R. Ferrari

Publication List Details

Period

1974 - 2008

Number

379

Co-Authors

Expected Performance of the ATLAS Experiment - Detector, Trigger and Physics (2008)

Abat, E., Abbott, B., Abdallah, J., Abdelalim, A. A., Abdesselam, A., ...

A detailed study is presented of the expected performance of the ATLAS detector. The reconstruction of tracks, leptons, photons, missing energy and jets is investigated, together with the performance...

THE CAPACITY OF BINDERS FOR MIMO DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINES (2008)

D. Zanatta Filho, R. R. Lopes, R. Ferrari, M. B. Loiola, R. Suyama, ...

Crosstalk is one of the main limiting factors in the data rates achievable by digital subscriber line (DSL) systems, and several algorithms have been proposed to mitigate this impairment. In this...

Integration of the Trigger and Data Acquisition Systems in ATLAS (2008)

Abolins, M, Adragna, P, Aleksandrov, E, Aleksandrov, I, Amorim, A, Anderson, K, ...

During 2006 and the first half of 2007, the installation, integration and commissioning of trigger and data acquisition (TDAQ) equipment in the ATLAS experimental area have progressed. There have...

THE CAPACITY OF BINDERS FOR MIMO DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINES (2008)

D. Zanatta Filho, R. R. Lopes, R. Ferrari, M. B. Loiola, R. Suyama, ...

Crosstalk is one of the main limiting factors in the data rates achievable by digital subscriber line (DSL) systems, and several algorithms have been proposed to mitigate this impairment. In this...

BIT LOADING FOR PRECODED DSL SYSTEMS (2008)

D. Zanatta Filho, R. R. Lopes, R. Ferrari, R. Suyama

Crosstalk is one of the main impairments of digital subscriber line (DSL) systems. To combat this impairment, several techniques were proposed in the literature that employ some form of precoding in...

MLP-BASED EQUALIZATION AND PRE-DISTORTION USING AN ARTIFICIAL IMMUNE NETWORK (2008)

L. T. Duarte, R. Ferrari, C. M. Panazio

Due to its universal approximation capability, the multilayer perceptron (MLP) neural network has been applied to several function approximation and classification tasks. Despite its success in...

The temperature-salinity relationship of the mixed layer (2007)

R. Ferrari, F. Paparella, D. L. Rudnick, W. R. Young

Abstract. The surface mixed layer of the ocean is often characterized by density compensation between the horizontal temperature and salinity gradients. In this contribution we present a combination...

Search for the exotic $\Theta^+$ resonance in the NOMAD experiment (2007)

Samoylov, O., Naumov, D., Cavasinni, V., Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., ...

A search for exotic Theta baryon via Theta -> proton +Ks decay mode in the NOMAD muon neutrino DIS data is reported. The special background generation procedure was developed. The proton...

Bose-Einstein Correlations in Charged Current Muon-Neutrino Interactions in the NOMAD Experiment at CERN (2007)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Bose-Einstein Correlations in one and two dimensions have been studied, with high statistics, in charged current muon-neutrino interaction events collected with the NOMAD detector at CERN. In one...

ACE Inhibition and Endothelial Function: Main Findings of PERFECT, a Sub-Study of the EUROPA Trial (2007)

Bots, M.L., Remme, W.J., Lüscher, T.F., Fox, K.M., Bertrand, M., Ferrari, R., ...

Background: ACE inhibition results in secondary prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD) through different mechanisms including improvement of endothelial dysfunction. The Perindopril-Function of...

Search for the exotic $\Theta^+$ resonance in the NOMAD experiment (2006)

Samoylov, O, Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, M, Banner, M, ...

A search for exotic Theta baryon via Theta -> proton +Ks decay mode in the NOMAD muon neutrino DIS data is reported. The special background generation procedure was developed. The proton...

A Study of Strange Particles Produced in Neutrino Neutral Current Interactions in the NOMAD Experiment (2006)

Naumov, D., Chukanov, A., Naumova, E., Popov, B., Astier, P., Autiero, D., ...

Results of a detailed study of strange particle production in neutrino neutral current interactions are presented using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Integral yields of neutral strange...

Production properties of $K*(892)\pm$ vector mesons and their spin alignment as measured in the NOMAD experiment (2006)

Naumov, D., Chukanov, A., Naumova, E., Popov, B., Astier, P., Autiero, D., ...

First measurements of K*(892) mesons production properties and their spin alignment in nu_mu charged current (CC) and neutral current (NC) interactions are presented. The analysis of the full data...

The GNAM system in the ATLAS online monitoring framework (2006)

Salvatore, D, Adragna, P, Bosman, M, Sushkov, S, Burckhart, D, Costa, M J, ...

ATLAS is one of the four experiments under construction along the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) ring, which will produce interactions at a center of mass energy of 14 TeV at 40 MHz rate. The detector...

Search for the exotic Θ(+) resonance in the NOMAD experiment (2006)

Samoylov, O., Naumov, D., Cavasinni, V., Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., ...

12 pages, 16 figures.-- PACS nrs.: 13.15.+g; 13.60.Le; 13.87.Fh; 14.40.Ev.-- ISI Article Identifier: 000243973100007.-- ArXiv pre-print available at: http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-ex/0612063

Inclusive production of $\rho^{0}(770), f_0(980)$ and $f_2(1270)$ mesons in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions (2006)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The inclusive production of the meson resonances $\rho^{0}(770)$, $f_0(980)$ and $f_2(1270)$ in neutrino-nucleus charged current interactions has been studied with the NOMAD detector exposed to the...

Final NOMAD results on $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{\tau}$} and $\nu_e \to \nu_{\tau}$ oscillations including a new search for $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance using hadronic $\tau$ decays (2006)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Results from the $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance search in a neutrino beam using the full NOMAD data sample are reported. A new analysis unifies all the hadronic $\tau$ decays, significantly improving the...

Production properties of K*(892) vector mesons and their spin alignment as measured in the NOMAD experiment (2006)

Chukanov, A, Naumov, D, Popov, B, Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, ...

First measurements of K*(892) mesons production properties and their spin alignment in nu_mu charged current (CC) and neutral current (NC) interactions are presented. The analysis of the full data...

Testing on a Large Scale (2006)

Burckhart-Chromek, Doris, Abolins, M, Adragna, P, Albuquerque-Portes, M, Alexandrov, L, Amorim, A, ...

The ATLAS Data Acquisition (DAQ) and High Level Trigger (HLT) software system will be comprised initially of 2000 PC nodes which take part in the control, event readout, second level trigger and...

Testing on a Large Scale: Running the ATLAS Data Acquisition and High Level Trigger Software on 700 PC Nodes (2006)

Burckhart-Chromek, Doris, Abolins, M, Adragna, P, Alexandrov, L, Amorim, A, Armstrong, S, ...

The ATLAS Data Acquisition (DAQ) and High Level Trigger (HLT) software system will be comprised initially of 2000 PC nodes which take part in the control, event readout, second level trigger and...

Deployment of the ATLAS High-Level Trigger (2006)

Dos Anjos, A., Armstrong, S., P. Beck, H., Bee, C.P., Biglietti, M., ...

The ATLAS combined test beam in the second half of 2004 saw the first deployment of the ATLAS High-Level Trigger (HLT). The next steps are deployment on the pre-series farms in the experimental area...

Deployment of the ATLAS High-Level Trigger (2006)

Dos Anjos, A., Armstrong, S., P. Beck, H., Bee, C.P., Biglietti, M., ...

The ATLAS combined test beam in the second half of 2004 saw the first deployment of the ATLAS High-Level Trigger (HLT). The next steps are deployment on the pre-series farms in the experimental area...

Deployment of the ATLAS High-Level Trigger (2006)

Dos Anjos, A., Armstrong, S., P. Beck, H., Bee, C.P., Biglietti, M., ...

The ATLAS combined test beam in the second half of 2004 saw the first deployment of the ATLAS High-Level Trigger (HLT). The next steps are deployment on the pre-series farms in the experimental area...

Coordination chemistry of a new rigid, hexadentate bispidine-based bis(amine)tetrakis(pyridine) ligand (2005)

Bleiholder, C, Borzel, H, Comba, P, Ferrari, R, Heydt, M, Kerscher, M, ...

