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  Effectiveness and tolerability of tapentadol in very elderly patients with assessment of cognitive-behavioral aspects

  Eleonora Nunziata, Francesco De Siati, Lorenzo Palleschi

  31-07-2017

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2017.6900

  2333

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• Why should the Italian geriatrician be interested in elderly-onset inflammatory rheumatic diseases?

  Ciro Manzo

  16-06-2025

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2025.13672

  382

  Downloads: 276

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  Dementia in the old age: a gloomy wood later in life

  Virginia Boccardi, Lucia Paolacci, Patrizia Mecocci

  28-11-2018

  https://doi.org/10.4081/gc.2018.7756

  1424

  Downloads: 767

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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

  1309

  Downloads: 470

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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

  1427

  Downloads: 769

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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

  2222

  Downloads: 401

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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

  2125

  Downloads: 918

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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

  1737

  Downloads: 660

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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

  327

  Downloads: 281

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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

  1993

  Downloads: 796

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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

  2487

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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

  2497

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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

  1839

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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

  810

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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

  129

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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

  1457

  Downloads: 743

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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

  2691

  Downloads: 1017

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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

  1843

  Downloads: 934

  HTML: 763
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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

  1335

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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.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  111

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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.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  125

  Downloads: 45

• 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

  762

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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.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  126

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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

  1596

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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

  1101

  Downloads: 651

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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

  1876

  Downloads: 385

  HTML: 901

• 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.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  201

  Downloads: 58

• 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.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  112

  Downloads: 44
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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

  2736

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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

  125

  Downloads: 41

• 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

  149

  Downloads: 42

• 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

  150

  Downloads: 57
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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

  3149

  Downloads: 617

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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

  1012

  Downloads: 566

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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

  1275

  Downloads: 689

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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

  1602

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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

  122

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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

  140

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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

  1263

  Downloads: 614

  HTML: 156
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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

  1269

  Downloads: 459

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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

  2283

  Downloads: 1226

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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

  163

  Downloads: 68

• 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.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  144

  Downloads: 49

• 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

  1256

  Downloads: 294
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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

  1492

  Downloads: 864

  HTML: 712

• 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.

  Segreteria SIGOT

  11-06-2026

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

  131

  Downloads: 41
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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

  2073

  Downloads: 1318

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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

  133

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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

  107

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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

  127

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