Serie, reti, nodi: matematica e narrazione filmica

Starting from some texts on cinema by Alain Badiou, the essay notes the analytical use of terms from the terminology of mathematics (such as series, networks and nodes) to analyze works by Jean-Luc Godard and Michelangelo Antonioni. The word “series”, seen from this perspective, then acquires a new applicative potential; it becomes, in fact, the model of a possible dynamic structure of a filmic or audiovisual work in general. A structure that, of course, does not exhaust the meaning of the im...

Circular (purse-string) vs primary skin closure following stoma closure: an up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are the most common complication after stoma closure. Circular skin closure (CSC) has been proposed to reduce SSI with comparable or even better outcomes than conventional primary sutures (PS). The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare circular with primary skin closure in stoma closure. Method: A systematic review of the literature was performed for articles published between January 2010 and June 2023, including all randomized control trials (RCT...

Enhancing magnesium-based materials for biomedical applications using an innovative strategy of combined single point incremental forming and bioactive coating

Background: Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are promising candidates for biodegradable materials in next-generation bone implants due to their favourable mechanical properties and biodegradability. However, their rapid degradation and corrosion, potentially leading to toxic byproducts, pose significant challenges for widespread use. Objectives: This study aimed to address the challenges associated with Mg-based materials by thoroughly evaluating the biocompatibility, genotoxicity, and mechanica...

Federated Learning in radiomics: A comprehensive meta-survey on medical image analysis