INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN MOULD RELEASE AGENTS

The drive for improved fuel efficiencies in the automobile industry has led to continuing growth in aluminiumdie casting as manufacturers strive to reduce the weight of automobiles by replacing steel with light metal components.Larger and more complex parts are being cast and this has set new challenges to die casters in theirquest for improved quality and productivity. The paper examines the impact of these trends on die lubricationand discusses an innovative lubrication technology that has evolved to satisfy these requirements

Deep heating therapy via MF radiowaves versus superficial heating therapy in the treatment of nonspecific chronic low back pain: A double blind randomized trial

BACKGROUND: Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is a condition difficult to treat due to multiple etiopathogenesis and there is wide consensus on the multidisciplinary approach. In physiotherapy, the Medium Frequencies (MF) diathermy has recently been introduced but without enough evidence of effectiveness. OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of a deep heating therapy (DHT) produced by a MF diathermy for the treatment of CLBP compared with a superficial heating therapy (SHT). The study was a double blind randomized trial. METHODS: Forty-nine patients affected by CLBP were randomly subdivided in 2 groups and treated with either DHT (450 KHz) or SHT via electric resistance applying the same instrument on the lumbar spine. NRS (Numerical Rating Scale) for pain and ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) for disability were used as outcome measures. The follow up was: T1, 15 days (end of the therapy); T2, 30 days; T3, 45 days after T0. RESULTS: Both therapies were effective in reducing pain throughout the follow up with greater improvement in DHT group at T1. DHT resulted to have a higher efficacy with respect to SHT in reducing disability (ODI) throughout all follow ups. CONCLUSION: This study provides evidence of the positive effects of MF radio waves diathermy in the treatment of CLBP

Chief registrars: Leading in a time of COVID-19.

The NHS is currently in the midst of a global health crisis that requires rapid action from its staff and systems. The Royal College of Physicians' chief registrars, in their role as middle leaders that bridge the gap between junior doctors and senior leadership in NHS trusts nationwide, are uniquely positioned to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Our strategies fall into three overlapping categories: our roles as middle leaders, developing effective communication techniques and promoting staff wellbeing. We discuss lessons of good leadership in a time of crisis, from embracing new ways of working and new technologies, to utilising professional networks to drive change, to providing tools to support the wellbeing of the colleagues we both lead and care for. The lessons of our initial response are being shared across our national network. We also hope that the novel approaches we have developed will inform the practice of future middle leaders.The article is available via Open Access. Click on the 'Additional link' above to access the full-text.Published version (12 month embargo), accepted version (12 month embargo

Ugo La Pietra. Progetto Disequilibrante

La mostra su Ugo La Pietra alla Triennale di Milano è l'occasione per un breve saggio retrospettivo sulla sua opera e la sua difficoltà di accettazione nel contesto della cultura italiana del progetto