Maria Cristina Valsecchi
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 4
- Latest publication
- Jul 28, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Medscape
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- Jul 10, 2026
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FemTechâs Biggest Test: Can It Deliver on Its Promise? (opens the original)
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For decades, the hormonal fluctuations that characterize the female reproductive cycle have been viewed as a confounding factor, contributing to the exclusion or underrepresentation of women in preclinical and clinical research. Today these same fluctuations are increasingly recognized as a valuable source of information about women’s overall health. Interest in this field has grown in recent years, driven by wearable devices that continuously monitor physiologic parameters and algorithms that a
How to Prepare Patients for Exotic Travel: 10 Tips for GPs (opens the original)
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“Doctor, I’m leaving for Peru,” “I’ve booked a resort in Thailand”...whether it’s to visit cities, relax by the sea, or go hiking in the mountains, Italians are increasingly choosing exotic destinations for their vacations. These are demanding trips that can hide some health risks. The family doctor, who knows the patient and has the patient’s trust, can help them prepare as best as possible to avoid unpleasant surprises. “The first step is to encourage the patient to research the characteristic
Returned Travelers: Could More Than Souvenirs Come Home? (opens the original)
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Travelers returning from destinations where infectious diseases are endemic may bring home more often than photos and souvenirs. Although prevention begins before departure, the focus after travel shifts to identifying illnesses that may emerge days or weeks later. Primary care physicians serve as the first line of epidemiologic surveillance in the community. Their role is to obtain a thorough travel history, avoid being misled by nonspecific symptoms, and determine whether fever or gastrointest
Exercise and Male Fertility: When Is More Too Much? (opens the original)
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Regular moderate-intensity exercise is associated with improved semen quality and a more favorable hormonal profile. However, researchers have shown that these benefits diminish when training becomes excessively intense or prolonged, particularly when accompanied by inadequate energy intake. With longer days and warmer weather encouraging outdoor exercise during the summer months, many men increase their physical activity to improve their fitness. Although exercise generally benefits reproductiv
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