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Condizionate nel consenso, esposte alla violenza: i percorsi delle donne migranti
No full texte donne provenienti da altri Paesi sono, ancora oggi, siano “gettate” nel mondo come soggetti "vulnerabili". Le si considera cioè persone bisognose, svalutando in molti contesti le loro capacità. Questo comporta il privarle della possibilità di decidere autonomamente della loro esistenza, non considerando il consenso come una pratica di libertà.
Tale situazione rischia di esporre maggiormente le donne immigrate alla violenza e non soltanto quella fisica, verbale ed economica ma anche quella più sottile, psicologica e istituzionale. È necessario, pertanto, un lavoro pedagogico che non solo valorizzi le differenze (Lopez, 2018) e l’approccio delle capacità (Nussbaum, 2000) per uno sviluppo autentico, dove le scelte siano l’esito di un percorso di consapevolezza e non di aspettative imposte, ma anche che contribuisca alla costruzione di spazi in grado di trasformare il margine in possibilità (hooks, 1998), rafforzando le reti tra donne, spezzando la solitudine che spesso porta a subire piuttosto che a scegliere, contrastando le visioni del femminile fortemente stereotipate.
Tale lavoro pedagogico si basa sull’assunzione del paradigma dell’intersezionalità per superare la rappresentazione coloniale dell’alterità e spiegare l’intreccio tra razzismo, femminilizzazione e “infantilizzazione” (Burgio, 2022), dispositivo utilizzato per gettare appunto le donne in una condizione di dipendenza e subalternità
Knowledge, attitudes, and perception of dog owners on the transmission, control and prevention of cystic echinococcosis and other gastrointestinal parasites in dogs of Southern provinces of Mozambique
No full textIn rural communities of Mozambique, dogs are utilized not only as companion animals, but also for shepherding livestock, guarding, and hunting purposes, increasing exposure of humans to zoonotic parasites. Thus, we conducted a study to assess knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of rural dog owners living in the districts of Gaza and Inhambane provinces, south of Mozambique, on cystic echinococcosis (CE) followed by a survey on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites with emphasis on Taeniidae infection in dogs from the same districts. A structured questionnaire was administered to 335 dog owners to assess their knowledge, attitudes and perceptions related to the risk factors for transmission, control, and prevention of CE. Responses were analyzed with SPSS software using the Chi-square test. To determine the prevalence of endoparasites, 723 dog fecal samples were collected and processed using a flotation technique to detect helminths/protozoa eggs/cysts/oocysts and modified Ziehl Neelsen staining to detect Cryptosporidium oocysts. Samples positive for taeniids were further processed to identify them to species level using molecular techniques. 3% (10/335) of respondents of the questionnaire were aware of CE which was higher in males (2.7%; 9/335) compared to females, in respondents aged 26–45 years old (2.1%; 7/335), and in agro-pastoralists (1.8%; 6/335). An overall prevalence of 93.7% (678/723) for at least one parasite species was found. Prevalence was 7.6% (55/723) for Spirocerca spp., 50.9% (368/723) for Ancylostoma spp., 4% (29/723) for Toxocara spp., 5.4% (39/723) for Trichuris spp., 8.7% (63/723) for Sarcocystis spp., 8.4% (61/723) for Dipylidium caninum, 8.7% (63/723) for Isospora spp., 2.2% (16/723) for Giardia spp. and 1.7% (12/723) for Cryptosporidium spp. Prevalence of taeniids was 2.4% (17/723) with six isolates identified as Taenia hydatigena and two as Taenia multiceps. Results of questionnaire survey showed that the Knowledge of cystic echinococcosis in districts of southern Mozambique was limited, and we recommend the development of targeted public health campaigns to raise awareness of local communities about transmission cycles and prevention CE. Future epidemiological studies should be conducted to investigate the potential source of CE infections in cattle by screening both wild and domestic canids
Transoral Robotic Surgery for the Salvage of Primarily Irradiated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinomas Recurring at the Base of the Tongue: A Small Monoinstitutional Series
No full textBackground/Objectives: Recurrences of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) at the base of the tongue (BoT) after primary radiochemotherapy (RT-CHT) are associated with low survival rates, poor functional outcomes, and high morbidity following salvage surgery. Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has emerged as a less invasive alternative to open surgical approaches. This study aims to describe our clinical experience with TORS in patients with BoT SCC recurrence after RT-CHT, focusing on oncological outcomes—relapse-free survival (RFS) and disease-specific survival (DSS)—as well as functional outcomes, particularly swallowing function. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of four patients who underwent salvage TORS for BoT recurrence between September 2013 and September 2014 at a single tertiary referral center. All patients had been previously treated with primary RT-CHT for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas. Oncological events (recurrence, death) and functional endpoints (dietary limitations, MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory [MDADI] scores) were retrieved from medical records. Results: Four patients were included. All achieved unrestricted oral intake by one month post-TORS, showing functional improvement compared to their preoperative status. Three of the four patients remained free of locoregional recurrence during follow-up. No major perioperative complications were reported. Conclusions: In selected patients with BoT SCC recurrence after primary RT-CHT, TORS may offer a viable and less morbid salvage treatment option with favorable early functional outcomes and acceptable oncologic control. Based on both our institutional experience and the supporting literature, we propose selection criteria to guide TORS indication in this clinical setting
Pedogenic evidence sheds light on the post-Roman pedo-sedimentological and human history of Tarsus, the Roman capital of CE 60, Cilicia, Mersin, Türkiye
