DigitEd

Patents and Publications

Patents:

  1. ITFO20120018A1: Apparatus, system and method for medical training of a learner by an instructor about the operation of follicular pickup.
  2. IT1402823B1: Apparatus, system and method for medical training of a learner by an instructor about a medical simulator with neurological interface.
  3. IT102017000016345A: Ultrasound simulation apparatus and procedure.
  4. IT201700059635A1, IT201700059639A1 and IT201700059643A1: Embryo transfer simulator.
  5. 102018000006822: SonoHysterography Simulator.
  6. 102019000023790: Anesthesia simulator with injection into Fascia Blocks.
  7. 24165957.2: Simulation system for aesthetic medicine treatments

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles:

  1. Romain Corroenne, Guillaume Legendre, Didier Riethmuller, Hady El-Hachem, Katherine H Zhu, Cecile Dreux, Pauline Jeanneateau, Caroline Verhaeghe, Pascale May-Panloup, Philippe Descamps, Pierre-Emmanuel Bouet. Benefits of an oocyte pickup simulation training program using a high-fidelity simulator (PickUpSim TM) for obstetrics and gynaecology residents: an observational survey study. J Obstet Gynaecol . 2021 May;41(4):631-636
  2. Pierfrancesco Fusco, Gian M Petroni, Astrid U Behr, Stefania Tullj, Gilberto Fiore, Alessandro Vergallo, Franco Marinangeli. A new generation of simulator for teaching the new wall blocks. Minerva Anestesiol. 2021 Jun;87(6):738-739
  3. Elvira di Pasquo, Ruben Ramirez Zegarra, Ariane J O Kiener, Laura Gobbi, Andrea Dall’Asta, Laura Fieschi, Lodovica Cugini, Monica Copelli, Tiziana Frusca, Tullio Ghi. Usefulness of an Intrapartum Ultrasound Simulator (IUSim™) for Midwife Training: Results from an RCT. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, December 09, 2020.
  4. Soave, D’Angelo, Piva, Marci. A Pilot Study on Oocyte Retrieval Simulator: A New Tool for Training? J Med Syst. 2019 May 25.
  5. Ghi, Rizzo; EGEO Group. The use of a hybrid mannequin for the modern high-fidelity simulation in the labor ward: the Italian experience of the Ecografia Gestione Emergenze Ostetriche (EGEO) group. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Jul 16.
  6. Carlotta Franchi. Appropriateness of oral anticoagulant therapy prescription and its associated factors in hospitalized older people with atrial fibrillation. SIM-AF (SIMulation-based technologies to improve the appropriate use of oral anticoagulants in hospitalized elderly patients with Atrial Fibrillation). British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2018.
  7. Marco Proietti. Use of oral anticoagulant drugs in older patients with atrial fibrillation in internal medicine wards. SIMulation-based technologies to improve the appropriate use of oral anticoagulants in hospitalized elderly patients with Atrial Fibrillation (SIM-AF) Trial. European Journal of Internal Medicine 2018.
  8. M. Ursino, M. GiannessiA model of cerebrovascular reactivity including the circle of Willis and cortical anastomoses, Ann Biomed Eng. 2010 Jan 22.
  9. M. Ursino, M. Giannessi, M. Frapparelli, E. Magosso. Effect of the Central Nervous System Ischemic Response on Systemic Arterial Pressure and Intracranial Pressure Oscillations. A Modeling Study. IEEE Eng Med Biol Mag. 2009 Nov-Dec; 28(6):63-71.
  10. M. Giannessi, W.B. Murray, M. Ursino. The Design of a Digital Cerebrovascular Simulation Model for Teaching and Research, Anesthesia and Analgesia, 2008 Dec; 107(6): 1997-2008.
  11. W. Dusi, P. Angelotti, D. Bollini, C. Moroni, M. Ricard. An improved hand-held four-detector -probe for radioassisted oncological surgery. Nuclear instruments and methods in phisics Reserch Vol A 448 (2000) pp.531-536.
  12. W. Dusi, P. Angelotti, N. Auricchio, D. Bollini, A. Donati, G. Landini, C. Moroni. A tongs-like intraoperative -probe for specific applications in radioguided oncological surgery. Nucl. Intr & methods Vol. a455 (2000) pp 472-477.

