Each individual is provided with a unique gut microbiota profile that plays many specific
functions in host nutrient metabolism, maintenance of structural integrity of the gut mucosal …

The gut microbiota is a changing ecosystem, containing trillions of bacteria, continuously
shaped by many factors, such as dietary habits, seasonality, lifestyle, stress, antibiotics use, or …

The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the most worldwide healthy dietary patterns
thanks to a combination of foods rich mainly in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing–remitting systemic disease of the
gastrointestinal tract, characterized by an inflammatory process that requires lifelong treatment…

SARS-CoV-2, the cause of the COVID-19 disease, is posing unprecedent challenges. In the
literature, increasing evidence highlights how malnutrition negatively affects the immune …

(1) Background: There is growing interest in the assessment of muscular mass in inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD) as sarcopenia is associated with important outcomes. The aim of the …

Among all gynaecological neoplasms, ovarian cancer has the highest rate of disease-related
malnutrition, representing an important risk factor of postoperative mortality and morbidity. …

Lipedema is a disabling disease characterized by symmetric enlargement of the lower and/or
upper limbs due to deposits of subcutaneous fat, that is easily misdiagnosed. Lipedema …

The human intestine contains the largest and most diverse ecosystem of microbes. The
main function of the intestinal bacterial flora is to limit the growth of potentially pathogenic …

Background Postoperative complications and length of hospital stay (LOS) are major issues
and affect hospital costs. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are effective …