The hexadentate bispidine-based ligand 2,4-bis(2-pyridyl)-3,7-bis(2-methylenepyridine)-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-9-on-1,5-bis(carbonic acid methyl ester), L-6m, with four pyridine and two...

Coordination chemistry of a new rigid, hexadentate bispidine-based bis(amine)tetrakis(pyridine) ligand (2005)

Bleiholder, C., Borzel, H., Comba, P., Ferrari, R., Heydt, M., Kerscher, M., ...

The hexadentate bispidine-based ligand 2,4-bis(2-pyridyl)-3,7-bis(2-methylenepyridine)-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]n onane-9-on-1,5-bis(carbonic acid methyl ester), L-6m, with four pyridine and two...

Coordination chemistry of a new rigid, hexadentate bispidine-based bis(amine)tetrakis(pyridine) ligand (2005)

Bleiholder, C., Borzel, H., Comba, P., Ferrari, R., Heydt, M., Kerscher, M., ...

The hexadentate bispidine-based ligand 2,4-bis(2-pyridyl)-3,7-bis(2-methylenepyridine)-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]n onane-9-on-1,5-bis(carbonic acid methyl ester), L-6m, with four pyridine and two...

Endowing the nonlinear sigma model with a flat connection structure: a way to renormalization (2005)

FERRARI, RUGGERO, R. Ferrari

Endowing the nonlinear sigma model with a flat connection structure: a way to renormalization / R. Ferrari. - In: JHEP-Journal of High Energy Physics. - ISSN 1029-8479. - 2005:08(2005).

Trans-National Use Case: Winter Olympic Games Torino 2006, part 13.7.4 (2005)

Maille, E., Borgniet, L., Pia, S., Ferrari, R.

The demonstrating trans-national use case "Olympic Winter Game Torino 2006" aims to disseminate means to assess the environmental impact of the Winter Game in a region where many protected areas can...

Endowing the nonlinear sigma model with a flat connection structure: a way to renormalization (2005)

FERRARI, RUGGERO, R. Ferrari

Endowing the nonlinear sigma model with a flat connection structure: a way to renormalization / R. Ferrari. - In: JHEP-Journal of High Energy Physics. - ISSN 1029-8479. - 2005:08(2005).

Coordination chemistry of a new rigid, hexadentate bispidine-based bis(amine)tetrakis(pyridine) ligand (2005)

Bleiholder, C., Borzel, H., Comba, P., Ferrari, R., Heydt, M., Kerscher, M., ...

The hexadentate bispidine-based ligand 2,4-bis(2-pyridyl)-3,7-bis(2-methylenepyridine)-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]n onane-9-on-1,5-bis(carbonic acid methyl ester), L-6m, with four pyridine and two...

7. Pulmonary Veins: Anatomy and Transcatheter Electrical Isolation: 7.6 Radiofrequency Ablation of AFib: Results that Persist During Years (2005)

Baldo, E., Pratola, C., Notarstefano, P., Toselli, T., Ferrari, R.

Radiofrequency (RF) atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is becoming a good therapeutic option for drug resistant AF but the long term results of these procedures are still unknown. Methods We present...

8. Different Mapping Systems and Approaches for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: 8.1 A 'Complete' Mapping System for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation (2005)

Pratola, C., Notarstefano, P., Baldo, E., Toselli, T., Censi, S., Ferrari, R.

Radiofrequency ablation is an established therapeutic option for drug resistant atrial fibrillation. It is also becoming clear that it is necessary to use different approaches in different clinical...

18. Atrial Fibrillation: Electrical Cardioversion and Drug Prophylaxis: 18.2 Sedation with Midazolam for External Cardioversion (2005)

Notarstefano, P., Pratola, C., Censi, S., Baldo, E., Toselli, T., Ferrari, R.

Background Electrical external cardioversion (ECV) is commonly employed in the Electrophysiological Laboratory (EP) to restore sinus rhythm. An Anaesthetist is usually present to assure a general...

22. Miscellanea: 22.7 Pacemaker Malfunction in a Patient with Sarcoidosis (2005)

Pratola, C., Censi, S., Baldo, E., Notarstefano, P., Toselli, T., Ferrari, R.

PM implantation has been described as a useful treatment for atrioventricular blocks that occur in patients with sarcoidosis. To our knowledge there are no data however about a possible PM...

A Study of Strange Particles Produced in Neutrino Neutral Current Interactions in the NOMAD Experiment (2004)

Naumov, D V, Chukanov, A, Naumova, E, Popov, B, Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, ...

Results of a detailed study of strange particle production in neutrino neutral current interactions are presented using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Integral yields of neutral strange...

Analysis of Neutrino oscillation data with the recent KamLAND results (2004)

Aliani, P., Antonelli, V., Ferrari, R., Picariello, M., Torrente-Lujan, E.

We present an updated analysis of all available solar and reactor neutrino data, emphasizing in particular the totality of the KamLAND results and including the SNO phase III spectrum data. In a two...

Bose-Einstein Correlations in Charged Current Muon-Neutrino Interactions in the NOMAD Experiment at CERN (2004)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

Bose-Einstein Correlations in one and two dimensions have been studied, with high statistics, in charged current muon-neutrino interaction events collected with the NOMAD detector at CERN. In one...

Bose-Einstein Correlations in Charged Current Muon-Neutrino Interactions in the NOMAD Experiment at CERN (2004)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Bose-Einstein Correlations in one and two dimensions have been studied, with high statistics, in charged current muon-neutrino interaction events collected with the NOMAD detector at CERN. In one...

A Study of Strange Particles Produced in Neutrino Neutral Current Interactions in the NOMAD Experiment (2004)

Naumov, D., Chukanov, A., Naumova, E., Popov, B., Astier, P., Autiero, D., ...

Results of a detailed study of strange particle production in neutrino neutral current interactions are presented using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Integral yields of neutral strange...

Bose-Einstein Correlations in Charged Current Muon-Neutrino Interactions in the NOMAD Experiment at CERN (2004)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Bose-Einstein Correlations in one and two dimensions have been studied, with high statistics, in charged current muon-neutrino interaction events collected with the NOMAD detector at CERN. In one...

A Study of Strange Particles Produced in Neutrino Neutral Current Interactions in the NOMAD Experiment (2004)

Naumov, D., Chukanov, A., Naumova, E., Popov, B., Astier, P., Autiero, D., ...

Results of a detailed study of strange particle production in neutrino neutral current interactions are presented using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Integral yields of neutral strange...

Type 1 autoimmune hepatitis: patterns of clinical presentation and differential diagnosis of the 'acute' type (2004)

Ferrari, R., Pappas, G., Agostinelli, D., Muratori, P., Muratori, L., Lenzi, M., ...

Background: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) has three different presentations: chronic, acute and asymptomatic. Aim: To evaluate AIH presentation in Italian patients and investigate criteria that...

Search for $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{e}$ oscillations in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

We present the results of a search for nu_mu → nu_e oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at Cern. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu_e in a predominantly nu_mu wide-band neutrino...

Search for $\nu\mu \to \nu_{e}$ Oscillations in the NOMAD Experiment (2003)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

We present the results of a search for nu(mu)-->nu(e) oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at CERN. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu(e) in a predominantly nu(mu) wide-band neutrino beam...

Prediction of Neutrino Fluxes in the NOMAD Experiment (2003)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

The method developed for the calculation of the flux and composition of the West Area Neutrino Beam used by NOMAD in its search for neutrino oscillations is described. The calculation is based on...

Phenomenological implication of KamLAND on lepton mass matrices (2003)

Antonelli, V., Caravaglios, F., Ferrari, R., Picariello, M.

By using a model independent Monte Carlo approach, we study the possible structure of charged and neutral lepton mass matrices, under the assumption of an U(2) horizontal symmetry (additional to the...

Search for $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{e}$ oscillations in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present the results of a search for nu_mu → nu_e oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at Cern. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu_e in a predominantly nu_mu wide-band neutrino...

Prediction of neutrino fluxes in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The method developed for the calculation of the flux and composition of the West Area Neutrino Beam used by NOMAD in its search for neutrino oscillations is described. The calculation is based on...

Search for $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{e}$ oscillations in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present the results of a search for nu_mu → nu_e oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at Cern. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu_e in a predominantly nu_mu wide-band neutrino...

