University Of Pisa

This study looked at how a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) affects body weight and energy use in people with obesity. Seventeen participants followed the diet and were monitored for changes in body composition and metabolism. The goal was to understand long-term effects o…

This study tested whether a closed-system bladder irrigation device could lower the chance of urinary tract infections in 240 adults after prostate or bladder tumor surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to the new device or standard care. The closed system keeps the catheter s…

This study examined how two specific genes (VEGFR-2 and IL-8) influence how well metastatic breast cancer patients respond to a combination of chemotherapy drugs (paclitaxel and bevacizumab) versus chemotherapy alone. Researchers enrolled 307 patients from ten Italian hospitals. …