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Effect of a phytoextracts supplement on the constipation treatment.
No full textIntroduction - An herbal extract predicted to reduce constipation
and to regularize the intestine is tested.
Materials and methods - 55 patients with a severe constipation disease from homes for the aged were divided into two groups. In both groups, diet and pharmacologic therapy didn’t change in the two periods except for the supplement intake. The first group had a lower dosage of supplement intake, the second group had a higher dosage. We considered as control the period of time before the supplementary intake.
Results and discussion - In both groups, the average number of evacuation per day increased with the intake (p0,05). Obtained results suggest that the lower dosage could be eligible for patients with light and temporary variation of the intestinal functionality while the higher dosage can be considered appropriate for patients with a significant alteration
Differences between Italian and immigrant female citizens’ hospitalizations related to obstetrical and gynecological diseases in the province of Ferrara, Italy
No full textIntroduction - In the recent years, the province of Ferrara, in the Italian Northeast has been characterized by the phenomenon of massive immigration. The aim was to study hospital admissions related to the immigrant female population and its implications. Materials and Methods - The Local Healthcare Unit of the National Health Service provided data related to hospital admissions between 01/01/2006 to 31/12/2006. Results and Conclusions - On 53699 admissions of female subjects, 2656 were related to immigrants. A total of 1509 admissions were obstetrical or gynecological hospitalizations. The high number of DRGs representative of spontaneous abortions and voluntary interruptions of pregnancy may be an expression of social problem of some sections of the immigrant people community. The dissemination of information on the existence of social assistance programs is important. This can prevent the occurrence of critical health situations, especially during pregnancy and childbirth
I vaccini e le campagne di immunizzazione: il programma Global Immunization Vision and Strategy dell'OMS.
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Variazione del contenuto di oligoelementi in matrici ambientali ed in prodotti agricoli: il mais
No full textPer tutti gli elementi in tracce, l’apporto con la dieta rappresenta una delle principali vie di introduzione e la quantità presente negli alimenti può essere la causa di deficit o di accumulo in diversi organi. È stato considerato il possibile trasferimento dall’ambiente al mais di elementi essenziali al metabolismo (Cromo, Manganese, Rame, Selenio, Zinco) e di uno tossico (Cadmio). È stato valutato il loro passaggio dall’acqua di irrigazione all’acqua circolante nel terreno, al terreno, fino alla pianta di mais, alla granella e, soprattutto, alla farina. Il campionamento è stato effettuato durante la stagione agricola in due tesi. Si sono comparate le concentrazioni nelle diverse matrici per escludere differenze correlabili all’irrigazione e valutare l’accumulo degli elementi. Nella farina, tutti i metalli sono presenti in quantità più
bassa di quella della granella: i processi di macinazione ed abburattamento, cui viene sottoposta la granella per ottenere la farina, portano ad una perdita pressoché totale di Rame, Cadmio, Cromo e Selenio, di oltre il 50% dello Zinco e di buona parte del Manganese
A novel technique for digitalisation and customisation of reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene meshes: Preliminary results of a clinical trial
No full textPurpose: To evaluate the clinical, radiographic and patient-related outcomes of a novel technique for digitalisation and customisation of reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene meshes in vertical ridge augmentation surgery. Materials and methods: A total of 10 patients (five men and five women, mean age 54 years) with vertical defects were included in the study. Prior to surgery, digital planning of bone augmentation, manufacturing of 3D printed models and replicas of the meshes and modelling of a customised reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene mesh were carried out. All patients were treated using a 50:50 mixture of xenogeneic and autogenous bone, customised reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene mesh and collagen membrane. After 6 to 9 months, computer-guided surgery was planned, the reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene mesh was removed and implants were placed in augmented sites using a fully guided surgical template. Patient-related outcomes, intraoperative timing, surgical and healing complications, vertical bone gain, bone density, pseudoperiosteum type and number and stability of implants were recorded. Results: All 10 patients were treated without surgical complications. Healing was largely uneventful, with the exception of one case of abscess formation without mesh exposure (exposure rate 0%). The mean duration of digital planning was 17.0 minutes, reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene mesh customisation took 9.0 minutes, and the total intraoperative time was 91.3 minutes. The mean planned bone volume was 1.52 cc, vertical bone defect depth was 6.0 ± 1.7 mm and vertical bone gain was 5.5 ± 1.9 mm; most sites showed medium bone density and a Type 1 pseudoperiosteum. All patient-related outcomes were favourable. Conclusions: The preliminary results of this pilot study demonstrated the feasibility and reliability of a fully digital workflow for the customisation of reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene mesh in vertical ridge augmentation
Vaccinazione contro la varicella con il vaccino quadrivalente MPRV: madalità di impiego nell’opinione di un campione di operatori di Sanità Pubblica italiani.
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Valutazione mediante questionario degli effetti di un integratore alimentare su autostima, efficienza fisica ed infezioni.
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