Book Chapters:

  1. M. Ursino, M. Giannessi, W.B. Murray. A comprehensive cerebrovascular simulation model for teaching and research. BIOMEDICINE 2007 – 7th International Conference on Modelling in Medicine and Biology. The New Forest, UK, 10-12 Sep, 2007. In WITpress (Ed), ”Modelling in Medicine and Biology VII”, Transactions on Biomedicine and Health vol 12, C.A. BREBBIA, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, pp 169-178, 2007.

Peer Reviewed Articles in Conference Proceedings:

  1. C. Boccardo, C. Gabellini. L’angioedema in microsimulazione. EM&MITALIA 2015 e-learning, media education & moodlemoot – Teach Different! Genova, Italy. 9-11 Set 2015. Teach Different! Proceedings della Multiconferenza EMEMITALIA2015 (Genova University Press), ISBN: 978-88-97752-60-8.
  2. N.W. Chbat, M. Giannessi, A. Albanese, M. Ursino. A Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Simulation Model for the Analysis of Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure. Proc 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Minneapolis (MN, USA). 2-6 Sep, 2009. CD-ROM pp. 5474-5477.
  3. M. Giannessi, N.W. Chbat, A. Albanese, J Op Den Buijs, E. Magosso, M. Ursino.Cardiovascular Changes in Cardiogenic and Obstructive Shocks: Analysis Using a Cardiopulmonary Simulation Model. Computers in Cardiology 2008. Bologna, Italy. 14-17 Sep, 2008. Comput Cardiol; 35: 457- 460 2008 (ISSN 0276-6574).
  4. M. Giannessi, M. Frapparelli, E. Magosso, M. Ursino. Effect of the Central Nervous System Ischemic Response on Systemic Arterial Pressure and Intracranial Pressure Oscillations in Patients with Severe Head Injury. A Modeling Study. Proc 5th Conference of the European Study Group on Cardiovascular Oscillations. Parma, Italy. 7-9 Apr, 2008. CD-ROM, pp. O4:8-11.
  5. W.B. Murray, M. Giannessi, M. Ursino. Design of a Digital Cerebro-vascular Simulation Model for Teaching and Research. Proc MODSIM World Conference 2007 – Enable Decision-Making in a Rapidly Changing World with Modeling and Simulation. Virginia Beach (VA, USA). 11-13 Sep, 2007. CD-ROM.
  6. C. Belvedere, A. Chiarini, A. Leardini, P. Angelotti, M. Viceconti. Hipop, a software tool for three dimensional pre surgical planning of total prosthetic replacement of the hip, knee, and ankle joints. SESAM 2007 – 13th Annual Meeting of the society in Europe for simulation applied to medicine. Copenhagen, Denmark. 18-20 Jun, 2007.

Peer Reviewed Abstracts in Conference Proceedings:

