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Marcantoni L, Centioni M, Pastore G, Baracca E, Marsiglia S, Fornasaro M, Pigaiani C, Cappato E, Manzato E, Zanon F. Conduction system pacing with Selectra 3D Sheath: Technical Results. Europace 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euac053.442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
Background
Conduction system pacing (CSP) allows physiological electrical activation. The Selectra3D sheath is a new tool able to guide the lead implantation on the His Bundle (HBP) or on the left bundle branch (LBBP). It does exist in 3 different shapes (40-S, 55-M, 65-L).
Objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of different Selectra3D introducers for CSP, considering the procedural success, stability of electrical parameters or need for implant revision at medium-term follow-up.
Methods and results
Selectra3D was used in 113 CSP procedures between Nov 2019 and Nov 2021. Mean patients age was 80±6 years, 54% males. Pacing indications were: AV block 52.2%, slow AF 12.4%; SND 12.4%, ablate&pace 5.3%, implant revision 0.9%, cardiomyopathy 16.8%. Mean EF was 40±15%. Single chamber PM was implanted in 4.8% pts, dual chamber PM in 57.1% pts while 26.2% and 11.9% pts received CRT-P and CRT-D devices respectively. Stylet-driven lead was used in 75 pts, fixed screw lead in 38 pts. HBP was obtained in 34% pts, LBBP in 55% pts, HBP+LBBP in 3% pts, while 8% cases were CSP implant failure (7 lead implanted in the septum; 2 in the coronary sinus). Selectra3D was the first delivery used during the procedure in 88% of cases (55-M in 76%; 40-S in 9%; 65-L in 3%), while was the second tool (after failure of the first delivery utilised) in the other pts. The first Selectra3D utilized during each implant was able to complete the procedure in 64% of cases, while in the other pts a second different tool was required to complete the implant. The Selectra3D 55-M was the mostly used and was able to reach the final position in most cases. In dilated atria the 65-L curve was preferred, while when the target point was more proximal the 45-S curve was the best choice. The baseline QRS duration was 135 ± 34 ms and the paced QRS duration was 113 ± 18 ms (P 0.003). The electrical parameters were optimal with sensing 8.7 ± 8 mV; impedance 562 ± 133 ohm; threshold 0.97 ± 0.47 V. During a median follow-up of 178 [34-402] days, 7 lead dislodgement (3 HBP and 4 LBBP) were recorded. All the others showed stability of the electrical parameters.
Conclusion
The Selectra3D introducers effectively supports CSP ensuring procedural success rate>90%. The 55-M curve fits for most of the anatomies, the 45-S curve allows to reach more proximal target, the 65-L curve more distal target in dilated atria. The electrical parameters were optimal at implant and remained stable during follow-up. 6% lead dislodgement were recorded.
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Affiliation(s)
- L Marcantoni
- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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Marcantoni L, Centioni M, Pastore G, Manzato E, Fornasaro M, Cappato E, Pigaiani C, Marsiglia S, Baracca E, Zanon F. Left Bundle Branch Pacing: procedural outcomes using different sheaths. Europace 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euac053.441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
Background
Left Bundle Branch Pacing (LBBP) ensures physiologic ventricular activation. Growing experiences are rising on its applicability . Different tools available allow successful implant in different cardiac anatomies.
Objective
To analyse implant success rate and acute electrical parameters in LBBP guided by C315 fixed curve sheath or Selectra3D sheath.
Methods
151 patients (mean age 79.8±8.3 years; 51% males) received LBBP. Pacing indication: AV block 50%, SND 12%, slow AF12%, ablate&pace 9%; HF 14%, revision of previous lead 1%. Coronary disease was present in 31%; hypertension in 93%, diabetes in 30%, severe valvular disease in 5%, persistent AF in 31% pts. Average QRS duration was 136±34 ms. Basal mean EF 52±12%. Different criteria for successful LBBP were analyzed (table 1).
Results
The lead was successfully implanted in the left bundle in 97.3% pts. In 60.5% pts guided by the C315 Medtronic fixed curve sheath while in 39.5% pts by the Selectra3D (40-S, 55-M, 65-L) Biotronik sheaths. 93 (63%) pts received 3830 fixed screw lead, 51 (35%) pts received Solia S 60 stylet-driven lead and 3 (2%) patients received Tendril 58 cm stylet-driven lead. All different criteria analysed to define successful LBBP were comparable in the C315 and Selectra 3D group (table 1). In 61% pts LBBP was the first choice, in 39% LBBP was aimed after unsatisfactory HBP (His threshold>2V or paced QRS>140 ms). The LBBP lead was connected to the RV port in 67% DR and 18% SR PMs; to the LV port in the 22 CRT devices. Mean fluoroscopy time was 10±6 min including implant of all leads, without differences between implants. Electrical parameters were highly favourable in all patients (mean threshold 0.73±0.27V and mean sensing 11±5.8 mV) without differences between the 2 sheaths. Pacing impedance was significantly lower in the Selectra 3D group. Paced QRS duration was 114±15 ms (112±14 vs 116±16 ms; P 0.180). Implant failure were 4 (2 due to severe tricuspid regurgitation and 2 to severe dilated atria).
Conclusion
LBBP is highly reliable in clinical practice. The different sheath available lead to successfully perform the implant in different cardiac anatomies. In our experience there was no differences in technical acute outcome between implant guided by C315 Medtronic sheath and Selectra3D Biotronik sheath.
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Affiliation(s)
- L Marcantoni
- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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Manzato E, Gualandi M, Roncarati E. Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) and eating disorders: a case report. Eat Weight Disord 2021; 26:2421-2426. [PMID: 33201394 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-020-01069-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome represents a disorder due to partial (PAIS), mild (MAIS) or complete (CAIS) resistance to androgens caused by X-linked mutations of androgen receptor gene. CAIS is characterized by a female phenotype and XY karyotype. Cases of patients with CAIS and associated obesity have been reported, while to date, there are no reports about the onset of an Eating Disorder (ED) in the carriers of this condition. We describe the case of a patient affected by CAIS and Anorexia Nervosa (AN) restricting type later shifted to Bulimia Nervosa (BN). A previous overweight was present since childhood, contributing to severe Body Dissatisfaction (BD) and consequent restrictive behaviour in adolescence. Beyond its peculiarity, this case highlights also the importance of diagnosing and monitoring the overweight and BD in CAIS patients to avoid the onset of an ED.Level of Evidence: V, descriptive study.
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- E Manzato
- Psychiatrist, Former University of Ferrara and Former Chief of Eating and Weight Disorders Center, University Hospital S. Anna, chief of Eating and Weight Disorders Unit"L'Albero", Private Hospital "Salus", Via Arianuova 38, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Medical Doctor, Former Responsible of Day Hospital of Internal Medicine and Eating Disorders, University Hospital S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Dietitian, University of Ferrara, Dietitian of Eating and Weight Disorders "L'Albero", Private Hospital "Salus", Ferrara, Italy
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Greco GI, Ninivaggi C, Graceffa A, Novello S, Bonfante F, Di Stasio F, Zambotti E, Tavian T, Zorzi A, Sartori M, Occhipinti G, Granziera S, Nante G, Sergi G, Manzato E. P1564Atrial fibrillation and thromboembolic prophylaxis: focus on the frail oldest patient. how net clinical benefit influences anticoagulant therapy. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz748.0324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Atrial fibrillation is highly prevalent among the elderly population, which is also frequently prone to thromboembolic complications. Anticoagulant prophylaxis is underused in the elderly due to fear of bleeding, which tends to be more frequent and severe within this group. Randomized controlled trials and several observational studies have shown the comparative effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) against vitamin K antagonists (VKA), and their superior safety, at least in terms of intracranial bleeding. However, for patients aged 85 or older, there is still insufficient literature, leaving unanswered the question of which prophylaxis to use.
