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CYTOKINE SERUM PROFILE IN A GROUP OF SICILIAN NONAGENARIANS by Palmeri, Marisa, Misiano, Gabriella, Malaguarnera, Mariano, Forte, Giusi Irma, Vaccarino, Loredana, Milano, Salvatore, Scola, Letizia, Caruso, Calogero, Motta, Massimo, Maugeri, Domenico, Lio, Domenico

“…The aim of our study was to evaluate the possibility of using multiplex analysis of the cytokine profile as a marker for successful aging by comparing cytokine…”
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Massive right atrial myxoma: An unusual presentation in an elderly patient by Romeo, Rocco, Maugeri, Carmelo, Ragusa, Antonella, Romeo, Anna, Maugeri, Domenico, Sorace, Rosaria

“…Abstract Primary heart tumors are rare with an estimated incidence ranging 0.0017–0.19%. Myxoma is the most prevalent primary heart tumor. The right atrium is…”
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Studies on health in elderly observation centers (abbreviated from Italian: COSA): A multidimensional evaluation (MDE) of an elderly population frequenting a diurnal center in Catania by Santangelo, Antonino, Testai’, Manuela, Castelli, Roberta, Albani, Salvatore, Cappello, Antonella, Primavera, Grazia, Tomarchio, Marcello, Maugeri, Domenico

“…Abstract The worldwide progressive aging of the population forces us to reconsider the strategies of evaluation the effects of the geriatric “tsunami” on the…”
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The Italian Observational Study on Severe Osteoporosis (ISSO): 24-month results on incidence of fractures and adherence to treatment by Idolazzi, Luca, Maugeri, Domenico, Monti, Salvatore, Massarotti, Marco, Osella, Giangiacomo, Barbagallo, Mario, Del Fiacco, Romano, Silvestri, Sandra

“…To estimate the proportion of patients with very severe osteoporosis (those covered by the reimbursement criteria of the Italian National Health Service)…”
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Prevalence of cardiovascular pathologies in elderly population living in an industrialized area, compared to a control population residing in a rural area by Santangelo, Antonino, Albani, Salvatore, Atteritano, Marco, Cappello, Antonella, Malaguarnera, Mariano, Pavano, Salvatore, Primavera, Grazia, Testaì, Manuela, Tomarchio, Marcello, Maugeri, Domenico

“…Abstract The development of cardiovascular pathologies is potentially connected to the surrounding environment, partly due to purely environmental factors,…”
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Use of specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (Sertraline or Citalopram) in the treatment of depression reduces the cardiovascular risk in the elderly: Evidence from a Sicilian population >80 years recovered in the assisted sanitary residences (RSA) by Santangelo, Antonino, Testaì, Manuela, Barbagallo, Patrizia, Crisafulli, Cristiano, Grasso, Sebastiano, Manuele, Sara, Muscarà, Giuliana, Rizzotto, Maurizio, Tomarchio, Marcello, Maugeri, Domenico

“…Abstract The correlation between depression and cardiovascular pathologies was studied in geriatric age. As a matter of fact, the high comorbidity of…”
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Different characteristics of chronic heart failure (CHF) in elderly diabetics and non-diabetics by Romeo, Rocco, Scalisi, Carmelita, Tafuri, Laura, Romeo, Anna, Maugeri, Domenico, Sorace, Rosaria

“…Abstract Higher plasma concentrations of the N-terminal fragment of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) and the tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) have been…”
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Aging and environmental factors: An estimation of the health state of the elderly population residing in industrialized vs. rural areas by Santangelo, Antonino, Albani, Salvatore, Beretta, Massimiliano, Cappello, Antonella, Mamazza, Grazia, Pavano, Salvatore, Testaì, Manuela, Tomarchio, Marcello, Zuccaro, Carmela, Maugeri, Domenico

“…Abstract The possibilities have already been discussed that the environment of the living beings may influence the aging process, by causing alterations of the…”
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The bone mass (BM) and chronic cardiac decompensation (CCD) in an elderly population by Santangelo, Antonino, Testaì, Manuela, Mamazza, Grazia, Zuccaro, Carmela, Albani, Salvatore, Pavano, Salvatore, Cappello, Antonella, Sambataro, Domenico, Atteritano, Marco, Maugeri, Domenico

“…Abstract This study intended to evaluate the existing correlation between the cardiac compensation and the bone mass, investigating the bone mineral density…”
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Changes of the quality-of-life under the treatment of severe senile osteoporosis with teriparatide by Maugeri, Domenico, Russo, Enzo, Luca, Salvatore, Leotta, Carmelo, Mamazza, Grazia, Sorace, Rosaria, Rizzotto, Maurizio, Manuele, Sara, Fiore, Valentina, Taverna, Giuseppe, Castiglia, Biagio, Calitro, Michele

