It is true that carbon fiber running- specific prostheses (RSP) have allowed individuals with lower extremity amputation (ILEA) to actively participate in sporting activities but because of the high stiffness and low damping characteristic of chosen materials there is abnormal loading during running that can cause potential physical injuries and degenerative joint diseases.

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A new era in cardiovascular medicine is marked by the adoption of Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling, the rapidly evolving science of solving numerically the equations of fluid motion in order to produce quantitative predictions and analyses of fluid flow phenomena.  Which could be the potential clinical impact of this science? 

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3D printed organ models are innovative surgical tools that can be used for pre-operative planning and surgical training. Indeed, many difficult surgical procedures need adequate study before entering the operating room, otherwise human error is just around the corner. The paper reviews both pros and cons of most innovative 3D printed organs and makes also a discussion on which are the challenges they still have to take to be ready to use.

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In this paper is shown a model which predicts the course of the epidemic to help plan an effective control strategy. The simulation results, obtained through the model, were compared with real data, resulting that restrictive social distancing, widespread testing and contact tracing will be needed in order to end the pandemic.

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