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V Saracino

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PubMed1993

[Kerion of the vulva. Report of a case and review of the literature].

We report a case of a 43 year old woman who developed an extensive vulvar kerion caused by Trichophyton menthagrophytes that was initially mistaken for a bacterial infection. The peculiarity of this case lies in the fact that the kerion is rarely located in the vulva and it has not yet been described in the literature. On the contrary, cases have been found in the scalp, beard, eye-brow, etc. We discuss the etiopathogenetic aspects, criteria for differential diagnosis and therapy management of this rare clinical picture.

Administration, Oral↗
PubMed1981

[T-lymphocyte subpopulations in old age].

The subpopulation of lymphocytes were studied in 25 subjects old age and in 20 adult subjects as control. The results demonstrate an appreciable difference in the percentage of rosettes values at +4 degrees C for 18 hours between the old age subjects (mean value 83,5%) and the control subjects (mean value 66,2%). It is difficult to interpret these variations but it is possible that there is a different distribution on the cell membrane of lymphocyte T for the receptors for SRBC. The probable relation ship with variations of the citoskeleton and more specifically the distribution of the "Tubuline".

Adult↗
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[Clinical investigation of hyaluronidase and nerve growth factor (NGF) at the ocular level: detailed review of the international literature].

In this paper the authors analyse the international bibliography about clinic tests on hyaluronic acid and Nerve Growth Factor at ocular level. This study was performed on request of a private oculistic clinic in the centre of Rome about the clinic test of the drugs mentioned above. Therefore, this paper is a joint work of Public Health physicians and oculists.

Corneal Diseases↗
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Recent trends of ophthalmic diseases in Italy: are official data reliable?

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to investigate the epidemiological trends of ocular diseases using hospital discharge forms as our data source. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined official Italian Statistical Institute (ISTAT) data concerning patients discharged from ophthalmologic wards. Our analysis was limited to the years when ISTAT managed health service data (1986, 1990 and 1994); whilst currently this duty has been transferred to the Ministry of Health. RESULTS: The diseases encountered most frequently were cataract, glaucoma and retinal detachment. Patients over 65 years of age represented 54% in 1986 and 67% in 1994. We observed a general trend toward shorter hospital stays (10.5 days in 1986 and 6.4 days in 1994). We applied an indirect analysis that included masculinity and chi 2 homogeneity that were aimed to evaluate results de spite the questionable reliability of ISTAT gross data. CONCLUSIONS: The results of indirect analysis (masculinity and chi 2 homogeneity, of data combined with the significant number of charts presenting incomplete diagnostic information strongly question the reliability of official documentation. The increase of hospitalisation for ophthalmic surgery and a higher average age of affected subjects were confirmed. We observed a reduction of mean hospital stay per admission, indicating a positive achievement in terms of cost reduction.

Adult↗
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[The association of lung cancer with asbestos and tobacco smoking].

This work summarises the potential association link for lung cancer between asbestos and smoking. This link emerges not only from different epidemiological and experimental studies, but also from a wide data collection carried out by an omogeneous Italian industrial group. The examination of the data set has led to the conclusion that the simultaneous exposition to asbestos and tobacco's smoke entails a factor, usually multiplicative and also partially additive, in relation to lung cancer; on the other hand, it does not seem to have a great relevance for mesothelioma pleurico. On the basis of this evidence, the Authors focus in particular on the measures of prevention in the contest of work conditions, in order to highlight the impact of the two carcinogenic agents in workers.

Air Pollutants, Occupational↗
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[Topical notes about work diseases rules].

The Authors explain the text of the Decree April 27 2004 related to the new list of work diseases to be reported as by law enacted, instead of the previous Decree April 18 1973. The Decree follows up the latest UE Recommendation 2003/670 in order to bring up to date the European list of work diseases. The Authors examine several topical points of this decree, wishing for Italy a new up to date list for work diseases as from the last DPR April 13, 1994 no 336.

Humans↗
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[Child labour].

The authors emphasize the violation of children's and adolescents' rights as a result of the exploitation of child labour. Besides the legal aspect, they pointed out the medical features related to the delicate growing process of the child in the phases of development and adaptation of the main organs to hard work. Currently the problem is being supervised by those states that recognize the right for minors to be protected against any kind of physical, mental, spiritual and moral risk.

Adolescent↗
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[Pregnancy and work].

In the last decades there has been an increase of women's presence in the working field. That has been a consequence of the use of an advanced technology, of a different organization of work, of the rules about men/women equality, as wellas of the women's emancipation. As a result women have been exposed to a greater amount of risks both for their health and for their reproductive function. In this work, we highlighted the pathogenic effects resulting from the interaction of different substances present in the working place with the female organism, with special interest in the effects on pregnancy. Furthermore, we laid stress on the rules and on the guidelines that safeguard women's right to work as well as their right to be mothers both at a national and at an european level.

Adult↗
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[The association of asbestos and cigarette smoke in lung cancer. Note 2].

This work follows up the previous edited in the year 2004, and deals with the still serious and discussed problem of work risks even though the use of asbestos has been forbidden since 10 years, and the tobacco's smoke since one year. The Authors discuss the question related to the genetic point of view as a first and multiplying action caused at the some time by the tobacco's smoke and asbestos dust in the working places. This work report an up-to-date list of law about environmental prevention.

Asbestos↗