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  The prescription paradox: a guide to appropriate prescribing in the elderly

  Ryan B. Thomas, Se Ryeong Jang, Marco Lombardi, Vittorio Maio

  04-11-2019

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2019.8523

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• 56 | Utility of NECPAL tool in identifying palliative care needs in an acute geriatric ward: a 2-year survival analysis B. Righi, L. Luppi, L. Feltri, J. Usai, R. Boni, M. Bertolotti, C. Mussi | Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio-Emilia, Modena.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15807

  60

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  COMEPA (COVID-19 Medicina Policlinico Palermo): a study in hospitalized patients

  The COMEPA group

  21-09-2021

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.9895

  1830

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• Assessing the health implications of anticholinergic drugs in older people

  Mariangela Boccardi, Virginia Boccardi

  22-01-2025

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2025.13311

  1454

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  The role of healthy nutrition and diet in the prevention of non-communicable diseases among the aged

  Israel Ayenigbara

  17-04-2019

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2019.7961

  3111

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  Receptive music interventions improve apathy and depression in elderly patients with dementia

  Massimiliano Massaia, Alessandro Reano, Chiara Luppi, Francesca Santagata, Margherita Marchetti, Giovanni Carlo Isaia

  28-03-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7248

  3876

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• 55 | Description of the functional characteristics of patients attending a geriatric outpatient clinic: cross-sectional study 2021–2025 at the geriatric outpatient clinics of the Ospedale Israelitico of Rome G. Ricci¹, S. Ronzoni², F. Rossi², M. Costarella², A. Dorizzi², P. Romagnoli², C. Pedone¹ | ¹UOC di Geriatria - Università Campus Biomedico, Roma; ²Ospedale Israelitico - UOC di Geriatria, Roma.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15806

  48

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  About elder mistreatment: a brief report

  Henna Fatma, Soomal Rafique, Saira Furqan

  02-08-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.10458

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• 29 | Factors associated with 30-day mortality and vasopressor use in a cohort of elderly patients with sepsis: a retrospective analysis at the multidisciplinary internal medicine unit of Correggio Hospital A. Franceschin, G. Lacerenza, G. Annessi, G. Ravazzoni, G. Franceschini, R.L. Spaggiari, M.C. Macaluso, A. Zoboli, G. Gandini, L. Franchi | Unità Internistica Multidisciplinare ad indirizzo Geriatrico Riabilitativo, Ospedale San Sebastiano di Correggio (RE).

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15780

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• Pneumonia

  Simone Dini, Federica Sganga, Mattia Brunori, Aurora Vitali, Annalisa Paglia, Giulia Mussatti

  04-03-2025

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2025.11715

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  A case of purple urine bag syndrome in an elderly patient

  Rosa Paola Cerra, Alberto Castagna, Carlo Torchia, Raffaele Costa, Luigi Scalise, Edoardo Suraci, Giovanni Ruotolo

  15-06-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.8934

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  Serum interleukin-6 levels are higher in old age subjects with Alzheimer’s dementia

  Virginia Boccardi, Marta Baroni, Roberta Cecchetti, Michela Scamosci, Patrizia Bastiani, Patrizia Mecocci

  19-02-2021

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.9423

  7517

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• 06 | Predictive factors of prolonged hospital stay in an acute geriatric ward C. Candela¹, M. Matacena¹, M. Proni², P. Forti², F. Maioli¹ | ¹Ospedale Maggiore, UOC Rete Geriatrica Integrata Ospedale Territorio, Bologna; ²IRCSS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Bologna.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15757

  105

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  Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in elderly patients with chronic heart failure

  Lorenzo Palleschi, Eleonora Nunziata

  20-12-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.7163

  2178

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  A journey inside the elderly-onset primary Sjögren’s syndrome, looking for useful tips for the geriatrician

  Ciro Manzo, Alberto Castagna, Giovanni Ruotolo

  22-09-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.10668

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  The traditional Chinese Baduanjin exercise for the enhancements in health of older adults: a narrative review

  Fung Kei Cheng

  17-09-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7449

  2125

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  McConnel sign, a simple highly specific sign for identification of a frequent, under diagnosed association: pulmonary embolism and syncope

  Luca Pellizzari, Camilla Ferronato, Andrea Variola, Martina Setti, Vincenzo Di Francesco

  09-02-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.10280

  2185

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  Elderly with refractory chronic severe hyponatremia and anesthesia management dilemma: a case report with literature review