Prediction of neutrino fluxes in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The method developed for the calculation of the flux and composition of the West Area Neutrino Beam used by NOMAD in its search for neutrino oscillations is described. The calculation is based on...

Search for $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{e}$ oscillations in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present the results of a search for nu_mu → nu_e oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at Cern. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu_e in a predominantly nu_mu wide-band neutrino...

Prediction of neutrino fluxes in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The method developed for the calculation of the flux and composition of the West Area Neutrino Beam used by NOMAD in its search for neutrino oscillations is described. The calculation is based on...

The Temperature-Salinity Relationship of the Mixed Layer (2003)

Ferrari, R., Paparella, F., Rudnick, D. L., Young, W. R.

The surface mixed layer of the ocean is often characterized by density compensation between the horizontal temperature and salinity gradients. In this contribution we present a combination of...

Prediction of neutrino fluxes in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The method developed for the calculation of the flux and composition of the West Area Neutrino Beam used by NOMAD in its search for neutrino oscillations is described. The calculation is based on...

Search for $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{e}$ oscillations in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present the results of a search for nu_mu → nu_e oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at Cern. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu_e in a predominantly nu_mu wide-band neutrino...

Prediction of neutrino fluxes in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The method developed for the calculation of the flux and composition of the West Area Neutrino Beam used by NOMAD in its search for neutrino oscillations is described. The calculation is based on...

Search for $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{e}$ oscillations in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present the results of a search for nu_mu → nu_e oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at Cern. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu_e in a predominantly nu_mu wide-band neutrino...

Prediction of neutrino fluxes in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The method developed for the calculation of the flux and composition of the West Area Neutrino Beam used by NOMAD in its search for neutrino oscillations is described. The calculation is based on...

Search for nu(mu) → nu(e) oscillations in the NOMAD experiment (2003)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present the results of a search for nu(mu) → nu(e) oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at CERN. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu(e) in a predominantly nu(mu) wide-band neutrino...

Prognostic benefits of heart rate reduction in cardiovascular disease (2003)

Ferrari, R., Censi, S., Mastrorilli, F., Boraso, A.

Increased heart rate is associated with high blood pressure and metabolic disturbances that lead to hypertension, atherosclerosis and increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In this...

Impact of Tissue Harmonic Imaging in Patients with Distorted Left Ventricles: Improvement in Accuracy and Reproducibility of Visual, Manual and Automated Echocardiographic Assessment of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (2003)

Mele, D, Campana, M, Sclavo, M, Seveso, G, Aschieri, D, Nesta, F, ...

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the incremental value of tissue harmonic imaging vs conventional echocardiography for evaluating left ventricular ejection fraction by manual and automated...

Myocardial metabolism: the diabetic heart (2003)

Ferrara, R., Guardigli, G., Ferrari, R.

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing, and with it the risk for cardiovascular events. Diabetic patients with cardiovascular disease have a very unfavourable prognosis and...

Myocardial ischaemia: new evidence for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition (2003)

Ferrari, R., Guardigli, G., Mele, D., Valgimigli, M., Ceconi, C.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors undoubtedly represent a milestone in cardiovascular therapy. They are known to halt the progression of coronary artery disease by interrupting the...

Virtual Photon Contribution to Frictional Drag in double-layer Devices (2002)

Donarini, A., Ferrari, R., Jauho, A. P., Molinari, L.

The first order contribution to frictional drag in bi-layered fermion gas is examined. We discuss the relevance of single photon exchange in the evaluation of transresistance, which is usually...

After Sno and Before Kamland: Present and Future of Solar and Reactor Neutrino Physics (2002)

Aliani, P., Antonelli, V., Ferrari, R., Picariello, M., Torrente-Lujan, E.

We present a short review of the existing evidence in favor of neutrino mass and neutrino oscillations which come from different kinds of experiments. We focus our attention in particular on solar...

KATP channel gene expression is induced by urocortin and mediates its cardioprotective effect (2002)

Lawrence, K.M., Chanalaris, A., Scarabelli, T., Hubank, M., Townsend, P.A., Comini, L., ...

Background: Urocortin is a novel cardioprotective agent that can protect cardiac myocytes from the damaging effects of ischemia/reperfusion both in culture and in the intact heart and is effective...

Neutrino masses and non abelian horizontal symmetries (2002)

Antonelli, V., Caravaglios, F., Ferrari, R., Picariello, M.

Recent neutrino experiments have made very significant progresses and our knowledge of neutrino masses and mixing has considerably improved. In a model independent Monte Carlo approach, we have...

The solar neutrino puzzle: present situation and future scenarios (2002)

Aliani, P, Antonelli, V, Ferrari, R, Picariello, M, Torrente-Lujan, E

We present a short review of the existing evidence in favor of neutrino mass and neutrino oscillations which come from different kinds of experiments. We focus our attention in particular on solar...

The solar neutrino puzzle: present situation and future scenarios (2002)

Aliani, P., Antonelli, V., Ferrari, R., Picariello, M., Torrente-Lujan, E.

We present a short review of the existing evidence in favor of neutrino mass and neutrino oscillations which come from different kinds of experiments. We focus our attention in particular on solar...

Solving the solar neutrino problem with kamLAND and BOREXINO (2002)

Aliani, P, Antonelli, V, Ferrari, R, Picariello, M, Torrente-Lujan, E

We analyze the expected signals of two future neutrino experiments, kamLAND and BOREXINO. We show that with just these experiments, we will hopefully be able to determine which of the existing...

Solving the solar neutrino problem with kamLAND and BOREXINO (2002)

Aliani, P., Antonelli, V., Ferrari, R., Picariello, M., Torrente-Lujan, E.

We analyze the expected signals of two future neutrino experiments, kamLAND and BOREXINO. We show that with just these experiments, we will hopefully be able to determine which of the existing...

Determination of Neutrino mixing parameters after SNO oscillation evidence (2002)

Aliani, P, Antonelli, V, Picariello, M, Ferrari, R, Torrente-Lujan, E

An updated analysis of all available neutrino oscillation evidence in Solar experiments (SK day and night spectra, global rates from Homestake, SAGE and GALLEX) including the latest SNO CC and NC...

Determination of Neutrino mixing parameters after SNO oscillation evidence (2002)

Aliani, P., Antonelli, V., Picariello, M., Ferrari, R., Torrente-Lujan, E.

An updated analysis of all available neutrino oscillation evidence in Solar experiments (SK day and night spectra, global rates from Homestake, SAGE and GALLEX) including the latest SNO CC and NC...

K(ATP) channel gene expression is induced by urocortin and mediates its cardioprotective effect (2002)

Lawrence, K. M., Chanalaris, A., Scarabelli, T., Hubank, M., Pasini, E., Townsend, P. A., ...

Background— Urocortin is a novel cardioprotective agent that can protect cardiac myocytes from the damaging effects of ischemia/reperfusion both in culture and in the intact heart and is effective...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles ($\ko$, $\lam$,...

Study of $D^{*+}$ production in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A search was made among $\nu_\mu$ charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: $\nu_\mu + N \rightarrow \mu^- + D^{\star+} + hadrons \hookrightarrow D^0 + \pi^+...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles ($\ko$, $\lam$,...

Study of $D^{*+}$ production in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A search was made among $\nu_\mu$ charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: $\nu_\mu + N \rightarrow \mu^- + D^{\star+} + hadrons \hookrightarrow D^0 + \pi^+...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles ($\ko$, $\lam$,...

Study of $D^{*+}$ production in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A search was made among $\nu_\mu$ charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: $\nu_\mu + N \rightarrow \mu^- + D^{\star+} + hadrons \hookrightarrow D^0 + \pi^+...

Importance of sympathetic activation for the expression of Na+ - Ca2+ exchanger in end-stage failing human myocardium (2002)

Schillinger, W, Schneider, H, Minami, K, Ferrari, R, Hasenfuss, G

Aims In end-stage heart failure, an alteration in the expression of the Na+-Ca2+ exchanger has been reported. Regulation of its expression is largely unknown. We sought to find out whether Na+-Ca2+...

Study of $D^{*+}$ production in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A search was made among $\nu_\mu$ charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: $\nu_\mu + N \rightarrow \mu^- + D^{\star+} + hadrons \hookrightarrow D^0 + \pi^+...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles ($\ko$, $\lam$,...

