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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ciniselli Chiara Maura, Bruno Eleonora, Oliverio Andreina, Baldassari Ivan, Pastori Marta, Signoroni Stefano, Vitellaro Marco, Ricci Maria Teresa, Milione Massimo, Cattaneo Laura, Gariboldi Manuela, Mancini Andrea, Rivoltini Licia, Morelli Daniele, Pasanisi Patrizia, Verderio Paolo
Summary: The study showed that adhering to a low-inflammatory Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce the number of diarrheal discharges in FAP patients, while also demonstrating good adherence to reducing the intake of foods not recommended and increasing the consumption of recommended foods.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hanran Mai, Junyi Ke, Zilin Zheng, Jieyi Luo, Miaomiao Li, Yanxia Qu, Fan Jiang, Simian Cai, Liandong Zuo
Summary: This study found that smoking and drinking, consumption of sweet foods, dietary habits, sleep duration, and intake of milk, roughage, and eggs are associated with semen quality.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Andrea Garolla, Gabriel Cosmin Petre, Francesco Francini-Pesenti, Luca De Toni, Amerigo Vitagliano, Andrea Di Nisio, Giuseppe Grande, Carlo Foresta
Summary: A systematic review of dietary supplements for male infertility in Italy revealed that many supplements on the market contain a blend of ingredients with negligible doses or without any evidence of efficacy. However, some ingredients have been shown to be effective on specific sperm parameters. This study can assist in selecting supplements that are more likely to be effective on specific sperm alterations.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Joseph Whittaker
Summary: Male reproductive health has declined in the twentieth century, with decreasing sperm counts and testosterone levels, and increasing reproductive pathologies. The rise in chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome is also highly interconnected with these reproductive health trends, indicating that environmental factors are the primary cause rather than genetics.
HORMONES-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Izabela Kwiatkowska, Jakub Olszak, Piotr Formanowicz, Dorota Formanowicz
Summary: This study examined lifestyle changes, particularly dietary habits, of omnivores and vegetarians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that vegetarians demonstrated more regular dietary habits during the pandemic.
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Dermatology
Kawina Ingkapairoj, Leena Chularojanamontri, Chayada Chaiyabutr, Narumol Silpa-Archa, Chanisada Wongpraparut, Sumanas Bunyaratavej
Summary: This study compares the dietary intake of psoriatic patients and individuals without psoriasis, finding differences in consumption of both Mediterranean and Asian diets. The study also highlights the association between diet and psoriasis severity, suggesting that diet management, especially in relation to Asian diets, may play a role in managing psoriasis.
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Rosa Casas, Blanca Raido-Quintana, Ana Maria Ruiz-Leon, Sara Castro-Barquero, Isabel Bertomeu, Jordi Gonzalez-Juste, Marta Campolier, Ramon Estruch
Summary: During the COVID-2019 pandemic, Spanish adults had improved dietary habits during home confinement, with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet. However, negative impacts on physical activity levels, sleep quality, and smoking rates were observed.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ram B. B. Singh, Fatemeh Nabavizadeh, Jan Fedacko, Dominik Pella, Natalia Vanova, Patrik Jakabcin, Ghizal Fatima, Rie Horuichi, Toru Takahashi, Viliam Mojto, Lekh Juneja, Shaw Watanabe, Andrea Jakabcinova
Summary: Western-type diet, sedentary behavior, obesity, tobacco and alcoholism are significant risk factors for hypertension. This review emphasizes the role of western diet-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in the pathogenesis of hypertension, and discusses the role of different diets in its prevention, particularly the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Melania Prete, Anna Luzzetti, Livia S. A. Augustin, Giuseppe Porciello, Concetta Montagnese, Ilaria Calabrese, Giada Ballarin, Sergio Coluccia, Linia Patel, Sara Vitale, Elvira Palumbo, Egidio Celentano, Carlo La Vecchia, Anna Crispo
Summary: The lockdown during COVID-19 in Italy led to changes in diet habits, with 67% of people increasing consumption of foods with added sugar. Men and women with low adherence to the Mediterranean Diet were more likely to be physically inactive.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Joemy M. Ramsay, Kiarad Fendereski, Joshua J. Horns, James A. Vanderslice, Heidi A. Hanson, Benjamin R. Emery, Joshua A. Halpern, Kenneth I. Aston, Elisabeth Ferlic, James M. Hotaling
