Publications by authors named "L Cardinale"
Sacrificial anodes composed of inexpensive metals such as Zn, Fe, and Mg are widely used to support electrochemical nickel-catalyzed cross-electrophile coupling (XEC) reactions, in addition to other reductive electrochemical transformations. Such anodes are appealing because they provide a stable counter-electrode potential and typically avoid interference with the reductive chemistry. The present study outlines the development of an electrochemical Ni-catalyzed XEC reaction that streamlines access to a key pharmaceutical intermediate.
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- The safety of central venous catheter (CVC) placement depends on proper vessel selection, accurate needle targeting, and confirmation of tip position, which can be guided by bedside ultrasound.* -
- A novel ultrasound technique was tested on 37 adult patients needing CVC placement, successfully determining the correct depth using direct visualization of the guidewire tip at the cavoatrial junction (CAJ).* -
- Results showed successful CVC placement in all cases, suggesting this new method could standardize the process, lower costs, and reduce radiation exposure during emergency procedures.*
Background: Transthoracic needle biopsy of lung lesions is a well-established procedure for the diagnosis of lung lesions. The literature focuses on the diagnosis of malignant lesions with an often reported accuracy rate of more than 90%. Experience showed that biopsy can identify sometimes incidentally, also benign lesions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This retrospective study, conducted in Turin, Italy, between January 2021 and February 2023, investigates the impact of seasonal heatwaves on emergency department (ED) admissions for mental disorders.
Methods: Through the analysis of data from 2,854 patients, this research found a significant link between the occurrence of heatwaves, especially from June to August, and an elevated rate of ED admissions for psychiatric conditions.
Results: The data indicate a clear seasonal pattern, with admissions peaking during the hot months and diminishing in the colder months.
Electrochemical methods offer unique advantages for chemical synthesis, as the reaction selectivity may be controlled by tuning the applied potential or current. Similarly, measuring the current or potential during the reaction can provide valuable mechanistic insights into these reactions. The aim of this tutorial review is to explain the use of cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry to interrogate reaction mechanisms, optimize electrochemical reactions, or design new reactions.
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