  1. P. Santalucia, S. Perlini, L. Astolfi, M. Casadei, M. Giannessi. Development of an innovative medical simulation training course on cerebrovascular disease: the use of a full-scale patient simulator linked to a neurological model-driven computer-based simulator. Proc SESAM 2011 – 17th Annual Meeting of the society in Europe for simulation applied to medicine. Granada, Spain. 2 – 4 Jun, 2011.
  2. M. Giannessi, M. Casadei, L. Astolfi. DrSim: an Interactive Patient Simulator for Medical Education Based on Realistic Physiological Models. Proc MIMOS – La medicina Incontra la Realtà Virtuale: Applicazioni in Italia della Realtà Virtuale in Medicina e Chirurgia. Pisa, Italy. 14 Dec. 2010.
  3. M. Giannessi, WB. Murray, M. Casadei, L. Astolfi, M. Ursino. A new flat screen simulation based on mathematical models of multiple physiological systems used for medical education. Proc SESAM 2010 – 16th Annual Meeting of the society in Europe for simulation applied to medicine. Groningen, The Netherlands. 16-18 Jun, 2010.
  4. L. Cabrini, M. Spessot, L. Astolfi, M. Giannessi, A. Secchi, A. Zangrillo. Non-invasive ventilation in general wards: improving safety by a simulation course. Proc SESAM 2010 – 16th Annual Meeting of the society in Europe for simulation applied to medicine. Groningen, The Netherlands. 16-18 Jun, 2010.
  5. M. Giannessi, M. Fabbri, M. Casadei, WB. Murray. A Medical Education Tool Based on Mathematical Models of Multiple Physiological Systems: a New Computer-Based Simulation. Proc 10th Annual International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. Phoenix (AZ, USA). 23-27 Jan, 2010.
  6. M. Ursino, M. GiannessiA mathematical cerebrovascular model including the circle of Willis and cortical anastomoses. Proc IV International Conference on Computational Bioengineering. Bertinoro, Italy. 16-18 Sep, 2009. CD-ROM, pp. 62.
  7. L. Astolfi, S. Perlini, M. Giannessi, M. Fabbri, E. Yaylali, M. Ursino, G. Micieli. An innovative simulation scenario for training courses on cerebrovascular disease: a more realistic simulation using a robotic simulator. Proc SESAM 2009 – 15th Annual Meeting of the society in Europe for simulation applied to medicine. Mainz, Germany. 11-13 Jun, 2009.
  8. M. Giannessi, L. Astolfi, M. Fabbri, M. Frapparelli, G. Micieli, M. Ursino. Development of a patient simulator focused on cerebral physiology and based on a mathematical model of the cerebrovascular system, for continuing medical education. Proc SESAM 2009 – 15th Annual Meeting of the society in Europe for simulation applied to medicine. Mainz, Germany. 11-13 Jun, 2009.
  9. M. Giannessi, A. Albanese, E. Magosso, N.W. Chbat, M. Ursino. Development of a comprehensive cardiopulmonary model for clinical practice and medical research. Proc SIAM Conference on the Life Sciences. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 4-7 Aug, 2008. Page 82:MS53.
  10. L. Astolfi, C. Belvedere, A. Ensini, M. Marietta, P. Angelotti. An innovative simulation scenario on orthopedics and hamatology for training courses on total knee arthroplasty. Surgical technique monitored by a knee navigation system. SESAM 2008 – 14th Annual Meeting of the society in Europe for simulation applied to medicine. Hatfield (UK). 19-21 Jun, 2008.
  11. S. Perlini, ML. Fonte, F. Salinaro, F. Musca, F. Belluzzi, L. Astolfi, M. Baschieri, P. Angelotti. Improvement of clinical skills via simulation guided cardiac auscultation in europe: the Pavia pilot experience. SESAM 2008 – 14th Annual Meeting of the society in Europe for simulation applied to medicine. Hatfield (UK). 19-21 Jun, 2008.
  12. W.B. Murray, M. Giannessi, M. Ursino. Design of a Digital Cerebro-vascular Simulation Model for Teaching and Research. SESAM 2007 – 13th Annual Meeting of the society in Europe for simulation applied to medicine. Copenhagen, Denmark. 18-20 Jun, 2007.
  13. M. Ursino, M. Giannessi, W.B. Murray. Cerebrovascular modeling in the ICU. TSIS 2007 – 7th World Congress on Trauma, Shock, Inflammation and Sepsis, Munich, Germany. 13-17 Mar, 2007. In Inflammation Research, Supplement Vol. 56, A 360, S 232, March 2007.
  14. M. Giannessi, W.B. Murray, L. Sinz. Development of a Mathematical Simulation Model of Cerebro-vascular and Intra-cranial Pressure (ICP) Relationships for Research, Clinical and Teaching Purposes. Proc 7th Annual International Meeting On Simulation in Healthcare.Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA. 14-17 Jan, 2007. CD-ROM, #202.