Nicola Veronese

The efficacy and safety of celecoxib for postoperative pain in major orthopedic surgery: a systematic review and pairwise meta-analysis

Effective postoperative pain management is crucial for surgical recovery, yet opioid-based therapies carry significant risks of addiction and adverse effects. Celecoxib, a selective COX-2 inhibitor, has emerged as a promising non-opioid alternative within multimodal analgesic pro...

The Impact of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery on Nutritional Status and Sarcopenia: A Narrative Overview of Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Prevention Strategies

Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity, leading to significant and sustained weight loss and improvement in metabolic comorbidities. However, it is also associated with substantial changes in body composition and nutritional status, including the ris...