Study of $D^{*+}$ production in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A search was made among $\nu_\mu$ charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: $\nu_\mu + N \rightarrow \mu^- + D^{\star+} + hadrons \hookrightarrow D^0 + \pi^+...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles ($\ko$, $\lam$,...

A study of strange particle production in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A study of strange particle production in nu(mu) charged cur- rent interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles (K-S(0), Lambda, (Λ)...

New results on a search for a 33.9 MeV/c(2) neutral particle from pi(+) decay in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a direct search in NOMAD for a new 33.9 MeV/c(2) neutral particle (X) produced in pion decay in flight, pi → muX followed by the decay X → nue(+)e(-). Both decays are postulated to...

Study of D*(+) production in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2002)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A search was made among numu charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: nu(mu) + N → mu(-) + D*+ + hadrons hooked right arrowD(0) + pi(+) hooked right arrowK(-) +...

Healthy versus sick myocytes: metabolism, structure and function (2002)

Ferrari, R.

The myocytes are extraordinary cells. They are immortal and contract for a lifetime, supporting the peripheral circulation. In order to do so, they have a unique ultrastructure and unique biochemical...

Angiotensin II overproduction: enemy of the vessel wall (2002)

Ferrari, R., Guardigli, G., Cicchitelli, G., Valgimigli, M., Merli, E., Soukhomorskaia, O., ...

Unfortunately, the vessel wall has several enemies and, regrettably, overproduction of angiotensin II seems to be one of the most aggressive, often causing several principal diseases such as...

Importance of sympathetic activation for the expression of Na+-Ca2+ exchanger in end-stage failing human myocardium (2002)

Schillinger, W., Schneider, H., Minami, K., Ferrari, R., Hasenfuss, G.

Aims In end-stage heart failure, an alteration in the expression of the Na+-Ca2+ exchanger has been reported. Regulation of its expression is largely unknown. We sought to find out whether Na+-Ca2+...

Neurohormonal modulation in chronic heart failure (2002)

Ferrara, R, Mastrorilli, F, Pasanisi, G, Censi, S, D'aiello, N, Fucili, A, ...

During the past 50 years there have been vast improvements in the treatment of chronic heart failure (CHF). CHF was initially considered to be a cardio-renal problem - an acute disorder leading to...

Chromogranin A in heart failure. A novel neurohumoral factor and a predictor for mortality (2002)

Ceconi, C., Ferrari, R., Bachetti, T., Opasich, C., Volterrani, M., Colombo, B., ...

Background In chronic heart failure, several hormonal systems are activated with diagnostic and prognostic implications. We tested the hypotheses that serum Chromogranin-A (CgA)—a 49kDa acid...

Study of $D^{*+}$ production in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2001)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

A search was made among $\nu_\mu$ charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: $\nu_\mu + N \rightarrow \mu^- + D^{\star+} + hadrons \hookrightarrow D^0 + \pi^+...

A Study of Strange Particle Production in Muon Neutrino Charged Current Interactions in the NOMAD Experiment (2001)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, G, ...

A study of strange particle production in muon neutrino charged current interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles K0s, Lambda,...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2001)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

A study of strange particle production in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles ($\ko$, $\lam$,...

Final NOMAD results on $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{\tau}$ and $\nu_{e} \to \nu_{\tau}$ oscillations including a new search for $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance using hadronic $\tau$ decays (2001)

Astier, P, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, A, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

Results from the nu_tau appearance search in a neutrino beam using the full NOMAD data sample are reported. A new analysis unifies all the hadronic tau decays, significantly improving the overall...

Final NOMAD results on $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{\tau}$ and $\nu_{e} \to \nu_{\tau}$ oscillations including a new search for $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance using hadronic $\tau$ decays (2001)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

Results from the nu_tau appearance search in a neutrino beam using the full NOMAD data sample are reported. A new analysis unifies all the hadronic tau decays, significantly improving the overall...

Functional striatal hypodopaminergic activity in mice lacking adenosine A(2A) receptors (2001)

Ferrari, R, Ledent, C, Parmentier, M, ...

Adenosine and caffeine modulate locomotor activity and striatal gene expression, partially through the activation and blockade of striatal A(2A) receptors, respectively. The elucidation of the roles...

A study of backward going $p$ and $\pi^{-}$ in $\nu_{\mu}CC$ interactions with the NOMAD detector (2001)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

Backward proton and $\pi^-$ production has been studied in \numucc interactions with carbon nuclei. Detailed analyses of the momentum distributions, of the production rates, and of the general...

Search for heavy neutrinos mixing with tau neutrinos (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a search for heavy neutrinos ( nu /sub 4/) produced in the decay D/sub s/ to tau nu /sub 4/ at the SPS proton target followed by the decay nu /sub 4/ to nu /sub tau /e/sup +/e/sup -/ in...

Inclusive production of $\rho^{0}(770), f_0(980)$ and $f_2(1270)$ mesons in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions (2001)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

The inclusive production of the meson resonances $\rho^{0}(770)$, $f_0(980)$ and $f_2(1270)$ in neutrino-nucleus charged current interactions has been studied with the NOMAD detector exposed to the...

Measurement of the $\overline{\Lambda}$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2001)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

We present a measurement of the polarization of $\alam$ hyperons produced in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions. The full data sample from the NOMAD experiment has been analyzed using the same...

Search for heavy neutrinos mixing with $\tau$ neutrinos (2001)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

We report on a search for heavy neutrinos ($\nus$) produced in the decay $D_s\to \tau \nus$ at the SPS proton target followed by the decay $\nudecay$ in the NOMAD detector.\ Both decays are expected...

Measurement of the $\overline\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present a measurement of the polarization of $\alam$ hyperons produced in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions. The full data sample from the NOMAD experiment has been analyzed using the same...

Inclusive production of $\rho^{0}(770), f_0(980)$ and $f_2(1270)$ mesons in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The inclusive production of the meson resonances $\rho^{0}(770)$, $f_0(980)$ and $f_2(1270)$ in neutrino-nucleus charged current interactions has been studied with the NOMAD detector exposed to the...

Final NOMAD results on $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{\tau}$} and $\nu_e \to \nu_{\tau}$ oscillations including a new search for $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance using hadronic $\tau$ decays (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Results from the $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance search in a neutrino beam using the full NOMAD data sample are reported. A new analysis unifies all the hadronic $\tau$ decays, significantly improving the...

A study of backward going $p$ and $\pi^{-}$ in $\nu_{\mu}CC$ interactions with the NOMAD detector (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Backward proton and $\pi^-$ production has been studied in \numucc interactions with carbon nuclei. Detailed analyses of the momentum distributions, of the production rates, and of the general...

Search for heavy neutrinos mixing with tau neutrinos (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a search for heavy neutrinos ($\nus$) produced in the decay $D_s\to \tau \nus$ at the SPS proton target followed by the decay $\nudecay$ in the NOMAD detector.\ Both decays are expected...

Measurement of the $\overline\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present a measurement of the polarization of $\alam$ hyperons produced in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions. The full data sample from the NOMAD experiment has been analyzed using the same...

Inclusive production of $\rho^{0}(770), f_0(980)$ and $f_2(1270)$ mesons in $\nu_{\mu}$ charged current interactions (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The inclusive production of the meson resonances $\rho^{0}(770)$, $f_0(980)$ and $f_2(1270)$ in neutrino-nucleus charged current interactions has been studied with the NOMAD detector exposed to the...

Final NOMAD results on $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{\tau}$} and $\nu_e \to \nu_{\tau}$ oscillations including a new search for $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance using hadronic $\tau$ decays (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Results from the $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance search in a neutrino beam using the full NOMAD data sample are reported. A new analysis unifies all the hadronic $\tau$ decays, significantly improving the...

A study of backward going $p$ and $\pi^{-}$ in $\nu_{\mu}CC$ interactions with the NOMAD detector (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Backward proton and $\pi^-$ production has been studied in \numucc interactions with carbon nuclei. Detailed analyses of the momentum distributions, of the production rates, and of the general...

Search for heavy neutrinos mixing with tau neutrinos (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a search for heavy neutrinos ($\nus$) produced in the decay $D_s\to \tau \nus$ at the SPS proton target followed by the decay $\nudecay$ in the NOMAD detector.\ Both decays are expected...