Purpose
The aim of the study is to compare the incidence of established outcomes and to investigate the net clinical benefit between DOAC and VKA in patients aged ≥85 years.
Methods
A cohort of 553 outpatients from the real world began treatment using DOACs at our clinic. The prospective follow-up on average lasted 1.97 years. Main endpoints were stroke and systemic thromboembolism, major hemorrhage, myocardial infarction and mortality for all causes. A sample of the 160 patients aged ≥85 years was compared with the remaining younger ones and with a second cohort of 298 outpatients aged ≥85 years. Retrospectively analyzed, with follow-ups at our center, who started VKAs; the average time was 2.03 years. The “net clinical benefit” of DOACs against VKAs was calculated as the difference between thromboembolic events with VKAs and with DOACs, minus the difference (weighted by 1.5) between spontaneous intracranial bleeding with DOACs and VKAs.
Results
In terms of thromboembolic events, DOACs and VKAs (2.43% p-y vs. 1.82% p-y, p=0.975) have shown comparable efficacy in a higher risk sample (CHA2DS2-VASc score: 5.2 vs. 4.5; p<0.001). There were no differences in spontaneous intracranial hemorrhages (0.81% p-y vs. 1.16% p-y; p=0.419). Major bleeding was more frequent in DOACs (10.11% p-y vs. 4.13% p-y, p<0.05), although they are comparable if we consider patients in VKAs achieving a time in therapeutic range (TTR) <60%. Mortality, in all cases similar (13.75% p-y vs. 9.92% p-y; p=0.778), but was reduced in patients with VKAs therapy, with a TTR ≥60%. The net clinical benefit of DOACs compared to VKAs is noticeable in patients with a previous stroke or with CHA2DS2-VASc score <6, while VKAs may be more beneficial to patients with vascular disease or with CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥6.
Conclusions
DOACs are as effective in very old patients with atrial fibrillation compared to very old patients receiving VKAs, but they are associated with increased major bleeding. The same is true when compared with younger DOACs users. TTR, representing quality achieved by the anticoagulation with a VKA, can influence the comparison with DOACs. Considering ischemic strokes and spontaneous intracranial hemorrhages, there is however a net benefit for DOACs use in specific categories of elderly patients.
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- G I Greco
- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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Novello S, Graceffa A, Ninivaggi C, Greco GI, Bonfante F, Di Stasio F, Zambotti E, Zorzi A, Tavian T, Sartori M, Occhipinti G, Granziera S, Nante G, Sergi G, Manzato E. P6258Direct oral anticoagulants in non-valvular atrial fibrillation: accuracy of traditional bleeding scores in the elderly. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz746.0858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
Due to the fear of increased risk of bleeding, anticoagulation treatment is underutilized in the prevention of stroke in elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Although direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are safer than VKA, still little is known about the risk factors associated with bleeding in elderly patients treated with DOAC. Furthermore, it is still uncertain whether the risk scores that are currently used can serve to effectively identify higher bleeding risk in elderly subjects.
Purpose
The aim of this study was to identify predictors of bleeding in a cohort of elderly people affected by NVAF treated with DOAC, and to evaluate the accuracy of risk scores for bleeding used at present.
Methods
Data on outpatients aged ≥75 years, naïve for DOAC therapy, who started therapy with Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban or Edoxaban for the prevention of thromboembolism during FANV were analyzed. HASBLED, ATRIA, OBRI and ORBIT scores were calculated for each patient. Patients had follow-up for 12 months during which deaths, therapy discontinuation and adverse events such as thromboembolism and bleeding were reported. Potential predictors of bleeding and the predictive value of each bleeding score were tested using univariate Cox regression; testing accuracy was evaluated using ROC curves.
Results
A total of 291 patients (52.9% female, mean age 82.85±5.18 years) had a median follow-up time of 11 (10–12) months. The incidence rate of major bleeding was 4.7 per 100 patient-years, the rate of intracranial bleeding was 0.4 per 100 patient-years. Patients who had major bleeding were more often affected by heart failure (63.6% vs 25%; p=0.009) and thrombocytopenia (36.4% vs 7.4%; p=0,009). However in the multivariate analysis only heart failure remained statistically associated with major bleeding (HR 3.83, 95% CI 1.06–13.85; p=0.041). None of tested bleeding risk scores was able to predict major bleeding in our cohort. HASBLED and ORBIT scores were able to predict major and non-major clinically relevant bleeding (HR 1.32; 95% CI 1.01–1.71; p=0.042 and HR 1.20; 95% CI 1.00- 1.43; p=0.046); only the ORBIT score was found to be statistically significant, but with weak discriminatory power at ROC curves (AUC 0.59; 95% CI 0.51–0.68; p=0.041).
Conclusions
In our cohort of elderly patients aged 75 or older, anticoagulated for NVAF, heart failure history was the only effective predictor of major bleeding risk during DOAC treatment. None of the bleeding risk scores used currently have demonstrated a good discriminatory power in our cohort. As predictive factors of bleedings in DOAC-treated patients may not be the same as those for VKA-treated patients and those in elderly may also be differ in younger people, it calls for more investigation on the topic.
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- S Novello
- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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- University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy
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Ottaviano G, Savietto E, Scarpa B, Bertocco A, Maculan P, Sergi G, Martini A, Manzato E, Marioni G. Influence of number of drugs on olfaction in the elderly. Rhinology 2019; 56:351-357. [PMID: 29938715 DOI: 10.4193/rhin17.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The etiology of age-related olfactory loss is still unclear, but it has been claimed that polypharmacotherapy may contribute to olfactory dysfunction, particularly in the elderly, who are more likely to need multiple drugs. The present pilot study investigated the relationship between smell and the number and type of drugs taken in a group of elderly. METHODOLOGY 50 elderly volunteers (over 64 years old) who were healthy from the sinonasal standpoint (SNOT-22 under 1) and had no cognitive impairments [Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE over 18) were administered the Screening 12 test and tested on their n-butanol olfactory threshold. Their olfactory performance was then connected with the number and type of drugs participants used. RESULTS The mean age of the included volunteers was 74 plus/minus 7 years. No association emerged between odor identification and number of drugs taken. The number of drugs taken correlated directly with a worse olfactory threshold and with a worse MMSE score, meaning a worse cognitive status. Odor identification significantly worsened with age. Comparing those volunteers taking only one drug known to not influence olfaction with another sub-group of volunteers taking five or more drugs, it was evident that subjects taking only one drug scored significantly better in olfactory threshold test and MMSE, and marginally better in olfactory identification test. For what concerns the difference between male and female volunteers, no difference in olfactory test result was shown, both for threshold and identification. Univariate analysis showed a direct correlation between the consumption of calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, acetylsalicylic acid and olfactory threshold, meaning a worse sense of smell. Acetylsalicylic acid also correlated inversely with odor identification, meaning again a worse sense of smell, and so did potassium-sparing diuretics. Multivariate analysis showed that MMSE scores correlated with a better sense of smell, that is a lower olfactory threshold, and that beta-blockers and acetylsalicylic acid negatively affected olfactory threshold, meaning a worse sense of smell. Acetylsalicylic acid also correlated inversely with odor identification, meaning again a worse sense of smell. CONCLUSIONS The number of drugs taken demonstrated to be significantly correlated with a worse olfactory threshold and worse MMSE. Larger studies on elderly volunteers are needed to confirm these preliminary findings.
