Publications by authors named "A Colasante"

Bladder paraganglioma is a rare neuroendocrine neoplasm, either functional or non-functional, arising from the urinary bladder. Functional variants present with catecholamine-related symptoms, while non-functional variants pose diagnostic challenges, mimicking urothelial carcinoma. Misdiagnosis risks underscore the importance of accurate identification for appropriate patient management.

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Higher education institutions (HEIs), based on learning, innovation, and research, can support the progress of civil society. Many HEIs are implementing sustainability practices and projects to counteract climate change, often involving youth participation. The present study aimed at identifying how sustainable communities may be fostered in a university setting.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The article examines how social capital affects the development of sustainable energy communities, focusing on three dimensions: structural, relational, and cognitive social capital.
  • - Findings indicate that individuals’ willingness to participate in energy communities is influenced by family connections and strong social ties, such as trust and interaction with neighbors.
  • - Effective formation of these communities relies on the quality of social interactions, supported by economic incentives and policies that encourage local collaboration and enhance social capital.
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Background: Obesity and kidney damage have been closely linked in adults, but little is still known in childhood.

Objective: To identify predictors of kidney damage in children with metabolically healthy (MHO) and metabolically unhealthy (MUO) obesity phenotypes.

Methods: We retrospectively examined 396 children with obesity (mean age 10.

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While sustainability is at the centre of many government agendas, there is a great risk of entrusting strategic decisions to those lacking in sustainability expertise. It is therefore necessary to ensure that universities are the green engines of sustainable communities. The present study administered a questionnaire to students enrolled in a Management Engineering programme at an Italian university, to collect their perceptions of and opinions on sustainability and energy issues.

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