University Of Pisa

This study tested a closed-system bladder irrigation device designed to reduce urinary tract infections after endoscopic urologic surgery. 240 patients undergoing prostate or bladder tumor surgery were randomly assigned to use the new device or standard irrigation. The device all…

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 examined whether specific gene variations influence how well metastatic breast cancer patients respond to chemotherapy with or without the drug bevacizumab. Researchers enrolled 307 women from Italy to compare outcomes and analyze genetic interactions. The goal was to …

This completed study from the University of Pisa looked at how the thyroid cancer drug selpercatinib affects body composition. Fifteen adults on the drug had their lean mass and energy expenditure measured. The goal was simply to observe and gather data, not to test a new treatme…

This study from the University of Pisa examined how a very low calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) affects body weight and energy use over time in 17 people with obesity. Participants followed the diet and were then monitored for changes in body composition and 24-hour metabolism. The…