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Current Issue

Vol. 94 No. 1 (2023)

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Published: 13-02-2023

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Choosing nasal devices: a dilemma in clinical practice

Attilio Varricchio, Francesco Brunese, Ignazio La Mantia, Enrico Ascione, Giorgio Ciprandi

Abstract 198 | PDF Downloads 166

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Abstract 138 | PDF Downloads 100

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Spinal cord injuries in the absence of post-traumatic radiographic anomalies (SCIWORA): the traumatic moment between patient anterior state and efficient/concurrent causes of injury

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Salvatore Masala, Adriano Lacchè, Fabio Salimei, Antonio Ursone, Vincenzo Pipitone, Federica Masino, Giuseppe Maria Andrea D'Arma, Giuseppe Guglielmi

Abstract 78 | PDF Downloads 45

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Effects of benralizumab in a population of patients affected by severe eosinophilic asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: a real life study

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Forensic application of foot dimensions in ethnic differentiation among Ghanaians

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of leadership skills among undergraduate medical students

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Femoral neck fractures treated with cannulated screws: can surgeons predict functional outcomes and minimize the risk of necrosis?

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Abstract 84 | PDF Downloads 41

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REVIEWS

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PROS AND CONS IN GENERAL MEDICINE

2022 - Pros and Cons in General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

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LETTERS TO EDITOR

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How knowledge time influenced anxiety, depression, stress and quality of life levels in patients suffering from Crohn disease: a cross-sectional multicenter study

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Abstract 122 | PDF Downloads 136

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MEDICAL HUMANITIES

Donation of the body and its parts in the construction of parenthood

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Abstract 41 | PDF Downloads 24

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DEBATE

SIMED-New Doc course, a matter of reflection

Giuseppe Stirparo, Daniele Solla, Luca Gambolò, Lorenzo Bellini, Luca Mantovanelli, Martino Trapani, Fabrizio Ernesto Pregliasco, Leopoldo Sarli, Carlo Signorelli

Abstract 85 | PDF Downloads 109

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THANK YOU to our editorial team, reviewers and authors

Acta Biomedica (ABM) first and foremost would like to thank all Reviewers who have generously devoted their time and competences to ensure the quality of the research published in each issue of ABM. Thank you to all Authors for their kind co-operation extended during the various stages of processing of the manuscript, the Associate Editors and Editorial Board for their advice and guidance with regard to the manuscripts submitted for publication.

Acta Biomedica is glad of progress that has taken place in 2022 and look forward to the support of Authors, peer Reviewers, and Readers in addressing the challenges of the New Year.

Finally, I would like to thanks the Readers of Acta Biomedica for their interest in the journal and encourage  all of them to send us their invaluable feedback and ideas for further improvement of our journal.

Sincerely yours.

Maurizio Vanelli
Editor in Chief of Acta Biomedica

 

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