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Open AccessFactors associated with body weight gain and insulin-resistance: a longitudinal study
Obesity is the result of energy intake (EI) chronically exceeding energy expenditure. However, the potential metabolic factors, including insulin resistance, remain unclear. This study longitudinally investiga...
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Open AccessDoes presbygeusia really exist? An updated narrative review
This review critically assessed the existence of presbygeusia, i.e., the impairment in taste perception occurring in the elderly, as a natural part of the aging process and its potential clinical implications....
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Open AccessAssociation of C-reactive protein with histological, elastographic, and sonographic indices of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in individuals with severe obesity
Inflammation is critical in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). hs-CRP, an inflammatory marker, is considered one of the prognostic predictors of hepatic damage progression in NAFLD ...
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Open AccessMycobiota composition and changes across pregnancy in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
The gut mycobiota has never been studied either during pregnancy or in patients with gestational diabetes (GDM). This study aimed to analyze the fecal mycobiota of GDM patients during the second (T2) and third...
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Open AccessUse of online and paper-and-pencil questionnaires to assess the distribution of orthorexia nervosa, muscle dysmorphia and eating disorders among university students: can different approaches lead to different results?
Administration of questionnaires to assess the diffusion of disordered eating behaviours via the web is becoming common today. The aim of this study is to assess whether two different approaches of administeri...
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of a scoring system for pre-surgical and early post-surgical prediction of bariatric surgery unsuccess at 2 years
Bariatric surgery (BS) is an effective treatment for morbid obesity. However, a simple and easy-to-use tool for the prediction of BS unsuccess is still lacking. Baseline and follow-up data from 300 consecutive...
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Open AccessThe Use of Self-Help Strategies in Obesity Treatment. A Narrative Review Focused on Hypnosis and Mindfulness
The aim of this narrative review was to summarize the evidence evaluating the possibilities and limitations of self-hypnosis and mindfulness strategies in the treatment of obesity.
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Open AccessPredictors of attrition from a weight loss program. A study of adult patients with obesity in a community setting
Obesity unit attrition is frequent and contributes to treatment failure. Many studies evaluating attrition predictors were part of randomized trials, and different terminology and criteria were used in the eng...
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Open AccessObesità post-neurochirurgia ipotalamica
Le malattie ipotalamiche e il loro trattamento chirurgico possono determinare un rapido incremento ponderale nei primi sei mesi, seguito da stabilizzazione del peso in un’elevata percentuale (40–80%) di pazien...
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Open AccessThe Refeeding Syndrome: a neglected but potentially serious condition for inpatients. A narrative review
The Refeeding Syndrome (RFS) is a potentially serious, but still overlooked condition, occurring in individuals who are rapidly fed after a period of severe undernourishment. RFS derives from an abnormal elect...
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Open AccessIs HDL cholesterol protective in patients with type 2 diabetes? A retrospective population-based cohort study
The protective role of high HDL cholesterol levels against cardiovascular diseases has been recently questioned. Limited data are available on this specific topic in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D...
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Correction to: Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis
The article “Effects of time-restricted feeding on body weight and metabolism. A systematic review and meta-analysis” written by Pellegrini Marianna, Cioffi Iolanda, Evangelista Andrea, Ponzo Valentina, Goitre...
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Correction to: Clinical impact of hospital malnutrition
In the original publication, article was published with a wrong title as ‘Risk, prevalence, and impact of hospital malnutrition in a Tertiary Care Referral University Hospital: a cross-sectional study’ and als...
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Open AccessIntermittent versus continuous energy restriction on weight loss and cardiometabolic outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
This systematic review and meta-analysis summarized the most recent evidence on the efficacy of intermittent energy restriction (IER) versus continuous energy restriction on weight-loss, body composition, bloo...
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Open AccessEffects of resveratrol on bone health in type 2 diabetic patients. A double-blind randomized-controlled trial
Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are at increased fracture risk. Resveratrol has shown beneficial effects on bone health in few studies. The aim of this trial was to investigate the effects of resveratrol ...
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Open AccessChanges in the gut microbiota composition during pregnancy in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a common pregnancy complication, is associated with an increased risk of maternal/perinatal outcomes. We performed a prospective observational explorative study in 41 GDM p...
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Open AccessImpact of sirtuin-1 expression on H3K56 acetylation and oxidative stress: a double-blind randomized controlled trial with resveratrol supplementation
Sirtuin-1 (SIRT-1) down-regulation in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been associated with epigenetic markers of oxidative stress. We herein aim to evaluate whether an increase in SIRT-1 expression affects...
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Open AccessEffects of meal timing on changes in circulating epinephrine, norepinephrine, and acylated ghrelin concentrations: a pilot study
Timing of food intake impacts on metabolic diseases. Few data are available about post-meal changes in epinephrine (E), norepinephrine (NE), and acylated ghrelin (AG) at different times of the day.
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Open AccessPredictive role of the Mediterranean diet on mortality in individuals at low cardiovascular risk: a 12-year follow-up population-based cohort study
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality and the incidence of CV events. However, most previous studies were performed in high-risk individuals. Our o...
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Open AccessDietary flavonoid intake and cardiovascular risk: a population-based cohort study
The cardio-protective effects of flavonoids are still controversial; many studies referred to the benefits of specific foods, such as soy, cocoa, tea. A population-based cohort of middle-aged adults, coming fr...
