Spectral properties of flipped Toeplitz matrices and computational applications

The response to desiccation in Acinetobacter baumannii

The long-term resistance to desiccation on abiotic surfaces is a key determinant of the adaptive success of Acinetobacter baumannii as a healthcare-associated bacterial pathogen. Here, the cellular and molecular mechanisms enabling A. baumannii to resist desiccation and persist on abiotic surfaces were investigated. Experiments were set up to mimic the A. baumannii response to air-drying that would occur when bacterial cells contaminate fomites in hospitals. Resistance to desiccation and tran...

Costruire ponti tra scuola e biblioteca: un percorso formativo per servizi sempre più inclusivi e partecipativi

L'articolo analizza il corso di formazione "Introduzione agli orizzonti della biblioteconomia contemporanea", organizzato dall'AIB Sicilia nel febbraio 2025. L'iniziativa, accreditata dal MIM e aperta ai docenti, ha promosso il dialogo e la collaborazione tra biblioteche e scuole. Il percorso ha esplorato le evoluzioni della biblioteconomia verso un modello orientato ai servizi e ai bisogni della comunità, superando la centralità delle collezioni. Un concetto chiave è la biblioteconomia socia...

Persistence of anemia in patients with Celiac disease despite a gluten free diet: a retrospective study (vol 25, 128, 2025)

Background The main treatment for Celiac Disease (CD) is the gluten-free diet (GFD). However, in some CD patients, iron deficiency anemia can be persistent despite a GFD. Aim. In this study, we aim to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in both adults and children with CD at the diagnosis and during the GFD. Methods. In this cross-sectional study including both adults and children with CD, the demographic characteristics and hemoglobin, iron, folate and vitamin B12 levels were retrospectively ...