Publications by authors named "C Masci"
The Possible Role of Plant-Based Bars Consumption in CKD Geriatric Patients.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
December 2024
: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) geriatric patients experience a premature aging process, compared with the general population of the same age and sex. The uremic milieu is capable of enhancing oxidative stress (OS) and microinflammation, leading to a pro-aging mechanism and an increased protein catabolism. Moreover, cognitive disorders are observed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiovascular disease (CVD) can often lead to serious consequences such as death or disability. This study aims to identify a tree-based machine learning method with the best performance criteria for the detection of CVD. This study analyzed data collected from 9,499 participants, with a focus on 38 different variables.
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- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is projected to be a leading cause of death by 2040, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment strategies to lower healthcare costs.
- The study evaluated the impact of a 12-week intervention combining functional foods (FFs) and adapted physical activity (APA) on 40 CKD patients, compared to those receiving standard care.
- Results showed significant health improvements in the combined group, including reduced blood pressure and inflammation, increased muscle mass, and overall better quality of life for CKD patients.
L., commonly known as saffron, is a precious spice coming from Asia, in particular from Iran, the country leader in its production. The spice is derived exclusively from dried stigmas and it is the most expensive one in the world.
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- * Active compounds such as hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein were tested at varying concentrations, revealing that while 50 µM inhibited cell growth, it didn’t increase cell death, whereas 100 µM did both.
- * The findings confirm that these olive oil extracts have antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic properties, making them significant for further research in cancer and kidney disease protection.