Publications by authors named "R L Milani"

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is valued for its coloring properties, flavor enhancement, functionality, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which help prevent various diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the levels of curcumin and trace elements (Cr, Co, Ni, As, Mo, Cd, Sb, Ba, Hg, and Pb) in 30 samples of turmeric capsules.

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Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for humans, and one of the new strategies to increase its intake is to fortify foodstuff with Se-bioaccessible species. This study aimed to produce Se-microparticles (selenate, selenite and Se-organic) using combined methods of microencapsulation; fortify commercial plant-based beverages (PBBs); evaluate the stability of microparticles; and estimate the bioaccessibility of Se and its contribution to the Recommended Daily Intake (RDA). Samples and bioaccessible fractions were submitted to acid digestion and Se levels (total and bioaccessible) were quantified by ICP-MS.

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Article Synopsis
  • Isolated vaginal vault recurrence of endometrial cancer can sometimes be treated effectively with rescue radiotherapy, but surgery is often preferred for patients who have previously undergone radiation.
  • Vesicovaginal fistulas (VVFs) can develop following surgical interventions due to damaged pelvic tissue from prior treatments, complicating the patient's recovery and management.
  • The case study presents a woman who experienced a VVF after robotic surgery for endometrial cancer, ultimately benefiting from a conservative treatment approach involving prolonged catheterization and laser therapy, which successfully resolved the fistula.
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In this retrospective, multicenter study, we collected patients with solitary fibrous tumor-SFT-of the CNS followed in eight hospitals in Lombardia from 2004 to 2019, revising the diagnosis according to the WHO 2021 classification. Clinical data were analyzed at diagnosis and during follow-up. Overall, 57 patients were enrolled, of whom 52.

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