Publications by authors named "F Taioli"

We propose a solution for Active Visual Search of objects in an environment, whose 2D floor map is the only known information. Our solution has three key features that make it more plausible and robust to detector failures compared to state-of-the-art methods: i) it is unsupervised as it does not need any training sessions. ii) During the exploration, a probability distribution on the 2D floor map is updated according to an intuitive mechanism, while an improved belief update increases the effectiveness of the agent's exploration.

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Background: We aimed to investigate the clinical features of a large cohort of patients with myelin protein zero ()-related neuropathy, focusing on the five main mutation clusters across Italy.

Methods: We retrospectively gathered a minimal data set of clinical information in a series of patients with these frequent mutations recruited among Italian Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) registry centres, including disease onset/severity (CMTES-CMT Examination Score), motor/sensory symptoms and use of orthotics/aids.

Results: We collected data from 186 patients: 60 had the p.

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Article Synopsis
  • The Italian CMT Registry collects data on Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, with 1012 patients registered and a focus on a minimal dataset and encrypted data.
  • Among the patients, demyelinating CMT is the most prevalent subtype, with PMP22 duplications being the most common genetic mutation found.
  • The registry highlights the various clinical features and progression of different CMT types, showing the utility of the database for future clinical research and trials.
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Background: Pain, either nociceptive or neuropathic (NP), is a common symptom in Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease.

Methods: We investigated small fibers involvement and its correlation with pain in different CMT subtypes through a systematic clinical and neurophysiological study. We enrolled 50 patients: 19 with duplication of PMP22 (CMT1A), 11 with mutation of MPZ (CMT1B, CMT2I/J, or CMTDID), 12 with mutation of GJB1 (CMTX1), and 8 with mutation of MFN2 (CMT2A and CMT2A2B).

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(1) Background: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is the most frequent form of inherited chronic motor and sensory polyneuropathy. Over 100 CMT causative genes have been identified. Previous reports found , , , and as the most frequently involved genes.

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