Stretching the Boundaries

Friday, May 29, 2020

Flower of Life

Flower of Life, Six-Fold Symmetry and Honeycomb Packing of Circles in the Mycenaean Geometry

Amelia Carolina Sparavigna & Mauro Maria Baldi

March 29, 2016

Abstract
In this paper we discuss the geometric decoration of some Mycenaean artifacts, having a remarkable six-fold symmetry, probably suggested by the observation of the natural form of the honeycomb of beehives. In particular, we will discuss a decoration of a gold roundel, made by means of a compass, that looks like the Flower of Life of sacred geometry.

Dodecahedron

Il solido platonico che preferisco

Monday, May 18, 2020

Favism, that is G6PD deficiency, and drugs for Covid-19

Favism, that is G6PD deficiency, and drugs for Covid-19

A document, vital for people having Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (favism) is available. The link is https://www.epicentro.iss.it/coronavirus/pdf/en-report-covid-19-14-2020.pdf . In this document it is told that "Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine currently applied to COVID-19 patients should be avoided in those with severe G6PD deficiency as they could trigger a hemolytic crisis in the patient". Other very important references are also given. Besides Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine, Primaquine and 8-Aminoquinolines are considered.

https://web.archive.org/web/20200518070228/https://www.epicentro.iss.it/coronavirus/pdf/en-report-covid-19-14-2020.pdf

Saturday, May 16, 2020

On the observation of Hypokalemia in Covid-19

On the observation of Hypokalemia in Covid-19: Hypokalemia is a low level of potassium in the blood serum. Here a survey of literature about the observation of Hypokalemia in Covid-19. In particular we consider the study published in a MedRvix preprint 'Hypokalemia and clinical implications in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)'.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Vitamin D for Covid-19?

Vitamin D for Covid-19?

A small survey of literature about Vitamin D and inhibition and expression of interleukins and tumor necrosis factors. Could Vitamin D have a possible role in Covid-19 Cytokine Release Syndrome? A study of its role when tocilizumab is used exists, and therefore Vitamin D could be considered when tocilizumab is involved in the mitigation of the cytokine storm. However, another question also exists and it is the following. Might Vitamin D induce antimicrobial peptides to reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication?

Covid-19 Cytokine Release Syndrome and Drugs

Covid-19 Cytokine Release Syndrome and Drugs

A survey of literature about the Cytokine Release Syndrome in Covid-19 and of some drugs used or proposed against it.

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Drugs used in Italy against Covid-19

Drugs used in Italy against Covid-19: Here a review concerning drugs used in Italy against Covid-19 and its effects on humans. The main source of information about trials is the Italian Government. Related links are given. From thse links, the names of trials and drugs involved have been obtained. Some information and references about drugs have been collected from other web sites. References to scholar papers and news are also given. Drugs mentioned are Tocilizumab, Sarilumab, Siltuximab, Canakinumab, Baricitinib, Methylprednisolone, Selinexor, Hydroxychloroquine, Enoxaparin sodium, Solnatide, Colchicine, Emapalumab, Anakinra, Remdesivir, Camostat, Nafamostat, Ivermectin.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Stelle, preistoria e storia

Segnalazione dell'articolo di Gabriella Bernardi su Savej

Stelle dalla Preistoria: il sito di RocceRè
L'archeoastronomia raccontata dal prof. Guido Cossard

Oltre ad interessanti discussioni sulle costellazioni ed il loro ruolo per i popoli antichi, nell'articolo si parla anche della fondazione di Torino.

A tal proposito, vi rimando alla lettura del post al link
Buon #Compleanno #Torino!

Friday, April 3, 2020

Johann Peter Kellner, Preludium pro Organo pleno

Thursday, March 19, 2020

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