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Optical Performance Evaluation of DSSC-integrated Glassblocks for Active Building Façades
2015
The paper outlines the results of a research, carried out at the University of Palermo, aimed at the assessment of the energy performance of a novel glassblock integrated with 3rd generation Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC), which, when installed into panels, allows obtaining translucent building envelopes able to provide high thermal and visual comfort levels while producing clean energy. The paper focuses on the optical analyses of four different configurations of DSSC-integrated glassblocks, carried out by using the optical design software Zemax. The values of optical transmittance, the solar factor and the electric power – calculated for each configuration – are discussed.
Adipokines as Biomarkers of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults
2020
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by chronic, relapsing, pruritic skin inflammation and does not have a well-understood pathogenesis. In this study, we addressed the contribution of adipokines to AD eczema based on the assessment of blood levels of adiponectin, resistin, leptin, lipocalin-2, and vaspin in adult non-obese patients suffering from chronic extrinsic childhood-onset AD. We investigated 49 AD patients with a median age of 37 years. The control group consisted of 30 age-matched healthy subjects. Adipokines were assessed in the serum by ELISA assays and the severity of AD with the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index. We found that adiponectin and resistin decreased and l…
Probiotics in the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis
2020
The use of probiotic supplements might change the composition of the intestinal flora of children, subsequently modulating the immune system's reactivity. The effects of probiotic administration for the prevention/treatment of allergic diseases and atopic dermatitis, in particular, are still so controversial that no definitive recommendation can be made at this stage. Differences in strain specificity, timing, and length of administration all contribute to diversifying the conclusions of this review.
Artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of pediatric allergic diseases.
2020
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of data science pertaining to advanced computing machines capable of learning from data and interacting with the human world. Early diagnosis and diagnostics, self-care, prevention and wellness, clinical decision support, care delivery, and chronic care management have been identified within the healthcare areas that could benefit from introducing AI. In pediatric allergy research, the recent developments in AI approach provided new perspectives for characterizing the heterogeneity of allergic diseases among patients. Moreover, the increasing use of electronic health records and personal healthcare records highlighted the relevance of AI in …
La clinica della dermatite allergica da contatto con diagnostica differenziale
2012
Recensione di: M. Pavanello, “Il segreto degli antenati. Un etnografo nel cuore del Ghana”
2008
Recensione di: M. Pavanello, “Il segreto degli antenati. Un etnografo nel cuore del Ghana”
Reklāma un kultūra
2015
Mūsdienās reklāmai ir svarīga loma mārketingā, Lai izveidotu pareizu un veiksmīgu reklāmu, nepieciešams zināt un izprast klientu vēlmes un attiecīgās kultūras īpašības. Šī darba mērķis ir klasificēt, kādi kultūras aspekti tiek ņemti vērā, veidojot Picanova GmbH reklāmas dažādās kultūrās, it īpaši ASV, Apvienotajā Karalistē un Vācijā, un noteikt, vai starp reklāmām šajās kultūrās pastāv atšķirības un kādas tās ir. Galvenā teorijas, kas tikai izmantotas darba izstrāde ir G. Hofsteda un E. Halla teorijas par kultūru. Pētījuma metodes izmantotas šajā darbā ir literatūras apskats un datu analīze. Darbs sastāv no astoņām nodaļām. Četras galvenās nodaļas ietver literatūras apskatu, pētījuma metode…
Current management of atopic dermatitis and interruption of the atopic march.
2003
Treatment of atopic dermatitis requires a comprehensive approach that includes evaluation of potential triggers and education of the patient and family regarding proper avoidance measures. Hydration of the skin and maintenance of an intact skin barrier remain integral to proper management. Although topical corticosteroids have been a mainstay of anti-inflammatory therapy, the newer topical calcineurin inhibitors offer advantages for treatment of this chronic, relapsing disease. Studies aimed at defining optimal combination therapy and early intervention might change the treatment paradigm for atopic dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis caused by iodopropynyl butylcarbamate in Denmark
2013
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) is a preservative that may cause contact allergy. The first cases were reported in 1997, and IPBC is currently included in our extended European baseline series in Denmark. The authors assess trends during the period 2000-2011 concerning IPBC allergy in Denmark, and address the question of the significance of concomitant reactions to the thiuram mix. Patients/materials/methods Nine thousand seven hundred and fifty-five (6449 female; 3306 male) patients were patch tested with IPBC and the European baseline series at Gentofte Hospital during 2000-2011. The results were registered in an anonymized database, and analyzed with spss™. Fifty-four cases of IPBC co…