Canthariphilous species are those arthropods attracted to cantharidin (CTD), a defensive compound produced by two beetle families (Meloidae and Oedemeridae). Although several known be CTD, canthariphily was recently discovered in new species, suggesting that the list of canthariphilous is still far from being complete. A systematic sampling focused detect has never been performed Italy. The pre...

BACKGROUND There is still wide variability in surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) practice by different surgical teams and specialties, with potential impact on adverse events and the emergence of antibiotic resistance. METHODS We assessed SAP appropriateness in a regional prospective multicenter study on the basis of the agreement of the Surgical Care Improvement Project indicators (SCI...

We present here the results of a technological and typological analysis of the Acheulian and early Middle Paleolithic assemblages from Torre in Pietra (Latium, Italy) together with comparisons with the Acheulian small tools of Castel di Guido. The assemblages were never chronometrically dated before. We have now 40Ar/39Ar dates and ESR-U-series dates, within a geomorphological framework, which ...

BACKGROUND Occupational exposure to silica dust occurs in many workplaces and is well known to cause silicosis. However, the link between silica exposure, silicosis and other diseases is still disputed. AIMS To evaluate cause-specific mortality in a cohort of Italian silicotics. METHODS The cohort included 2034 male compensated for silicosis between 1943 and 1986, alive on 1 January 1987 an...