Summary: This retrospective cohort study found associations between chronic exposure to industrial air pollution and male fertility through semen parameters. Several chemical classes were significantly associated with azoospermia, decreased total motility, and volume. Additionally, socioeconomic disadvantage was linked to lower semen parameters. More research is needed to explore additional social and exposure factors and the risks posed by the studied chemicals to male reproductive health.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Grazia Tarsitano, Gabriele Porchetti, Rossana Caldara, Antonio Secchi, Caterina Conte
Summary: Obesity negatively impacts clinical outcomes in kidney transplant recipients. Limited information is available on the prevalence of obesity in this population and the associated lifestyle habits. This study found that the burden of obesity among kidney transplant recipients is similar to that of the general population. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is generally low, and a significant portion of recipients have a low level of physical activity.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Adrianna Zanko, Katarzyna Siewko, Adam Jacek Kretowski, Robert Milewski
Summary: Infertility is a complex issue affecting millions of couples worldwide. Male infertility can be caused by various factors, including mechanical issues and abnormal sperm production. Semen quality is influenced by lifestyle factors, including diet, physical activity, sleep quality, and stress, which are also related to insulin resistance. To understand the connections between lifestyle, insulin resistance, and semen quality, a review of literature from 1989 to 2020 was conducted. Further research is recommended to explore the relationship between insulin resistance and semen quality by comparing men with and without insulin resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Francisco Gomez-Delgado, Niki Katsiki, Jose Lopez-Miranda, Pablo Perez-Martinez
Summary: Preventing unhealthy dietary habits and lack of physical activity is crucial in managing dyslipidemia, with scientific societies recommending adherence to healthy dietary patterns and increased exercise. These nutritional and lifestyle recommendations can prevent cardiovascular disease and effectively manage cardiometabolic risk factors.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh, Marwa M. S. Abbass
Summary: In the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), the disease burden has shifted from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. The prominent nutrition-related risk factors in the region include obesity, hypertension, high fasting plasma glucose, and unhealthy diet consumption. Most people in the region are unaware of their risk factor status, highlighting the need to change lifestyles to control these risk factors.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rachele De Giuseppe, Manuela Bocchi, Silvia Maffoni, Elsa Del Bo, Federica Manzoni, Rosa Maria Cerbo, Debora Porri, Hellas Cena
Summary: High adherence to the Mediterranean diet in pregnant women is associated with a lower risk of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants and is related to pregnancy-related diseases (such as gestational diabetes and hypertension). Further investigation with a larger sample size is warranted.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luigi Montano, Alessandro Maugeri, Maria Grazia Volpe, Salvatore Micali, Vincenzo Mirone, Alberto Mantovani, Michele Navarra, Marina Piscopo
Summary: The impact of environmental factors on health has been extensively studied. Consuming fruits and vegetables rich in flavonoids can mitigate the effects of pollutants on the body, preventing reproductive issues and cancers. This is particularly important for workers exposed to pollutants and individuals living in highly polluted areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biology
Claudia Consales, Caterina Merla, Barbara Benassi, Tomas Garcia-Sanchez, Adeline Muscat, Franck M. Andre, Carmela Marino, Lluis M. Mir
Summary: This study found that extremely low levels of electric stimulation can cause transcriptional changes, demonstrating the safety of the electroporating pulses used in biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Carlo Brogna, Barbara Brogna, Domenico Rocco Bisaccia, Francesco Lauritano, Giuliano Marino, Luigi Montano, Simone Cristoni, Marina Prisco, Marina Piscopo
Summary: Recent studies show that microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract affect the severity of COVID-19 and indicate that the virus may replicate in gut bacteria. Observations of bacterial cultures from the human microbiome and SARS-CoV-2 suggest that the virus could infect bacteria in the gut microbiota and function as a bacteriophage. These findings are valuable for the vaccination campaign and provide insights into the interactions between SARS-CoV-2 and non-mammalian cells.