Measurement of the $\overline\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present a measurement of the polarization of $\alam$ hyperons produced in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions. The full data sample from the NOMAD experiment has been analyzed using the same...

A study of backward going $p$ and $\pi^{-}$ in $\nu_{\mu}CC$ interactions with the NOMAD detector (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Backward proton and $\pi^-$ production has been studied in \numucc interactions with carbon nuclei. Detailed analyses of the momentum distributions, of the production rates, and of the general...

Search for heavy neutrinos mixing with tau neutrinos (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a search for heavy neutrinos ($\nus$) produced in the decay $D_s\to \tau \nus$ at the SPS proton target followed by the decay $\nudecay$ in the NOMAD detector.\ Both decays are expected...

Search for heavy neutrinos mixing with tau neutrinos (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a search for heavy neutrinos ($\nus$) produced in the decay $D_s\to \tau \nus$ at the SPS proton target followed by the decay $\nudecay$ in the NOMAD detector.\ Both decays are expected...

A study of backward going $p$ and $\pi^{-}$ in $\nu_{\mu}CC$ interactions with the NOMAD detector (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Backward proton and $\pi^-$ production has been studied in \numucc interactions with carbon nuclei. Detailed analyses of the momentum distributions, of the production rates, and of the general...

Measurement of the $\overline\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present a measurement of the polarization of $\alam$ hyperons produced in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions. The full data sample from the NOMAD experiment has been analyzed using the same...

Search for heavy neutrinos mixing with tau neutrinos (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a search for heavy neutrinos ($\nus$) produced in the decay $D_s\to \tau \nus$ at the SPS proton target followed by the decay $\nudecay$ in the NOMAD detector.\ Both decays are expected...

A study of backward going $p$ and $\pi^{-}$ in $\nu_{\mu}CC$ interactions with the NOMAD detector (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Backward proton and $\pi^-$ production has been studied in \numucc interactions with carbon nuclei. Detailed analyses of the momentum distributions, of the production rates, and of the general...

Measurement of the $\overline\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present a measurement of the polarization of $\alam$ hyperons produced in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions. The full data sample from the NOMAD experiment has been analyzed using the same...

A study of backward going p and pi(-) in nu(mu) CC interactions with the NOMAD detector (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Backward proton and pi (-) production has been studied in nu (mu) CC interactions with carbon nuclei. Detailed analyses of the momentum distributions, of the production rates, and of the general...

Final NOMAD results on nu(mu) → nu(tau) and nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations including a new search for nu(tau) appearance using hadronic tau decays (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Results from the v, appearance search in a neutrino beam using the full NOMAD data sample are reported. A new analysis unifies all the hadronic tau decays, significantly improving the overall...

Inclusive production of rho(0)(770), f(0)(980) and f(2)(1270) mesons in nu(mu) charged current interactions (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The inclusive production of the meson resonances p(0)(770), f(0)(980) and f(2)(1270) in neutrino- nucleus charged current interactions has been studied with the NOMAD detector exposed to the wide...

Measurement of the (lambda)over-bar polarization in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2001)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present a measurement of the polarization of [([Lambda])over bar] hyperons produced in nu (mu) charged current interactions. The full data sample from the NOMAD experiment has been analyzed using...

Pathophysiological vs biochemical ischaemia: a key to transition from reversible to irreversible damage (2001)

Ferrari, R.

‘Myocardial ischaemia’ is defined as an imbalance between fractional uptake of oxygen and the rate of cellular oxidation in the heart. This condition may have several potential outcomes: (1) when...

Algebraic Aspects of the Background Field Method (2000)

Ferrari, R., Picariello, M., Quadri, A.

We discuss some algebraic properties of the background field method. We introduce an extra gauge-fixing term for the background gauge field right at the beginning in the action in such a way that...

Measurement of the $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Banner, M, Bassompierre, Gabriel, ...

The $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been measured in the NOMAD experiment. The event sample (8087 reconstructed $\Lambda$'s) is more than an order of magnitude...

Neutrino production of opposite sign dimuons in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Ballocchi, G, Banner, M, ...

The NOMAD Collaboration presents a study of opposite sign dimuon events in the framework of Leading Order QCD. A total of 2714 neutrino- and 115 antineutrino-induced opposite sign dimuon events with...

Neutrino production of opposite sign dimuons in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

The NOMAD Collaboration presents a study of opposite sign dimuon events in the framework of leading order QCD. A total of 2714 neutrino- and 115 antineutrino-induced opposite sign dimuon events with...

Updated Results from the $\nu_{\tau}$ Appearance Search in NOMAD (2000)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Ballocchi, G, Banner, M, ...

Updated results from the appearance searches for $\numunutau$ and $\nuenutau$ oscillations in the full NOMAD data sample are reported. The increased data and the use of more refined kinematic schemes...

Search for eV (pseudo)scalar penetrating particles in the SPS neutrino beam (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

We carried out a model-independent search for light scalar or pseudoscalar particles a's (an example of which is the axion) that couple to two photons by using a photon-regeneration method at high...

Search for eV (pseudo)scalar penetrating particles in the SPS neutrino beam (2000)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Ballocchi, G, Banner, M, ...

We carried out a model-independent search for light scalar or pseudoscalar particles $a$'s (an example of which is the axion) that couple to two photons by using a photon-regeneration method at high...

Measurement of the $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been measured in the NOMAD experiment. The event sample (8087 reconstructed $\Lambda$'s) is more than an order of magnitude...

Neutrino production of opposite sign dimuons in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

The NOMAD Collaboration presents a study of opposite sign dimuon events in the framework of Leading Order QCD. A total of 2714 neutrino- and 115 antineutrino-induced opposite sign dimuon events with...

Updated results from the $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance search in Nomad (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

Updated results from the appearance searches for $\numunutau$ and $\nuenutau$ oscillations in the full NOMAD data sample are reported. The increased data and the use of more refined kinematic schemes...

Search for eV (pseudo)scalar penetrating particles in the SPS neutrino beam (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

We carried out a model-independent search for light scalar or pseudoscalar particles $a$'s (an example of which is the axion) that couple to two photons by using a photon-regeneration method at high...

Measurement of the $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been measured in the NOMAD experiment. The event sample (8087 reconstructed $\Lambda$'s) is more than an order of magnitude...

Neutrino production of opposite sign dimuons in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

The NOMAD Collaboration presents a study of opposite sign dimuon events in the framework of Leading Order QCD. A total of 2714 neutrino- and 115 antineutrino-induced opposite sign dimuon events with...

Updated results from the $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance search in Nomad (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

Updated results from the appearance searches for $\numunutau$ and $\nuenutau$ oscillations in the full NOMAD data sample are reported. The increased data and the use of more refined kinematic schemes...

Search for eV (pseudo)scalar penetrating particles in the SPS neutrino beam (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

We carried out a model-independent search for light scalar or pseudoscalar particles $a$'s (an example of which is the axion) that couple to two photons by using a photon-regeneration method at high...

Measurement of the $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been measured in the NOMAD experiment. The event sample (8087 reconstructed $\Lambda$'s) is more than an order of magnitude...

Neutrino production of opposite sign dimuons in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

The NOMAD Collaboration presents a study of opposite sign dimuon events in the framework of Leading Order QCD. A total of 2714 neutrino- and 115 antineutrino-induced opposite sign dimuon events with...

Updated results from the $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance search in Nomad (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

Updated results from the appearance searches for $\numunutau$ and $\nuenutau$ oscillations in the full NOMAD data sample are reported. The increased data and the use of more refined kinematic schemes...

Search for eV (pseudo)scalar penetrating particles in the SPS neutrino beam (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

We carried out a model-independent search for light scalar or pseudoscalar particles $a$'s (an example of which is the axion) that couple to two photons by using a photon-regeneration method at high...

Measurement of the $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been measured in the NOMAD experiment. The event sample (8087 reconstructed $\Lambda$'s) is more than an order of magnitude...

Neutrino production of opposite sign dimuons in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

The NOMAD Collaboration presents a study of opposite sign dimuon events in the framework of Leading Order QCD. A total of 2714 neutrino- and 115 antineutrino-induced opposite sign dimuon events with...

Updated results from the $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance search in Nomad (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

Updated results from the appearance searches for $\numunutau$ and $\nuenutau$ oscillations in the full NOMAD data sample are reported. The increased data and the use of more refined kinematic schemes...

