University Of Pisa

This study looked at how a very low calorie diet affects body weight and energy use in people with obesity. 17 participants were followed to see how their body composition and metabolism changed over time. The goal was to understand if this diet can help manage weight in the long…

This study tested whether a special closed-system bladder irrigation device could lower the chance of urinary tract infections after endoscopic urologic surgery. 240 adults having prostate or bladder tumor surgery were randomly assigned to either the closed-system device or stand…

This study looked at whether a food supplement containing GABA and Melissa can help improve quality of life and reduce belly discomfort in people with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). Twenty adults with IBS-D took the supplement, and researchers measured cha…

This study measured body composition changes in 15 adults with thyroid cancer who were already taking selpercatinib. Researchers used DXA scans to track lean mass and a special room to measure 24-hour energy expenditure. The goal was to understand how the drug affects the body, n…