Minerva Medica Research Articles

A multi‐analytical investigation of Imperial (I‐II century AD) Roman cooking ware from ‘Villa della Piscina’ and the so called ‘Minerva Medica Temple’ (Rome, Italy)

A multi‐analytical investigation of Imperial (I‐II century AD) Roman cooking ware from ‘Villa della Piscina’ and the so called ‘Minerva Medica Temple’ (Rome, Italy)

Retraction of: "Network meta-analysis: a new analysis tool of the experimental evidence".

The paper entitled "Network meta-analysis: a new analysis tool of the experimental evidence" by Renato De Vecchis et al., which was published in Minerva Medica 2019 Apr;110(2):173-5, has been retracted by the Publisher due to self-plagiarism. The originally published version of this article is available at https://doi.org/10.23736/S0026-4806.18.05768-3.

Integrated Modeling of Minerva Medica to Identify the Dynamic Effects of Rail-Traffic Vibrations

A comprehensive study was carried out to integrate information from different sources and evaluate the effects of induced vibrations on a temple. Historical analysis was fundamental to interpreting the evolution of the construction and defining the HBIM. Experimental data were implemented in the FEM of the site, including the temple, its foundations, and the soil stratifications. Sensitivity analysis was carried out to identify the most influential parameters, which were calibrated to reduce error with the experimental frequencies. The FEM was further optimized with the Douglas–Reid method, considering, simultaneously, modal frequencies and deformations. Two different nonlinear dynamic analyses were performed; one analysis studied the effect on the temple of the dynamically moving load of the tram, and the other analysis studied the response of the temple to three-dimensional accelerations applied at the base. The drawbacks of each simulation were identified by comparing the numerical and experimental results.

Patch test results of 1200 patients with contact dermatitis: a single tertiary care center experience in Turkey

article: Patch test results of 1200 patients with contact dermatitis: a single tertiary care center experience in Turkey - Esperienze Dermatologiche 2022 December;24(4):61-5 - Minerva Medica - Journals

A local outbreak as mirror-like scenario for COVID-19 worldwide progression. Clinical presentation to the Emergency Department during one of the first sub-regional outbreak in Italy. A lesson to learn

article: A local outbreak as mirror-like scenario for COVID-19 worldwide progression. Clinical presentation to the Emergency Department during one of the first sub-regional outbreak in Italy. A lesson to learn - Minerva Respiratory Medicine 2023 March;62(1):9-24 - Minerva Medica - Journals

Axitinib, be aware of bleeding!. Influence of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor inhibitors drugs in procedures with risk of bleeding

article: Axitinib, be aware of bleeding!. Influence of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor inhibitors drugs in procedures with risk of bleeding - Minerva Anestesiologica 2023 January-February;89(1-2):111-3 - Minerva Medica - Journals

A clinical study on the application of pressure injury project healing management evaluation scale in circulatory nursing based on big data.

article: A clinical study on the application of pressure injury project healing management evaluation scale in circulatory nursing based on big data - Minerva Medica 2023 Feb 09 - Minerva Medica - Journals

The use of titanium custom-made 3D-printed prosthesis with reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament in the treatment of scaphoid nonunion

article: The use of titanium custom-made 3D-printed prosthesis with reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament in the treatment of scaphoid nonunion - Minerva Orthopedics 2023 February;74(1):14-9 - Minerva Medica - Journals

IL-6 inhibitors for critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: a suitable treatment for everyone or only for a few?

article: IL-6 inhibitors for critically ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: a suitable treatment for everyone or only for a few? - Minerva Pediatrics 2023 February;75(1):131-2 - Minerva Medica - Journals

Novelties on non-invasive biomarkers for the assessment of intestinal permeability and gut barrier integrity in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases.

article: Novelties on non-invasive biomarkers for the assessment of intestinal permeability and gut barrier integrity in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases - Minerva Gastroenterology 2023 March;69(1):1-3 - Minerva Medica - Journals

Correction to: An open, supplement, registry study Arborvitae® for prevention of arthrosis-related pain during exercise

article: Correction to: An open, supplement, registry study Arborvitae® for prevention of arthrosis-related pain during exercise - Minerva Orthopedics 2023 February;74(1):78 - Minerva Medica - Journals

Retreatment with sonidegib in a patient with multiple basal cell carcinomas and multiple comorbidities: a complex real-life scenario.

