Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Quality of life after conservative versus elective surgical management of first-episode uncomplicated diverticulitis: a single-center prospective study

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> Optimal long-term management after a first episode of uncomplicated acute diverticulitis (AD) remains debated. Quality of life (QoL) is increasingly recognized as a key outcome to guide individualized decision-making between clinica...

Effects of immersive training on sports perceptual-cognitive skills: A systematic literature review

Immersive training using virtual reality (VR), 360° video, and CAVE environments shows potential for enhancing perceptual-cognitive skills in sports; however, evidence remains limited and methodologies heterogeneous. This systematic review synthesised quantitative controlled inte...

More than a Meal: The Cultural Imaginary and Practices Behind Student Access to University Canteens in Milan

University canteens occupy a structurally significant position within European higher education, functioning simultaneously as food security infrastructures, socioeconomic equalizers, and community-building spaces. Yet, access to these services remains deeply uneven, shaped by fi...

Beyond Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Review of Integrated Pharmacotherapy and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Endometrial Cancer Care

Backgroundand Objectives: Endometrial cancer ranks among the most prevalent gynecologic malignancies in high-income countries, with increasing incidence and mortality driven by the global obesity epidemic. Evidence suggests that women with early-stage disease face a greater risk...

Redefining liver health: a multidimensional approach to preventing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a rapidly escalating global health challenge driven by complex interactions among metabolic regulation, nutrition, immune signalling, gut microbiota, and environmental exposures. Current disease-centric frameworks priorit...

First Detection and Seasonal Dynamics of Proliferative Kidney Disease in Northwestern Italy

Proliferative kidney disease (PKD), caused by the myxozoan parasite Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae, represents a major threat to salmonid populations and aquaculture, particularly under warming environmental conditions. In Italy, its distribution remains poorly documented. This st...

Is robotic colorectal surgery worth the cost? An umbrella review integrating clinical outcomes, learning curve, and economic evidence

Robotic technology has progressively expanded within colorectal surgery owing to its enhanced instrument articulation and superior operative visualization. Despite these technical benefits, its adoption remains constrained by concerns regarding acquisition and procedural costs. F...

Cost-effectiveness of a single dose of the adjuvanted respiratory syncytial virus preFusion protein 3 vaccine over 5 years and its potential public health impact among older adults in Italy

BACKGROUND: Respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory illness (RSV-ARI) is an underrecognized cause of illness in older adults aged ≥ 75 years (OAs) and individuals at increased risk (AIR), contributing to a substantial disease burden. AS01E-adjuvanted RSV PreFusio...

Age-Dependent Toxicity Patterns in Medulloblastoma: A Comparative Analysis of Treatment-Related Adverse Events Between Pediatric and Adult Populations

Background/Objectives: to compare and characterize the frequency and severity of treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) experienced by pediatric and adult patients with medulloblastoma receiving the same pediatric-based treatments. Methods: a retrospective comparative study of...

Gentle Mind—A Podcast on Self-Compassion and Character Strengths to Enhance Well-Being in University Students: A Controlled Feasibility Study

Digital psychological interventions have emerged as accessible and scalable approaches for promoting mental well-being among university students. The present study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of two interventions focused on self-compassion and character str...