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Evaluation of Erythema Severity in Dermatoscopic Images of Canine Skin: Erythema Index Assessment and Image Sampling Reliability.

2021

The regular monitoring of erythema, one of the most important skin lesions in atopic (allergic) dogs, is essential for successful anti-allergic therapy. The smartphone-based dermatoscopy enables a convenient way to acquire quality images of erythematous skin. However, the image sampling to evaluate erythema severity is still done manually, introducing result variability. In this study, we investigated the correlation between the most popular erythema indices (EIs) and dermatologists’ erythema perception, and we measured intra- and inter-rater variability of the currently-used manual image-sampling methods (ISMs). We showed that the EIBRG, based on all three RGB (red, green, and blue) channe…

Selection of erythema index and image sampling method for the objective erythema estimation in dogs with atopic dermatitis

2020

Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a common inflammatory and pruritic skin disease associated with allergy to exogenous allergens. The regular monitoring of skin lesions is essential to execute the anti-allergic therapy successfully. Erythema is one of the most important CAD-related lesions since it represents acute skin inflammation. Previously, we studied two optical systems (i.e., multispectral and dermatoscopic devices), which could objectively estimate erythema severity. However, we did not investigate, which image sampling method for selecting erythema-representing pixels and erythema index (EI) are correlated with the visual erythema assessment the most. In this paper, we tested three…

Introduction : Utopias and the revival of imagination

2020

Influence of ligand density on the properties of metal-chelate affinity supports.

1993

A new procedure has been developed to immobilize iminodiacetic acid (IDA) onto the surface of silica supports, such as LiChrospher Si-1000 and 1.5-microns nonporous silica, for use in high-performance immobilized metal affinity chromatography (HPIMAC) of proteins. This IDA immobilization method has been achieved through the synthesis of a new silylation reagent, 1-(iminodiacetic acid di-tert-butylester)-3-glycidoxy-propyltrimethoxysilane (IDA-silane). Various modified silicas of different ligand densities have been prepared by using mixtures between 1 and 100% of the IDA-silane diluted with the corresponding 3-glycidoxy-propyltrimethoxysilane (GLYMO-silane). Frontal analysis was used with t…

Review of 8 years of experience with Infanrix hexa (DTPa-HBV-IPV/Hib hexavalent vaccine).

2009

Combination vaccines that include multiple antigens within one formulation are now widely accepted as an effective means of eliciting protection against several diseases at the same time. Owing to improvements in quality and convenient modes of administration, they have become part of routine pediatric practice. Hexavalent vaccines, including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b antigens represent the latest advance in the development of combination vaccines. Over 8 years since its first licensure, this review looks at the immunogenicity, efficacy and safety profile of the only hexavalent pediatric vaccine currently in use--Infanrix hexa (diph…

Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms in atopy

2021

Abstract Background The occurrence of allergic conditions, for example allergic asthma, rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis, is rising worldwide. These allergic conditions are associated with poor life quality. Vitamin D is proposed to be linked with increased risk and severe forms of allergic diseases. Aims This review article aimed to evaluate the vitamin D level role and polymorphisms of vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) in atopy. Methods & Materials We analyzed publications that were focusing on levels of vitamin D and/or polymorphism analysis of vitamin D receptor gene in allergic asthma, rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis patients. Results We noticed that levels of vitamin D are extensively stud…

Three Decades of Psychological Research in the Journal Cognitive Psychology (1979–1999)

2003

We examined the journal Cognitive Psychology, as representative of the evolution of cognitive psychology during the last three decades (1979–1999). Analysis of changes in the impact factor defined according to the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) is an indication of the ranking of this journal both in the general classification of archival research journals as well as in relation to other periodicals in the area of cognitive psychology. This single quantitative measure of articles published in Cognitive Psychology indicates a change in the topics of interest. An analysis of the research topics and identification of the most productive authors identifies important indicators of the psyc…

Dyslipidemia management with medical nutrition therapy: current status and perspectives

2013

In Italy, patients with dyslipidennia account for 15-20% of the adult population with major healthcare and socio-economic impact. According to the ESC/EAS guidelines for the management of dyslipidemias, desirable cholesterol and triglyceride levels can be achieved with a synergy between drug treatment and adequate diet therapy. However, what diets should be adopted? In this review article, different types of dietary treatments are compared, with a special focus on diet education. The new scientific frontier of nutrigenetics is also discussed.

Parodiando la frustración de la superwoman: Liz Lemon en el entorno laboral de Rockefeller Plaza

2014

El personaje protagonista de la ya finalizada sitcom Rockefeller Plaza (30 Rock, NBC, 2006-2013), Liz Lemon, puede definirse como la caricatura de un modelo de mujer que se siente fracasada por su incapacidad de “tenerlo todo”, esa utopía conciliadora impuesta al género femenino casi desde su incorporación al mundo del trabajo. Liz es la jefa de guionistas de un programa de sketches humorísticos en directo de relativo éxito, un puesto de gran exigencia que trata de compaginar con una inexistente vida no laboral. Así, muchos de los gags recurrentes de la serie proceden de insistir en los desastrosos resultados de su torpeza a la hora de conciliar estas dos áreas de su caótica vida diaria, de…

[Coauthorship networks and institutional collaboration in Farmacia Hospitalaria].

2009

Abstract Background Scientific collaboration is necessary for the advance of science. The purpose of this study is to analyze collaboration between authors and Spanish institutions in scientific studies published in Farmacia Hospitalaria, applying methodology derived from the analysis of social networks. Methodology The study identified pairs of authors and institutions co-authoring or co-signing the same works published in Farmacia Hospitalaria between 1998 and 2007, building collaboration networks using the TextToPajek and Networks-PAJEK programs. Results 448 articles were analyzed, showing an average signature/article index of 4.79. Applying a collaboration threshold of 3 articles, 26 cl…