Cabrini Hospital

Effectiveness of bitter almond (Amygdalus communis L. var. Amara) gum as a prebiotic on glycemic indices, oxidative stress, and antioxidant biomarkers in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is marked by hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and systemic inflammation. Prebiotics, such as bitter almond gum ( Amygdalus communis L. var. amara ), have the potential to influence gut microbiota and metabolic parameters, suggesting their role as d...

Bedside assistant models in robotic abdominal and pelvic surgery: a systematic review of operative efficiency, training exposure, and perioperative safety

Robotic surgery depends on effective bedside assistance, yet staffing models vary between physician and non-physician assistants. We systematically reviewed comparative evidence evaluating these models in robotic abdominal and pelvic surgery. A PRISMA compliant systematic review...