The first report of Hepatozoon canis identified in Vulpes vulpes and ticks from Italy.

This is the first report on the presence of Hepatozoon canis in Vulpes vulpes in Italy. During the years 2005 and 2006, a total of 119 foxes were collected and their spleen tissues were screened by microscopy, polymerase chain reaction, and sequencing. In the same area, 290 ticks were picked off from dogs or collected from the environment.

Investigation on the occurrence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Central Italy.

Background: Recent studies on geographic distribution of Echinococcus multilocularis in Europe show that it has a wider range than previously thought. It is unclear, however, if the wider distribution is due to its recent spreading or to a lack of previous data from the new areas. Italy, previously considered E.

Rehabilitation nurses practices in relation to urinary incontinence following stroke: a cross-cultural comparison.

Aim: To explore nurses' practices and influences in relation to urinary incontinence following stroke, in the UK, Sweden and China.

Background: Urinary incontinence following stroke is common, under-recognised and poorly researched. Before appropriate rehabilitation interventions can be developed, an understanding of nurses' current management approaches and cultural influences is required.

Promoting urinary continence with older people: key issues for nurses.

Urinary incontinence is one of the most common and distressing of the conditions experienced by older people. It is not just associated with physical and cognitive frailty but also features significantly in the fit community living population. Urinary incontinence is known to be hidden and under-reported.

Stroke patients in nursing homes: eating, feeding, nutrition and related care.

The purpose of this study was to explore eating, feeding and nutrition among stroke patients in nursing homes as described by their nurses and by assessments. Registered Nurses were interviewed about an individual stroke patient's state of health, care needs and nursing care received and nursing records were reviewed. Information on eating, feeding and nutrition was extracted from the interviews and nursing records.