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This article describes a case of canaliculitis, a rare disease that affects the lower lacrimal canaliculus. The patient, a 93-year-old male, presented with an eroded lesion on the eyelid margin that had been growing slowly over the past two years. The clinical examination alone was not sufficient for an accurate diagnosis, so dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) were used to further evaluate the lesion. An excisional biopsy confirmed the presence of chronic canaliculitis. The article emphasizes the importance of a thorough and methodical approach in diagnosing this rare condition and highlights the need for biopsy and histological assessment to rule out skin malignancies. [Extracted from the article]

Application of the multiband Monte-Carlo simulation method to the Couloumb interaction between the electrons in silicon enables a study of the main features of these silicon devices. This interaction plays an important part in both homogeneous and heterogeneous types of silicon. The arbitrary isotropic band model is made use of here. Due to this scattering, a CPU efficiency is maintained in these semiconductors.

The olive fruit consists of a complex system of endogenous enzymes differently distributed in the whole fruit. Among all, the polyphenol oxidases are mainly located in the pit; therefore, its exclusion before the mechanical extraction of virgin olive oil could reduce the enzymes activity in the olive paste, preserving the antioxidant compounds from degradation. Moreover, the control and the reduction of the oxygen concentration during the malaxation phase can help to inhibit the activities of endogenous enzymes. In this context, the aim of this research work was to investigate the effectiveness of the application of argon as inert atmosphere during malaxation to produce extra virgin olive oils starting from destoned olives, according to a Hurdle Technology like approach. The results showed that the combination of the use of argon during malaxation together with the pitting process allowed obtaining better results from both oxidative and qualitative point of view. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is widely used during winemaking and storage for its sterilizing and antibacterial properties. Despite its considerable advantages, it is moderately used because of the negative effects on human health and the sensory properties of wine. Therefore, according to the current legislation, the control of its content becomes essential to ensure its effectiveness and consumer health’s protection. The aim of this work was to test the efficiency of a new multiple distiller comparing the accuracy, precision and repeatability of the results obtained with those deriving from the application of the official method. Analyses on standard solutions and wines have highlighted the advantages deriving from the use of the new instrument, particularly at concentrations of normal oenological use (> 50 mg SO2/L). However, the reliability at low concentrations (< 40 mg SO2/L) should be improved due to the growing interest of consumers for “without added chemicals” wines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]