SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Preoperative SARS-CoV-2 vaccination could support safer elective surgery. Vaccine numbers are limited so this study aimed to inform their prioritization by modelling. Methods The primary outcome was the number needed to vaccinate (NNV) to prevent one COVID-19-related death in 1 year. NNVs were based on postoperative SARS-CoV-2 rates and mortality in an international cohort study (surgical patients), and community SARS-CoV-2 incidence and case fatality data (general population). NNV estimates were stratified by age (18–49, 50–69, 70 or more years) and type of surgery. Best- and worst-case scenarios were used to describe uncertainty. Results NNVs were more favourable in su…

Evaluation of Oil Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) Cultivar in Two Sowing Times and Two Locations of Southern Italy.

Prove nazionali. I risultati del 46o anno di sperimentazione. Duro, i consigli varietali

In 31 campi dei principali areali di coltivazione italiani sono stati valutati 38 genotipi, di cui 12 al primo anno di prova. La cultivar mediamente più produttiva è ri sultata LG anubis, al primo anno, con indice 108 e medie superate in 25 prove su 31 totali (81% dei campi), caratterizzata da peso ettolitrico e tenore proteico leggermente inferiori alle medie (-0,1 e -0,4 punti, rispettivamente).

Sex differences in food choices, adherence to dietary recommendations and plasma lipid profile in type 2 diabetes

Background and aims Diabetic women have a more adverse plasma lipid profile than men. Sex differences in dietary habits may play a role, but are little investigated. The study evaluates the quality of diet, adherence to the nutritional recommendations of the Diabetes and Nutrition Study Group and their relation with plasma lipid in men and women with diabetes. Methods and results We studied 2573 people, aged 50–75, enrolled in the TOSCA.IT study (clinicaltrials.gov; NCT00700856). Plasma lipids were measured centrally. Diet was assessed with a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. Women had a more adverse plasma lipid profile than men. Women consumed significantly more legumes, veg…