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    Laryngeal obstruction due to blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome

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    Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare vascular disorder characterized by multifocal venous malformations, occurring in any tissue, although skin, soft tissues, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract are the most frequently involved areas. Involvement of head and neck region is common. However, occurrence in upper airways may be challenging because of the risk of airway obstruction and bleeding

    Clinical recommendations for epistaxis management during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    Epistaxis is a common complaint in the general population, and its treatment is a common procedure in emergency departments. In the COVID-19 era, procedures involving airway management are a particular risk for health care workers due to the high virulence of the virus, the transmission through aerosol, and the risk of contagion from asymptomatic patients. In this article, we propose a simple memorandum of clinical recommendations to minimize the risk of operator infection deriving from epistaxis management. The correct use of personal protective equipment and strict compliance with the behavioral guidelines are essential to reduce the potential risk of infection. In particular, the use of filtering masks is strongly recommended since all patients, including those referring for epistaxis, should be treated as being COVID-19 positive in the emergency department. The safety of health care workers is essential not only to safeguard continuous patient care but also to limit virus transmission

    Large neck metastasis of hypopharyngeal cancer

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    Lateral neck masses may be due to congenital, infectious, or malignant disease. Sometimes, the mass can be the only sign of an asymptomatic cancer. A correct clinical approach and the differential diagnosis are the key points for a correct diagnosis

    Reply to “An approach to manage epistaxis in the COVID-19 pandemic in resource-constrained settings”

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    There is a growing interest on the risk of health care pro- fessionals to be exposed to SARS-CoV-2 during their activ- ity. Recent studies have demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 can be easily transmitted by symptomatic and asymptomatic carriers, contributing to viral diffusion and pandemic potential. Moreover, studies have reported that SARS-CoV-2 maintains its biologic stability in aerosol and on surfaces for hours to day

    QAI4ASE: Quantum artificial intelligence for automotive software engineering

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    Nowadays, the size and complexity of the automotive development life-cycle increase the possibility of cyber-attacks. In this context, team developers play a primary role in managing cyber security, risk assessment, and all phases of software application development (concept phases, product development, cyber security validation, production, operations, and maintenance). Currently, only generic standards exist and they are difficult to put into operation due to the lack of the required skills and knowledge. Therefore, this paper presents a vision model based on Quantum Artificial Intelligence that supports developers' decisions to integrate concrete design methods in the automotive development life-cycle. Organizations need to develop their process for developing vehicle components that comply with the new automotive standards. We suggest the usage of existing data sources (e.g., existing taxonomies) on Quantum Artificial Intelligence algorithms to suggest the best way, or the correct steps, to follow time by time to achieve user solutions
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