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  Proarrhythmia assessment in treatment with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin hospitalized elderly COVID-19 patients - our experience

  Raffaele Costa, Alberto Castagna, Carlo Torchia, Carmen Ruberto, Viviana Vespertini, Lucio Cosco, Giovanni Ruotolo

  18-06-2021

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.9536

  749

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  Multidimensional frailty in older people in general practitioners’ clinical practice: the SELFY-MPI SIGOT project

  Alberto Pilotto, Stefania Maggi, Alberto Ferrari, Giuseppe Rengo, Vincenzo Solfrizzi, Sabrina Zora, Ovidio Brignoli, Pierangelo Lora Aprile, Giuseppe Fascella, Ligia J. Dominguez, Nicola Veronese, Alberto Cella, on behalf of the SELFY-MPI SIGOT Project

  18-03-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.10388

  2635

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  Prolonged liver transplantation survival and aging successfully

  Francesco Pollicino, Ligia J. Dominguez, Mario Barbagallo

  08-05-2023

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2023.11066

  1175

  Downloads: 324

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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

  2455

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  Readmissions in elderly patients with heart failure. A retrospective study

  Rita Vieira Alves, Marília Fernandes, Inês Figueiredo, Diogo Drummond Borges, Filipa Louenço

  01-10-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9106

  773

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  Falls prevention among older adults at a Nursing home in a northern suburban of Perth in Western Australia

  Horatius Musembi Malilu, Deborah Sundin

  25-11-2019

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2019.8358

  1813

  Downloads: 906

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  Music therapy for elderly sleeping quality

  Siukan Law, Dawn Chingtung Au, Albert Wingnang Leung, Chuanshan Xu

  31-03-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.10435

  2117

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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

  1833

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  The role of hydroxychloroquine sulfate in the geriatric patient with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). What is useful to know for the geriatrician?

  Ciro Manzo

  27-04-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9015

  4486

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  Oral anticoagulant therapy for older patients with atrial fibrillation

  Mario Bo, Enrico Brunetti

  29-09-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.7038

  1649

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• The medical treatment needs and in-home care service utilization of the elderly: a population-based data analysis of long-term care insurance payments in Tokyo, Japan

  Hiromi Watanabe, Tomoko Onouchi, Ilhee Yoon, Chiho Oshima

  25-03-2024

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2024.11824

  2417

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• 54 | Differential diagnosis in older age bipolar disorder: the role of neuropsychological assessment in differentiating psychiatric neuroprogression from neurocognitive disorders L. Rendace¹, A. Foti¹, M.C. Altavista¹ | ¹Dipartimento delle Specialità Mediche, UOC Neurologia, Presidio Ospedaliero San Filippo Neri, Centro Disturbi Cognitivi e Demenze, ASL Roma 1.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15805

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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

  2281

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• A network meta-analysis of anorexia treatments in disease and old age: pharmacogenomics, the gut-brain axis and artificial neural nets. Where are we?

  Sofia Korsavva, Filimena Borisova Valkova, Ignacio Calderon Perez

  31-07-2025

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2025.13659

  823

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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 | Geriatria Acuti Ortogeritria Cdcd Policlinico di Sant'Orsola IRCCS.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  4

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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

  2794

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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.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  18

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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

  1288

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  COVID-19: when, along with aging, sex matters

  Virginia Boccardi, Patrizia Mecocci

  18-12-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9421

  701

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  Does a steroid dementia syndrome really exist? A brief narrative review of what the literature highlights about the relationship between glucocorticoids and cognition

  Ciro Manzo, Alberto Castagna, Carmen Ruberto , Giovanni Ruotolo

  15-03-2023

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.10975

  3074

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  Oncoplastic surgery in elderly patients with breast cancer: overtreatment or a goal worth pursuing?

  Stefano Chiodi, Ugo Catrambone, Giuseppe Verrina, Andrea Decensi, Pamela Guglielmini, Marco Filauro

  20-04-2016

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2016.5776

  2479

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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

  1550

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  The predictive efficacy of multidimensional prognostic index in the elderly with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction in a real world sample: the Post-Acute Long-Term Care setting

  Eleonora Pittui, Caterina Dore, Irene Mameli, Angelo Scuteri, Marco Dettori, Antonio Uneddu

  27-03-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.8407

  772

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• 62 | Ocular and neurological sequelae in long covid: dry eye, asthenopia, sleep disorders, asthenia, and restless legs syndrome – a case report with literature review M. Troisi¹, S. Troisi², L. Vitiello³, D. Strianese¹, C. Bellucci⁴, M. Rinaldi¹, L. D'Andrea¹, C. Costagliola¹ | ¹Eye Clinic, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II; ²Ophthalmologic Unit, Salerno Hospital University; ³Eye Unit, “Luigi Curto” Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Salerno, Polla; ⁴Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15813

  19

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• 23 | Analytics for adapted physical excercise effectiveness aimed at prevention of risk factors for osteoporosis and frailty in elderly patients affected by breast cancer 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 SS Troina, Enna.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15774

  21

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  Overview of COVID-19 patients treated in University Hospital Split, Croatia - specifics related to patients age

  Marija Cavar, Danijela Budimir Mrsic, Ante Luetic, Lara Perkovic Tabak, Mate Petricevic, Kresimir Dolic

  22-02-2021

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2021.9351

  3843

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  The Se.Ko.Ph. study: a European multicentre study on falls in elderly subjects living in residential homes

  Aladar Bruno Ianes, Giorgio Ricci, for the Se.Ko.Ph. Study Group

  16-05-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.6712

  1230

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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).

