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Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On 30 January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the outbreak of Covid-19 realizes a public health emergency of international concern. Because of the primary involvement of the respiratory system, chest CT is strongly recommended in suspected Covid-19 cases, for both initial and follow-up. We present the case of a Covid-19 patient, a 57-year-old man, with a typical HRCT course of OP reaction.
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The famous castrato singer Carlo Broschi, better known as Farinelli (1705-1782), was exhumed by our research group in July 2006 to study his skeletal remains and reconstruct his osteobiography. He was castrated before puberty to preserve his high voice into adulthood. The osteological study has revealed several skeletal features probably related to the effects of castration (Hyperostosis frontalis interna, long limb bones, persistence of epiphyseal lines, osteoporosis) (Belcastro et al., 2011). Here we present the study of the teeth and maxilla-mandibular region using classic and tomographic morphological methods. Considering the subject's age and the period during which he lived, his oral health conditions were good. On the basis of the very pronounced anomalous vestibular buccal wear, a overbite visualized by 3D reconstruction, was hypothesized. This facial disharmony is of particular interest when considering Farinelli's extraordinary singing qualities and stage presence.
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Renal injuries fall within the broad and complex subject of retroperitoneal trauma. Although their computed tomography (CT) features have been known for a while, the timing, diagnostic approach and management are still debated. In addition, some areas of uncertainty remain regarding timing, indications and imaging modalities to be used in the follow-up of these patients. The purpose of this paper is to review the impact of CT on the management of renal trauma, stressing the importance of this technique and the role of the radiologist in the timing of decisions. Finally, we discuss the diagnostic approach to the follow-up of renal trauma.
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Riñón/diagnóstico por imagen , Riñón/lesiones , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Heridas no Penetrantes/diagnóstico por imagen , Heridas no Penetrantes/terapia , Humanos , Puntaje de Gravedad del Traumatismo , Riñón/cirugía , Espacio Retroperitoneal/diagnóstico por imagen , Espacio Retroperitoneal/lesiones , Espacio Retroperitoneal/cirugía , UrografíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: In recent years there has been a proliferation of cancer information available for patients in the Italian language. However, quantity without validation and organization is by no means synonymous with providing good information and a good service. Furthermore, the lack of coordination and cooperation between the various information-providing initiatives results in uncontrolled waste. MATERIALS AND METHODS: To impose order on the vast ocean of cancer information in Italian, and to provide patients with a reliable and comprehensive tool, the Azalea Project was developed whereby a database of information for patients was created. Paper-based and electronic information is validated and stored so that patients can search and retrieve it. Validation is by means of a grid drawn up by the project team with reference to international standards. RESULTS: The nucleus of the database constructed by the Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (Oncology Referral Centre), Aviano, was extended using the wide experience of the Italian Cancer Institutes within the Italian Alliance Against Cancer. The website is at http://www.azaleaweb.it CONCLUSIONS: Meetings and courses specially designed for the project enabled evaluation grids to be created and permitted a fruitful interchange of skills and experience from a variety of professional information providers united in the common aim of providing patients with a service that meets their needs and puts them in control at a difficult time in their lives.
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Bases de Datos Factuales , Recursos en Salud , Oncología Médica , Conducta de Elección , Humanos , Servicios de Información , Almacenamiento y Recuperación de la Información , Italia , Neoplasias , Programas InformáticosRESUMEN
The Authors assess investments and resources appropriated for research and technological innovation and highlight the imbalance existing between the areas of Central-Northern and Southern Italy. In particular, data relative to Comprehensive Health Care Institutes (IRCCS) fully confirm the diversity between the Central-North and the South; indeed, in terms of economic resources and personnel, totals in this latter region amount to 13.8% and 10.5% of national figures respectively. The role that IRCCSes might assume within the framework of an effective program of the re-qualification and development of scientific research and health care in Italy, especially in Southern areas, is thus confirmed.
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Atención a la Salud/economía , Apoyo a la Investigación como Asunto , ItaliaRESUMEN
The lymphocyte response to unspecific mitogenic lectins and the frequency of the lymphocytary populations and two subpopulations (DR- and Fc gamma-positive T-cells) as well as the serum immunoglobulin levels were tested. Blood samples were drawn from 15 volunteers with chronic alcoholism, an no clinical detectable correlated diseases and from 8 healthy subjects as controls. An activation of the immune system was found, characterized by an increase of T lymphocytes, DR-positive T-cells, IgA and IgG. Aspects of this activation are discussed.