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M. Cilia
L'acciaio nel restauro del Convento di S. Agostino a Corleone (PA)
The paper describes the techniques adopted for the static and seismic retrofitting of the S. Agostino Convent in Corleone (PA), which is classified as II category seismic zone in the Italian Code. In this work many maintenances have been conducted with the use of inox steel and carbon steel. The main works consist in new decks, built with steel - concrete system, a new stair, two elevators and interventions in the masonry active ties with the use of stainless steel ribbons. This last method is named C.A.M.. A lot of details of the verification criteria and of the constructive solutions are showed.
Adherence issues related to sublingual immunotherapy as perceived by allergists.
Silvia Scurati1, Franco Frati1, Gianni Passalacqua2, Paola Puccinelli1, Cecile Hilaire1, Cristoforo Incorvaia3, Italian Study Group on SLIT Compliance 1Scientific and Medical Department, Stallergenes, Milan, Italy; 2Allergy and Respiratory Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Genoa; 3Allergy/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ICP Hospital, Milan, ItalyObjectives: Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is a viable alternative to subcutaneous immunotherapy to treat allergic rhinitis and asthma, and is widely used in clinical practice in many European countries. The clinical efficacy of SLIT has been established in a number of clinical trials and meta-analyses. However, because SLIT is self-administered…