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- G Ottaviano
- Department of Neurosciences, Otolaryngology Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Otolaryngology Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Statistical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Otolaryngology Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Otolaryngology Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Otolaryngology Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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AIMS To review the formation, catabolism, and the possible atherogenic properties of Lp-X. DATA SYNTHESIS The conversion of cholesterol to bile acids is regulated by several mechanisms including cholesterol 7 alpha hydroxylase, fibroblast growth factor 19, and farnesoid X receptors. During cholestasis these mechanisms are altered and there is an accumulation of bile acids and cholesterol in plasma. The hypercholesterolemia observed in cholestasis is due to the presence of an anomalous lipoprotein called lipoprotein-X (Lp-X). Lp-X is a lipoprotein rich in phospholipid and free cholesterol present in plasma of patients with cholestasis and, with some variations, in patients with lecithin-cholesterol-acyl-transferase deficiency (LCAT), and after lipid infusion. Lp-X is formed from a bile lipoprotein moving to the blood vessels where it incorporates small quantities of triglycerides, apo-C and esterified cholesterol and becomes a "mature" Lp-X. The activity of the phosphatidilcholine canalicular transporter Mdr2 P-glycoprotein (homologous to the human ABCB4) is essential for LpX appearance, since its suppression abolishes Lp-X formation. However, the concentration of Lp-X in plasma is determined also by the degree of the cholestasis, the residual liver function, and the LCAT deficiency. The Lp-X catabolism seems to be mediated by the reticuloendothelial system and possibly the kidney. CONCLUSIONS Lp-X might be considered a defense mechanism against the toxic effect of free cholesterol in cholestasis. The frequency of cardiovascular events in patients affected by primary biliary cholangitis, in whom the Lp-X is present in high concentration, are not increased. Further studies could now clarify the remaining open questions on the role of Lp-X in the dyslipidemia of cholestasis.
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- R Fellin
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy.
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Scarinzi P, Bigolin P, Simoni F, Benvegnù L, Antonucci A, Biolo M, Panzavolta C, Bertocco S, Zambon S, Fabris F, Manzato E, Previato L, Zambon A. Ultrasonographic detection of xanthomas in achilles tendon of patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Atherosclerosis 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.06.411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Pizzato S, Trevisan C, Lucato P, Girotti G, Mazzochin M, Zanforlini BM, Bano G, Piovesan F, Bertocco A, Zoccarato F, Dianin M, Manzato E, Sergi G. Identification of asymptomatic frailty vertebral fractures in post-menopausal women. Bone 2018; 113:89-94. [PMID: 29753150 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2018.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 04/07/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Vertebral fractures are associated with persistent pain, disability and mortality. However, around two thirds of women with vertebral fractures are unaware of them. We aimed to analyze which factors could mostly be associated to the presence of vertebral fractures in post-menopausal women, and evaluate the effectiveness of current screening criteria for the detection of vertebral fractures in an outpatient setting. METHODS We evaluated 1132 post-menopausal women referred to the osteoporosis outpatient clinic of the Geriatrics Department of Padova. For each participant we assessed: anthropometric data, femoral and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD), dorso-lumbar X-rays, bone metabolism markers. Current recommendations for X-ray examinations by SIOMMMS (Società Italiana di Osteoporosi, Metabolismo Minerale e Malattie dello Scheletro) and ISCD (International Society of Clinical Densitometry) versus routine X-ray examinations were considered, and fracture risk was assessed through the derived FRAX (DeFRA) tool. RESULTS Of the women included in our study, 28% presented vertebral fractures, most of these previously unknown (82.8%). Lumbar BMD did not differ between patients with and without vertebral fractures. According to SIOMMMS guidelines, 50% of patients <60 years with unknown vertebral fractures would have been excluded from spinal X-ray examination. According to ISCD recommendations, the number of patients excluded reached 94.6% in the <60 age-group and 84.9% in the 60-70 age-group. The under-identification of vertebral fractures led to the 10-year risk of fractures computed by DeFRA being underestimated by around 15%. CONCLUSIONS BMD, particularly in the lumbar site, may not properly predict the presence of vertebral fractures in post-menopausal women. Improvement of the current recommendations for spinal X-ray examination may lead to early identification and better management of patients with vertebral fractures.
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- S Pizzato
- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy; National Research Council, Institute of Neuroscience, Aging Branch, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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Sergi G, Pizzato S, Piovesan F, Trevisan C, Veronese N, Manzato E. Effects of acetyl-L-carnitine in diabetic neuropathy and other geriatric disorders. Aging Clin Exp Res 2018; 30:133-138. [PMID: 28534301 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-017-0770-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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A long history of diabetes mellitus and increasing age are associated with the onset of diabetic neuropathy, a painful and highly disabling complication with a prevalence peaking at 50% among elderly diabetic patients. Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is a molecule derived from the acetylation of carnitine in the mitochondria that has an essential role in energy production. It has recently been proposed as a therapy to improve the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. ALC is widely distributed in mammalian tissues, including the brain, blood-brain barrier, brain neurons, and astrocytes. Aside from its metabolic activity, ALC has demonstrated cytoprotective, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic effects in the nervous system. It exerts an analgesic action by reducing the concentration of glutamate in the synapses. It facilitates nerve regeneration and damage repair after primary trauma: its positive effects on metabolism promote the synthesis, fluidity, and functionality of neuronal membranes, increase protein synthesis, and improve the axonal transport of neurofilament proteins and tubulin. It also amplifies nerve growth factor responsiveness, an effect that is believed to enhance overall neurite growth. ALC has been proposed for the treatment of various neurological and psychiatric diseases, such as mood disorders and depression, dementias, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease, because synaptic energy states and mitochondrial dysfunction are core factors in their pathogenesis.
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- G Sergi
- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Veronese N, Sergi G, Stubbs B, Bourdel-Marchasson I, Tessier D, Sieber C, Strandberg T, Gillain S, Barbagallo M, Crepaldi G, Maggi S, Manzato E. Effect of acetyl-l-carnitine in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Geriatr Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2017.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Trevisan C, Veronese N, Berton L, Carraro S, Bolzetta F, De Rui M, Miotto F, Inelmen EM, Coin A, Perissinotto E, Manzato E, Sergi G. Factors Influencing Serum-Hydroxivitamin D Levels and Other Bone Metabolism Parameters in Healthy Older Women. J Nutr Health Aging 2017; 21:131-135. [PMID: 28112766 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-016-0746-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Older women have frequently low serum 25-hydroxivitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, high parathormone (PTH) levels and low bone mineral density (BMD) values. Endogenous synthesis, dietary habits, sunlight exposure and fat-mass-mediated storage may influence 25(OH)D levels and bone metabolism, but the relevance of these factors in the elderly has yet to be fully elucidated. We aimed to investigate the influence of dietary vitamin D intake and fat mass on serum 25(OH)D levels and bone metabolism in older women. DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING Community. PARTICIPANTS 218 fit older women attending a biweekly mild fitness program. MEASUREMENTS Dietary habits was investigated through a 3-day record questionnaire. Serum 25(OH)D and intact parathormone (PTH) concentrations were measured by radioimmunoassay and by a 2-step immunoradiometric assay, respectively. BMD and body composition were estimated using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry with fan-beam technology. RESULTS Only fat mass showed a significant negative association with 25(OH)D (β=-3.76, p<0.001), and positive associations with whole body, lumbar, femoral neck and total hip BMD. Binary logistic analysis revealed a protective effect of adiposity on secondary hyperparathyroidism (OR=0.42, 95%CI:0.19-0.92, p=0.03). Dietary vitamin D intake was not associated to any of these outcomes. CONCLUSION Fat mass has a greater influence on serum 25(OH)D than dietary vitamin D intake.
