Giulio Carcano

TL;DR: The role of saliva in COVID-19 diagnosis could not be limited to a qualitative detection of the virus, but it may also provide information about the clinical evolution of the disease.

TL;DR: The mRNA BNT162b2 vaccination elicits a strong systemic immune response by drastically boosting neutralizing antibodies development in serum, but not in saliva, indicating that at least oral mucosal immunity is poorly activated by this vaccination protocol, thus failing in limiting virus acquisition upon its entry through this route.

TL;DR: During the COVID-19 pandemic, online medical training including simulated clinical scenarios avoided training interruption and the majority of participant students gave a positive response on the perceived quality of this training modality.

TL;DR: As general surgeons also managing the acute care and trauma surgery service, they have been following with great interest the most recent experiences and practical advice on whether the use of laparoscopy should be continued or not during these difficult times; with the fear and potential risks of virus spread being higher with laparoscope or with open surgery.