  Manish Keshwani, Habib Md Reazaul Karim, Suresh Nagalikar, Deepak Kumar Biswal, Samarjit Dey

  30-11-2021

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.9911

  2694

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• Pasteurella canis sepsis with fatal outcome in the frail older: a case report

  Carolina Nani, Emma Esposito, Laura Carassale

  03-04-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.14933

  629

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  Importance of quality of life in people with dementia treated with enteral nutrition: the role of the nurse

  Nicola Veronese, Serena Minto, Ornella Bonso, Andrea Merlo

  30-07-2019

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2019.8253

  2091

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• 21 | The role of prebiotic and probiotic supplementation in the prevention of clostridioides difficile infection E. Cortese¹, E. Del Giudice², M. Ceci², A. Cavalli², U.G. Galasso¹, G. Desideri¹, L. Palleschi² | ¹Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, UOC Geriatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome; ²Unit of Geriatrics, Medical Department, San Giovanni-Addolorata Hospital, Rome.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15772

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  Alternative pharmacological treatment options for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

  Francesco Panza, Vincenzo Solfrizzi, Bruno P. Imbimbo, Andrea Santamato, Madia Lozupone, Giancarlo Logroscino

  24-11-2015

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2015.5460

  5045

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  Kinesiophobia dilemma for older adults: a systematic review

  Alebtekin Ahangari, Mohammad Abdolrahmani

  15-06-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9056

  2287

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  A study of group reminiscence therapy and emotional intelligence among elderly members

  Azam Bazooband, Abdolvahab Baghbanian, Ghazal Torkfar

  19-09-2016

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2016.5927

  3150

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  Role of pulmonary ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute respiratory failure

  Marcello Romano, Roberto Risicato, Enzo Vicari, Giulia Romano

  28-11-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7730

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• 46 | Enhancing the comprehensive geriatric assessment through national well-being indicators: a multidimensional framework for older people L. Mazza¹, R. Ievoli² | ¹UOC Rete Geriatrica Integrata Ospedale-Territorio, Ospedale Maggiore, AUSL Bologna; ²Dipartimento di Scienze dell'Ambiente e della Prevenzione, Università di Ferrara.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15797

  79

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  Delirium onset within a palliative care programme: nursing care for the patient and family

  Dalia Caleffi, Andrea Fabbo, Luca Gelati, Cinzia Monti

  25-09-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7563

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• 28 | Infections management course S. Dini¹, L. Mazza², F. Crosta³ | ¹Genova; ²Department of Integration, Azienda USL di Bologna; ³Geriatria, l'Aquila.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15779

  86

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  Toxic epidermic necrolysis by allopurinol: a case report

  Rosa Paola Cerra, Alberto Castagna, Laura Greco, Rosaria Anna Galea, Maria Lucia Citraro, Carmen Ruberto, Giuseppe Coppolino, Giovanni Ruotolo

  18-04-2019

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2019.7958

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  Reactive systemic vasculitis in the course of a coronavirus OC43 infection: a case report

  Benjamin Jacquet, Vito Curiale, Hélène Mangeard, Émilie Ferrer, Sylvie Chaillou

  08-05-2023

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2023.11295

  1212

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  Role of high dose IV vitamin C and zinc in coronavirus

  Arooj Fatima, Muhammad Usman Ali Khan, Mehkaar Najeeb, Muhammad Yasoob Ali Khan, Faiz Ul Haq

  19-02-2021

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.9338

  14866

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  Advantages and disadvantages of direct oral anticoagulants in older patients

  Antonio Cherubini, Barbara Carrieri, Paolo Marinelli

  28-03-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7227

  2854

  Downloads: 1051

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  Methemoglobinemia and acute hemolysis induced by high intravenous doses of vitamin C in a COVID-19 patient with unrecognized glucose-6- phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency

  Filippo Luca Fimognari, Valentina Bambara, Paola Scarpino, Olga Cuccurullo, Roberto Ricchio, Claudio Iorio, Massimo Rizzo

  25-07-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.10286

  1325

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  Effect of aging on the configurational change of the aortic arch

  Atsuhiro Kojima, Isako Saga

  14-04-2016

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2016.5720

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  Occupational therapy in special respite care: a new multicomponent model for challenging behavior in people with dementia

  Barbara Manni, Lucia Federzoni, Alessandro Lanzoni, Glenda Garzetta, Maud Graff, Andrea Fabbo

