Web Vulnerability Study of Online Pharmacy Sites

Consumers are increasingly using online pharmacies, but these sites may not provide an adequate level of security with the consumers’ personal data. There is a gap in this research addressing the problems of security vulnerabilities in this industry. The objective is to identify the level of web application security vulnerabilities in online pharmacies and the common types of flaws, thus expanding on prior studies. Technical, managerial and legal recommendations on how to mitigate security issues are presented. The proposed four-step method first consists of choosing an online testing tool. The next steps involve choosing a list of 60 online pharmacy sites to test, and then running the software analysis to compile a list of flaws. Finally, an in-depth analysis is performed on the types of web application vulnerabilities. The majority of sites had serious vulnerabilities, with the majority of flaws being cross-site scripting or old versions of software that have not been updated. A method is proposed for the securing of web pharmacy sites, using a multi-phased approach of technical and managerial techniques together with a thorough understanding of national legal requirements for securing systems

South African podiatry students’ perceptions of feedback given as part of clinical training

Abstract: As part of their clinical training podiatry students spend time in clinical settings treating patients under the supervision of qualified podiatrists. The role and purpose of feedback during such clinical training is to improve students’ knowledge, skills and behaviour. Feedback is an integral part of the learning process that should enhance students’ clinical learning experiences. However, there is no data on podiatry students’ satisfaction or lack thereof about feedback provided during clinical training. The aim of this study was to determine the perceptions of podiatry students on feedback given or received during clinical training..

Chemical composition and pasting properties of einkorn (Triticum monococcum L. subsp. monococcum) whole meal flour

Einkorn (Triticum monococcum L. subsp. monococcum) is an ancient wheat appreciated for its high proteins, carotenoids and tocols content. To better understand its potential for human consumption and food preparation, composition, rheological and pasting properties of 65 einkorn accessions, of different geographical origin but cultivated at S. Angelo Lodigiano (Italy), were evaluated. Eight Triticum turgidum and seven Triticum aestivum cultivars, belonging to different subspecies, were assessed as controls. On average, the einkorn samples had light seeds (25.0 mg/kernel), extra-soft texture (238.3 g), high protein content (18.2 %), high ash content (2.35 %), low SDS sedimentation volume (25.6 ml), high carotenoids (8.36 mg/g) and high yellow pigments (8.46 mg/g). The pasting parameters studied were peak viscosity (average: 2426 cP), breakdown (765 cP), final viscosity (2788 cP) and setback (1126 cP). Total amylose (25.7 %) and total starch (65.5 %) were also measured. Significant differences from the controls and a broad variation for all the traits analysed were observed. Einkorns from diverse geographical areas showed different mean values for all characters, apart ash content. The good pasting properties, coupled with high proteins and carotenoids content, suggest that einkorn is particularly suited for the production of baby and specialty foods

Modifications des relations intrafamiliales dans les familles françaises de jeunes enfants pendant le premier confinement lié à la COVID-19

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Il frumento e la segale: sono solo una fonte di energia?

Speciale Frumento tenero : Le cariossidi dei cereali a paglia hanno costituenti \uabminori\ubb rispetto ad amido e proteine che risultano importanti per il nostro benessere e la nostra salute: sono i cosiddetti componenti \uabfunzionali\ubb localizzati principalmente nel germe e nella crusca. Ogni specie si diversifica dalle altre per tali componenti

Surgical Management of Descending Aorta Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer and Ascending Intramural Hematoma

INTRODUCTION: Management of Penetrating Aortic Ulcer (PAU) and associated Intramural Hematoma (IMH), classically depends on the location of the pathology, but whether medical management or surgical intervention is preferred remains controversial. Management of PAU in the descending thoracic aorta with associated IMH of the ascending aorta remains unclear due to scarcity of reported cases. CASE REPORT: A 68 years old male, hypertensive, was admitted in our unit for sudden-onset of chest pain. CT –Angiography (CTA) demonstrated PAU in the distal portion of aortic arch associated with Type A IMH (thickness 13 mm) without pleuro-pericardial effusion.(Fig.1) The patient was initially treated medically. A CTA control was repeated one week later; it showed IMH thickness decreasing (lower than 10 mm) without change in PAU findings. The patient was discharged at home asymptomatic. Control CTA, scheduled 3 weeks later, showed the presence of a Retrograde Thoracic Acute Aortic Dissection with the entry tear originating from PAU, with flap extension 80 mm in the descending thoracic aorta and an increasing in the diameter of IMH of the ascending aorta (50mm).(Fig.2 ) Patient was scheduled for emergency surgery. Right axillary artery was used as arterial inflow and under Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest and Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion a Frozen Elephant Trunk (30x36 mm) was deployed. A root replacement according to David's tecnique was then performed. Operative data have been: ECC time 375 minutes; SACP 114 minutes; X-clamp 210 minutes. Postoperative course was uneventful and patient was discharged at home in 14° POD. Post-operative CTA showed the aortic remodeling related to aortic root, arch replacement and descending thoracic aorta endografted without evidence of endoleak. Due to the frequency of worsening during follow-up and the favourable surgical results, according to data of the literature, led us to consider for IMH a more aggresive timing of intervention and the use of “FET” permit to treat in a single stage two type of acute aortic syndrome differently located in the Thoracic Aorta