Territories in the Middle of the Ford. Mapping and Knowledge for Nature-Based Approach in the South Italy

The paper investigates a particular phenomenon of the industrialization of Southern Italy, starting from the second post-war period, and, in particular, the unsolved relationship between some large industrial areas and the territories of the medium and small cities on which such productive “plates” have been installed. The town planning policies and instruments with which the industrialization of Southern Italy was planned, on the contrary, foresaw a strong integration between urban fabric and industrial agglomerations. Through the case study of the province of Caserta, the research illustrated by the paper investigates, first of all, the policies that supported this process of industrialization and what the territorial effects of this phenomenon were. Next, the paper illustrates the method of knowledge and mapping of the territory of the case study of the industrial development area of Caserta. The data will be collected in a GIS platform that will return the following condition that is nowadays not available: analytical maps of the brownfield areas and the identification of the areas still intact, agricultural or green areas, urban areas and infrastructures, which trace a cognitive framework addressed to the project in which it will possible to experiment some possible eco-innovative and nature-based solutions

Toxicity of rare earth elements: An overview on human health impact

Rare earth elements (REEs) are metals including the 15 lanthanides together with Yttrium and Scandium. China is the leading country in their exploitation and production (~90%). REEs are necessary for the production of several technological devices. This extended use of REEs has raised concerns about human health safety. In this review, we investigated the hazard of REEs to human health and the main gaps into the knowledge like as the need to develop further focused research activity. We categorized the research papers collected into eight main sections: environmental exposure, association of REEs with health problems, exposure to REEs due to lifestyle, REE exposure through the food chain, Gd contrast agents causing health problems, occupational REE exposure, and cytotoxicity studies of REEs. This review provided information about the exposome of REEs (the exposure of REEs to the human body), the existing research data, and the gaps that require attention and must be further investigated. More than one third of the literature about REE toxicity to human health concerns their cytotoxicity to human cell lines, while hair, blood serum and blood are the most studied matrices. The main results evidenced that REEs can enter human body via several routes, are associated with numerous diseases, can cause ROS production, DNA damage and cell death, and are more toxic to cancer cells than normal cells

Permanent implants for lip augmentation: Results from a retrospective study and presentation of tips and tricks

Introduction: Lip augmentation request is increasing. Nowadays, several techniques to obtain temporary effects are available. On the other hand, permanent results can be reached through lip prosthesis implantation. This procedure represents an innovation in the field of aesthetic medicine and surgery. Material & Methods: A total of 110 women with atrophic or hypoplastic lips were treated with lip implants. The treatment was performed in a single session and controls were scheduled at fixed time intervals. A standard digital photo was used for measurement and analysis. Data concerning patient satisfaction and complications of the technique were collected and analysed. Variations to the original technique were also considered. Results: Patient evaluation revealed that a permanent and natural result without discomfort for the patient and/or the partner was reached with the implantation of silicone prosthesis in the upper and/or lower lip. Swelling, bruising, and malpositions were the most frequent adverse events. A case of severe edema was reported. Practical tricks acquired through experience were analysed to prevent complications. Conclusions: The request of permanent results for lip augmentation allowed the development of silicone prosthesis. Advantages of this prosthesis are: safety, definitive result, and reversibility considering the possibility to remove the implanted prosthesis in case of request

Skin above the knees: treatments for a difficult area

INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES, PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The interest for non-invasive techniques for skin rejuvenation is increasing. However, lax skin above the knee is often forgotten. As a matter of fact, there were not so many options for its treatment. The aim of our study is to present the application of selected rejuvenation techniques and to define their efficacy and safety. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical evaluation of the patient. Classification and selection of the patient and targeted therapies: from calcium hydroxyapatite to microfocused ultrasound. Inclusion criteria: people aged >18 years old; skin laxity. Exclusion criteria: severe diseases and severe skin laxity. Treatment in single or multiple sessions. Controls at T0 + T30 + T90. Measurement and analysis: standard digital photo. Evaluation of results and satisfaction of patients. RESULTS The targeted approach focused on the correction of specific morphologic variations of the skin above the knee, showing a variable grading, is effective and able to satisfy patient expectations. The treatment was well tolerated; we reported only a few adverse events: local reactions (erythema, oedema, swelling). All these effects last few days. CONCLUSIONS The treatment of the skin above the knee is challenging. Our protocols have shown good results in this difficult area and a good tolerability profile. A good selection of patients is mandatory in order to achieve the best result

Improving the aging of the neck: combined treatments

INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES, PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The request for less aggressive procedures to treat skin laxity of face and neck is increasing. Only a few approaches are available for aesthetic treatments of the neck. Several factors are known to be involved in aging process: skin laxity and photodamage, fat tissue deposition, variation of muscle tone. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical evaluation of the patient. Classification and selection of the patient and targeted therapies: from microbotox, bio-stimulation, high intensity focused ultrasound to traction thread. Inclusion criteria: people aged >18 years old; moderate skin laxity and horizontal wrinkles of the neck. Exclusion criteria: severe diseases; skin laxity showing a high grade of severity and severe fat tissue deposition. Different treatments in multiple sessions. Controls at T0 + T30 + T90. Measurement and analysis: standard digital photo. Evaluation of results and satisfaction of patients. RESULTS The targeted approach focused on the correction of specific expressions of the ageing of the neck, showing a variable grading, is effective. The association of target therapy results to satisfy patient expectations. CONCLUSIONS In the field of aesthetic medicine we have available various techniques such as microbotox, bio-stimulation, high intensity focused ultrasound and traction thread. One treatment does not exclude the others. The combination of the two treatment it is possible to optimize the results. The targeted treatment and an appropriate selection of patients are essential to reach satisfactory results in the treatment of imperfections related to the process of ageing of the neck

Bodega, hotel, spa : La Portera

Bodega y complejo de enoturismo compuesto por spa y hotel en La Portera, Requena.Guida Piqueras, GP. (2013). Bodega, hotel, spa : La Portera. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/54613.Archivo delegad