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- C Trevisan
- Nicola Veronese, Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy, Phone: +390498218492; Fax: +390498211218,
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Veronese N, Watutantrige-Fernando S, Luchini C, Solmi M, Sartore G, Sergi G, Manzato E, Barbagallo M, Maggi S, Stubbs B. Effect of magnesium supplementation on glucose metabolism in people with or at risk of diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of double-blind randomized controlled trials. Eur J Clin Nutr 2016; 70:1463. [PMID: 27924111 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Lucato P, Trevisan C, Stubbs B, Zanforlini BM, Solmi M, Luchini C, Girotti G, Pizzato S, Manzato E, Sergi G, Giannini S, Fusaro M, Veronese N. Nephrolithiasis, bone mineral density, osteoporosis, and fractures: a systematic review and comparative meta-analysis. Osteoporos Int 2016; 27:3155-3164. [PMID: 27289533 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-016-3658-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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UNLABELLED Our meta-analysis demonstrates that people with nephrolithiasis have decreased bone mineral density, an increased odds of osteoporosis, and potentially an elevated risk of fractures. INTRODUCTION People with nephrolithiasis might be at risk of reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and fractures, but the data is equivocal. We conducted a meta-analysis to investigate if patients with nephrolithiasis have worse bone health outcomes (BMD), osteoporosis, and fractures versus healthy controls (HCs). METHODS Two investigators searched major databases for articles reporting BMD (expressed as g/cm2 or a T- or Z-score), osteoporosis or fractures in a sample of people with nephrolithiasis, and HCs. Standardized mean differences (SMDs), 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for BMD parameters; in addition odds (ORs) for case-control and adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) in longitudinal studies for categorical variables were calculated. RESULTS From 1816 initial hits, 28 studies were included. A meta-analysis of case-control studies including 1595 patients with nephrolithiasis (mean age 41.1 years) versus 3402 HCs (mean age 40.2 years) was conducted. Patients with nephrolithiasis showed significant lower T-scores values for the spine (seven studies; SMD = -0.69; 95 % CI = -0.86 to -0.52; I 2 = 0 %), total hip (seven studies; SMD = -0.82; 95 % CI = -1.11 to -0.52; I 2 = 72 %), and femoral neck (six studies; SMD = -0.67; 95 % CI = --1.00 to -0.34; I 2 = 69 %). A meta-analysis of the case-controlled studies suggests that people with nephrolithiasis are at increased risk of fractures (OR = 1.15, 95 % CI = 1.12-1.17, p < 0.0001, studies = 4), while the risk of fractures in two longitudinal studies demonstrated trend level significance (HR = 1.31, 95 % CI = 0.95-1.62). People with nephrolithiasis were four times more likely to have osteoporosis than HCs (OR = 4.12, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Nephrolithiasis is associated with lower BMD, an increased risk of osteoporosis, and possibly, fractures. Future screening/preventative interventions targeting bone health might be indicated.
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- P Lucato
- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Physiotherapy Department, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8AZ, UK
- Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, De Crespigny Park, Box, SE5 8 AF, London, UK
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Institute of Clinical Research and Education in Medicine (IREM), Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, Verona University and Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
- Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS) Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
- National Research Council, Aging Branch, Institute of Neuroscience, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Clinica Medica I, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Neuroscience Institute, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2, 35128, Padova, Italy.
- Institute of Clinical Research and Education in Medicine (IREM), Padova, Italy.
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Bertozzo G, Zoppellaro G, Granziera S, Marigo L, Rossi K, Petruzzellis F, Perissinotto E, Manzato E, Nante G, Pengo V. Reasons for and consequences of vitamin K antagonist discontinuation in very elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. J Thromb Haemost 2016; 14:2124-2131. [PMID: 27471198 DOI: 10.1111/jth.13427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Essentials Anticoagulation in the elderly is still a challenge and suspension of warfarin is common. This is an observational study reporting reasons and consequences of warfarin suspension. Vascular disease, age, time in therapeutic range, and bleedings are associated with suspension. After suspension for bleeding or frailty, patients remain at high-risk of death or complications. SUMMARY Background Anticoagulation in elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is still a challenge, and discontinuation of warfarin is common. The aim of this study was to analyze the aspects related to warfarin discontinuation in a real-world population. Methods This was an observational cohort study on very elderly NVAF patients naive to warfarin therapy (VENPAF). The included subjects were aged at least 80 years, and started using warfarin after a diagnosis of NVAF. Warfarin discontinuation was assessed, and the reason reported for discontinuation, the person who decided to stop treatment, subsequent antithrombotic therapy and mortality, ischemic and bleeding events were collected. Results Over a period of 5 years, warfarin was discontinued in 148 of 798 patients. Despite similar CHA2 DS2 -VASc scores, the frequencies of thromboembolic and major bleeding events were significantly higher (P = 0.01 and P = 0.001, respectively) and the time in therapeutic range (TTR) was significantly lower (P < 0.001) in patients who discontinued warfarin. Independent risk factors for warfarin discontinuation were vascular disease (hazard ratio [HR] 2.5, P < 0.001), age ≥ 85 years (HR 1.4, P = 0.04), TTR < 60% (HR 1.8, P = 0.001), and bleeding events (HR 2.3, P < 0.001). The main reasons for warfarin discontinuation were physician-perceived frailty or low life-expectancy (45.9%), bleeding complications (19.6%), and sinus rhythm restoration (16.9%). Event and death rates were very high, especially in frail patients and in those with bleeding complications. Conclusions Warfarin discontinuation is frequent in very elderly patients, and is associated with increased risks of death and adverse events. Identification of elderly patients who are at high risk of bleeding and the poor quality of anticoagulation during warfarin are still unsolved clinical problems.
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- G Bertozzo
- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatric Clinic, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Cardiology Clinic, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatric Clinic, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Ospedale Classificato "Villa Salus", Mestre Venice, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatric Clinic, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatric Clinic, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatric Clinic, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health Unit, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatric Clinic, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DIMED), Geriatric Clinic, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Cardiology Clinic, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Giantin V, Falci C, De Luca E, Valentini E, Iasevoli M, Siviero P, Maggi S, Martella B, Crepaldi G, Monfardini S, Manzato E. Performance of the Multidimensional Geriatric Assessment and Multidimensional Prognostic Index in predicting negative outcomes in older adults with cancer. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2016; 27. [PMID: 27726223 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The Multidimensional Geriatric Assessment (MGA) is currently used for assessing geriatric oncological patients, but a new prognostic index - the Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) - has a demonstrated prognostic value in cancer patients too. The present work was designed to compare the MPI and MGA as predictors of 12-month mortality. 160 patients ≥70 years old with locally-advanced or metastatic solid cancers consecutively joining our Geriatric Oncology Program were administered a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment to calculate their MGA and MPI scores. SETTINGS Geriatric Clinic, Geriatric Surgery Clinic, Medical Oncology Unit, Padova Hospital, Italy. Using Cohen's Kappa coefficient, there was a poor concordance between the MPI and MGA. Severe MPI being associated with a higher mortality risk than Frail in the MGA. The ROC curves indicated that the MPI had a greater discriminatory power for 12-month mortality than the MGA. In our population of elderly cancer patients, the MPI performed better than the MGA in predicting mortality. Further evidence from larger prospective trials is needed to establish whether other geriatric scales, such as the GDS and CIRS-SI, could enhance the value of prognostic indexes applied to elderly cancer patients.