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15788

  20

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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

  1225

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• Clinical activities of out-of-hospital Italian public geriatrics: a survey of members of the Italian Society of Geriatrics Hospital and Territory

  Mariagiovanna Cozza, Ciro Manzo, Alberto Castagna, Maurizio Gallucci, Filippo Fimognari, Lorenzo Palleschi

  01-07-2025

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2025.13405

  681

  Downloads: 406

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  Preventing delirium in older people

  Alessandra Anzuini, Francesca Massariello, Giuseppe Bellelli

  03-11-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.7146

  1456

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• Analysis of predictive factors for hospitalization outcomes in older patients: the Geriatric Risk Assessment and Care Evaluation (GRACE) study protocol by the Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni-Addolorata (AOSGA) and the Italian Society of Hospital and Community Geriatrics (SIGOT)

  Lorenzo Palleschi, Andrea Cavalli, Umberto Giuseppe Galasso, Angelo Scuteri, Elena Del Giudice, Moira Ceci, Liliana Mazza, Filippo Luca Fimognari

  25-06-2025

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2025.13727

  574

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  Emotional geriatric care: a health worker development framework for advancing health care for the elderly

  Nestor Asiamah, Samuel A. Azinga

  05-07-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.6741

  1867

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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.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  22

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  COVID-19: measures to protect older adults from SARS-CoV-2 infection

  Israel Oluwasegun Ayenigbara, Olawale Akanbi Moronkola

  27-08-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.9045

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• 26 | Addressing loneliness in hospitalized older patients: an interventional study in a post-acute long-term care unit C. Delli Gatti, M.G. Cupido, M. Leonardo, L. Marzano, M. Palermo, G. Ciociola, G. Serra | U.O. Lungodegenza Post-Acuzie Geriatrica Riabilitativa, Ospedale di Lagosanto, Azienda USL di Ferrara.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15777

  21

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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

  1281

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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

  1324

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• 13 | Rehabilitation of the frail patient in the nursing unit D. Castiglione | ASL ROMA 1, Roma.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15764

  18

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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

  3089

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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

  1394

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• 39 | Analgesic efficacy of PENG block versus femoral nerve block in elderly patients with hip fracture: a comparative study based on surgical procedure L. Luppi¹, C. Ferrari¹, F. Di Zio¹, M. Ferrari¹, V. Rossi¹, V. Ansanelli¹, L. De Pietri², M. Bertolotti¹, C. Mussi¹, E. Martini¹ | ¹Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio-Emilia, Modena; ²AOU Modena.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15790

  21

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• Italian out-of-hospital Centers for Cognitive Disorders and Dementias: a survey of members of the Italian Society of Geriatrics Hospital and Territory

  Maurizio Gallucci, Mariagiovanna Cozza, Ciro Manzo, Alberto Castagna, Filippo Fimognari, Lorenzo Palleschi

  12-05-2025

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2025.13460

  541

  Downloads: 397

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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

  2225

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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

  670

  Downloads: 326

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  The unavoidable costs of frailty: a geriatric perspective in the time of COVID-19

  Maria Cristina Polidori, Stefania Maggi, Francesco Mattace-Raso, Alberto Pilotto

  30-03-2020

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2020.8989

  2794

  Downloads: 1466

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• 44 | Radiofrequency echographic multi spectrometry  for bone assessment in geriatric patients A. Matticari¹, G. Del Vecchio², C. Greggi¹, F.A. Lombardi³, U. Tarantino¹ | ¹University of “Policlinico Tor Vergata”, Rome; ²Department of Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, Lecce; ³Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, Lecce.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15795

  19

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  Oral sores: a rare presentation of Herpes zoster

  Sunder Nagakeerthana, Murugaiyan Rangaraj

  19-09-2016

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2016.5964

  13951

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  Risperidone induced tardive movements in an elderly male-a case of cognitive decline masked by behavioral abnormalities

  Vishnupriya Veeraraghavan, Dinesh Agarwal

  30-12-2022

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2022.10818

  1168

  Downloads: 367

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• 43 | Acute ischemic stroke in a tachy-brady syndrome patient: a case of multidisciplinary team approach to diagnosis S. Malservisi¹, A. Franco¹, A. Cicognani¹, G. Tonini¹, F. Coraini¹, L. Ghedini¹, A. Cascetta¹, G. Tortorici², G. Boggian², E. Pasquarosa³, F.A. Catucci³ | ¹AUSL Bologna Ospedale Bentivoglio Geriatria; ²AUSL Bologna Ospedale Bentivoglio Cardiologia; ³Università di Bologna.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2026.15794

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