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View article: Successful rearing of a young Egyptian Vulture <i>Neophron percnopterus</i> by a single male after the death of his mate
Successful rearing of a young Egyptian Vulture <i>Neophron percnopterus</i> by a single male after the death of his mate Open
The Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus is critically endangered in Italy, with only 11-14 pairs censused in recent years, most of them in Sicily. Urgent conservation actions are therefore needed to prevent any mortality and increase th…
View article: E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products impact on dental color parameters
E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products impact on dental color parameters Open
OBJECTIVES: Abstaining from tobacco smoking may not only improve general health, but also reduce teeth staining and restore teeth whiteness. Compared with conventional cigarettes, E-cigarettes (ECs) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) may o…
View article: Changes in Oral Health and Dental Esthetic in Smokers Switching to Combustion-Free Nicotine Alternatives: Protocol for a Multicenter and Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Changes in Oral Health and Dental Esthetic in Smokers Switching to Combustion-Free Nicotine Alternatives: Protocol for a Multicenter and Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Although the detrimental effects of conventional combustible cigarettes on oral health and dental esthetics are well known, there is limited information about the long-term impact of combustion-free nicotine alternatives (C-F NA…
View article: Changes in Oral Health and Dental Esthetic in Smokers Switching to Combustion-Free Nicotine Alternatives: Protocol for a Multicenter and Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Changes in Oral Health and Dental Esthetic in Smokers Switching to Combustion-Free Nicotine Alternatives: Protocol for a Multicenter and Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Although the detrimental effects of conventional combustible cigarettes on oral health and dental esthetics are well known, there is limited information about the long-term impact of combustion-free nicotine alternatives (C-F N…
View article: Repeatability of dental plaque quantitation by light induced fluorescence technology in current, former, and never smokers
Repeatability of dental plaque quantitation by light induced fluorescence technology in current, former, and never smokers Open
View article: Calcareous Nannofossil Biostratigraphy and Biochronology at ODP Site 1123 (Offshore New Zealand): A Reference Section for the Last 20 Myr in the Southern Ocean
Calcareous Nannofossil Biostratigraphy and Biochronology at ODP Site 1123 (Offshore New Zealand): A Reference Section for the Last 20 Myr in the Southern Ocean Open
The quantitative analysis of the calcareous nannofossil content yield in the 600 m thick succession drilled at ODP Site 1123 (offshore New Zealand), considered as a reference section for the Southern Ocean region, allowed the recognition o…
View article: 3D Flooding Maps as Response to Tsunami Events: Applications in the Central Sicilian Channel (Southern Italy)
3D Flooding Maps as Response to Tsunami Events: Applications in the Central Sicilian Channel (Southern Italy) Open
The assessment of the vulnerability of a site to tsunami events should take into consideration the geomorphological setting, which is strongly determined by the stratigraphic framework of the area. Lampedusa island is located in the centra…
View article: Thermal and Mechanical Improvement of Filling Mixture for Shallow Geothermal Systems by Recycling of Carbon Fiber Waste
Thermal and Mechanical Improvement of Filling Mixture for Shallow Geothermal Systems by Recycling of Carbon Fiber Waste Open
The reuse of waste materials such as carbon fiber (CF) as filling additive for closed-loop vertical geothermal probes in shallow geothermal systems has been evaluated as a new grout mixture for the improvement of geothermal energy systems …
View article: Corrigendum to “Rescue of renal function after endovascular revascularization of acute aorto-renal bypass occlusion in a patient with solitary kidney: A case report” [Radiology Case Reports 17 (2022) 2698-2701]
Corrigendum to “Rescue of renal function after endovascular revascularization of acute aorto-renal bypass occlusion in a patient with solitary kidney: A case report” [Radiology Case Reports 17 (2022) 2698-2701] Open
View article: Nesting range expansion of loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean: Phenology, spatial distribution, and conservation implications
Nesting range expansion of loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean: Phenology, spatial distribution, and conservation implications Open
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View article: Rescue of renal function after endovascular revascularization of acute aorto-renal bypass occlusion in a patient with solitary kidney: a case report
Rescue of renal function after endovascular revascularization of acute aorto-renal bypass occlusion in a patient with solitary kidney: a case report Open
Renal artery occlusion represents an early diagnostic urgency to prevent kidney injury or, even more grave, kidney failure. However, diagnosis is often a challenge due to nonspecific and sporadic symptoms and signs, resulting in misdiagnos…
View article: Repeatability of dental shade by digital spectrophotometry in current, former, and never smokers
Repeatability of dental shade by digital spectrophotometry in current, former, and never smokers Open
View article: Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura following Pfizer-BioNTech anti-COVID-19 vaccination in a patient healed from lymphoma after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura following Pfizer-BioNTech anti-COVID-19 vaccination in a patient healed from lymphoma after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation Open