article: Retreatment with sonidegib in a patient with multiple basal cell carcinomas and multiple comorbidities: a complex real-life scenario - Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology 2023 Feb 17 - Minerva Medica - Journals

The necessity of female athlete triad education for postpartum women: a case study on insufficient health education

article: The necessity of female athlete triad education for postpartum women: a case study on insufficient health education - Gazzetta Medica Italiana - Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 2022 December;181(12):992-8 - Minerva Medica - Journals

Clinical study and nursing risk prevention of orthostatic hypotension and orthostatic hypertension in elderly patients with hypertension.

article: Clinical study and nursing risk prevention of orthostatic hypotension and orthostatic hypertension in elderly patients with hypertension - Minerva Pediatrics 2023 Feb 21 - Minerva Medica - Journals

Is the distance setting for short distance running in physical education class correct? A proposal based on relative running speed and running time

article: Is the distance setting for short distance running in physical education class correct? A proposal based on relative running speed and running time - Gazzetta Medica Italiana - Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 2022 December;181(12):934-40 - Minerva Medica - Journals

A modified double-incision extracapsular cataract extraction combined with intraocular lens implantation in a senile cataract patient with low corneal endothelial cell density.

article: A modified double-incision extracapsular cataract extraction combined with intraocular lens implantation in a senile cataract patient with low corneal endothelial cell density - Minerva Medica 2023 Feb 01 - Minerva Medica - Journals

Postural sway and muscle activation among younger and older adults during static balance with visual feedback

article: Postural sway and muscle activation among younger and older adults during static balance with visual feedback - Gazzetta Medica Italiana - Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 2022 December;181(12):920-7 - Minerva Medica - Journals

A comprehensive classification for impacted cuspids and bicuspids with a proposal for Difficulty Index Categorization: a single center evaluation of 4165 cases.

The aim of the current study was to propose a classification of impacted cuspids, and bicuspids based on their spatial position in the maxillary and mandibular arches and their radiological appearance. This prospective study was conducted including all the patients who reported to our center for extractions, orthodontic treatment, missing permanent cuspids/bicuspids, removal of third molar teeth. All patients who reported within a time frame of 6 months were enrolled in the study. Orthopantomogram was advised for all the patients as a part of diagnostic work up. The panoramic radiographs and clinical data were reviewed and patients with evidence of impacted bicuspids and cuspids were included in the study and were advised to undergo a cone beam computed tomography to evaluate the 3-dimensional position of the impacted teeth. Treatment plan was decided based on the position of the impacted teeth and feasibility for orthodontic movement. Standard surgical protocol was followed for all the patients. The duration of the procedure from the time of incision till the suturing were tabulated and the difficulty of extraction was correlated with the current Difficulty Index to validate the same. A total number of 4165 patients were enrolled in the study and based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 3680 patients were excluded and 487 patients with impacted cuspids/bicuspids were included in the study. A total number of 231 patients had impacted maxillary cuspids and bicuspids and 256 cases had impacted mandibular cuspids/bicuspids. Amongst the 256 mandibular cuspid and bicuspid that were impacted, 62% were in position C while the rest of 38% were in position B. More than ⅓ of the teeth which were in position C had transmigrated (35%). Seventy-three percent of the maxillary teeth were in position C and 69% of these teeth were either transmigrated (29%), or were horizontally (38%) placed in the alveolus or inverted (2%). The rest of the 31% were found to be either mesially inclined or vertical. The average Difficulty Index for maxillary teeth was 8 and mandibular teeth was 9. Mandibular cuspids and bicuspids in position B and C took longer time for surgical removal compared to the maxillary teeth and this was statistically significant. The proposed clinical classification on impacted mandibular cuspids and bicuspids provides a structured approach to plan the treatment based on the 3-dimensional position of the teeth in the arch.

Pediatric lifestyle and risk of obesity: the role of sedentary behaviour, daily physical activity, and eating patterns in 7-9 years-old children

article: Pediatric lifestyle and risk of obesity: the role of sedentary behaviour, daily physical activity, and eating patterns in 7-9 years-old children - Gazzetta Medica Italiana - Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 2022 December;181(12):958-64 - Minerva Medica - Journals

Evaluation of bone strength in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using a multisite quantitative ultrasound device: a cross-sectional observational study

article: Evaluation of bone strength in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using a multisite quantitative ultrasound device: a cross-sectional observational study - Minerva Orthopedics 2023 February;74(1):1-7 - Minerva Medica - Journals