University of Salento

Integrative taxonomy reveals multiple Mediterranean invasions by Indo-Pacific Dorvillea (Annelida, Dorvilleidae)

Abstract Biological invasions are a major driver of global biodiversity loss, with the Mediterranean Sea among the most heavily invaded marine regions. However, identification and monitoring of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) are hindered by taxonomic uncertainty and cryptic diversi...

Sensing‐Integrated Patient‐Derived Tumorspheres Predict Chemotherapeutic Efficacy via Local Extracellular pH Dynamics

ABSTRACT Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is among the deadliest malignancies, due to late diagnosis, poor therapeutic response, and high inter‐ and intra‐patient heterogeneity. Metabolic alterations, particularly extracellular acidification, critically impair drug respons...

Comparative Efficacy Of Different Computer-Aided Detection Products in Colonoscopy: A Network Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background and aims: Multiple computer-aided detection (CADe) systems have been developed to improve adenoma detection during colonoscopy, but their comparative efficacy and consistency of effect remain uncertain. This network meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of differ...

Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation in patients affected by Graves’ disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation (U-GTA) techniques, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA), have recently been proposed as minimally invasive alternatives to surgery or radioiodine (RAI) therapy for patients with Graves’ dise...

EUS-guided and US-guided percutaneous splenic biopsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of separately pooled diagnostic and safety outcomes

Ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous splenic biopsy has been widely used to evaluate focal or diffuse splenic lesions and has shown promising efficacy and safety. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided biopsy has emerged as an alternative approach for tissue acquisition from splenic l...

Antioxidant Properties and In Vitro Biocompatibilityof Monodispersed Cuprous Oxide (Cu2O) Nanoparticles

Abstract The increasing prevalence of oxidative stress-related disorders underscores the need for safe and effective nanomaterials with strong antioxidant properties and good biocompatibility. In this study, copper oxide nanoparticles (Cu2O NPs) were successfully prepared by a si...

Development and Research of Different Perovskitic Electrocatalysts Synthesized via Co-Precipitation

Reversible solid oxide cells (ReSOCs) represent one of the most promising electrochemical technologies for sustainable energy conversion and storage, yet their large-scale deployment remains constrained by electrode materials capable of sustaining stable performance under alterna...

Efficacy and safety of scaling and root planing for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

To evaluate the effects of scaling and root planing (SRP) on stage of hepatic steatosis measured by abdominal ultrasound (US) in patients affected by Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) and periodontitis. In this preliminary retrospective observational study, 205 adu...

Nonfermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli Other Than Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter Species in Pediatric Blood Cultures: A Multicenter European Analysis

BACKGROUND: Nonfermenting Gram-negative bacilli other than Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter species are increasingly recognized as opportunistic pathogens in pediatric populations, yet their epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance remain poorly defined. METHODS: We conducted a mul...

Microfragmented Adipose Tissue in Pain Management: Bridging Regenerative Biology and Clinical Therapeutics

Regenerative medicine has emerged as a transformative paradigm in contemporary healthcare, shifting the therapeutic focus from symptomatic management toward the restoration of tissue structure and function through biologically active interventions. Within this framework, adipose-...