  16-10-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7649

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• 34 | Evaluation of clinical outcome using the multidimensional prognostic index, in a cohort of geriatric patients hospitalized for respiratory failure G. Giuliano¹, G. Pieroni² | ¹UOC Geriatria, Presidio Ospedaliero Madonna delle Grazie di Matera; ²UOC Geriatria, AOR San Carlo di Potenza.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15785

  84

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  Musical hallucinations in elderly patients with visuospatial impairment: two case reports

  Chiara Luppi, Francesca Santagata, Margherita Marchetti, Giuliana Bottignole, Pasqualina Sapone, Massimiliano Massaia, Giancarlo Isaia

  18-01-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2016.6288

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  Biomarkers of dementia: from bench to clinical side

  Patrizia Mecocci, Lucia Paolacci, Virginia Boccardi

  14-09-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7718

  1229

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• 15 | Adherence to influenza vaccination in the geriatric population: a comparative analysis between hospitalized and community-dwelling older adults M. Ceci¹, R. Rala², E. Del Giudice¹, A. Cavalli¹, U.G. Galasso², G. Desideri², L. Palleschi¹ | ¹Unit of Geriatrics, Medical Department, San Giovanni-Addolorata Hospital, Rome; ²Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, UOC Geriatrics, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15766

  77

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  The effect of erythropoietin on calcium levels during hypoxia reoxygenation injury in rats

  Constantinos Tsompos, Constantinos Panoulis, Konstantinos Toutouzas, Aggeliki Triantafyllou, George Zografos, Apostolos Papalois

  14-04-2016

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2016.5722

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  Lupus anticoagulant in an elderly woman with dementia: a clinical case report with many questions and few answers

  Mauro Turrin, Alessandro Attanasio, Ivano Castellaro

  22-09-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.10571

  827

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• 64 | Delirium day: awareness campaign for the diagnosis of delirium and the use of diagnostic tools C. Vedele, E. Magnolfi, R. Dusi, A. De Marchi, V. De Sando, C. Bendini, F. Pallotti, G. Gallo, L. Spessotti, M. Macchiarulo | Geriatric Acute Care, Orthogeriatric Unit and Center for Diagnosis of Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, Policlinico Sant'Orsola IRCCS, Bologna.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15815

  53

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  Stewart-Treves syndrome: a case report of lymphedema-related angiosarcoma

  Agnese Di Prazza, Ligia J. Dominguez, Giuseppe Badalamenti, Mario Barbagallo

  04-04-2023

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.11065

  927

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• 25 | Analytics in effectiveness of therapeutical compliance in elderly patients affected by bone frailty F. D'Amico¹, R. D'Amico² | ¹Oncology Geriatric Unit, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio, Cefalù - Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Messina; ²Medical Rehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Oasi Maria Santissima, Troina.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15776

  81

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• Visual cue training for balance, gait and cognition in post-menopausal women: a randomized controlled trial

  Aneesa Farooq, Sarah Parveen, Chhavi Arora Sehgal, Arshya Anwar, Muhammad Azharuddin, Syed Naznin Fatma, Md. Dilshad Manzar, Majumi M. Noohu

  27-04-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.14699

  510

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  Lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia and their impact on quality of life

  Antonio Carbone, Massimo Errico, Giuseppe M. Ludovico, Andrea Fuschi, Sebastiano Spatafora

  24-11-2015

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2015.5603

  3304

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  Sensory impairments and cognitive disorders in older age

  Giancarlo Logroscino, Francesco Panza

  27-10-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.7039

  2149

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  COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease in elderly patients: a challenge in the challenge

  Raffaele Costa, Alberto Castagna, Carlo Torchia, Carmen Ruberto, Giovanni Ruotolo

  15-06-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9121

  1708

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• 63 | Blood pressure profiles and autonomic dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease: a retrospective analysis of 24-hour ambulatory monitoring and orthostatic responses in an elderly population A. Turino¹, L. Luppi¹, C. Mazza¹, F. Di Zio¹, V. Rispoli², G. Saccardin², M. Bertolotti¹, C. Mussi¹ | ¹Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio-Emilia, Modena; ²AOU Modena.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15814

  32

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  Pulmonary embolism in old age: usefulness of risk stratification in clinical decision-making

  Carlo Bova, Vitaliano Spagnuolo, Alfonso Noto

  06-10-2016

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2016.6080

  1960

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