University of Bologna

Gastric Mucosa Cancer Risk: The Operative Link on Gastritis Assessment Staging System

Gastric mucosa atrophy is the cancerization field for gastric cancer development. Atrophic changes in the gastric mucosa can be assessed endoscopically and histologically. Gastric serology (e.g., pepsinogens and their ratio, and gastrin) may provide information on the functional...

Urban Weeds: Supporters of Pollinator Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes

Urbanization is widely recognized as a major driver of biodiversity loss; however, cities can also provide important refuges for pollinators when diverse and continuous floral resources are available. This study assessed the diversity of spontaneous insect-pollinated flora and it...

Prognostic Role of Adverse Events in a Worldwide Population of Patients with Biliary Tract Cancer Treated with Chemo-Immunotherapy

Background: Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) are aggressive malignancies with limited treatment options. The addition of durvalumab or pembrolizumab to cisplatin–gemcitabine improves overall survival (OS), but validated biomarkers of benefit remain limited. Immune-mediated adverse ev...

Existence and Uniqueness Results for a Mean-Field Game of Optimal Investment

Abstract We establish the existence and uniqueness of the equilibrium for a stochastic mean-field game of optimal investment. The analysis covers both finite and infinite time horizons, and the mean-field interaction of the representative company with a mass of identical and indi...

Persistent estrus signs in a spayed bitch following coexistence of ovarian remnant syndrome and exposure to exogenous estrogen: a case report

Ovarian remnant syndrome represents the most frequent diagnosis in young bitches that present estrous signs some time after ovariectomy/ovariohysterectomy. However, other differential diagnoses should be considered and ruled out, including exogenous estrogen exposure and hormone-...

Fertility preservation in women with central nervous system tumors

INTRODUCTION: Fertility preservation is an increasingly important component of survivorship care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) women with central nervous system (CNS) tumors. As survival improves, attention to long-term reproductive health is increasingly needed. AREAS COV...

Investigating the role of rare missense variants in RAB11B in autism spectrum disorder

Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most prevalent developmental disorders worldwide and is characterized by a strong genetic basis. Its clinical and genetic complexity has greatly encouraged the genomic investigation of the disorder, especially in re...

A multi-differential constraint map for quarkonium suppression mechanisms in high-multiplicity pp and pPb collisions

Abstract The multiplicity-dependent suppression of $$\Upsilon (nS)$$ Υ ( n S ) excited states in high-multiplicity pp and p Pb collisions is analysed using publicly available CMS and LHCb data; preliminary CMS Physics Analysis Summary results in p Pb and light-ion collisions are...

Axisymmetric gravity currents in porous media under the Darcy–Forchheimer regime

We investigate the spreading of axisymmetric Newtonian gravity currents (GCs) propagating within an infinite, saturated porous medium bounded below by a horizontal impermeable surface. The flow is driven by buoyancy, and the intruding fluid advances due to its higher density rela...

Market size and strategic interaction in pharmaceutical price regulation

Abstract We present a model of optimal regulation in the presence of spillover effects and asymmetric countries, and we use it to study strategic interaction among countries in pharmaceutical price regulation, where the spillovers result from innovation in drug development. Regul...

Policy capacity, collaborative governance, and the institutional design of implementation arrangements: food security PPPs in Kenya

Abstract This article empirically investigates how different institutional designs of implementation arrangements are associated with specific configurations of policy capacity and, in turn, with variation in implementation outputs. Building on the policy capacity framework devel...

The dietary inflammatory index and its associations with sleep, mental health, quality of life and aggressive behavior in Iranian female adolescents

The relationship between the inflammatory potential of foods and sleep, mental health, quality of life and aggressive behaviors is not well understood in Iranian female adolescents. We aimed to address this since there is a high prevalence of these factors in this population. In...

A sentiment analysis of public opposition to carbon capture and storage technology

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is recognized as an important technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving climate targets, yet some segments of society express public opposition. Public opposition, even when expressed by minority groups, has at times influence...

The good old days? Mental health across birth cohorts

Abstract The share of young Australians reporting poor mental health has risen sharply over the past two decades, a pattern mirrored across many high-income countries. A central question is whether this reflects a genuine deterioration in underlying mental health or shifts in how...

Current–Voltage Characteristics of K+ Channels Estimated by MD Simulations and Markov State Models

Abstract Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have yielded important insights into ion conduction in potassium channels, but quantitative comparison with electrophysiological experiments remains challenging. Due to their high computational cost, MD simulations are typically perfor...

Temporal Dynamics of Clinical Response Following Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Dogs with Chronic Enteropathy

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a promising adjunctive treatment for dogs with chronic enteropathy (CE), but response is usually assessed at scheduled follow-up visits, potentially overlooking day-to-day fluctuations. This prospective observational study evaluated tempo...

Unveiling the Productivity Potential of Vertical Farming Through Diverse Crop Cultivation: An Empirical Analysis

While vertical farming may offer high productivity per unit land area and has received increasing attention for urban food production, research has primarily focused on leafy greens and herbs. Although recent studies have also introduced fruiting vegetables and cereal crops, comp...

A Conversation Between Stefano Fanti and Johannes Czernin

![Figure][1] Stefano Fanti, MD Stefano Fanti, MD, was born in Bologna, Italy, where he completed all of his studies and graduated in Medicine and Surgery with honors at the University of Bologna in 1991. He then obtained specialty training in nuclear medicine with honors at the U...

Mathematical Programming Models for Agricultural Water: A Systematic Review

This study provides a systematic review of mathematical programming models applied to agricultural water management, with a focus on their relevance for policy design addressing water scarcity and agricultural pollution. Following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systema...

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and epigallocatechin-3-gallate attenuate obesity-associated CD44-high stemness in colorectal cancer through modulation of Notch1, Wnt/β-catenin and PI3K/mTOR signaling

Obesity is a major risk factor for colorectal cancer (CRC), promoting tumor initiation through chronic inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) drive CRC progression through Notch1, Wnt/β-catenin (Wnt), and PI3K/mTOR (mTOR) signaling. Omega-3 polyunsatur...