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Cystic echinococcosis in the Campania region (southern Italy)
No full textEchinococcosis is cosmopolitan zoonosis caused by
adult or larval stages of tapeworms belonging to the
genus Echinococcus Rudolphi, 1801. Within the
genus Echinococcus four species are presently recognised,
namely Echinococcus granulosus, E. multilocularis,
E. oligarthrus and E. vogeli, and taxonomic
revision of the genus is probably needed (Thompson
RCA, McManus DC, 2002, Trends Parasitol 18: 452-
457). E. granulosus, the major species of medical
and public health importance which causes cystic
echinococcosis (hydatidosis), has a global distribution
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Are mortality and interest rate risks likely to be dependent in the future? Recent Developments in Dependence Modelling with Applications in Finance and Insurance - Fourth Edition", Aegina, 22-23 Maggio 2017.
No full textUsing Interest Rate Models to Improve Mortality Forecast. Applications of Actuarial Science in Managing Risks, Singapore, 29-30 June 2017
No full textAre mortality and interest rate risks likely to be dependent in the future?
No full textThe authors investigate the relationship between the financial markets and the improving life expectancy trend, in order to analyze the dependence between the mortality and interest rates
Cystic echinococcosis in the Campania region (southern Italy)
Full text linkEchinococcosis is cosmopolitan zoonosis caused by
adult or larval stages of tapeworms belonging to the
genusEchinococcusRudolphi, 1801. Within the
genusEchinococcusfour species are presently recognised,
namelyEchinococcus granulosus, E. multilocularis,
E. oligarthrusandE. vogeli, and taxonomic
revision of the genus is probably needed (Thompson
RCA, McManus DC, 2002, Trends Parasitol 18: 452-
457).E. granulosus, the major species of medical
and public health importance which causes cystic
echinococcosis (hydatidosis), has a global distribution
Variations on the Author
Full text link“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Radiotherapy for vestibular schwannoma: Review of recent literature results
No full textBackground The management of vestibular schwannoma is still a quite controversial issue and can include wait and see policy, surgery and radiotherapy, mainly with stereotactic technique. The purpose of this study is to review the results of recent clinical series treated by radiotherapy. Materials and methods Literature search was performed by Pubmed and Scopus by using the words “vestibular schwannoma, acoustic neuroma, radiotherapy, radiosurgery”. Results Management options of VS include wait and see, surgery and radiotherapy. In case of small lesions, literature data report local control rates higher than 90% after radiosurgery (SRS) similar those of surgical techniques. Recent literature reviews show favourable functional outcome by using SRS. Several literature data support the use of fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT) in case of large inoperable lesions. Conclusion Radiotherapy plays a relevant role in the treatment of VS. In small-size lesions, SRS can guarantee similar local control and potentially better function outcome compared to surgery. In case of large and irregularly shaped lesions, FSRT can be the used when surgery is not feasible
The possible concomitant use of aeroallergen and food panels for skin prick testing might enhance the risk of generalized allergic reactions in children
No full textThe use of several allergens when performing skin prick tests may be an important risk factor for development of generalized allergic reactions especially in children
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