View article: Forest management and conservation of faunal diversity in Italy: a review
Forest management and conservation of faunal diversity in Italy: a review Open
We re-examined the knowledge on the relationships between fauna and forest management in Italy. We focused our attention on Vertebrates, including small mammals (Rodents and Soricomorphs), bats, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and on carab…
View article: Nesting activity of the Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, in Calabria: 2016-2020 reproductive seasons
Nesting activity of the Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, in Calabria: 2016-2020 reproductive seasons Open
The nesting activity of the loggerhead turtle along the coast of Calabria during five reproductive seasons (2016-2020) is presented. From May to August, survey methods were conducted using traditional observations on foot and utilizing add…
View article: Shoreline Evolution and Environmental Changes at the NW Area of the Gulf of Gela (Sicily, Italy)
Shoreline Evolution and Environmental Changes at the NW Area of the Gulf of Gela (Sicily, Italy) Open
Coastal areas are among the most biologically productive, dynamic and valued ecosystems on Earth. They are subject to changes that greatly vary in scale, time and duration and to additional pressures resulting from anthropogenic activities…
View article: Methods, Developments, and Technological Innovations for Population Surveys
Methods, Developments, and Technological Innovations for Population Surveys Open
This article reviews contemporary issues in survey research, connecting established methods to innovative tools and technologies like real-time sensors and computer vision. This link takes into account the idea about the “organical” nature…
View article: REPEATABILITY OF A DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR DENTAL PLAQUE QUANTITATION (QRAYCAM PRO) IN CURRENT, FORMER AND NEVER SMOKERS – STUDY PROTOCOL
REPEATABILITY OF A DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR DENTAL PLAQUE QUANTITATION (QRAYCAM PRO) IN CURRENT, FORMER AND NEVER SMOKERS – STUDY PROTOCOL Open
Although the detrimental health effects of smoking on human health are well described, the impact of smoking on dental plaque build-up lacks consistent records. This is because dental research on periodontal health has primarily relied on …
View article: REPEATABILITY OF A CALIBRATED DIGITAL SPECTROPHOTOMETER FOR DENTAL SHADE EVALUATION IN CURRENT, FORMER AND NEVER SMOKERS – STUDY PROTOCOL
REPEATABILITY OF A CALIBRATED DIGITAL SPECTROPHOTOMETER FOR DENTAL SHADE EVALUATION IN CURRENT, FORMER AND NEVER SMOKERS – STUDY PROTOCOL Open
Despite the negative impact of cigarette smoking on oral health and teeth appearance, there is no data available on dental shade changes in smokers who quit smoking. Dental discoloration caused by smoking may be permanent, with minimal res…
View article: A review on food recognition technology for health applications
A review on food recognition technology for health applications Open
Food understanding from digital media has become a chal lenge with important applications in many different domains. On the other hand, food is a crucial part of human life since the health is strictly affected by diet. The impact of food …
View article: International Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Changes in Oral Health in Smokers after Switching to Combustion-Free Nicotine Delivery Systems: SMILE Study protocol
International Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Changes in Oral Health in Smokers after Switching to Combustion-Free Nicotine Delivery Systems: SMILE Study protocol Open
Although the well-known detrimental effects of conventional cigarette smoking on oral health, there are still lack of evidences about the impact of less harmful alternatives (such as electronic cigarettes or heat not burn products), especi…
View article: A Report on Smoking Detection and Quitting Technologies
A Report on Smoking Detection and Quitting Technologies Open
Mobile health technologies are being developed for personal lifestyle and medical healthcare support, of which a growing number are designed to assist smokers to quit. The potential impact of these technologies in the fight against smoking…
View article: Response to “New tobacco products, a threat for tobacco control and public health of Mexico
Response to “New tobacco products, a threat for tobacco control and public health of Mexico Open
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View article: Presence of the European polecat, Mustela putorius Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia Mustelidae), in Aspromonte National Park, Italy
Presence of the European polecat, Mustela putorius Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia Mustelidae), in Aspromonte National Park, Italy Open
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View article: Influenza della composizione della spiaggia sul successo riproduttivo di Caretta caretta lungo la costa ionica della provincia di Reggio Calabria
Influenza della composizione della spiaggia sul successo riproduttivo di Caretta caretta lungo la costa ionica della provincia di Reggio Calabria Open
La costa ionica della provincia di Reggio Calabria è la più importante area di nidificazione della tartaruga marina Caretta caretta a livello nazionale ospitando annualmente tra il 60% e l’80% circa dei nidi deposti in Italia. Oltre alla c…
View article: Breeding population of Black Stork, Ciconia nigra, in Italy between 1994 and 2016
Breeding population of Black Stork, Ciconia nigra, in Italy between 1994 and 2016 Open
The Black Stork Ciconia nigra, following an expansion on European scale, started breeding in Italy in 1994 with one pair in the Piedmont Region and one in the Calabria Region. Since then, the breeding pairs established in Italy have progre…