Abdominal massage and laxative use for constipation: a pilot study.

Background: Constipation is a very frequent condition. Pharmacological treatment leads to the onset of complications in the long term.

Aim: To study the effects of abdominal massage and bowel training combined with polyethene glycol compared with laxative alone.

New Hydrogels Enriched with Antioxidants from Saffron Crocus Can Find Applications in Wound Treatment and/or Beautification.

Saffron extracts have a long history of application as skin protectant, possibly due to their ability to scavenge free radicals. In this work, the performance of a hydrogel enriched with antioxidant compounds isolated from saffron crocus (Crocus sativus L.) petals was tested.

Relationship between Capillary Refill Time at Triage and Abnormal Clinical Condition: A Prospective Study.

Background: Capillary refill time has been studied in literature as a perfusion indicator. Two pilot studies have proposed possible reference values in healthy adults. No data exist regarding capillary refill time as an indicator of abnormal clinical conditions in adults, which might be of help for triage nurses.