“…Abstract Despite being treated with antiresorptive drugs, the severe osteoporosis (SO) is being considered as a condition in which patients are still subject…”
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The clinical and rehabilitative complexity in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB): Experience on a random sample of elderly patients dwelling in an RSA (“Residenza Sanitaria Assistita”) of Catania by Santangelo, Antonino, Testai’, Manuela, Albani, Salvatore, Mamazza, Grazia, Pavano, Salvatore, Zuccaro, Carmela, Atteritano, Marco, Berretta, Massimiliano, Tomarchio, Marcello, Maugeri, Domenico

“…Abstract This study was aimed at evaluating the occurrence of DLB in a population sample recovered in assisted sanitary residence (RSA = from the Italian name…”
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Management and treatment of decubital ulcers of an elderly population in the assisted sanitary residence of Futura–Viagrande (Catania, Sicily, Italy) by Santangelo, Antonino, Testaì, Manuela, Ossino, Mosè Cirino, Barbagallo, Patrizia, Crisafulli, Cristiano, Muscarà, Giuliana, Tomarchio, Marcello, Maugeri, Domenico

“…Abstract Decubital lesions indicate the gravity of the pathologies of the elderly patients, representing a serious cause of disability and of mortality. The…”
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Quality of life in osteoporotic women with inadequate clinical response to antiresorptive drugs: results from the ICARO study by Barbagallo, Mario, Dominguez, Ligia J, Maugeri, Domenico, Isaia, Giancarlo, Silvestri, Santa, Bevilacqua, Maurizio, Adami, Silvano

“…Osteoporotic fractures are a major public health problem notably affecting quality of life. The observational, multicenter study ICARO was designed to evaluate…”
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Consensus Document on substitution therapy with DHEA in the elderly by Valenti, Giorgio, Denti, Licia, Saccò, Marcella, Ceresini, Graziano, Bossoni, Simonetta, Giustina, Andrea, Maugeri, Domenico, Vigna, Giovanni B, Fellin, Renato, Paolisso, Giuseppe, Barbagallo, Mario, Maggio, Marcello, Strollo, Felice, Bollanti, Lucilla, Romanelli, Francesco, Latini, Maurizio

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The use of bisphosphonates in palliative treatment of bone metastases in a terminally ill, oncological elderly population by Santangelo, Antonino, Testai, Manuela, Barbagallo, Patrizia, Manuele, Sara, Di Stefano, Alessandra, Tomarchio, Marcello, Trizzino, Giorgio, Musumeci, Giovanni, Panebianco, Pietra, Maugeri, Domenico

“…According to the guidelines of WHO [WHO, 1999. Cancer Pain and Palliative Care Program. Cancer Pain Release, vol. 13], the term terminally ill patient refers…”
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Atherosclerosis and pancreatic damage by Rosso, Daniele, Carnazzo, Giuseppe, Giarelli, Luigi, Motta, Luciano, Maugeri, Domenico

“…The appearance of diabetes in advanced age may be considered as a part of the involutive processes of aging, and as such, it might have a pathogenesis…”
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Effects of Carnitine on Biochemical Responses in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Treated with Interferon-?? by Malaguarnera, Mariano, Maugeri, Domenico, Saraceno, Barbara, Romano, Marcello, Neri, Sergio, Rapisarda, Rosa, Pistone, Giovanni

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Consensus Document on substitution therapy with testosterone in hypoandrogenic elderly men by Valenti, Giorgio, Bossoni, Simonetta, Giustina, Andrea, Maugeri, Domenico, Motta, Massimo, Vigna, Giovanni B, Fellin, Renato, Corica, Francesco, Corsonello, Andrea, Paolisso, Giuseppe, Barbagallo, Mario, Dominguez, Ligia, Denti, Licia, Ceda, GianPaolo, Ferrari, Ettore, Pontiggia, Barbara, Strollo, Felix

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Assessment of cognitive and affective disorders in an elderly population undergoing hemodialysis by Maugeri, Domenico, Malaguarnera, Mariano, Panebianco, Pietra, Barbagallo, Patrizia, Curasi’, Maria Pia, Bonanno, Maria Rita, Speciale, Salvatore, Santangelo, Antonino, Russo, Mario Salvatore

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of cognitive and affective disorders in a group of elderly people suffering from chronic renal failure…”
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Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in a sample of the elderly population of the city of Catania by Rosso, Daniele, Campagna, Sabrina, Di Stefano, Fabio, Romano, Giuseppe, Maugeri, Domenico, Maggi, Stefania, Motta, Massimo, Catanzaro, Salvatore, Carnazzo, Giuseppe

“…The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing world-wide, even if it varies markedly in the geographical areas and populations investigated. This study is…”
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