Publications by authors named "R de Bellis"
With a focus on the challenges of today and tomorrow in the critical medical humanities the role of history is often overlooked. Yet history and medicine are closely intertwined. Right now, with the surfacing of knotty problems such as changing demographics, chronic pain, loneliness and Long Covid - and the consequent necessity to change directions and policies - history seems more urgent than ever.
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- Apples are loaded with phytochemicals beneficial for health, but their levels can vary due to environmental factors.
- Researchers used callus culture from ripe Annurca apples to grow these compounds under different light conditions (dark vs. light).
- Analysis showed both callus cultures had high levels of triterpenic compounds, offering anti-inflammatory properties and moderate antioxidant effects, prompting further studies for potential health applications.
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- - Clozapine is effective for treatment-resistant schizophrenia but carries serious side effects like hematological issues and myocarditis, alongside less severe but impactful dermatological reactions.
- - A 25-year-old male experienced cholinergic urticaria—intense itching and redness triggered by sweating—after four months on clozapine, which impaired his daily life despite treatment adjustments.
- - Switching from clozapine to quetiapine resulted in improvement, highlighting the need for personalized treatment plans and the importance of managing side effects, even those that appear after an extended period.