Assessment of cognitive and psychiatric disturbances in people with post-COVID-19 condition: a cross-sectional observational study.

Objective: Cognitive and psychiatric symptoms have been increasingly reported after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, developing soon after infection and possibly persisting for several months. We aimed to study this syndrome and start implementing strategies for its assessment.

Methods: Consecutive patients, referred by the infectious disease specialist because of cognitive complaints after COVID-19, were neurologically evaluated.

The challenge of composite graft: the use of fluorescent light energy to improve engraftment.

Composite graft is a useful tool for the reconstruction of specific facial aesthetic subunits with a single surgical stage. This technique, when successful, gives optimal results in the reconstruction of small defects of nose, ear, eyelid and lips. The aim of this work is to optimize the attachment of composite grafts in the reconstruction of small complex facial defects by combining it with Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE) during the healing process of the graft.

Novel foam dressing with through holes and negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: NPWTi-d of a topical wound solution has been shown to benefit healing in a variety of wound types. This therapy has traditionally been applied via a standard ROCF-V. In 2017, a new ROCF-CC was introduced at the practice of the authors of the current manuscript for adjunctive management of patients with wounds with thick exudate and/or nonviable tissue and in cases in which surgical debridement is not available or not appropriate.

Silver nanoparticle dressing: The knowledge of advantages and limits improves the indications in clinical practice.

Silver nanoparticle dressings have gained popularity recently as a way to treat challenging wounds. Notwithstanding the properties of Ag-NPS (silver nanoparticles) described by several articles, there is a lack of clinical studies that guide healthcare professionals to specific and conscious use. In this case series, Ag-NPS dressing was tested on a randomized group of 10 patients with complex wounds requiring conservative treatment.

Efficacy and safety of Dynavisc® gel in prevention of scar adhesions recurrence after flexor tendons tenolysis in zone 2. Multicenter retrospective cohort study.

Aim: Dynavisc® is a novel surgical product made of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) designed to reduce post-surgical adhesions in tendons surgery. A multicenter retrospective cohort study was performed to investigate the clinical safety and efficacy of the Dynavisc® gel in reducing post-surgical adhesions after flexor tenolysis in zone 2.

Material Of Study: Thirty-one patients suffering from stiff finger after flexor tendon repairs in zone 2 treated with standard release with (18 Dynavisc®-treated group) or without (13 controls) anti-adhesion gel application into the flexor tendon sheath and around the site of the tenolysis, were collected in five different hand surgery units.

Estimating annual GHG and particulate matter emissions from rural and forest fires based on an integrated modelling approach.

Rural and forest fires represent one of the most significant sources of emissions in the atmosphere of trace gases and aerosol particles, which significantly impact carbon budget, air quality, and human health. This paper aims to illustrate an integrated modelling approach combining spatial and non-spatial inputs to provide and enhance the estimation of GHG and particulate matter emissions from surface fires using Italy as a case study over the period 2007-2017. Three main improvements characterize the approach proposed in this work: (i) the collection and development of comprehensive and accurate data inputs related to burned area; (ii) the use of the most recent data on fuel type and load; and (iii) the modelling application to estimate fuel moisture, burning efficiency, and fuel consumption considering meteorological factors and combustion phases.

Breast implant illness: Is it causally related to breast implants?

Once believed to be completely inert implants, Silicon Breast Implants (SBIs) have been shown to be able to induce a chronic inflammatory response in the body which can lead to a variety of possible manifestations ranging from the most common capsular contraction to rarer conditions such as malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Among the latter, new syndromes have been consistently recognized: Breast Implant Illness (BII) and autoimmunity/autoinflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA syndrome/Shoenfeld's Syndrome). The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying such syndromes are not yet clear and the overlap they show with other common conditions have sparked an important debate in the scientific community regarding their existence and their cause-effect relationship with SBIs.

The diagnosis, management and prevention of intertrigo in adults: a review.

Intertrigo is a common inflammatory skin disorder caused by skin-on-skin friction in skin folds, due to moisture becoming trapped because of poor air circulation. This can occur in any area of the body where two skin surfaces are in close contact with each other. The aim of this scoping review was to systematically map, review and synthesise evidence on intertrigo in adults.

Effect of the Pasta Making Process on Slowly Digestible Starch Content.

The rate at which starch is digested in the human intestine elicits different glycemic responses and reflects the glycemic index (GI) of foods. In vitro measurement of starch digestibility can reflect the GI of food. Differences in starch digestibility among four durum wheat pasta samples, couscous, and bread were evaluated to better describe the role of the pasta making process in affecting starch digestibility.

Corrigendum to "The wildland-anthropic interface raster data of the Italy-France maritime cooperation area (Sardinia, Corsica, Tuscany, Liguria, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)" [Data in Brief Volume 38 (2021) Article 107355].

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.

Recent innovations in non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) for the treatment of unipolar and bipolar depression: a narrative review.

Depression, either bipolar or unipolar, is a highly prevalent and disabling condition. Even though several treatment options exist for depressed patients, a significant portion of individuals receiving conventional pharmacotherapy fails to achieve and sustain remission. For this reason, there is a strong need for effective alternatives to pharmacotherapy.

