on probing occurred at varying rates over a 4-year period.
  • * The results suggested that these implants are a safe and reliable option for treating patients with significant maxillary bone loss.
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The surging number of people who abuse drugs has a great impact on healthcare and law enforcement systems. Amnesty bin drug analysis helps monitor the "street drug market" and tailor the harm reduction advice. Therefore, rapid and accurate drug analysis methods are crucial for on-site work.

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This study aimed to assess the diagnostic performance of a machine learning approach that utilized radiomic features extracted from Cone Beam Computer Tomography (CBCT) images and inflammatory biomarkers for distinguishing between Dentigerous Cysts (DCs), Odontogenic Keratocysts (OKCs), and Unicystic Ameloblastomas (UAs). This retrospective study involves 103 patients who underwent jaw lesion surgery in the Maxillofacial Surgery Unit of Federico II University Of Naples between January 2018 and January 2023. Nonparametric Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney and Kruskal Wallis tests were used for continuous variables.

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