Publications

First-Author Publications

Assessing the spread of rTMS effects across the whole brain using connectivity measures and network control theory

Leone R. et al. (in preparation). 'Assessing the spread of rTMS effects across the whole brain using connectivity measures and network control theory.'

Alterations in MRI-visible perivascular spaces precede dementia diagnosis by 18 years in autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease

Leone R., et al. (2025). 'Alterations in MRI-visible perivascular spaces precede dementia diagnosis by 18 years in autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease.' Alzheimer's & Dementia. 21:e70588.

White matter hyperintensities contribute to early cortical thinning in addition to tau in aging

Leone R. and Kobeleva X. (2025). 'White matter hyperintensities contribute to early cortical thinning in addition to tau in aging.' Neurobiology of Aging. 155:66–77.

Beyond Focal Lesions: Dynamical Network Effects of White Matter Hyperintensities

Leone R., et al. (2024). 'Beyond Focal Lesions: Dynamical Network Effects of White Matter Hyperintensities.' Human Brain Mapping. 45:e70081.

A whole-brain model of the aging brain during slow wave sleep

Lupi E.*, Di Antonio G.*, Angiolelli M.*, Sacha M.*, Kayabas A.M.*, Alboré N.*, Leone R.*, et al. (2024). 'A whole-brain model of the aging brain during slow wave sleep.' eNeuro. 11(11):ENEURO.0180-24.2024.

Radiomics-based machine learning model for predicting Overall and Progression-Free Survival in rare cancer: a case study for Primary CNS Lymphoma patients

Destito M.*, Marzullo A.*, Leone R.*, et al. (2021). 'Radiomics-based machine learning model for predicting Overall and Progression-Free Survival in rare cancer: a case study for Primary CNS Lymphoma patients.' Bioengineering. 10(3):285.

Assessing the added value of apparent diffusion coefficient, cerebral blood volume, and radiomic magnetic resonance features for differentiation of pseudoprogression versus true tumor progression in patients with glioblastoma

Leone R. et al. (2023). 'Assessing the added value of apparent diffusion coefficient, cerebral blood volume, and radiomic magnetic resonance features for differentiation of pseudoprogression versus true tumor progression in patients with glioblastoma.' Neuro-Oncology Advances. 5(1):vdad016.

Quantitative muscle mass biomarkers are independent prognosis factors in primary central nervous system lymphoma: The role of L3-skeletal muscle index and temporal muscle thickness

Leone R. et al. (2021). 'Quantitative muscle mass biomarkers are independent prognosis factors in primary central nervous system lymphoma: The role of L3-skeletal muscle index and temporal muscle thickness.' European Journal of Radiology. 143:109945.

Other Publications

Combining semi-quantitative rating and automated brain volumetry in MRI evaluation of patients with probable behavioural variant of fronto-temporal dementia: an added value for clinical practise?

Calloni S.F., [...], Leone R. et al. (2023). 'Combining semi-quantitative rating and automated brain volumetry in MRI evaluation of patients with probable behavioural variant of fronto-temporal dementia: an added value for clinical practise?' Neuroradiology. 65:1025–1035.

Deep learning-based overall survival prediction model in patients with rare cancer: a case study for primary central nervous system lymphoma

She Z., [...], Leone R., et al. (2023). 'Deep learning-based overall survival prediction model in patients with rare cancer: a case study for primary central nervous system lymphoma.' Int J CARS. 18:1849–1856.

Chest CT opportunistic biomarkers for phenotyping high-risk COVID-19 patients: a retrospective multicentre study

Palmisano A., [...], Leone R., et al. (2023). 'Chest CT opportunistic biomarkers for phenotyping high-risk COVID-19 patients: a retrospective multicentre study.' Eur Radiol. 33:7756–7768.

AI-SCoRE (Artificial Intelligence–SARS CoV2 Risk Evaluation): a fast, objective and fully automated platform to predict outcome in COVID-19 patients

Palmisano A., [...], Leone R. et al. (2022). 'AI-SCoRE (Artificial Intelligence–SARS CoV2 Risk Evaluation): a fast, objective and fully automated platform to predict outcome in COVID-19 patients.' Radiologia Medica. 127:960–972.

Myosteatosis Significantly Predicts Persistent Dyspnea and Mobility Problems in COVID-19 Survivors

De Lorenzo R., [...], Leone R. et al. (2022). 'Myosteatosis Significantly Predicts Persistent Dyspnea and Mobility Problems in COVID-19 Survivors.' Frontiers in Nutrition. 9:846901.

Continuous sensing of IFNα by hepatic endothelial cells shapes a vascular antimetastatic barrier

Ngoc LT., [...], Leone R., et al. (2022). 'Continuous sensing of IFNα by hepatic endothelial cells shapes a vascular antimetastatic barrier.' eLife. 11:e8069.

Coronary and total thoracic calcium scores predict mortality and provide pathophysiologic insights in COVID-19 patients

Giannini F., [...], Leone R. et al. (2021). 'Coronary and total thoracic calcium scores predict mortality and provide pathophysiologic insights in COVID-19 patients.' J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 15(5):421–430.

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on radiology residents in Northern Italy

Cavalieri S., [...], Leone R. et al. (2021). 'The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on radiology residents in Northern Italy.' European Radiology. 31(9):7077–7087.

The hidden interplay between sex and COVID-19 mortality: the role of cardiovascular calcification

Cereda A., [...], Leone R. et al. (2021). 'The hidden interplay between sex and COVID-19 mortality: the role of cardiovascular calcification.' Geroscience. 43:2323–2337.

Impact of clinical and subclinical coronary artery disease as assessed by coronary artery calcium in COVID-19

Scoccia A., [...], Leone R. et al. (2021). 'Impact of clinical and subclinical coronary artery disease as assessed by coronary artery calcium in COVID-19.' Atherosclerosis. 328:136–143.

Epicardial adipose tissue characteristics, obesity and clinical outcomes in COVID-19: a post-hoc analysis of a prospective cohort study

Conte C., [...], Leone R. et al. (2021). 'Epicardial adipose tissue characteristics, obesity and clinical outcomes in COVID-19: A post-hoc analysis of a prospective cohort study.' Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. 31(7):2156–2164.

Chest CT-derived pulmonary artery enlargement at admission predicts overall survival in COVID-19 patients: insight from 1461 consecutive patients in Italy

Esposito A., [...], Leone R. et al. (2021). 'Chest CT-derived pulmonary artery enlargement at admission predicts overall survival in COVID-19 patients: insight from 1461 consecutive patients in Italy.' European Radiology. 31(6):4031–4041.

Diabetes and mortality in patients with COVID-19: Are we missing the link?

Sticchi A., [...], Leone R. et al. (2021). 'Diabetes and mortality in patients with COVID-19: Are we missing the link?' Anatolian Journal of Cardiology. 25(6):376–379.

Is pleural effusion in COVID-19 interstitial pneumonia related to in-hospital mortality?

Cereda A., [...], Leone R. et al. (2021). 'Is pleural effusion in COVID-19 interstitial pneumonia related to in-hospital mortality?' Italian Journal of Medicine. 15(1).

Leakage Risk Stratification After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG): Is There a Role for Routine Postoperative CT Scan?

Palumbo D., [...], Leone R., et al. (2020). 'Leakage Risk Stratification After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG): Is There a Role for Routine Postoperative CT Scan?' OBES SURG. 30:3370–3377.