25 research outputs found
De-growth and critical community psychology: Contributions towards individual and social well-being
This contribution sets out to combine the perspective of the degrowth paradigm with that of Critical Community psychology. Following the degrowth argument, the advancement of human well-being calls for a shift from growth-based societies to ones grounded in the ethos of degrowth. In this regard, we acknowledge the necessity for both theoretical principles and examples of good practice, which can lead to this transition. To this end, the article combines some of the underlying principles of the degrowth paradigm (i.e. decolonisation of the imaginary, reciprocity and conviviality, and environmental sustainability) with those of Critical Community Psychology, as well as, in one case, of Liberation Psychology (i.e. conscientisation and de-ideologisation, responsible togetherness, and environmental justice). This integration intends to equip academic scholars, practitioners, and social activists with visions and practices for the implementation of strategic actions aimed at individual and social well-being. The article concludes with a thorough reflection on social justice and how to better promote it through the combined contributions of both degrowth and Critical Community psychology
Effetti dell'alterazione della osmolalita della midollare renale su l filtrato glomerulare e sul trasporto acido-base lungo l'ansa di Henle
Dottorato di ricerca in scienze nefrologiche. 8. ciclo. A.a. 1995-96. Coordinatore A. Viglietto. Tutore N. G. De SantoConsiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Biblioteca Centrale - P.le Aldo Moro, 7, Rome; Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale - P.za Cavalleggeri, 1, Florence / CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle RichercheSIGLEITItal
L'ostéosarcome mammaire. A propos d'une observation
A case of osteosarcoma arisen in the breast is describe
Multimodal treatment of calcific uraemic arteriolopathy (calciphylaxis): a case series
Abstract
Background: This is an incident series of five dialysis patients with late-diagnosed calcific uraemic arteriolophathy (CUA),
severe uncontrolled hyperparathyroidism and infected skin ulcerations.
Methods: A multimodal intervention was based on wound care, antibiotics, surgical debridement, sodium thiosulphate and
cinacalcet and associated with regression of skin disease in four cases after varying treatment time periods ranging from 4 to 33
months.
Results: Multimodal treatment including sodium thiosulphate and cinacalcet was associated with very favourable local
outcomes and survival. This series further confirms that the diagnosis of CUA is rarely made at the nodular, non-ulcerative
phase of the disease.
Conclusions: This series contributes to the build-up of case series reporting on the treatment of CUA, and will hopefully serve as
a basis ofwell-conceived comparative effectiveness studies investigating the value of the combined interventions applied so far
in this severe condition
“Valinomycin Analogs carrying a Pentafluorophenyl Active Ester: from Expedient Synthesis to Application”
HepPar1-Positive Circulating Microparticles Are Increased in Subjects with Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Predict Early Recurrence after Liver Resection
HepPar1-Positive Circulating Microparticles Are Increased in Subjects with Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Predict Early Recurrence after Liver Resection
Circulating microparticles (MPs) are novel potential biomarkers in cancer patients. Their role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is under intensive investigation. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that MPs expressing the antigen HepPar1 are increased in the blood of subjects with HCC and may serve as markers of early recurrence after liver resection (LR). We studied 15 patients affected by HCC undergoing LR, and used flow cytometry to assess the number of circulating HepPar1+ MPs. Ten subjects without HCC (five with liver cirrhosis and five with healthy livers) were used as controls. After LR, HCC patients underwent a follow-up to check for early recurrence, which occurred in seven cases. The number of circulating HepPar1+ MPs was significantly higher in subjects affected by HCC, compared to individuals without cancer (p < 0.01). We also found that, among HCC patients, the number of circulating HepPar1+ MPs, measured before LR, was significantly higher in those who displayed early recurrence compared to those without recurrence (p = 0.02). Of note, other types of circulating MPs, such as those derived from endothelial cells (CD144+) or those produced by the activated endothelium (CD144+/CD62+), were not associated with HCC, nor could they predict HCC recurrence. HepPar1+ MPs deserve further investigation as novel biomarkers of disease and prognosis in HCC patients
Quality of life of hemodialysis patients in Central and Southern Italy: cross-sectional comparison between Hemodiafiltration with endogenous reinfusion (HFR) and Bicarbonate Hemodialysis
in hemodialysis (HD) patients, poor health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) is prevalent and associated with adverse outcomes. HR-QoL is strictly linked to nutritional status of HD patients. Hemodiafiltration with endogenous reinfusion (HFR) is an alternative dialysis technique that combines diffusion, convection and absorption. It reduces burden of inflammation and malnutrition and this effect may cause beneficial effect on HR-QoL. However no data on HR-QoL in HFR is currently available
Asthma in patients admitted to emergency department for COVID-19: prevalence and risk of hospitalization
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