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Environmental Sciences
Valentina Longo, Angiola Forleo, Antonio Vincenzo Radogna, Pietro Siciliano, Tiziana Notari, Sebastiana Pappalardo, Marina Piscopo, Luigi Montano, Simonetta Capone
Summary: This study conducted human biomonitoring research on healthy young male population in two contaminated areas in central-southern Italy using a semiconductor gas sensor array trained by SPME-GC/MS. The analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) fingerprinting allowed discrimination of the different contaminations in the two areas and prediction of chemical concentration of identified VOCs by GC/MS.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lucia Morote, Maria Lobato-Gomez, Oussama Ahrazem, Javier Argandona, Begona Olmedilla-Alonso, Alberto Jose Lopez-Jimenez, Gianfranco Diretto, Rossana Cuciniello, Paolo Bergamo, Sarah Frusciante, Enrique Niza, Angela Rubio-Moraga, Stefania Crispi, Antonio Granell, Lourdes Gomez-Gomez
Summary: Transgenic tomato fruits and hp3/Bsh tomato mutants were combined to increase the levels of crocins in tomato fruits. The crocin-rich juice from these fruits showed high antioxidant capacity and protected neuroblastoma cells against oxidative insult. The bio-accessibility of crocins in the juice was similar to that observed with saffron. Overall, crocin-fortified tomatoes could provide better protection against oxidative stress-related chronic diseases in humans.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carlo Brogna, Simone Cristoni, Barbara Brogna, Domenico Rocco Bisaccia, Giuliano Marino, Valentina Viduto, Luigi Montano, Marina Piscopo
Summary: It has been 3 years since the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, but little is known about caring for acute COVID-19 and long COVID patients. COVID-19 clinical manifestations include both pulmonary and extra-pulmonary symptoms. In our study, we found toxin-like peptides in samples from COVID-19 patients, which are similar to molecules known to affect acetylcholine signaling. These toxicological interactions between gut/human microbiome bacteria and the virus suggest a new scenario for studying clinical symptoms in long COVID and acute COVID-19 patients.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Concetta Pironti, Valentina Notarstefano, Maria Ricciardi, Oriana Motta, Elisabetta Giorgini, Luigi Montano
Summary: This study investigates the presence of microplastics in urine samples from six volunteers in southern Italy, finding pigmented microplastic fragments with irregular shapes. The study suggests that microplastics could be eliminated through biological processes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carlo Brogna, Vincenzo Costanzo, Barbara Brogna, Domenico Rocco Bisaccia, Giancarlo Brogna, Marino Giuliano, Luigi Montano, Valentina Viduto, Simone Cristoni, Mark Fabrowski, Marina Piscopo
Summary: This study summarizes the behavior of the novel pathogen SARS-CoV-2 in the human microbiome and proposes a simple approach to detect its interaction with microbiota and epithelial cells. The findings of this study may contribute to the development of vaccine therapies targeting the microbiome.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stefano Puliatti, Stefano Toso, Marco Ticonosco, Salvatore Rabito, Maria Chiara Sighinolfi, Riccardo Ferrari, Vincenzo Rochira, Daniele Santi, Tommaso Trenti, Michele Navarra, Stefania Ferretti, Luigi Montano, Salvatore Micali
Summary: Screening young asymptomatic males for uroandrological conditions, including cancer, can lead to prompt diagnosis. Combining urological counselling with physical examination, semen analysis, and a laboratory profile may be beneficial and cost-effective in improving male health.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rossana Cuciniello, Francesco Di Meo, Stefania Filosa, Stefania Crispi, Paolo Bergamo
Summary: The maintenance of redox homeostasis is crucial for a healthy status and disruption of this mechanism can lead to pathological conditions. Bioactive molecules like MACs, polyphenols, and PUFAs have shown beneficial effects in human health, particularly through their antioxidant ability. The activation of the Nrf2 pathway by PUFAs and polyphenols is implicated in these benefits. The gut microbiota play a role in metabolizing these bioactive molecules, and their ability to produce metabolites like SCFAs enhances the antioxidant action on the host's physiology.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Silvia Marconi, Loredana Covolo, Monica Marullo, Barbara Zanini, Gaia Claudia Viviana Viola, Umberto Gelatti, Roberto Maroldi, Nicola Latronico, Maurizio Castellano
Summary: Good cooking skills are associated with better nutrition knowledge and healthier eating habits, including lower consumption of ultra-processed foods. Adolescents with higher culinary abilities showed lower intake of ultra-processed foods and higher eating habit index scores.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Carlo Brogna, Barbara Brogna, Domenico Rocco Bisaccia, Marino Giuliano, Luigi Montano, Simone Cristoni, Mauro Petrillo, Marina Piscopo
Summary: This short communication describes a case of reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 in a patient previously infected with COVID-19. The patient showed negative RT-qPCR results by nasal swabs but positive results on a fecal sample. The radiographic examinations did not show signs of pulmonary involvement, suggesting a milder clinical course compared to the previous infection.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2022)
