Prof. Luca Testarelli is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome (Department of Odontostomatological and Maxillo-Facial Sciences). His work connects clinical dentistry and research, with a main focus on endodontics and restorative dentistry. He […]
Introduction: What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after an individual experiences or witnesses a life-threatening event. Unlike normal stress reactions, PTSD involves prolonged, severe symptoms that […]
Obesity risk depends on muscle and fat, not weight alone Doctors often rely on body mass index (BMI) to gauge health risks related to weight. BMI is quick, but it cannot tell fat from muscle […]
Understanding a challenging lymphoma Gastrointestinal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (GI-DLBCL) is one of the most frequent types of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, accounting for 30–40 percent of all such cases. It usually begins in the stomach […]
Meta-analysis highlights long-term advantages in type 2 diabetes treatment Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease marked by insulin resistance and progressive β-cell decline. As the condition advances, many patients experience rising blood […]
Understanding Periodontitis: More Than Just Bacteria Periodontitis is a long-lasting inflammatory disease that damages the tissues holding teeth in place and can lead to tooth loss. It begins with a harmful biofilm of bacteria, but […]
A Closer Look at Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is one of the most common blood cancers in children. Thanks to advances in therapy, survival rates now exceed 90%. Despite this progress, […]
Colorectal Cancer: A Global Challenge Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most common and deadly cancers worldwide. It accounts for 9.6% of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of cancer-related death, responsible […]
Background and rationale Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide; non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for about 85% of cases. Despite advances, prognosis is poor, especially at advanced stages. Immune checkpoint […]
Short take: In a proof-of-concept study of women hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), researchers found sex-specific immune differences—women showed more CD4+ T cells and a shift toward Th1—but menopausal status itself did not meaningfully […]
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