Publications by authors named "S Drago"
Tip control in lingual orthodontics may be challenging because of the presence of a vertical slot and the particular configuration of the customized appliances. The aim of this in vitro experimental study was to investigate the role of the ligature-wire-slot system in achieving better tip control. A set of customized lingual brackets was obtained for a dedicated typodont made of extracted human teeth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this work was to study the effects of two LAB strains on the bioaccessibility (BA) of minerals after the fermentation of pistachio-based beverages. The beverages were made with two varieties of pistachio (Argentina, AP and Italian, IP). Aliquots were inoculated with 10 CFU of two different LAB strains and fermented for 24 h at 28 °C.
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- - Both Magnetic Resonance Enterography (MRE) and Computed Tomography Enterography (CTE) are important imaging techniques used for diagnosing and treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with CTE being favored in urgent situations like suspected complications.
- - CTE provides rapid and precise imaging but involves exposure to ionizing radiation, while MRE avoids radiation and excels in evaluating the small intestine and perianal disease, making it ideal for patients requiring frequent monitoring or those who are pregnant.
- - The review highlights the strengths and weaknesses of both imaging methods, aiming to inform about their technical aspects, benefits, limitations, and the specific findings they can reveal regarding IBD.
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- The study evaluates the effectiveness of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) metrics in predicting responses to neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer.
- A retrospective analysis of 94 patients was conducted using MRI data to assess pre- and post-treatment ADC values, which were correlated with the tumor regression grade (TRG) after surgery.
- Results indicated that while pre-ADC values did not correlate with TRG, post-ADC and changes in ADC values were significantly associated with patient responses and overall survival rates, highlighting their potential as predictive markers in treatment outcomes.