Publications by authors named "F Sottotetti"
GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) have been developed to address the global burden of obesity and are renowned for their safety and efficacy. These medications influence hunger and satiety, reducing energy intake and promoting weight loss. Despite their benefits, GLP-1RAmay cause a slowed gastric emptying, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms.
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- Human breast milk (HBM) is the best nutrition for infants, helping prevent infections and chronic diseases by positively influencing their gut microbiota.
- The composition of beneficial microbes in HBM is varied and influenced by factors like gestational age, delivery method, and maternal lifestyle choices such as diet and stress.
- Research highlights the need for better understanding of maternal lifestyle effects on HBM microbiota to develop strategies for improving infant gut health.
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- Chronic mesenteric ischemia is a rare condition with vague symptoms, making it hard to diagnose and potentially leading to more severe complications.
- A 74-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer experienced abdominal pain after eating, vomiting, and weight loss, prompting further medical examinations.
- Despite showing chronic gastritis that didn’t respond to treatment, the patient's symptoms warranted investigation for chronic mesenteric ischemia, highlighting the importance of considering this diagnosis even when other medical histories could be confusing.
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- This study looked at how pregnant women's eating habits and lifestyle choices affect their weight gain during pregnancy.
- It found that not gaining enough weight can be linked to factors like education level and how much they ate, especially vegetables.
- The results suggest that making healthy food choices, like eating more veggies and less meat, can help keep both moms and babies healthier during pregnancy.
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- Vitamin B12 status is often altered in cancer patients, with significant instances of both deficiency and excess observed in a study of 788 hospitalized individuals.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency was found in 33.5% of patients, while 17.1% had elevated levels; factors such as cancer stage, type, and overall health status influenced these levels.
- The study concluded that vitamin B12 depletion is prevalent in early-stage cancer patients and older individuals, while elevated levels are linked to poorer clinical conditions.