Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Ocular Bacterial Strains Isolated from Pediatric Patients in University Hospital of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy

Eye infections caused by bacteria are a serious public health problem among pediatric patients. These diseases, if not properly treated, can cause blindness and impaired vision. The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial resistance profiles of the main pathogens involved in eye infections. This study involved pediatric patients enrolled at the "Luigi Vanvitelli" University Hospital of Campania in Naples, Italy, between 2017 and 2019. Of a total of 228 pediatric patients, 73 (32%) tested positive for bacterial infection. In terms of strain distribution, 85% were Gram-positive bacteria, while 15% were Gram-negative bacteria. The most frequently isolated strains were coagulase-negative Staphylococci (60.4%), followed by Staphylococcus aureus (16.4%). The isolated bacteria showed a significant percentage of resistance to multiple antibiotics. Therefore, the identification of the causal bacteria and antimicrobial sensitivity tests are mandatory to select the effective drug for the treatment of eye infections and prevent the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

An analysis of decision making in cord blood donation through a participatory approach

We analysed knowledge, comprehension, opinions, attitudes and choices related to cord blood donation in seven heterogeneous focus groups including pregnant women, future parents, cord blood donors, midwives and obstetricians/gynaecologists. Comparative evaluations focused on attitudes before versus after delivery and preferences of public versus private banking. The study outlined large support to altruistic cord blood donation and need for better health professionals education in this field. Collected information was presented in a public conference and used to develop an informative brochure which was tested for readability and clearliness in four workshops and finally distributed to 26 regional delivery suites. 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserve

Colorectal Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Before vs During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy

IMPORTANCE Delays in screening programs and the reluctance of patients to seek medical attention because of the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 could be associated with the risk of more advanced colorectal cancers at diagnosis. OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was associated with more advanced oncologic stage and change in clinical presentation for patients with colorectal cancer. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This retrospective, multicenter cohort study included all 17 938 adult patients who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer from March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021 (pandemic period), and from January 1, 2018, to February 29, 2020 (prepandemic period), in 81 participating centers in Italy, including tertiary centers and community hospitals. Follow-up was 30 days from surgery. EXPOSURES Any type of surgical procedure for colorectal cancer, including explorative surgery, palliative procedures, and atypical or segmental resections. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome was advanced stage of colorectal cancer at diagnosis. Secondary outcomes were distant metastasis, T4 stage, aggressive biology (defined as cancer with at least 1 of the following characteristics: signet ring cells, mucinous tumor, budding, lymphovascular invasion, perineural invasion, and lymphangitis), stenotic lesion, emergency surgery, and palliative surgery. The independent association between the pandemic period and the outcomes was assessed using multivariate random-effects logistic regression, with hospital as the cluster variable. RESULTS A total of 17 938 patients (10 007 men [55.8%]; mean [SD] age, 70.6 [12.2] years) underwent surgery for colorectal cancer: 7796 (43.5%) during the pandemic period and 10 142 (56.5%) during the prepandemic period. Logistic regression indicated that the pandemic period was significantly associated with an increased rate of advanced-stage colorectal cancer (odds ratio [OR], 1.07; 95%CI, 1.01-1.13; P = .03), aggressive biology (OR, 1.32; 95%CI, 1.15-1.53; P < .001), and stenotic lesions (OR, 1.15; 95%CI, 1.01-1.31; P = .03). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This cohort study suggests a significant association between the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the risk of a more advanced oncologic stage at diagnosis among patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer and might indicate a potential reduction of survival for these patients

L’impiego della paglia di avena come alimento complementare nella lepre

The aim of this study was to evaluate the digestibility in the hare of two commercial feeds with or without oat straw fed ad libitum. Four couples bred hares were fed ad libitum with two commercial pellet (first pellet: crude protein 17% and crude fibre 21%; second pellet: crude protein 15% and crude fibre 23%) with or without oat straw. Feed intake was not significantly influenced by the addition of oat straw, although the hares decreased the pellet intake in presence of oat straw. The coefficients of digestibility were higher in 15% p - 23% f .pellet than in 17% p - 21% f. pellet. The oat straw did not decrease the digestibility of the organic matter, probably in relationship to a best production and utilization of soft faeces

Allevamento delle lepri in gabbie harem o in gabbie con coppie fisse

Hare behaviour was video recorded during two years. In the first yearr the hares were video recorded during the whole day; in the second year the hares were video recorded February thriugh March, April through May, and June through July, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, and from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM (peaks of activity observed during daylight) Presence in display zone of the cages, rest, feeding, drinking, locomotion, reproduction, comfort and stereotypes were video recorded. Results showed that: presence in display zone decreased February through June. Repeated activities (stereotypes) were observed, in couple bred hares during the whole season while in harem bred hares mainly during the starting of the reproductive season. Aggressivness was mainly related to refuse of mating in couple-bred hares, and to feeding competitivity in harem.bred hares

Comportamento delle lepri allevate in harem e in coppia fissa.

Hare behaviour was video recorded during two years. The hares were reared in cage in fixed couples and in harem. The presence in display zone, rest, feeding, drinking, locomotion, reproduction, comfort and stereotypes were observed. Results showed that presence in display zone decreased February through June; rest and comfort behaviour were observed during the whole season. repeated activities (stereotypes) were observed in couples bred hares during the whole season while in harem bred hares were observed mainly during the starting of the reproductive season

L’impiego della paglia di avena e dell’acqua clorata nell’allevamento della lepre

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oat straw and drinking water chlorination on the performance and total bacteria counts in faeces and drinking water of young hares. 25 days old hares were reared in cages, fed ad libitum with commercial diet and monitored for 50 days. 39 animals were divided into four groups factorial design: the first group with straw and without chlorine, the second with straw and with chlorine, the third wiyhout straw and wiyhout chlorine, the fourth without straw and with chlorine. The presence of chlorine in the drinking water was about 1 p.p.m. Young hares fed with oat straw and watered with chlorinated water showed the best performance. Young hares fed with straw and without chlorine showed the highest results of total bacterial counts. Regression exponential analysis showed low negative correlation between bacterial counts and water chlorine levels