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  Hospital territorial integration in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan era: if not now, when?

  Nicola Vargas, Anna Marro

  20-09-2023

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2023.11482

  1265

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  New trends in drug treatment of heart failure in old age

  Klara Komici, Leonardo Bencivenga, Angela Spezzano, Pierangela Nocella, Graziamaria Corbi, Nicola Ferrara, Giuseppe Rengo

  29-11-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7833

  1368

  Downloads: 721

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• Labial angioedema in an elderly woman with hypogammaglobulinemia, grass allergy and urticaria: a case report

  Mauro Turrin, Ezio Mastropasqua, Lucia Fornasiero

  15-09-2025

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2025.12223

  276

  Downloads: 193

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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

  1693

  Downloads: 617

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  Orthogeriatrics in Italy: the Gruppo Italiano di Ortogeriatria (GIOG) audit on hip fractures in the elderly

  Amedeo Zurlo, Giuseppe Bellelli

  14-09-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7726

  1866

  Downloads: 744

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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

  2415

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  COVID-19 and renal disease in elderly patients

  Giuseppe Coppolino, Pierangela Presta, Ramona Nicotera, Giordano Placida, Caterina Vita, Nazareno Carullo, Michele Andreucci, Davide Bolignano, Alberto Castagna, Giovanni Ruotolo

  27-04-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9029

  2442

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• Enteral nutrition for elderly patients in intensive care unit settings

  Simone Dini, Mariagiovanna Cozza, Aurora Vitali, Francesca Flavia Rossi, Virginia Boccardi, Vincenzo Gianturco, Giulia Musatti

  09-05-2024

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2024.11712

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• 20 | Atypical presentation of anaemia in an older woman on direct oral anticoagulants: the importance of differential diagnosis D. Coppola¹, I. Gullo², D. Busni¹, G. Benati¹ | ¹AUSL Romagna, Forlì; ²Università di Bologna, Forlì.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15771

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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

  480

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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

  1388

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• 14 | Malnutrition, discharge complexity and hospital outcomes in older adults A. Cavalli, M. Ceci, E. Del Giudice, G.U. Galasso, L. Palleschi | Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni-Addolorata, Roma.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15765

  45

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• An uncommon orthogeriatric syndrome: a case of Ogilvie’s syndrome

  Elisa Salsano, Oriana Rossi, Cecilia Rispoli, Marta Zuccarino, Lucio D’Avanzo, Luigi Esposito, Federico Ruggiero, Maria Rosaria Fiorentino, Giovanni Carifi, Nicola Vargas

  15-07-2024

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2024.12685

  716

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• 66 | The role of the social worker in the emergency department: the Sant’Orsola experience in optimizing patient care pathways G. Vivarelli, F. Imola, G. Orio, A. Miucci, E. Gelmi, L. Mummolo, S. Natali, D. Pinto, P. Calogero | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15817

  28

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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

  45

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  Glutathione: pharmacological aspects and implications for clinical use

  Andrea Novelli, Angelo Bianchetti

  30-09-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.10390

  2470

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  Entropy as a method to investigate complex biological systems. An alternative view on the biological transition from healthy aging to frailty

  Roberto Siciliano

  07-07-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.6755

  1793

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  Aging changes complexity of heart rate dynamics assessed by entropy and Lyapunov exponent analysis

  Roberto Siciliano, Giuseppe Agapito, Sarah Siciliano, Filippo Luca Fimognari

  17-04-2019

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2019.8038

  1285

  Downloads: 628

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  Short-term efficacy of a fixed association of Palmitoylethanolamide and other phytochemicals as add-on therapy in the management of chronic pain in elderly patients: a real-world retrospective study

  Walter Gianni, Massimo Di Carlo, Luciano Colangelo, Giada Della Grotta, Chiara Sonato, Mirella Cilli, Antonio Toto, Salvatore Minisola

  02-05-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7177

  1550

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  Hydroxychloroquine and QTc: beyond COVID-19

  Alberto Castagna, Francesco Vetta, Giuseppe Attisani, Raffaele Costa, Carmen Ruberto, Viviana Vespertini, Lucio Cosco, Giovanni Ruotolo

  01-10-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9064

  1045

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• 48 | Predictors of functional recovery after hip fracture in frail older adults: insights from a post-acute care cohort A. Miucci¹, D. Pinto¹, M. Proni² | ¹Policlinico di S.Orsola, Bologna; ²Bologna.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15799

  53

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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

  63

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  The impact of COVID-19 first wave on long term care facilities of an Italian Province: an historical reference

  Andrea Tramarin , Nicola Gennaro, Giancarlo Dal Grande, Luciana Bragagnolo, Maria Rosa Carta, Davide Giavarina, Michela Pascarella, Mario Rassu, Antonio Matteazzi, Giampaolo Stopazzolo

  24-03-2021

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.9654

  3095

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• 02 | Effect of deprescribing preventive drugs on survival in frail older adults: a prospective observational study R. Boni¹, L. Luppi², L. Feltri², J. Usai², B. Righi², M. Bertolotti², C. Mussi² | ¹Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio-Emilia; ²Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio-Emilia, Modena.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15753

  66

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• 40 | Predictive accuracy of anticholinergic burden scales for ECG abnormalities in older adults L. Luppi¹, M. Testa Savini¹, A. Ceccofiglio², G. Bianco³, R. Presta⁴, M.C. Ferrara⁵, R. Chiappetti⁶, V. Caleri⁷, E. Tonon⁷, M. Bo⁴, P. Abete⁶, A. Ungar⁸, A. Marengoni³, G. Bellelli⁵, M. Bertolotti¹, C. Mussi¹ | ¹Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio-Emilia, Modena; ²AOU Careggi, Firenze; ³Università degli Studi di Brescia; ⁴Università degli Studi di Torino; ⁵Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Milano; ⁶Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II; ⁷Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale 3, Pistoia; ⁸Università degli Studi di Firenze.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15791