No full textThe ancient city of Tarsus is underlying a sediment of 400 cm where the contemporary Tarsus grew. The diffusely stratified layers of the deposited sediment from the Kydnos (Tarsus) river overlying the Roman Road excavation site located in the heart of the modern city. The sediment is laden with technogenic materials. The profile of the stratigraphic layers represents a Pedocomplex (PDC) and its horizons are the Pedomembers (PDMs). All the PDMs were described and sampled for physical, chemical, mineralogical, micromorphological, and thermoluminescense analyses seeking pedogenic evidences. The origin of PDC materials is a fluvial and/or lagoon environment (archaeologically predicted date, about 60 CE, and they are calcareous, high in available P and some are high in total phosphorus contents). They have been partially modified by human activity in a settlement area, thus bringing some historical evidence suggesting that the site was part of the growing city after its abandonment. Thin sections show a vigorous biological degradation of the organic residues in the PDMs along with occasional evidence of soil-forming processes. The preliminary conclusions were extracted from the results obtained through the newly formed hydroxyapatite (Hap) determined by micromorphology, therefore proposing the new suffix π for the WRB soil naming system. Primary, high temperature and clay minerals together with TL analyses of the layers, were conducted to reveal the provenance and weathering phases of the horizons. The seeds recovered from an inhabited layer helped to interpret the food and medicinal habits of the local society and the contemporary presence of the lagoon
HERV-K Envelope Induce a Humoral Response in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients
No full textHaematological malignancies represent a heterogenous group of diseases, encompassing lymphomas, leukaemia, and multiple myeloma. Among these, the involvement of human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) has been most consistently reported in lymphoma, while their role in leukaemia and multiple myeloma remains limited. This study investigated the humoral response to the envelope proteins of HERV-K and HERV-H in the peripheral blood of patients with multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and assessed HERV-K envelope gene expression through an approach combining indirect ELISA and quantitative PCR. The study revealed an increased humoral response against the HERV-K envelope epitope in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma compared to matched healthy controls. However, no differences were observed in patients with multiple myeloma. Although limited to the humoral level, these findings support the relevance of HERV-K specific immune responses in non-Hodgkin lymphoma and provide a rationale for further investigation
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in Oral Health Care Sciences: A Conceptual Review
No full textBackground/Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from experimental algorithms to transformative tools in clinical dentistry. Between 2020 and 2025, advances in machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) have reshaped diagnostic imaging, caries detection, prosthodontic design, and teledentistry, while raising new ethical and regulatory
challenges. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive bibliometric and conceptual review of AI applications in dental care, highlighting research trends, thematic clusters, and future directions for equitable and responsible integration of AI technologies. In addition, the review further considers the implications of AI adoption for patient-centered care, including its potential role in supporting shared decision-making processes in oral healthcare. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus and Embase for articles published between January 2020 and October 2025 using AI-related keywords in dentistry. Eligible records were analyzed using VOSviewer (v.1.6.20) to map co-occurrence networks of keywords, authors, and citations. A narrative synthesis complemented the bibliometric mapping, emphasizing conceptual and ethical dimensions of AI adoption in oral health care. Results: A total of 50 documents met the inclusion criteria. Bibliometric network visualization identified that the largest and most interconnected clusters were centered around the keywords “artificial intelligence,” “machine learning,” and “deep learning,” reflecting the technological backbone of AI-based applications in dentistry. Thematic evolution analysis indicated increasing interest in generative and multimodal AI models, explainability, and fairness in clinical deployment. Conclusions: AI has become a core driver of innovation in dentistry, enabling precision diagnostics and personalized care. However, responsible translation requires robust validation, transparency, and ethical oversight. Future research should integrate interdisciplinary approaches linking AI performance, patient outcomes, and equity in oral health
Combining RNAScope and RCA reveals a novel epitheliotropic bovine xipapillomavirus in udder papillomas
No full textThe diversity of papillomaviruses (PVs) remains largely unexplored, with many viral types still unidentified among mammalian hosts. Data on PV presence is particularly scarce in several regions of the world, including Central America. In this study, we report the identification and characterization of a novel Xipapillomavirus detected in udder papillomas from two dairy cows in Costa Rica. A combination of histopathology, RNA in situ hybridization (RNAScope), rolling circle amplification (RCA), and sequencing confirmed the viral presence, enabling genetic characterization and assessment of its cellular tropism. Based on our findings, we propose classifying this novel PV as a new type within the Bovine papillomavirus species, designated BPV45. Results revealed that BPV45 is an epitheliotropic virus closely related to BPV12 and belongs to the species Xipapillomavirus 1. Further research is needed to confirm the viral tropism for bovine udder tissue and to evaluate the potential economic impact on milk production and lactation performance