Publications by authors named "G L La Torre"
Plastic debris in coastal environments usually undergoes weathering due to various environmental conditions. However, the weathering effects on exposed and shaded sides of the same plastics are underexplored. In this study, 1573 plastic fragments were collected from 15 coastal sites worldwide between December 2021 and December 2022, and weathering experiments were conducted outdoors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Vesicourethral anastomosis stenosis (VUAS) is a well-known complication of prostate cancer treatments, observed in up to 26% of the cases after radical prostatectomy. Conservative management, with single or even repeated transurethral dilation or endoscopic incision of the stenosis, is successful in many cases, but up to 9% of patients are destined to fail after endoscopic treatment. In these cases, a revision of the vesicourethral anastomosis is necessary and can be realized with different surgical approaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Information and communication technologies (ICT) offer many advantages but also have negative aspects. This study explores the level of stress caused by technology and its impact on productivity, analyzing individual perceptions and use of technology.
Methods: This observational study used a questionnaire validated by Tarafdar et al.
Article Synopsis
- Cigarette butts (CBs) are a major global waste issue and can leach toxic phenolic compounds (PhCs) into aquatic environments, but research on this phenomenon is limited.
- *The study tested different types of CBs—freshly smoked, aged, and their components—for PhC leaching over time, finding high levels of certain PhCs from freshly smoked filters and paper.
- *Ecological risk assessments indicated that the leachates from all CB types pose significant risks to organisms like algae, Daphnia magna, and fish.