Search for eV (pseudo)scalar penetrating particles in the SPS neutrino beam (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

We carried out a model-independent search for light scalar or pseudoscalar particles $a$'s (an example of which is the axion) that couple to two photons by using a photon-regeneration method at high...

Measurement of the $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The $\Lambda$ polarization in $\nu_\mu$ charged current interactions has been measured in the NOMAD experiment. The event sample (8087 reconstructed $\Lambda$'s) is more than an order of magnitude...

Neutrino production of opposite sign dimuons in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

The NOMAD Collaboration presents a study of opposite sign dimuon events in the framework of Leading Order QCD. A total of 2714 neutrino- and 115 antineutrino-induced opposite sign dimuon events with...

Updated results from the $\nu_{\tau}$ appearance search in Nomad (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

Updated results from the appearance searches for $\numunutau$ and $\nuenutau$ oscillations in the full NOMAD data sample are reported. The increased data and the use of more refined kinematic schemes...

Search for eV (pseudo)scalar penetrating particles in the SPS neutrino beam (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

We carried out a model-independent search for light scalar or pseudoscalar particles $a$'s (an example of which is the axion) that couple to two photons by using a photon-regeneration method at high...

Limit on nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations from the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

In the context of a two-flavour approximation we reinterpret the published NOMAD limit on nu(mu) → nu(tau) oscillations in terms of nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations. At 90% C.L. we obtain...

Measurement of the Lambda polarization in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The Lambda polarization in upsilon (mu) charged current interactions has been measured in the NOMAD experiment. The event sample (8087 reconstructed Lambda 's) is more than an order of magnitude...

Updated results from the nu(tau) appearance search in NOMAD (2000)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

Updated results from the appearance searches for nu(mu) → nu(tau) and nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations in the full NOMAD data sample are reported. The increased data and the use of more refined...

Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive accuracies of non-invasive tests, singly and in combination, for diagnosis of hibernating myocardium (2000)

LaCanna, G, Rahimtoola, S.H, Visioli, O, Giubbini, R, Alfieri, O, Zognio, M, ...

Objective To determine the best test(s) for predicting functional recovery of hibernating myocardium after reperfusion. Methods A prospective study to compare echocardiographic left ventricular...

A More Sensitive Search for $\nu_{\mu} \to \nu_{\tau}$ Oscillations in NOMAD (1999)

Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Ballocchi, G, Banner, M, ...

With additional data and improved algorithms, we have enhanced the sensitivity of our appearance search for $\numunutau$ oscillations in the NOMAD detector in the CERN-SPS wide-band neutrino beam....

The trigger system of the NOMAD experiment (1999)

Altegoer, J, Andrle, J, Boyd, S, Cardini, A, Farthouat, Philippe, Ferrari, R, ...

The NOMAD trigger system is described in the present paper. It is made up of a largearea plastic scintillator veto system, two trigger scintillator planes inside a 0.4~Tmagnetic field and their...

A more sensitive search for $\nu_\mu \to \nu_\tau$ oscillations in NOMAD (1999)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

With additional data and improved algorithms, we have enhanced the sensitivity of our appearance search for $\numunutau$ oscillations in the NOMAD detector in the CERN-SPS wide-band neutrino beam....

A more sensitive search for $\nu_\mu \to \nu_\tau$ oscillations in NOMAD (1999)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

With additional data and improved algorithms, we have enhanced the sensitivity of our appearance search for $\numunutau$ oscillations in the NOMAD detector in the CERN-SPS wide-band neutrino beam....

A more sensitive search for $\nu_\mu \to \nu_\tau$ oscillations in NOMAD (1999)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

With additional data and improved algorithms, we have enhanced the sensitivity of our appearance search for $\numunutau$ oscillations in the NOMAD detector in the CERN-SPS wide-band neutrino beam....

A more sensitive search for $\nu_\mu \to \nu_\tau$ oscillations in NOMAD (1999)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

With additional data and improved algorithms, we have enhanced the sensitivity of our appearance search for $\numunutau$ oscillations in the NOMAD detector in the CERN-SPS wide-band neutrino beam....

A more sensitive search for $\nu_\mu \to \nu_\tau$ oscillations in NOMAD (1999)

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

With additional data and improved algorithms, we have enhanced the sensitivity of our appearance search for $\numunutau$ oscillations in the NOMAD detector in the CERN-SPS wide-band neutrino beam....

Induction of functional inducible nitric oxide synthase in monocytes of patients with congestive heart failure. Link with tumour necrosis factor-{alpha} (1999)

Comini, L., Bachetti, T., Agnoletti, L., Gaia, G., Curello, S., Milanesi, B., ...

Aims We studied the induction of monocytic inducible nitric oxide synthase expression and the tumour necrosis factor-α system in patients with congestive heart failure. Methods and Results...

Precision Measurement of Scaled Momentum, Charge Multiplicity and Thrust in $\nu_{\mu}N$ and $\overline\nu_{\mu}N$ Interactions (1998)

Altegoer, J, Angelini, C, Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, ...

We report the first precision measurements of the scaledmomentum, the charge multiplicity, and the thrust of hadronic jets inthe Breit frame in Deep Inelastic Scattering \nun\ and\nunbar\ charged...

Parameterization of $e$ and $\gamma$ initiated showers in the NOMAD lead-glass calorimeter (1998)

Autiero, D, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Bobisut, F, Cattaneo, Paolo Walter, Cavasinni, V, Collazuol, G, ...

A description of the response of the NOMAD electromagnetic calorimeter to electrons and photons is discussed. In particular the dependence of the two-dimensional shower shape on the angle and energy...

Constructive algebraic renormalization of the abelian Higgs-Kibble model (1998)

Ferrari, R., Grassi, P. A.

We propose an algorithm, based on Algebraic Renormalization, that allows the restoration of Slavnov-Taylor invariance at every order of perturbation expansion for an anomaly-free BRS invariant gauge...

A search for $\nu_{\mu} \rightarrow \nu_{\tau}$ oscillations using the NOMAD detector (1998)

Altegoer, J, Angelini, C, Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, ...

NOMAD is a neutrino oscillation experiment designed to search for $\nu_\tau$ appearance in the CERN-SPS wide band $\nu_\mu$ beam. Signal detection relies on the identification of $\nu_\tau$ charge d...

Search for a new gauge boson in $\pi^{0}$ decays (1998)

Altegoer, J, Astier, Pierre, Autiero, D, Baldisseri, Alberto, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Ballocchi, G, ...

A search was made for a new light gauge boson $X$ which might be produced in $\pi^{0}\rightarrow\gamma + X$ decay from neutral pions generated by 450-GeV protons in the CERN SPS neutrino target. Th e...

A study of the transverse fluctuations of hadronic showers in the NOMAD electromagnetic calorimeter (1998)

Autiero, D, Baldo-Ceolin, Massimilla, Bobisut, F, Camilleri, L L, Cattaneo, Paolo Walter, Cavasinni, V, ...

The transverse shower shape of the energy deposition of hadrons in the NOMAD lead glass calorimeter has been studied by exposing a prototype of this calorimeter to pion test beams of various momenta...

The NOMAD experiment at the CERN SPS (1997)

Altegoer, J, Anfreville, M G, Angelini, C, Astier, Pierre, Authier, M, Autiero, D, ...

The NOMAD experiment is a short base-line search for $\nu_{\mu}\rightarrow \nu_{\tau}$ oscillations in the CERN neutrino beam. The $\nu_{\tau}$'s are searched for through their charged-current...

Skeletal muscle function at low work level as a model for daily activities in patients with chronic heart failure (1997)

Opasich, C., Pasini, E., Aquilani, R., Coelli, F., Solfrini, R., Ferrari, R., ...

Aim Metabolic exercise abnormalities have been reported in chronic heart failure patients. This study sought to evaluate whether these abnormalities affected daily activity. Methods and results In 16...

Major differences among the three classes of calcium antagonists (1997)

Ferrari, R.

The safety of calcium antagonists has recently become a controversial issue among cardiologists. Thus, the role of calcium antagonists in the treatment of myocardial infarction and in secondary...

How European cardiologists perceive the role of calcium antagonists in the treatment of stable angina (1997)

Fox, K. M., Jespersen, C. M., Ferrari, R., Rehnqvist, N.

