Daniela Scalas
University of torino, Public Health and Pediatrics, Faculty Member
Despite ongoing global efforts, antimicrobial resistance continues to threaten the treatment of an ever-increasing range of bacterial infections. Substantial evidence has shown that public education programs that foster microbial literacy... more
Despite ongoing global efforts, antimicrobial resistance continues to threaten the treatment of an ever-increasing range of bacterial infections. Substantial evidence has shown that public education programs that foster microbial literacy amongst young school audiences may improve correct knowledge of specific health issues, such as prevention of microbial infections and responsible use of antibiotics. The aim of the Microbiological@mind project was to engage primary school students with the subject of microbiology, to promote both scientific interest and awareness towards correct behaviors that may ensure a safer lifestyle. Interactive workshops based on a full ''hands on'' approach were carried out at primary schools of Turin by an expert team from the University of Turin to over 1200 children aged 9-11 years. A questionnaire (pre- and post-activity test) on the main topic (i.e.antibiotics) was used to assess project effectiveness. The workshops provided a useful m...
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A validation study was carried out in order to evaluate the performances of a dissociation enhanced lanthanide fluorescence immunoassay (DELFIA) for rapid screening of 17 beta-estradiol in bovine serum. This validation was performed... more
A validation study was carried out in order to evaluate the performances of a dissociation enhanced lanthanide fluorescence immunoassay (DELFIA) for rapid screening of 17 beta-estradiol in bovine serum. This validation was performed according to European Union (EU) Decision 2002/657/EC, which establishes criteria and procedures for determination of detection capability (CCbeta), selectivity/specificity, and applicability/ruggedness/stability for qualitative screening tests. To determine these performance characteristics, 20 blank serum samples of cattle were collected and spiked with 17 beta-estradiol at 40 pg/mL, corresponding to the maximum residue limit permitted by Italian legislation. According to the EU Decision CCbeta criterion, spiked samples must have <5% probability to be classified as a false negative. 17 beta-Estradiol was detected in each spiked sample, and the CCbeta results were <40 pg/mL. There was also no observed interference effect due to chemically related ...