A Web-Based Application for Complex Health Care Populations: User-Centered Design Approach.

Background: Although eHealth technology makes it possible to improve the management of complex health care systems and follow up on chronic patients, it is not without challenges, thus requiring the development of efficient programs and graphic user interface (GUI) features. Similar information technology tools are crucial, as health care populations are going to have to endure social distancing measures in the forthcoming months and years.

Objective: This study aims to provide adequate and personalized support to complex health care populations by developing a specific web-based mobile app.

[Survey on the prevalence, duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding in the province of Rieti, Italy].

Background: The aim of the survey was to estimate the prevalence, duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding (AS) in the province of Rieti, using standardized indicators, for further assessment.

Methods: this is an observational prospective study, through questionnaires self-administered to parents of children receiving the first two vaccinations mandatores. The survey was conducted in the outpatient paediatric vaccine clinics and attended by parents of 198 children born in 2010, who carried out the vaccinations required by law in the first six months of life.

[Dental problems in Down's syndrome. Overview and specific pathology].

After describing the etiopathogenesis and the general clinical features which are present in the trisomy 21, the Authors describe the patterns of odontostomatologic pathology which often occurs in such patients. Attention has been focused on the fact that the odontostomatologist needs to be prepared for the particular therapeutical approach which is necessary for the treatment of such patients.

[Odontoiatric pathology and bacterial endocarditis: risk factors and prevention].

The risk of bacterial endocarditis in dentistry is examined and responsibilities for prevention clarified. A review of the principal chemotherapeutic protocols currently followed by International Cardiologist Associations is presented.