36 research outputs found
Gianfranco Marrone, Gustoso e saporito. Introduzione al discorso gastronomico, Milano, Bompiani, 2022, 350 p.
No full textItalian semiologist Gianfranco Marrone has just published a new book on the semiotics of gastronomy. The book, in Italian, is part of the ‘Campo Aperto’ series edited by Stefano Bartezzaghi for the publisher Bompiani. Rather than choosing a predictable title such as ‘Semiotics of Gastronomy’, the author has opted for a title defined in the pages of the book as ‘referential’.Le nouvel ouvrage du sémiologue italien Gianfranco Marrone sur la sémiotique de la gastronomie vient d’être publié. Le livre, en italien, fait partie de la série « Campo Aperto » dirigée par Stefano Bartezzaghi pour l’éditeur Bompiani. Plutôt que de choisir un titre prévisible tel que « Sémiotique de la gastronomie », l’auteur a opté pour un titre défini dans les pages du livre comme « référentiel »
A case report of urinary tract infection from Pseudoglutamicibacter cumminsii in an immunosuppressed patient
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THE INCIDENCE RATE OF DIABETES MELLITUS AND PRE-DIABETES IN KORCA - ALBANIA, IN 2015
No full textBackground: The worldwide prevalence of DM has risen dramatically over the past two decades, from an estimated 30 million cases in 1985 to 285 million in 2010. Based on current trends, the International Diabetes Federation project that 438 million individuals will have diabetes by the year 2030.
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence rate of Diabetes Mellitus and Prediabetes in Korca, during 2015.
Materials and Methods: Between January 2015 and December 2015, all consecutive individuals, referred from primary doctors in policlinic or hospital of Korca, doubting Diabetes Mellitus, were recruited and underwent diagnostic procedures. HbAâ‚c and/or fasting glucose and 2h postprandial glucose was used to diagnose Diabetes Mellitus and Pre-diabetes. The C Peptide was measured to diagnose type 1 from other types of Diabetes. Clinical and laboratory data were collected. A register of new-diagnosed Diabetic individuals was opened.
Results: 288 people were newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus; 4 people were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes; 4 people with pre-diabetes (Impaired glucose tolerance); and 4 people with secondary forms of diabetes. The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus was 144/100,000 per year. The incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus was 2/100,000 per year. The incidence rate of pre-diabetes and secondary forms of diabetes was 2/100,000 per year respectively. The most affected age was 60-69.No difference in incidence between men and women in type 2 diabetes. According time at diagnoses the most frequent months were April and December.
Conclusion: The incidence rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus was 144/100,000 per year. The incidence rate of type 1 diabetes mellitus was 2/100,000 per year. The incidence rate of pre-diabetes and secondary forms of diabetes were 2/100,000 per year respectively
Papillary thyroid cancer and primary hyperparathyroidism - a rare coincidence: case report
No full textAcute encephalitis as initial presentation of leptospirosis
No full textEncephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain matter, very often associated with viral infections, but it can also be caused by non-viral pathogens such as leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a systemic disease caused by bacteria of the Leptospira genus. Leptospiral infection has a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations ranging from subclinical or mild illness to a fulminant life-threatening illness. In this case report we describe a young patient from Southern Albania with isolated encephalitis caused by Leptospira, where acute encephalitis was the initial presentation of the disease.</jats:p
The role of gender in the prevalence of human leptospirosis in Albania
No full textIntroduction: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic spirochetal disease with global importance, which continues to have a major impact on public health in developing countries. The prevalence of the disease is much higher in males. The objectives of this study were: to give some data and to share our experience with human leptospirosis in Albania; to describe the prevalence regarding to the role of gender in the prevalence of human leptospirosis; to make a gender specific analysis of the clinical manifestations in patients diagnosed and treated for leptospirosis in our service and to make a review of literature related to this hypothesis.
Methodology: We reviewed the epidemiologic data, risk factors and differences in clinical presentation between males and females’ patients with leptospirosis. These data are analysed from hospitalized patients. Diagnosis of leptospirosis was established based on clinical presentation, epidemiological data and subsequently confirmed serologically by Anti-Leptospira IgM antibodies through ELISA test.
Results: Between 2005-2016, 233 cases of confirmed leptospirosis were analysed. Males were 208 (89.27%) and 25 of patients (10.72%) were females in ratio 9:1 p < 0.001. The highest prevalence was observed in the 45-64 age groups. Overall mortality was found to be 8.58%, 19 were males and one female p < 0.001.
Conclusions: There is a much higher prevalence of leptospirosis in middle aged men. Mortality rate seems to be similar in males and females. While the difference in prevalence may be related to exposure to risk factors, further investigation is necessary to study gender-based genetic and immunological predisposition.</jats:p
Comparitive angiographic profile in diabetic and non-diabetic patient (retrospective study)
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