  42

  Downloads: 9
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  Macroglossia reveals multiple myeloma

  Maria Bonvicini, Davide Crapanzano, Susanna Fenu, Marco Giordano, Lorenzo Palleschi

  25-11-2021

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.10007

  1834

  Downloads: 330

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• Management of chronic pain in older adults

  Silvia Carino, Mariagiovanna Cozza

  04-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.14146

  301

  Downloads: 96

• 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

  47

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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

  2670

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  QTc prolongation during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak: clinical risk management through hospital training course, focus on elderly patients

  Nicola Forni, Valentina Boasi, Katiuscia Sciole, Silvia Borile, Nicoletta Pingelli, Domenico Marra, Sara Tita Farinella, Giovanni Cenderello, Federico Ariel Sanchez

  27-08-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9128

  968

  Downloads: 514

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  How hospital geriatric care is changing during COVID-19 pandemic: drawbacks and possible solutions

  Liliana Mazza, Daniela Pinto, Pietro Calogero

  25-05-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9043

  1229

  Downloads: 635

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  Non-invasive assessment of gastric secretory function in centenarians

  Antonio Tursi, Rudi De Bastiani, Marilisa Franceschi, Elisabetta Goni, Matteo Riccò, Marino Venerito, Massimo Rugge, Carmelo Scarpignato, Marcello Picchio, Francesco Di Mario, the Primary Care collaborative group

  22-05-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.6682

  1553

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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

  42

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• 38 | Delayed surgical management in proximal femoral fractures: implications in a frail older patient V. Letizia¹, A. De Marchi², C. Bendini², V. De Sando², F. Pallotti², R. Dusi², M. Macchiarulo² | ¹Geriatrics Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna IRCCS AU BO; ²Geriatric Acute Care, Orthogeriatric Unit and Center for Diagnosis of Cognitive Disorders and Dementia, IRCCS AOUBO.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15789

  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

  1213

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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

  2227

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• 60 | Not just delirium: post-infectious autoimmune encephalitis in an older adult—acute illness unveiling hidden frailty and the value of multidisciplinary care M.L. Summa, R.T. Benedetto, M. Occhiuto, P. Magnani, S. Andaloro, F. Rognoni, V. Tiraferri, M. Giovinale, M.L. Burzo, M. Mastropasqua, F. Costanza | UOC Medicina Interna, Ospedale Santo Spirito, ASL Roma 1.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15811

  53

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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

  1210

  Downloads: 577

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• 37 | Oral nutritional supplementation in geriatric patients hospitalized for sepsis: a prospective randomized study G. Lacerenza, A. Franceschin, G. Annessi, G. Franceschini, G. Ravazzoni, R.L. Spiaggiari, M.C. Macaluso, G. Gandini, A. Zoboli, 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.2026.15788

  42

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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

  35

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  Diagnostic utility of positron emission tomography-computed tomography and indications for 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose and amyloid-tracers

  Maria Lucia Calcagni, Vanessa Feudo, Elizabeth Katherine Anna Triumbari

  09-11-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7729

  1107

  Downloads: 502

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• 35 | Impact of gender on early medical complications and mortality after hip fracture in elderly patients G. Grillini¹, L. Luppi², A. Breschi², V. Rochira², M. Bertolotti², C. Mussi², E. Martini² | ¹Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio-Emilia; ²Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio-Emilia, Modena.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15786

  44

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  Active surveillance of adverse events following ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 immunization in geriatric population: a prospective multi-centric study from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

  Anil Bhandari, Surya Pratap Singh Tiwari, Monika Rathore, Lokendra Sharma, Smita Jain

  24-01-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.9908

  672

  Downloads: 341

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• 52 | Need for palliative care in nursing homes A. Ranzenigo, M.G. Vitali, V. Bondì, A. Brunelli, P. Cagna, N. Eni, P. Grgorini, C. Uboldi, S. Mosconi | Fondazione Casa di Dio, Brescia.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15803

  40

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• A rapid weight loss caused by therapeutic cannabinoid use in an elderly individual: a case report

  Elisa Salsano, Oriana Rossi, Cecilia Rispoli, Marta Zuccarino, Loredana Tibullo, Nicola Vargas

  16-12-2024

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2024.12889

  1198

  Downloads: 233
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  Rare diseases in the elderly: a new perspective for the specialist in geriatrics Rare Diseases in the elderly

  Carlo Sabbà, Gennaro M. Lenato, Carlo Custodero, Patrizia Suppressa

  20-12-2019

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2019.8769

  1445

  Downloads: 801

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• 58 | Impact of deprescribing on hospitalized older adults M. Rossato¹, A. Lanaro², G. Salerno Trapella¹, L. Bologna¹, G. Boschetti¹, S. Bugnola¹, F. Castellucci¹, M. Chiarini¹, G. Zoso¹, F. Corsini¹, M. Panozzo¹, C. Perera¹, M. Sartori¹, L. Pellizzari¹ | ¹Geriatric Unit, Alto Vicentino Hospital, ULSS 7 Pedemontana, Santorso (VI); ²Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona.

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  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15809

  47

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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

  25

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  Ethics and aging: focus on living will for patients with dementia

  Alberto Sardella, Laura Vernuccio, Floriana Cocita, Florenza Inzerillo, Ligia J. Dominguez, Mario Barbagallo

  05-07-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.6815

  2032

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