Some 100 European cardiologists discussed calcium antagonists' role in the management of stable angina. Sixty-two percent of those involved used calcium antagonists rather than beta-blockers as first...

How European cardiologists perceive the role of calcium antagonists in the treatment of unstable angina (1997)

Pepine, C. J., Chierchia, S. L., Ferrari, R., L'Abbate, A.

Physicians in the United States have recently published a guide to the definition and management of unstable angina pectoris. The guideline divides this condition into three main groups: ‘rest’,...

How European cardiologists perceive the role of calcium antagonists in follow-up after myocardial infarction (1997)

Opie, L. H., Lüscher, T. F., Ferrari, R., Hansen, J. Fischer

About one hundred European cardiologists discussed the role of calcium antagonists in the follow-up management of myocardial infarction, β-blockers are the treatment of choice. Where these are...

Sick euthyroid syndrome in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic heart failure (1996)

Opasich, C., Pacini, F., Ambrosino, N., Riccardi, P. G., Febo, O., Ferrari, R., ...

Background Changes in peripheral thyroid hormone concentration and metabolism can occur in euthyroid patients suffering from severe non-thyroidal illnesses. Recently, sick euthyroid syndrome has been...

Biochemical analysis of muscle biopsy in overnight fasting patients with severe chronic heart failure (1996)

Opasich, C., Aquilani, R., Dossena, M., Foppa, P., Catapano, M., Pagani, S., ...

To better characterize the role of skeletal muscle in chronic heart failure we studied energetic charge, metabolites and enzyme activity in the energy production pathway. We selected 15 males with...

Wannier functions and Fractional Quantum Hall Effect (1995)

Ferrari, R.

We introduce and study the Wannier functions for an electron moving in a plane under the influence of a perpendicular uniform and constant magnetic field. The relevance for the Fractional Quantum...

Massless scalar fields in 1+1 dimensions and Krein spaces (1994)

Capri, A. Z., Ferrari, R., Montalbano, V.

We consider the Krein realization of the Hilbert space for a massless scalar field in 1+1 dimensions. We find convergence criteria and the completion of the space of test functions ${\cal S}$ with...

Cardioprotection by nisoldipine: role of timing of administration (1993)

FERRARI, R., CURELLO, S., CECONI, C., CARGNONI, A., PASINI, E., VISIOLI, O.

Nisoldipine was administered at 10−9M, a dose lacking negative inotropism, to isolated and perfused rabbit hearts submitted to 60 min ischaemia (1 ml.min−1) followed by 30 min reperfusion. The...

Heat stress limits infarct size in the isolated perfused rabbit heart (1993)

Walker, D M, Pasini, E, Kucukoglu, S, Marber, M S, Iliodromitis, E, Ferrari, R, ...

Objective: Heat stress, with the expression of heat stress proteins, has been shown to protect the rabbit heart in vitro against global ischaemia/reperfusion injury, though no benefit is apparent in...

Calcium channel blockers and ischaemic heart disease: theoretical expectations and clinical experience (1991)

Ferrari, R., Visioli, O.

There are several reasons for using calcium antagonists to protect ischaemic and reperfused myocytes and to treat coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. At the molecular level, calcium antagonists...

Effect of congestive heart failure on rate of atrial natriuretic factor release in response to stretch and isoprenaline (1990)

Agnoletti, G, Cornacchiari, A, Panzali, A F, Ghielmi, S, Giuli, F De, Ferrari, R

Study objective – The aim was to investigate the pattern of release of atrial natriuretic factor induced by mechanical and adrenergic stimulation from atria of rats with or without congestive heart...

Treatment of heart failure with diuretics: body compartments, renal function and plasma hormones (1989)

ANANAD, I.S., VEALL, N., KALRA, G.S., FERRARI, R., SUTTON, G., LIPKIN, D., ...

Body fluid compartments, renal function and plasma hormones were measured in 13 patients with severe chronic heart failure, when the referring physician considered the patient to be appropriately...

Inhibitory effect of acute and chronic administration of digitalis on the sick sinus node (1986)

BOLOGNESI, R., BENEDINI, G., FERRARI, R., VISIOLI, O.

We have determined the effects of the acute administration of intravenous (i.v.) digitalis administration (0.8 mg of digoxin in 5–10 min) on the electrophysiological variables of 12 normal subjects...

A study of backward going p and pi(-) in nu(mu) CC interactions with the NOMAD detector

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Backward proton and pi (-) production has been studied in nu (mu) CC interactions with carbon nuclei. Detailed analyses of the momentum distributions, of the production rates, and of the general...

A study of strange particle production in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A study of strange particle production in nu(mu) charged cur- rent interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles (K-S(0), Lambda, (Λ)...

Final NOMAD results on nu(mu) → nu(tau) and nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations including a new search for nu(tau) appearance using hadronic tau decays

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Results from the v, appearance search in a neutrino beam using the full NOMAD data sample are reported. A new analysis unifies all the hadronic tau decays, significantly improving the overall...

Inclusive production of rho(0)(770), f(0)(980) and f(2)(1270) mesons in nu(mu) charged current interactions

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The inclusive production of the meson resonances p(0)(770), f(0)(980) and f(2)(1270) in neutrino- nucleus charged current interactions has been studied with the NOMAD detector exposed to the wide...

Limit on nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations from the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

In the context of a two-flavour approximation we reinterpret the published NOMAD limit on nu(mu) → nu(tau) oscillations in terms of nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations. At 90% C.L. we obtain...

Measurement of the (lambda)over-bar polarization in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present a measurement of the polarization of [([Lambda])over bar] hyperons produced in nu (mu) charged current interactions. The full data sample from the NOMAD experiment has been analyzed using...

Measurement of the Lambda polarization in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The Lambda polarization in upsilon (mu) charged current interactions has been measured in the NOMAD experiment. The event sample (8087 reconstructed Lambda 's) is more than an order of magnitude...

Neutrino production of opposite sign dimuons in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

The NOMAD Collaboration presents a study of opposite sign dimuon events in the framework of leading order QCD. A total of 2714 neutrino- and 115 antineutrino-induced opposite sign dimuon events with...

New results on a search for a 33.9 MeV/c(2) neutral particle from pi(+) decay in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a direct search in NOMAD for a new 33.9 MeV/c(2) neutral particle (X) produced in pion decay in flight, pi → muX followed by the decay X → nue(+)e(-). Both decays are postulated to...

Prediction of neutrino fluxes in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The method developed for the calculation of the flux and composition of the West Area Neutrino Beam used by NOMAD in its search for neutrino oscillations is described. The calculation is based on...

Search for eV (pseudo)scalar penetrating particles in the SPS neutrino beam

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

We carried out a model-independent search for light scalar or pseudoscalar particles a's (an example of which is the axion) that couple to two photons by using a photon-regeneration method at high...

Search for heavy neutrinos mixing with tau neutrinos

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a search for heavy neutrinos ( nu /sub 4/) produced in the decay D/sub s/ to tau nu /sub 4/ at the SPS proton target followed by the decay nu /sub 4/ to nu /sub tau /e/sup +/e/sup -/ in...

Search for nu(mu) → nu(e) oscillations in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present the results of a search for nu(mu) → nu(e) oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at CERN. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu(e) in a predominantly nu(mu) wide-band neutrino...

Study of D*(+) production in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A search was made among numu charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: nu(mu) + N → mu(-) + D*+ + hadrons hooked right arrowD(0) + pi(+) hooked right arrowK(-) +...

Updated results from the nu(tau) appearance search in NOMAD

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

Updated results from the appearance searches for nu(mu) → nu(tau) and nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations in the full NOMAD data sample are reported. The increased data and the use of more refined...

Increased neurodegeneration during ageing in mice lacking high-affinity nicotine receptors.

Zoli, M, Picciotto, M R, Ferrari, R, Cocchi, D, Changeux, J P

We have examined neuroanatomical, biochemical and endocrine parameters and spatial learning in mice lacking the beta2 subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) during ageing. Aged...

Increased neurodegeneration during ageing in mice lacking high-affinity nicotine receptors.

Zoli, M, Picciotto, M R, Ferrari, R, Cocchi, D, Changeux, J P

We have examined neuroanatomical, biochemical and endocrine parameters and spatial learning in mice lacking the beta2 subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) during ageing. Aged...

