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Spatial Cognition Lab

Welcome to Spatial Cognition Lab.! We explore several topics related ​to Spatial Cognition and cognitive processes involved in this ability across the lifespan focusing on the external and internal factors who affects spatial orientation.

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A cockpit view of a runway during a night approach, illustrating the visual challenges of the black hole approach
Investigating Flight Safety and Visual Illusions in the Italian Aviation Context A significant new study has been released in the journal Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance, shedding light on the physiological challenges pilots face during night operations. The research article, titled The Black Hole Approach and The Italian Experience, was authored by Luigi Cacciapuoti, Laura Piccardi, Marcello […]
A visual representation of memory retention levels comparing healthy individuals and those in the Alzheimer's continuum.
Exploring Early Cognitive Markers in the Alzheimer’s Disease Continuum A groundbreaking study has just been published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, offering new hope for the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions. The research, titled Accelerated long-term forgetting in Alzheimer’s disease continuum: A systematic review and meta-analysis, is the work of Luca Pizzoni, Andrea Di Piero, Barbara […]
Italian medical professionals reviewing AI-generated diagnostic recommendations on a digital tablet.
Study Overview and Objective Now available online: the article "Medical Clinical Minds Meet Artificial Intelligence: Italian Physicians; Knowledge, Attitudes, and Concordance Between Italian Physicians and AI-Generated Diagnoses. A National Cross-Sectional Study" by Vincenza Cofini, Mario Muselli, Laura Piccardi, Eugenio Benvenuti, Ginevra Di Pangrazio, Martina Mancinelli, Eleonora Cimino, Patrizia Palermo, Emiliano Petrucci, Giovanna Picchi, Loreta Tobia, […]

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