Dyslexia: An Altered Brain Architecture

Abstract: Problem statement: Dyslexia is defined as a syndrome belonging to Specific Learning Disorders, DSA code F81.0. Its most visible manifestation is the difficulty that subjects have to correctly read out loud and quickly. These impediments are not due to lack of linguistic intellectual abilities, not education, or properly to external causes sensory deficits. Approach: The objective was oriented in the verification, in the construction and examination of courses and projects likely to involve the recognition and social relationships, education of dyslexic children in relation to which still struggles to make a path of inclusion, integration and full acceptance in any context and priority in school. Results: Following a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education, the Foundation Telecom Italy and the Italian Dyslexia signed in Italy, has been pursued for the purpose of promoting research-action on the DSA from the local school. Conclusion: The main parameters that we propose pay attention to cognitive factors, emotional and relational processes that underlie learning designed

Idiopathic anterior uveitis or nonmalignant masquerade syndromes? An intriguing diagnostic and therapeutical challenge.

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Tissue plasminogen activator in treatment of acute fibrinous reaction of anterior chamber in acute iridocyclitis

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Work- and non-work-related eye injuries in a highly industrialized area in northern Italy: comparison between two three-year periods (1994-1996 and 2005-2007)

Background: Ocular trauma is a major cause of monocular blindness and visual impairment in industrialized countries. Objectives: The aim of this paper was to study epidemiology, causes, and clinical features of work-related and non-work-related eye injuries in a highly industrialized area of northern Italy. Methods: All patients hospitalized for eye injuries were enrolled. Two 3-year periods were studied (1994-1996 and 2005-2007). The variables analyzed included sex, age, social class of the patients, nature of the injuring agent (e. g. metal, plastic, etc.), place where the accident occurred (e. g. home, work, etc.), and time of the year (e. g. summer, winter, etc.). Results: We enrolled 1,001 men and 129 women. There were no significant differences between the two 3-year periods as regards distribution of sex, age, and location. Road-related injuries significantly decreased (p<0.004). Comparison of injuring agents showed a decrease in metallic agents (p<0.001) and an increase in lime agents (p<0.001). Analysis of the type of trauma showed a decrease in blunt traumas (p<0.001) and an increase in chemical injuries (p<0.001) and actinic keratitis (p=0.002). In the second 3-year period, we found a significant increase in injuries in non-Italian subjects (p<0.001). Conclusions: Work-related injuries were the major cause of eye trauma. Road accident-related eye injuries dropped significantly in the second 3-year period. The adoption of higher safety standards, as well as information and educational campaigns, can significantly reduce work-related and non-work-related eye injuries

Work- and non-work-related eye injuries in a highly industrialized area in northern Italy: comparison between two three-year periods (1994-1996 and 2005-2007)

Ocular trauma is a major cause of monocular blindness and visual impairment in industrialized countries. The aim of this paper was to study epidemiology, causes, and clinical features of work-related and non-work-related eye injuries in a highly industrialized area of northern Italy. All patients hospitalized for eye injuries were enrolled. Two 3-year periods were studied (1994-1996 and 2005-2007). The variables analyzed included sex, age, social class of the patients, nature of the injuring agent (e.g., metal, plastic, etc.), place where the accident occurred (e.g., home, work, etc.), and time of the year (e.g., summer, winter, etc.). We enrolled 1001 men and 129 women. There were no significant differences between the two 3-year periods as regards distribution of sex, age, and location. Road-related injuries significantly decreased (p < 0.004). Comparison of injuring agents showed a decrease in metallic agents (p < 0.001) and an increase in lime agents (p < 0.001). Analysis of the type of trauma showed a decrease in blunt traumas (p < 0.001) and an increase in chemical injuries (p < 0.001) and actinic keratitis (p = 0.002). In the second 3-year period, we found a significant increase in injuries in non-Italian subjects (p < 0.001). Work-related injuries were the major cause of eye trauma. Road accident-related eye injuries dropped significantly in the second 3-year period. The adoption of higher safety standards, as well as information and educational campaigns, can significantly reduce work-related and non-work-related eye injuries