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- V Giantin
- Department of Medical Sciences, Geriatric Clinic, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit II, Istituto Oncologico Veneto-IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Geriatric Clinic, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Geriatric Clinic, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Geriatric Clinic, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- CNR, Aging Section, Institute of Neuroscience, Padova, Italy
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- CNR, Aging Section, Institute of Neuroscience, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, Geriatric Surgery Clinic, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- CNR, Aging Section, Institute of Neuroscience, Padova, Italy
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- Programma Oncologia Geriatrica, Istituto Palazzolo, Fondazione Don Gnocchi, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Geriatric Clinic, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Panzavolta C, Benvegnù L, Aghi A, Biolo M, Giannini S, Noale M, Tripepi G, Plebani M, Veronese N, Messa P, Rossini M, Gallieni M, Sella S, Fabris F, Manzato E, Previato L, Bertocco S, Zambon A, Fusaro M, Zambon S. Statin therapy reduces phospate levels in dialysis patients: Results from the epidemiological vitamin K Italian study (VIKI study). Atherosclerosis 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2016.07.437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Veronese N, Watutantrige-Fernando S, Luchini C, Solmi M, Sartore G, Sergi G, Manzato E, Barbagallo M, Maggi S, Stubbs B. Effect of magnesium supplementation on glucose metabolism in people with or at risk of diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of double-blind randomized controlled trials. Eur J Clin Nutr 2016; 70:1354-1359. [PMID: 27530471 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Revised: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Although higher dietary intakes of magnesium (Mg) seem to correspond to lower diabetes incidence, research concerning Mg supplementation in people with or at risk of diabetes is limited. Thus, we aimed to investigate the effect of oral Mg supplementation on glucose and insulin-sensitivity parameters in participants with diabetes or at high risk of diabetes compared with placebo. A literature search in PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Clinicaltrials.gov without language restriction, was undertaken. Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effect of oral Mg supplementation vs placebo in patients with diabetes or at high risk of diabetes. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used for summarizing outcomes with at least two studies; other outcomes were summarized descriptively. Eighteen RCTs (12 in people with diabetes and 6 in people at high risk of diabetes) were included. Compared with placebo (n=334), Mg treatment (n=336) reduced fasting plasma glucose (studies=9; SMD=-0.40; 95% CI: -0.80 to -0.00; I2=77%) in people with diabetes. In conditions in people at high risk of diabetes (Mg: 226; placebo=227 participants), Mg supplementation significantly improved plasma glucose levels after a 2 h oral glucose tolerance test (three studies; SMD=-0.35; 95% CI: -0.62 to -0.07; I2=0%) and demonstrated trend level reductions in HOMA-IR (homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance; five studies; SMD=-0.57; 95% CI: -1.17 to 0.03; I2=88%). Mg supplementation appears to have a beneficial role and improves glucose parameters in people with diabetes and also improves insulin-sensitivity parameters in those at high risk of diabetes.
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- N Veronese
- Department of Medicine, DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.,Surgical Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- National Health Care System, Padua Local Unit Monselice, ULSS 17, Italy.,Department of Neuroscience, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Diabetology and Dietetics Service, Padova University, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.,National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Physiotherapy Department, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London, UK
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Luchini C, Nottegar A, Pea A, Solmi M, Stubbs B, Capelli P, Sergi G, Manzato E, Fassan M, Wood L, Scarpa A, Veronese N. Extranodal extension is an important prognostic parameter for both colonic and rectal cancer. Ann Oncol 2016; 27:955-956. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Luchini C, Nottegar A, Pea A, Solmi M, Stubbs B, Capelli P, Sergi G, Manzato E, Fassan M, Wood LD, Scarpa A, Veronese N. Significance of the prognostic stratification of extranodal extension in colorectal cancer. Ann Oncol 2016; 27:1647. [PMID: 27069013 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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- C Luchini
- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health ARC-NET Research Center, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona Surgical Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health
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- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Health Service and Population Research Department, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health
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- Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health ARC-NET Research Center, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona
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- Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Coin A, Pamio MV, Alexopoulos C, Granziera S, Groppa F, de Rosa G, Girardi A, Sergi G, Manzato E, Padrini R. Donepezil plasma concentrations, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 phenotypes, and cognitive outcome in Alzheimer's disease. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2016; 72:711-7. [PMID: 26952092 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-016-2033-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether donepezil (D) plasma concentrations and activity of CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 are associated with the therapeutic response of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS This study comprised 54 patients affected by probable AD in therapy with D 10 mg/daily for at least 3 months. Plasma concentrations of D and its three main metabolites (6DD, 5DD, DNox) were assayed with a novel high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technique. Cognitive progression was assessed at baseline and at 9 months of follow-up with the mini mental state examination (MMSE). The activities of the two cytochromes involved in D metabolism-CYP2D6 and CYP3A4-were evaluated according to their metabolic ratios in plasma or urine, after test doses of probe drugs (dextromethorphan and omeprazole). RESULTS A significant correlation was found between plasma levels of D and variations in MMSE scores after 9 months of therapy (r (2) = 0.14; p = 0.006). Neither the concentrations of D metabolites nor the metabolic ratios of CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 showed any correlations with cognitive variations. Low CYP2D6 activity and advanced age were associated with high D concentrations. Patients who were treated with CYP2D6 and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors also had higher D plasma levels (mean difference = 19.6 ng/mL; p = 0.01) than those who were not. CONCLUSIONS D plasma concentrations, but not cytochrome phenotyping, are associated with cognitive outcomes in AD patients.
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- Geriatric Clinic, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Clinic, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Clinic, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Clinic, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Clinic, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Clinic, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Clinic, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Department of Medicine DIMED, School of Medicine, University of Padova, 35128, Padova, Italy.
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Zurlo A, Veronese N, Giantin V, Maselli M, Zambon S, Maggi S, Musacchio E, Toffanello ED, Sartori L, Perissinotto E, Crepaldi G, Manzato E, Sergi G. High serum uric acid levels increase the risk of metabolic syndrome in elderly women: The PRO.V.A study. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2016; 26:27-35. [PMID: 26643208 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2015.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2015] [Revised: 09/24/2015] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Serum uric acid (SUA) is the end-product of purine metabolism in humans, and its levels often increase in subjects with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Despite several studies demonstrating a relationship between increased SUA levels and the prevalence of MetS, prospective data on SUA as a predictor of the incidence of MetS in the elderly are limited. Our aim was to conduct a prospective study on the association between SUA concentrations and the onset of MetS in an elderly Italian cohort. METHODS AND RESULTS This is a cohort study (Progetto Veneto Anziani; Pro.V.A.) involving community-dwelling subjects aged ≥65 years and followed up for a mean 4.4 years. We included 1128 participants (aged 74.7 ± 7.1 years) without MetS at the baseline. Gender-specific SUA groups according to the standard deviation (SD) from the mean were considered, taking the incidence of MetS as the main outcome. The mean SUA level was significantly higher in men than in women (5.4 ± 1.2 vs. 4.5 ± 1.2 mg/dl; p < 0.0001). Over the 4.4-year follow-up, 496 individuals developed MetS. After adjusting for potential confounders, Cox's regression analysis revealed no relationship between higher baseline SUA concentrations and the incidence of MetS in men or in the sample as whole, while women with SUA levels more than 1 SD above the mean (≥5.7 mg/dl) carried a 58% higher risk (95%CI: 1.03-2.40; p = 0.03) of being newly diagnosed with MetS during the follow-up. CONCLUSION High SUA levels significantly and independently predicted MetS in older women, but not in men, over a 4.4-year follow-up.