A study of backward going p and pi(-) in nu(mu) CC interactions with the NOMAD detector

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Backward proton and pi (-) production has been studied in nu (mu) CC interactions with carbon nuclei. Detailed analyses of the momentum distributions, of the production rates, and of the general...

A study of strange particle production in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A study of strange particle production in nu(mu) charged cur- rent interactions has been performed using the data from the NOMAD experiment. Yields of neutral strange particles (K-S(0), Lambda, (Λ)...

Final NOMAD results on nu(mu) → nu(tau) and nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations including a new search for nu(tau) appearance using hadronic tau decays

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

Results from the v, appearance search in a neutrino beam using the full NOMAD data sample are reported. A new analysis unifies all the hadronic tau decays, significantly improving the overall...

Inclusive production of rho(0)(770), f(0)(980) and f(2)(1270) mesons in nu(mu) charged current interactions

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The inclusive production of the meson resonances p(0)(770), f(0)(980) and f(2)(1270) in neutrino- nucleus charged current interactions has been studied with the NOMAD detector exposed to the wide...

Limit on nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations from the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

In the context of a two-flavour approximation we reinterpret the published NOMAD limit on nu(mu) → nu(tau) oscillations in terms of nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations. At 90% C.L. we obtain...

Measurement of the (lambda)over-bar polarization in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present a measurement of the polarization of [([Lambda])over bar] hyperons produced in nu (mu) charged current interactions. The full data sample from the NOMAD experiment has been analyzed using...

Measurement of the Lambda polarization in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The Lambda polarization in upsilon (mu) charged current interactions has been measured in the NOMAD experiment. The event sample (8087 reconstructed Lambda 's) is more than an order of magnitude...

Neutrino production of opposite sign dimuons in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

The NOMAD Collaboration presents a study of opposite sign dimuon events in the framework of leading order QCD. A total of 2714 neutrino- and 115 antineutrino-induced opposite sign dimuon events with...

New results on a search for a 33.9 MeV/c(2) neutral particle from pi(+) decay in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a direct search in NOMAD for a new 33.9 MeV/c(2) neutral particle (X) produced in pion decay in flight, pi → muX followed by the decay X → nue(+)e(-). Both decays are postulated to...

Prediction of neutrino fluxes in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

The method developed for the calculation of the flux and composition of the West Area Neutrino Beam used by NOMAD in its search for neutrino oscillations is described. The calculation is based on...

Search for eV (pseudo)scalar penetrating particles in the SPS neutrino beam

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

We carried out a model-independent search for light scalar or pseudoscalar particles a's (an example of which is the axion) that couple to two photons by using a photon-regeneration method at high...

Search for heavy neutrinos mixing with tau neutrinos

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We report on a search for heavy neutrinos ( nu /sub 4/) produced in the decay D/sub s/ to tau nu /sub 4/ at the SPS proton target followed by the decay nu /sub 4/ to nu /sub tau /e/sup +/e/sup -/ in...

Search for nu(mu) → nu(e) oscillations in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

We present the results of a search for nu(mu) → nu(e) oscillations in the NOMAD experiment at CERN. The experiment looked for the appearance of nu(e) in a predominantly nu(mu) wide-band neutrino...

Study of D*(+) production in nu(mu) charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Banner, M., Bassompierre, G., ...

A search was made among numu charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: nu(mu) + N → mu(-) + D*+ + hadrons hooked right arrowD(0) + pi(+) hooked right arrowK(-) +...

Updated results from the nu(tau) appearance search in NOMAD

Astier, P., Autiero, D., Baldisseri, A., Baldo-Ceolin, M., Ballocchi, G., Banner, M., ...

Updated results from the appearance searches for nu(mu) → nu(tau) and nu(e) → nu(tau) oscillations in the full NOMAD data sample are reported. The increased data and the use of more refined...

Neuroendocrine response to standing and mild exercise in patients with untreated severe congestive heart failure and chronic constrictive pericarditis.

Ferrari, R., Anand, I. S., Ceconi, C., De Giuli, F., Poole-Wilson, P. A., Harris, P.

OBJECTIVES: Plasma hormones at rest in patients with untreated severe congestive cardiac failure are similar to those occurring during heavy exercise in healthy people. This study examines the...

Pathogenesis of oedema in chronic severe anaemia: studies of body water and sodium, renal function, haemodynamic variables, and plasma hormones.

Anand, I S, Chandrashekhar, Y, Ferrari, R, Poole-Wilson, P A, Harris, P C

BACKGROUND--Patients with chronic severe anaemia often retain salt and water. Fluid retention in these patients is not caused by heart failure and the exact mechanisms remain unclear. This study was...

Apoptosis in the skeletal muscle of patients with heart failure: investigation of clinical and biochemical changes

Vescovo, G, Volterrani, M, Zennaro, R, Sandri, M, Ceconi, C, Lorusso, R, ...

OBJECTIVE—To investigate the contribution of apoptosis in the development of the skeletal myopathy in chronic heart failure.
DESIGN—The electrophoretic pattern of myosin heavy chains (MHC),...

Prevalence of non-organ specific autoantibodies in HCV-infected subjects in the general population

MURATORI, P, MURATORI, L, STROFFOLINI, T, PAPPAS, G, TERLIZZI, P, FERRARI, R, ...

The significance of non-organ specific antibodies (NOSAs) in HCV-related chronic hepatitis is largely unclear. In this study we evaluated the prevalence of NOSAs in a non-selected population of...

Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) and autoimmune liver diseases

MURATORI, P, MURATORI, L, GUIDI, M, MACCARIELLO, S, PAPPAS, G, FERRARI, R, ...

Antibodies to the baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ASCA), recently proposed as a serological marker of Crohn's disease, have also been detected in other autoimmune disorders. The aim of this...

Effects of iloprost (ZK 36374) on glutathione status during ischaemia and reperfusion of rabbit isolated hearts.

Ferrari, R., Cargnoni, A., Curello, S., Boffa, G. M., Ceconi, C.

1. Reperfusion of rabbit isolated hearts after 60 min of ischaemia resulted in poor recovery of mechanical function, release of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and of reduced (GSH) and oxidized (GSSG)...

Pulmonary haemodynamics of the yak, cattle, and cross breeds at high altitude.

Anand, I S, Harris, E, Ferrari, R, Pearce, P, Harris, P

The pulmonary arterial pressure of Ladakhi yaks, at an altitude of about 4500m, was not significantly different from that found in yaks bred at low altitude. The pulmonary arterial resistance,...

No evidence for altered muscle mitochondrial function in Parkinson's disease.

Anderson, J J, Bravi, D, Ferrari, R, Davis, T L, Baronti, F, Chase, T N, ...

Recent reports indicate that reductions in mitochondrial respiratory chain function occur in substantia nigra, platelets, and muscle from patients with Parkinson's disease. To confirm and further...

Randomised, controlled outcome study of active mobilisation compared with collar therapy for whiplash injury

Schnabel, M, Ferrari, R, Vassiliou, T, Kaluza, G

Objectives: Standard therapy in Germany for acute whiplash injury has traditionally included a soft collar (cervical orthosis), an approach that is passive compared with early exercise and...

The late whiplash syndrome: a biopsychosocial approach

Ferrari, R, Schrader, H

Physicians and other therapists continue to grapple in daily practice with the controversies of the late whiplash syndrome. For decades much of the debate and the approach to this controversial...

Prevention of chronic pain after whiplash

Ferrari, R

The acute whiplash injury is a significant health burden for patients and the healthcare system. Traditional approaches to treatment fail to resolve this ever growing medicolegal and social problem....

Correlation of clinical findings, collision parameters, and psychological factors in the outcome of whiplash associated disorders

Richter, M, Ferrari, R, Otte, D, Kuensebeck, H, Blauth, M, Krettek, C

Objective: To determine prognostic factors for the duration and severity of acute symptoms in subjects with grade 1 or 2 whiplash injuries.

A re-examination of the whiplash associated disorders (WAD) as a systemic illness

Ferrari, R, Russell, A, Carroll, L, Cassidy, J

Objective: To describe the systemic nature of the illness reported after motor vehicle collisions using data from a large, population based cohort of individuals making an injury insurance claim.