Evaluating water quality of rock glacier outflows in the Western Alps, Italy: a regional perspective.

Intact rock glaciers (RG) are considered valuable water storage because containing permafrost ice volumes. The hydrological relevance of RG is forecasted to increase with respect to glaciers under climate change scenarios, as well as RG's role as water resources in alpine basins for multiple uses. Besides the assessment of water amount stored in intact rock glaciers, the evaluation of water quality is of primary importance.

Management of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis and adherence to current guidelines-a multicentre SNAPSHOT study.

Purpose: To explore whether previous participation in clinical studies increases adherence to management guidelines in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis (AUD).

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was designed to give a SNAPSHOT of the management of AUD at six hospitals, three of which had participated in the AVOD trial comparing antibiotic versus non-antibiotic treatment of AUD. Patients with AUD were included from March 2019 through June 2020 and followed for 90 days.

Behaviour of synthetic musk fragrances in freshwaters: occurrence, relations with environmental parameters, and preliminary risk assessment.

The aims of this study were to investigate the presence, possible sources, and potential ecological risks of synthetic musk fragrances in freshwaters and sediments of the main tributaries of a deep subalpine lake in Northern Italy. The total musk concentrations ranged from few ng L up to values > 500 ng L, depending on river characteristics: water flow and the presence of wastewater effluents proved to be the main factors affecting fragrance concentrations. The water flow may indeed dilute fragrance input mainly deriving from treated wastewaters.

Paper microzone assay embedded on a 3D printed support for colorimetric quantification of proteins in different biological and food samples.

This study describes the development of a paper microzone colorimetric assay embedded on a 3D printed support for quantifying total protein content in different biological matrices and foods. The aim was to develop an accurate and reliable method, ensuring at the same time the possibility of customizability, facility of use, wide applicability, and reduced analysis for both time and costs. The device consists of a 3D printed thermoplastic polyurethane support housing the detection substrate (GF/F glass microfiber).

Alkaloids in Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal Root Extract Contribute to Its Anti-Inflammatory Activity.

The anti-inflammatory properties of the medicinal plant Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (WS) are generally related to withanolides; consistently, several strategies are under investigation to increase the concentration of these compounds in WS extracts. However, a potential toxicity of withanolides has been highlighted, thus questioning the safety of such preparations.