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- A Zurlo
- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Clinica Medica 1, University of Padova, Italy; National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, Padova, Italy
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- National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Clinica Medica 1, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Clinica Medica 1, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Public Health Unit, University of Padova, Italy
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- National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy; National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy
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Veronese N, Cereda E, Solmi M, Fowler SA, Manzato E, Maggi S, Manu P, Abe E, Hayashi K, Allard JP, Arendt BM, Beck A, Chan M, Audrey YJP, Lin WY, Hsu HS, Lin CC, Diekmann R, Kimyagarov S, Miller M, Cameron ID, Pitkälä KH, Lee J, Woo J, Nakamura K, Smiley D, Umpierrez G, Rondanelli M, Sund-Levander M, Valentini L, Schindler K, Törmä J, Volpato S, Zuliani G, Wong M, Lok K, Kane JM, Sergi G, Correll CU. Inverse relationship between body mass index and mortality in older nursing home residents: a meta-analysis of 19,538 elderly subjects. Obes Rev 2015; 16:1001-15. [PMID: 26252230 DOI: 10.1111/obr.12309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2015] [Revised: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 06/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Body mass index (BMI) and mortality in old adults from the general population have been related in a U-shaped or J-shaped curve. However, limited information is available for elderly nursing home populations, particularly about specific cause of death. A systematic PubMed/EMBASE/CINAHL/SCOPUS search until 31 May 2014 without language restrictions was conducted. As no published study reported mortality in standard BMI groups (<18.5, 18.5-24.9, 25-29.9, ≥30 kg/m(2)), the most adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) according to a pre-defined list of covariates were obtained from authors and pooled by random-effect model across each BMI category. Out of 342 hits, 20 studies including 19,538 older nursing home residents with 5,223 deaths during a median of 2 years of follow-up were meta-analysed. Compared with normal weight, all-cause mortality HRs were 1.41 (95% CI = 1.26-1.58) for underweight, 0.85 (95% CI = 0.73-0.99) for overweight and 0.74 (95% CI = 0.57-0.96) for obesity. Underweight was a risk factor for higher mortality caused by infections (HR = 1.65 [95% CI = 1.13-2.40]). RR results corroborated primary HR results, with additionally lower infection-related mortality in overweight and obese than in normal-weight individuals. Like in the general population, underweight is a risk factor for mortality in old nursing home residents. However, uniquely, not only overweight but also obesity is protective, which has relevant nutritional goal implications in this population/setting.
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- N Veronese
- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Service, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Becker Medical Library, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.,National Research Council, Institute of Neuroscience, Padova, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Neuroscience, Padova, Italy
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- The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Psychiatry Research, North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, Glen Oaks, New York, USA.,Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine, Hempstead, New York, USA.,The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, New York, USA.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Research Unit for Nutrition (EFFECT), Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore
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- Department of Family Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute for Biomedicine of Aging, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Unit of Primary Health Care, Department of General Practice, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- The S. H. Ho Center for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The S. H. Ho Center for Gerontology and Geriatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Human Nutrition, Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Section of Dietetics, Department of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of Applied Sciences, Neubrandenburg, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Psychiatry Research, North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, Glen Oaks, New York, USA.,Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine, Hempstead, New York, USA.,The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, New York, USA.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Psychiatry Research, North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, Glen Oaks, New York, USA.,Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine, Hempstead, New York, USA.,The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, New York, USA.,Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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Veronese N, Nottegar A, Pea A, Solmi M, Stubbs B, Capelli P, Sergi G, Manzato E, Fassan M, Wood LD, Scarpa A, Luchini C. Prognostic impact and implications of extracapsular lymph node involvement in colorectal cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Ann Oncol 2015; 27:42-8. [PMID: 26483050 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The extranodal extension (ENE) of nodal metastasis (i.e. the extension of tumor cells through the nodal capsule into the perinodal adipose tissue) has recently emerged as an important prognostic factor in different types of malignancies. However, the tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) staging system for colorectal cancer does not consider it as a prognostic parameter. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the prognostic role of ENE in patients with lymph node-positive colorectal cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two independent authors searched PubMed and SCOPUS until 7 January 2015 without language restrictions. Prospective studies reporting data on prognostic parameters in subjects with colorectal cancer, comparing participants with the presence of ENE (ENE+) versus only intranodal extension (ENE-) were eligible. Data were summarized using risk ratios (RRs) for the number of deaths/recurrences and hazard ratios (HRs) together with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for time-dependent risk related to ENE+, adjusted for potential confounders. RESULTS Thirteen studies including 1336 patients were identified with a median follow-up of 4.7 years. ENE was associated with a higher T stage and tumor grading. In addition, ENE was associated with a significantly increased risk of all-cause mortality (RR = 1.75; 95% CI 1.42-2.16, P < 0.0001, I(2) = 60%; HR = 1.69, 95% CI 1.32-2.17, P < 0.0001, I(2) = 46%) and of recurrence of disease (RR = 2.07, 95% CI 1.65-2.61, P < 0.0001, I(2) = 47%; HR = 2.31, 95% CI 1.54-3.44, P < 0.0001, I(2) = 48%). CONCLUSIONS Based of these results, in colorectal cancer, ENE should be considered from the gross sampling to the pathology report, as well as in future oncologic staging systems.
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- N Veronese
- Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Health Service and Population Research Department, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua
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- Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua
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- Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua
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- Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy ARC-NET Research Center, Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy ARC-NET Research Center, Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Veronese N, Bano G, Bertozzo G, Granziera S, Solmi M, Manzato E, Sergi G, Cohen AT, Correll CU. Vitamin K antagonists' use and fracture risk: results from a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Thromb Haemost 2015; 13:1665-75. [PMID: 26179400 DOI: 10.1111/jth.13052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2015] [Accepted: 06/28/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) lower serum values of bone deposition markers, the link with osteoporosis and fractures remains controversial. OBJECTIVES To assess whether the use of VKAs is associated with an increased prevalence and/or incidence of osteoporosis, fractures, or lower bone mineral density (BMD) values. METHODS We conducted a systematic PubMed and EMBASE literature search until August 31, 2014, and a meta-analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies investigating fractures and BMD, comparing patients treated with VKAs and healthy controls (HCs) or with patients with medical illness (medical controls, MCs). Standardized mean differences ± 95% and confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for BMD, and risk ratios (RRs) were calculated for prevalent and incident fractures. RESULTS Of 4597 initial hits, 21 studies were eligible, including 79 663 individuals treated with VKAs vs. 597,348 controls. Compared with HCs, VKA-treated individuals showed significantly higher fracture risk in cross-sectional (three studies; RR = 1.24; 95% CI: 1.12-1.39, P < 0.0001) and longitudinal studies (seven studies; RR = 1.09; 95% CI: 1.01-1.18, P = 0.03) and more incident hip fractures (four studies; RR = 1.17; 95% CI: 1.05-1.31, P = 0.003). Analyzing studies that matched VKA participants with HCs (four studies), both these findings in longitudinal studies became non-significant. Notably, the VKA and MC group had similar BMD values at all investigated sites. Compared with HCs, a single study showed significantly lower spine T-scores in the VKA-treated group (standardized mean difference = - 0.45; 95% CI: - 0.75, - 0.14, P = 0.004). CONCLUSION VKAs neither increased prospectively-assessed fracture risk compared with MCs when matching eliminated confounding factors nor reduced BMD beyond effects of medical illness. Future studies, using careful matching and/or adequate MC groups, are needed to further clarify the short- and long-term effects of VKAs on bone health.
