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  1. Liver Fibrosis and 8-Year All-Cause Mortality Trajectories in the Aging Cohort of the Salus in Apulia Study

    Article • Biomedicines, November 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Madia Lozupone, MD Marco Castellana

  2. Modified Technique for Wirsung-Pancreatogastric Anastomosis after Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Single Center Experience and Systematic Review of the Literature

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, July 2021, MDPI AG

    MD Marco Castellana

  3. Long‐term efficacy and safety of percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) in cystic thyroid nodules: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Clinical Endocrinology, June 2021, Wiley

    MD Marco Castellana

  4. Fibrosis-4 Index vs Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Fibrosis Score in Identifying Advanced Fibrosis in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Meta-Analysis

    Article • The American Journal of Gastroenterology, June 2021, Wolters Kluwer Health

    MD Marco Castellana

  5. Performance of Fatty Liver Index in Identifying Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Population Studies. A Meta-Analysis

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, April 2021, MDPI AG

    MD Marco Castellana

  6. Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Is Positively Associated with Increased Glycated Haemoglobin Levels in Subjects without Diabetes

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, April 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Vittorio Dibello, MD Marco Castellana

  7. Proton Pump Inhibitors and Fractures in Adults: A Critical Appraisal and Review of the Literature

    Article • International Journal of Endocrinology, January 2021, Wiley

    MD Marco Castellana

  8. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve Gastrectomy for Remission of Type 2 Diabetes

    Article • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, October 2020, Endocrine Society

    MD Marco Castellana

  9. The ultrasound risk stratification systems for thyroid nodule have been evaluated against papillary carcinoma. A meta-analysis

    Article • Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, September 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Giorgio Grani, MD Marco Castellana

  10. Critical evaluation of different available guidelines for late‐onset hypogonadism

    Article • Andrology, July 2020, Wiley

    Dr Giuseppe Lisco, MD Marco Castellana

  11. Efficacy and safety of patient-led versus physician-led titration of basal insulin in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Article • BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, July 2020, BMJ

    MD Marco Castellana

  12. Generalizability of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors cardiovascular outcome trials to the type 2 diabetes population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Cardiovascular Diabetology, June 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana

  13. Efficacy and safety of flash glucose monitoring in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, June 2020, BMJ

    MD Marco Castellana

  14. Ultrasound systems for risk stratification of thyroid nodules prompt inappropriate biopsy in autonomously functioning thyroid nodules

    Article • Clinical Endocrinology, May 2020, Wiley

    MD Marco Castellana

  15. Confusion in the nomenclature of ketogenic diets blurs evidence

    Article • Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, February 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana, Dr DIEGO BELLIDO

  16. Relationship between Inflammatory Food Consumption and Age-Related Hearing Loss in a Prospective Observational Cohort: Results from the Salus in Apulia Study

    Article • Nutrients, February 2020, MDPI AG

    MD Marco Castellana, Dr Madia Lozupone, Francesco Panza

  17. Prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders having an impact on tablet levothyroxine absorption: should this formulation still be considered as the first-line therapy?

    Article • Endocrine, January 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana

  18. Weight loss more than glycemic control may improve testosterone in obese type 2 diabetes mellitus men with hypogonadism

    Article • Andrology, January 2020, Wiley

    MD Marco Castellana

  19. Can ultrasound systems for risk stratification of thyroid nodules identify follicular carcinoma?

    Article • Cancer Cytopathology, January 2020, Wiley

    Dr. Giorgio Grani, MD Marco Castellana

  20. Obesity: The Rule or Not

    Article • January 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana

  21. Unstimulated high-sensitive thyroglobulin is a powerful prognostic predictor in patients with thyroid cancer

    Article • Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM), December 2019, De Gruyter

    MD Ph.D. Luca LG Giovanella, MD Marco Castellana

  22. The Role of Diet and Weight Loss in Improving Secondary Hypogonadism in Men with Obesity with or without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    Article • Nutrients, December 2019, MDPI AG

    MD Marco Castellana

  23. Efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists as add-on to SGLT2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis

    Article • Scientific Reports, December 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana

  24. Efficacy and safety of very low calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) in patients with overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, November 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana

  25. Performance of five ultrasound risk stratification systems in selecting thyroid nodules for FNA. A meta-analysis

    Article • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, November 2019, Endocrine Society

    MD Marco Castellana

  26. Inhaled Corticosteroids And Risk Of Tuberculosis In Patients With Obstructive Lung Diseases: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Non-randomized Studies

    Article • International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, September 2019, Taylor & Francis

    MD Marco Castellana

  27. Primary hyperparathyroidism with surgical indication and negative or equivocal scintigraphy: safety and reliability of PTH washout. A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • European Journal of Endocrinology, September 2019, Bioscientifica

    MD Marco Castellana

  28. Performance of 18F-FDG PET/CT in Selecting Thyroid Nodules with Indeterminate Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology for Surgery. A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis.

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, August 2019, MDPI AG

    MD Marco Castellana

  29. Alemtuzumab-induced thyroid events in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, August 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana

  30. Effects of CPAP on Testosterone Levels in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-Analysis Study

    Article • Frontiers in Endocrinology, August 2019, Frontiers

    MD Marco Castellana

  31. Efficacy of thermal ablation in benign non-functioning solid thyroid nodule: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Endocrine, July 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana

  32. An unsuspicious thyroid nodule with fatal outcome

    Article • HORMONES, May 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana

  33. Parathyroid Carcinoma Causing Mild Hyperparathyroidism in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report and Systematic Review

    Article • Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, April 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    VINCENZO TRIGGIANI, Dr Vito Angelo Giagulli, MD Marco Castellana

  34. Fine-needle aspiration to diagnose primary thyroid lymphomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • European Journal of Endocrinology, March 2019, Bioscientifica

    MD Marco Castellana

  35. Neuropsychiatric Aspects in Men with Klinefelter Syndrome

    Article • Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, February 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Vito Angelo Giagulli, Mario Maggi, VINCENZO TRIGGIANI, Vito Angelo Giagulli, MD Marco Castellana

  36. Zenker Diverticulum: A Potential Pitfall in Thyroid Ultrasound Evaluation: A Case Report and Systematic Review of Literature

    Article • Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, January 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Vito Angelo Giagulli, Dr gaetano s achille, VINCENZO TRIGGIANI, MD Marco Castellana

  37. Androgens, Body Composition, and Their Metabolism Based on Sex

    Article • January 2019, Karger Publishers

    MD Marco Castellana

  38. Italian consensus for the classification and reporting of thyroid cytology: the risk of malignancy between indeterminate lesions at low or high risk. A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Endocrine, December 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    MD Marco Castellana

  39. GLP-1 receptor agonist added to insulin versus basal-plus or basal-bolus insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, October 2018, Wiley

    MD Marco Castellana

  40. Efficacy of Vandetanib in Treating Locally Advanced or Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma According to RECIST Criteria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Frontiers in Endocrinology, May 2018, Frontiers

    MD Marco Castellana

  41. GH Supplementation Effects on Cardiovascular Risk in GH Deficient Adult Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Article • Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, November 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Vito Angelo Giagulli, MD Marco Castellana

  42. Pulmonary nocardiosis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A new clinical challenge

    Article • Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, January 2016, Elsevier

    MD Marco Castellana