Contemporary Architecture in Genoa since 1945—Knowledge and Use through Geoservices for the Citizen

The paper illustrates the enhancement of knowledge of architecture from 1945 onwards in Genoa by means of the publication on the Geoportal of the Municipality, which was developed with open-source systems, of a proper dataset and tools for digital storytelling for citizens. The implementation on the municipal Geoportal of a section called “Contemporary Architecture from 1945 onwards in Genoa” was made possible through collaboration between the University of Genoa Architecture and Design Department (DAD) and the Municipality of Genoa Office for Geographical Information Systems. The data related to the buildings in the Municipality of Genoa were extracted from a previous study about contemporary architecture in Liguria carried out by DAD. The case study introduced two tools for the promotion and enhancement of knowledge of such architecture, a map on which the buildings are located and associated with an information form and geostories with in-depth information on selected buildings, the latter of which can be sorted based on thematic itineraries or by author. The use of integrated services contributes to the competitiveness and sustainability of the city, raising citizens’ awareness of the value of the architecture of the second half of the 20th century and thus activating conservation processes as advocated in the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations General Assembly

Beta-Blocker Use in Older Hospitalized Patients Affected by Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Italian Survey From the REPOSI Register

Beta (β)-blockers (BB) are useful in reducing morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure (HF) and concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Nevertheless, the use of BBs could induce bronchoconstriction due to β2-blockade. For this reason, both the ESC and GOLD guidelines strongly suggest the use of selective β1-BB in patients with HF and COPD. However, low adherence to guidelines was observed in multiple clinical settings. The aim of the study was to investigate the BBs use in older patients affected by HF and COPD, recorded in the REPOSI register. Of 942 patients affected by HF, 47.1% were treated with BBs. The use of BBs was significantly lower in patients with HF and COPD than in patients affected by HF alone, both at admission and at discharge (admission, 36.9% vs. 51.3%; discharge, 38.0% vs. 51.7%). In addition, no further BB users were found at discharge. The probability to being treated with a BB was significantly lower in patients with HF also affected by COPD (adj. OR, 95% CI: 0.50, 0.37-0.67), while the diagnosis of COPD was not associated with the choice of selective β1-BB (adj. OR, 95% CI: 1.33, 0.76-2.34). Despite clear recommendations by clinical guidelines, a significant underuse of BBs was also observed after hospital discharge. In COPD affected patients, physicians unreasonably reject BBs use, rather than choosing a β1-BB. The expected improvement of the BB prescriptions after hospitalization was not observed. A multidisciplinary approach among hospital physicians, general practitioners, and pharmacologists should be carried out for better drug management and adherence to guideline recommendations

Indagini sul centro storico di Genova: un patrimonio da conservare

Nel testo sono illustrati alcuni degli studi finalizzati alla comprensione della complessit\ue0 e al monitoraggio delle trasformazioni del centro storico di Genova e i relativi sistemi di gestione dati. Tra questi, la mappatura CIVIS (1995- 1999), che ha registrato, comparato e quantificato gli elementi caratterizzanti del costruito storico, e il progetto Rollindagando (2020), suo ultimo aggiornamento, che vuole rappresentare un ausilio al governo delle trasformazioni e alla valorizzazione della citt\ue0 vecchia

Conoscere l’architettura contemporanea a Genova, dal 1945 a oggi, attraverso i geoservizi per il cittadino

Il paper illustra l’esito di una collaborazione tra Università e Comune di Genova, nata con il duplice obiettivo di disseminare i risultati di un’ampia ricerca sull’architettura contemporanea in Liguria a partire dal 1945, da un lato, e di ampliare l’offerta del Geoportale comunale con un nuovo livello informativo ad essa dedicato, dall’altro. In questo modo si intende valorizzare il patrimonio architettonico più recente e diffonderne la conoscenza ad un più ampio pubblico, favorendone la conservazione