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- N Veronese
- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- National Research Council, Aging Branch, Institute of Neuroscience, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Hematological Medicine, Guys and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Psychiatry Research, The Zucker Hillside Hospital, North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, Glen Oaks, NY, USA
- Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine, Hempstead, NY, USA
- The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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De Stefano F, Zambon S, Giacometti L, Sergi G, Corti MC, Manzato E, Busetto L. Obesity, Muscular Strength, Muscle Composition and Physical Performance in an Elderly Population. J Nutr Health Aging 2015; 19:785-91. [PMID: 26193864 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-015-0482-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between BMI levels, muscular strength, muscle composition and physical performance in the elderly. DESIGN Italians subjects from the Progetto Veneto Anziani (ProVA) study were analyzed. SETTING The ProVa was a population study focused on chronic diseases and functional limitations in Italian subjects aged ≥65 years living in two Northeast Italian cities. PARTICIPANTS The ProVa study included 3099 subjects. ProVa participants with unknown information on BMI or disability status were excluded. The final sample was thus represented by 1.188 men, and 1.723 women. MEASUREMENTS Physical performance was measured with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and leg muscular strength with dynamometry. Fat distribution and skeletal muscle composition were measured in an abdominal single-scan magnetic resonance (MRI) in a randomly selected sample of 348 subjects. Study population was stratified by BMI classes. RESULTS An association between BMI levels and SPPB was observed. Normal weight subjects showed the best SPPB scores (8.29±0.03), with significant differences compared to underweight (7.50±0.15; p<0.001), overweight (8.12±0.02; p<0.001), class I (7.72±0.04; p<0.001), class II (6.67±0.09; p<0.001) and class III obesity (5.88±0.24; p<0.001). This pattern was not modified by adjustment for possible confounders. Compared to normal weight subjects (22.9±0.1 kg), leg muscular strength was higher in overweight (23.8±0.1; p<0.001) and in class I obesity (24.5±0.1; p<0.001), but it was reduced in class II (21.4±0.3; p<0.001) and class III (19.8±0.9; p<0.001). The association between BMI and impaired physical performance was not affected by adjustment for muscular strength. An inverse association between SPPB scores and fat infiltration in skeletal muscle was observed in patients with abdominal MRI. CONCLUSION A poor physical performance was observed in overweight and obese elderly subjects. Leg strength was reduced only in subjects with severe obesity. Physical performance was negatively influenced by the degree of fat infiltration in skeletal muscle.
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- F De Stefano
- Fabio De Stefano Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi di Padova, Clinica Medica I, Policlinico Universitario, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy,: Tel (+39) 049 821 2171, Fax (+39) 049 821 2149 E-mail:
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Crepaldi G, Zambon S, Manzato E. Unsaturated fatty acids in the management of hyperlipidemias. World Rev Nutr Diet 2015; 76:38-40. [PMID: 7856232 DOI: 10.1159/000423986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- G Crepaldi
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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Sartore G, Seraglia R, Burlina S, Bolis A, Marin R, Manzato E, Ragazzi E, Traldi P, Lapolla A. High-density lipoprotein oxidation in type 2 diabetic patients and young patients with premature myocardial infarction. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2015; 25:418-425. [PMID: 25636381 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2014.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2014] [Revised: 12/10/2014] [Accepted: 12/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS ApoA-I can undergo oxidative changes that reduce anti-atherogenic role of HDL. The aim of this study was to seek any significant differences in methionine sulfoxide (MetO) content in the ApoA-I of HDL isolated from young patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), type 2 diabetics and healthy subjects. METHODS AND RESULTS We evaluated the lipid profile of 21 type 2 diabetic patients, 23 young patients with premature MI and 21 healthy volunteers; we determined in all patients the MetO content of ApoA-I in by MALDI/TOF/TOF technique. The typical MALDI spectra of the tryptic digest obtained from HDL plasma fractions all patients showed a relative abundance of peptides containing Met(112)O in ApoA-I in type 2 diabetic and CHD patients. This relative abundance is given as percentages of oxidized ApoA-I (OxApoA-I). OxApoA-I showed no significant correlations with lipoproteins in all patients studied, while a strong correlation emerged between the duration of diabetic disease and OxApoA-I levels in type 2 diabetic patients. CONCLUSIONS The most remarkable finding of our study lies in the evidence it produced of an increased HDL oxidation in patients highly susceptible to CHD. Levels of MetO residues in plasma ApoA-I, measured using an accurate, specific method, should be investigated and considered in prospective future studies to assess their role in CHD.
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- G Sartore
- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padova, Italy
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Pizzato S, Sergi G, Bolzetta F, De Rui M, De Ronch I, Carraro S, Berton L, Orr E, Imoscopi A, Perissinotto E, Coin A, Manzato E, Veronese N. Effect of weight loss on mortality in overweight and obese nursing home residents during a 5-year follow-up. Eur J Clin Nutr 2015; 69:1113-8. [PMID: 25758838 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2015.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2014] [Revised: 01/15/2015] [Accepted: 01/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to ascertain the effect of weight loss over the course of 1 year on 5-year mortality in old nursing home (NH) residents in different classes of body mass index (BMI). SUBJECTS/METHODS A longitudinal study was conducted on 161 NH residents aged ⩾ 70 years at the Istituto di Riposo per Anziani, Padova, Italy. Data were collected using a comprehensive geriatric assessment at baseline and at a 1-year follow-up visit. Mortality was recorded over a 5-year follow-up. We divided our sample into four groups using as cutoffs a BMI of 25 and a weight gain or loss of 5% at 1 year (BMI ⩾ 25 and weight stable/gain, BMI ⩾ 25 and weight loss, BMI<25 and weight stable/gain and BMI <25 and weight loss). RESULTS People with a BMI ⩾ 25 and weight loss suffered the worst decline in activities of daily living, whereas those with a BMI <25 and weight loss had the most significant decline in nutritional status, which coincided with the worst decline in the Multidimensional Prognostic Index among the groups whose weight changed. Compared with those with a BMI ⩾ 25 and weight stable/gain (reference group), those with a BMI <25 were at the highest risk of dying (in association with weight loss: hazard ratio HR=3.60, P=0.005; in association with weight stable/gain: HR=2.45, P=0.01), and the mortality risk was also increased in people with a BMI ⩾ 25 and weight loss (HR=1.74, P=0.03). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, weight loss increases the mortality risk in frail, disabled NH residents, even if they are overweight or obese.
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- S Pizzato
- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Istituto di Riposo per Anziani, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Bolzetta F, Veronese N, De Rui M, Berton L, Carraro S, Pizzato S, Girotti G, De Ronch I, Manzato E, Coin A, Sergi G. Duration of breastfeeding as a risk factor for vertebral fractures. Bone 2014; 68:41-5. [PMID: 25120256 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2014.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2014] [Revised: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 08/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Among the risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures, gynecological history (fertile period, parity and breastfeeding) play an important part. Changes in calcium metabolism to enable an adequate mineral transfer to the milk have a prominent role in bone loss during breastfeeding. Data on the influence of breastfeeding in postmenopausal osteoporosis are inconsistent. The aim of the present study was to identify any association between duration of breastfeeding and vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women. METHODS All patients underwent the following tests: bone mineral density measurements of the lumbar spine (L1-L4) and the total and femoral neck using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and antero-posterior and lateral radiography of the thoracic and lumbar spine to identify vertebral fractures. RESULTS The study involved 752 women with a mean age of 64.5±9.3; 23% of them reported vertebral osteoporotic fractures. The women with vertebral fractures had breastfed for longer periods (11.8±12.9 vs. 9.3±11.2months, p=0.03) and had more pregnancies (2.6±2.2 vs. 2.2±1.3, p=0.002). Breastfeeding for more than 18months was associated with a two-fold risk of developing vertebral fractures (OR 2.12, 95% CI 1.14-5.38, p=0.04), particularly in those without current or past use of drugs positively affecting bone. CONCLUSIONS Our study showed an association between long periods of breastfeeding and vertebral fractures, supporting a role for lengthy lactation as a risk factor for osteoporotic fractures after menopause. Bearing in mind all the benefits of breastfeeding, this finding suggests the importance of an adequate calcium and vitamin D intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with the aid of dietary supplements if necessary.