Insomnia and related factors in patients with pre-existing psychiatric disorders compared to the general population during the COVID-19 lockdown: Findings from the multicentric COMET study.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted social, economic and health systems worldwide. Necessary confinement measures have, in turn, contributed to the occurrence of several stress-related conditions and deterioration of pre-existing mental conditions, including insomnia.

Objective: The present study sought to investigate the occurrence and severity of insomnia during the COVID-19 lockdown among psychiatric patients and in the general population in the largest Italian sample examined to date.

Boosting the peripheral immune response in the skeletal muscles improved motor function in ALS transgenic mice.

Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP1) is one of the most powerful pro-inflammatory chemokines. However, its signaling is pivotal in driving injured axon and muscle regeneration. We previously reported that MCP1 is more strongly upregulated in the nervous system of slow-progressing than fast-progressing SOD1 mice, the latter showing a poor immune response and eventual massive nerve and muscle degeneration.

Glycemic Index Values of Pasta Products: An Overview.

Durum wheat pasta is considered a low-glycemic index (GI) food. In recent years, the interest in developing enriched pasta has increased. Since both the formulation and processing technologies may affect the GI, this study aimed to investigate the GI values of pasta products (pp) reported in the literature until 2020.

Management of Acute and Chronic Wounds Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Dwell Time: A Retrospective Review of a 100-Patient Cohort in Padova, Italy.

Introduction: The presence of debris covering a wound surface significantly impedes progression toward closure. Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) of topical wound solutions is a versatile tool that can be applied to various wound types to promote wound healing. At the University Hospital of Padova in Padova, Italy, NPWTi-d has been incorporated into wound management plans that include debridement and antibiotic therapy, as necessary, for a diverse population of patients with open wounds, including acute, chronic, and infected wounds.

The wildland-anthropic interface raster data of the Italy-France maritime cooperation area (Sardinia, Corsica, Tuscany, Liguria, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur).

We applied a geographical information system analysis to reclassify and characterize anthropic buildings based on structure density and area covered, land type, and proximity to wildlands able to originate intense wildfires and spot fires. The methodology was carried out in the 93,000 km Italy-France Maritime cooperation area (which includes the Regions of Sardinia, Tuscany, and Liguria, in Italy, and Corsica, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in France). We produced a 100-m raster dataset that characterizes and maps medium-high anthropic presence, wildland-anthropic areas, dispersed anthropic areas, and non-anthropic zones, in the whole study area.

Fluorescent Light Energy and Chronic Lesions: A Winning Association.

Background: Chronic ulcers represent a challenge for healthcare professionals and a large expense for national health care systems for their difficulty in achieving complete healing and for their high incidence of recurrence. With the progressive aging of the general population, the incidence of these injuries will only increase, further affecting the public health budget, hence the need to find new strategies for their management. The purpose of this study was to share the experience of the Complex Operational Unit of Plastic Surgery of the University Hospital of Padua with fluorescent light energy therapy, outlining its role in the treatment of chronic ulcers in the daily use outside the previous EUREKA study.

Evaluation of Fluorescent Light Energy for the Treatment of Acute Second-degree Burns.

Introduction: The use of photobiomodulation has been proposed to improve wound healing for the last two decades. Recent development in photobiomodulation has led to the development of a novel biophotonic platform that utilizes fluorescent light energy (FLE) within the visible spectrum of light for healing of skin inflammation and wounds.

Materials And Methods: In this article, FLE was used in preliminary analysis on 18 case studies of acute second-degree burns and in a pilot study using an ex vivo human skin model.

The Role of Portable Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (piNPWT) in Reducing Local Complications of Post-bariatric Brachioplasty: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Due to the great impact of bariatric surgery on the overweight epidemic, the number of post-bariatric body-contouring procedures is constantly increasing worldwide. The portable incisional negative pressure wound therapy (piNPWT) is a promising medical device for accelerating wounds closure and controlling post-operative complication, which have been shown promising results in post-bariatric population. We aimed to evaluate the role of piNPWT in optimizing wound healing and controlling post-operative complications after a post-bariatric brachioplasty.

Efficacy of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Dwell Time for the Treatment of a Complex Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer.

Introduction: Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) of topical solutions is a useful method for managing difficult-to-heal wounds, particularly for contaminated chronic ulcers. Most patients with chronic ulcers are affected by several pathologies that systemically impair wound healing; local slough and bacteria further increase the risk of treatment failure.

Case Report: A 57-year-old male with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease presented with infected venous leg ulcers of 2 years' duration.

The TLC-NOSF (Technology Lipido-Colloid Plus Nano-Oligo Saccharide Factor) protease inhibitor for the treatment of ulceration in rheumatic disease A case report.

Cutaneous Lupus Erithematosus is one of the most common manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erithematosus and can be featured by the onset of cutaneous vasculitis which can bring to skin ulcers, expecially on the extremities. The "common" aetiopathogenesis can be summarized as following: 1) an antiself response to the endothelial cells which brings to frequent ischemic or thrombotic episodes, 2) the drugs therapy; recently authors have been demostrated a correlation between Metalloproteinase Matrix (MMP) and Cutaneous LES. Here we present the case of a 33 y.