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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Maselli M, Giantin V, Franchin A, Zanatta F, Sarti S, Corradin ML, Tramontano A, Stifani B, Sergi G, Manzato E. Detection of blood pressure increments in active elderly individuals: the role of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2014; 24:914-920. [PMID: 24548664 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2014.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2013] [Revised: 12/04/2013] [Accepted: 01/04/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Physiological aging can lead to an increase in blood pressure (BP) over time even in regularly exercising elders. Office BP measurements (OBPM) might be unable to detect these BP variations. The aim of this study was to analyze BP changes over 3.5 years in active elders using ABPM. METHODS AND RESULTS The study involved 80 active subjects ≥65 years old who exercised regularly. At baseline and again 3.5 years later, all subjects had lab tests, weight, body mass index (BMI), body composition, resting energy expenditure (REE) recorded; they underwent OBPM, ABPM and physical activity assessment. Over 3.5 years, our sample's mean weight, BMI, body composition, REE, albumin, and physical activity levels, did not change significantly. The prevalence of hypertension detected by OBPM dropped from 68.8% to 61.3%. ABPM revealed an increase in mean 24-h BP (Δsystolic: 5.3 ± 13.6 mmHg; p = 0.001; Δdiastolic: 1.8 ± 6.7 mmHg; p = 0.018) and mean daytime BP (Δsystolic: 5.8 ± 13.5 mmHg; p = 0.001; Δdiastolic: 1.9 ± 7.1 mmHg; p = 0.022); the prevalence of hypertension detected by ABPM increased from 50% to 65%, also due to an increase (from 8.8% to 16.3%) in masked hypertension. There was no correlation between BP changes and changes in body composition and REE. CONCLUSION BP tends to increase over time in active elders, regardless of changes in body composition or level of physical activity. ABPM is an appropriate method for detecting these BP variations in active elders and to reveal cases of masked hypertension that might otherwise escape detection by OBPM.
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy.
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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De Rui M, Coin A, Granziera S, Girardi A, Catanzaro S, Manzato E, Perissinotto E, Sergi G. Short- and long-term efficacy of cholinesterase inhibitors in older adults with alzheimer's disease and mixed dementia: results of a 21-month observational study. Panminerva Med 2014:R41Y9999N00A140029. [PMID: 25027768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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AIM The high cost of cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) makes it crucial for the clinician to accurately identify subjects who will benefit from treatment. In Italy ChEI efficacy is assessed after 3 months, but this time interval may not be enough to know whether to continue or abandon the treatment. The aim of the study was to establish whether identifying responders (R) to ChEI on the strength of a 3--month treatment suffices to predict long--term stability in patients with dementia. METHODS For the study, 336 patients with dementia treated with ChEIs were assessed. They were considered as R when Mini--Mental State Examination (MMSE) score was stable or improved after 3 or 9 months of ChEIs, and as persistently stable if MMSE score dropped by <2 points in 21 months. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values (PPV, NPV) were calculated to test response at 3 or 9 months vis--à--vis 21 months persistent stability. RESULTS For response assessment at 3 months, sensitivity was 0.83 and specificity 0.58, whereas at 9 months sensitivity was 0.84 and specificity 0.73. When age, sex, years of education, ChEI type, and antipsychotic/antidepressant drugs were included in the linear regression model with long--term variations in MMSE score, only MMSE variations between 0--3 and 0--9 months were significantly associated with long--term stability. CONCLUSION in Italian patients, assessing response later on (after 6--9 months of treatment instead of 3) seems better able to distinguish between patients who will or will not benefit in the long--term from ChEI treatment.
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- Department of Medicine DIMED, Geriatrics Division, University of Padova, Italy -
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Carraro S, Veronese N, Bolzetta F, De Rui M, Berton L, Pizzato S, Toffanello ED, De Ronch I, Miotto F, Coin A, Manzato E, Sergi G. Association between dietary folate intake and serum insulin-like growth factor-1 levels in healthy old women. Growth Horm IGF Res 2013; 23:267-271. [PMID: 24090688 DOI: 10.1016/j.ghir.2013.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2013] [Revised: 09/09/2013] [Accepted: 09/11/2013] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE High serum levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) seem to coincide with higher rates of some types of cancer and the risk of all-cause mortality in old people. Eating vegetables seems to reduce IGF-1 levels because they are rich in micronutrients such as vitamins. This study investigates the possible association between vitamin intake and IGF-1 levels in a representative group of healthy elderly women with Mediterranean dietary habits. DESIGN This cross-sectional study included 124 healthy women with a mean age of 71.3 ± 4.2 years and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 27.37 ± 3.48 kg/m(2) attending a mild fitness program twice a week at public gyms in Padova. The main parameters considered were IGF-1 (measured by chemiluminescence) and diet, assessed on the basis of a 3-day record and a questionnaire on the frequency with which they usually ate certain foods. RESULTS The mean IGF-1 level for the sample as a whole was 136.2 ± 38.9 μg/l, and was significantly lower in women with a higher folate intake (p = 0.04). On simple linear analysis, the vitamins found associated with serum IGF-1 levels were: folates (r: -0.25; p = 0.003); vitamin E (r: -0.21; p = 0.01); vitamin D (r: -0.17; p = 0.03); and riboflavin (r: -0.16; p=0.03). After removing the effect of calorie, protein, carbohydrate and fat intake, and other known potential confounders (age, BMI, alcohol intake), only folate intake correlated with IGF-1 levels (r = -0.17; p = 0.04). CONCLUSION A folate-rich diet could have the effect of lowering circulating IGF-1 levels in elderly women.
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- Department of Medicine- DIMED, Geriatrics Section, University of Padova, Italy
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Giantin V, Falci C, De Luca E, Valentini E, Lasevoli M, Siviero P, Maggi S, Martella B, Orrù G, Crepaldi G, Monfardini S, Terranova O, Manzato E. The Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) predicts mortality in elderly cancer patients (ECP) better than the traditional Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA). Eur Geriatr Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2013.07.715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Bolzetta F, Veronese N, Toffanello E, Perissinotto E, Sergi G, Coin A, Baggio G, Zambon S, Musacchio E, Maggi S, Crepaldi G, Manzato E. Risk of fall and physical performance in elderly. Eur Geriatr Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2013.07.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Valentini E, Giantin V, Voci A, Lasevoli M, Zurlo A, Pengo V, Maggi S, Pegoraro R, Catarini M, Andrigo M, Storti M, Manzato E. Which treatments should be administered to patients with advanced dementia? Differential effects of life expectancy on the opinions of Italian physicians and nurses. Eur Geriatr Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2013.07.712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Giantin V, Falci C, De Luca E, Valentini E, Iasevoli M, Siviero P, Maggi S, Martella B, Orrù G, Crepaldi G, Monfardini S, Terranova O, Manzato E. The Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) predicts mortality in elderly cancer patients (ECP) better than the traditional Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA). Eur Geriatr Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2013.07.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lesch O, Skala K, Addolorato G, Caputo F, Ceccanti M, Djurkowski M, Filipecka E, Habrat B, Horodnicki J, Pini LA, Platz W, Spazzapan B, Walter H, Caputo F, Skala K, Walter H, Ceccanti M, Djurkowski M, Filipecka E, Florkowski A, Gerra G, Holzbach R, Horodnicki J, Platz W, Spazzapan B, Zblowska H, Bernardi M, Cacciaglia R, Vivet P, Lesch OM, Addolorato G, Vivet P, Pross N, Denot C, Patat A, Nava F, Bravin S, Borroni G, Bosticco E, Affini GF, Gasparini GL, Manzato E, Thoux M, Torriani M, Richini M, Lucchini A. SAT2 * SODIUM OXYBATE, A BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME AND MAINTENANCE OF ALCOHOL ABSTINENCE (D&A). Alcohol Alcohol 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agt101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Toffanello ED, Inelmen EM, Imoscopi A, Perissinotto E, Coin A, Miotto F, Donini LM, Cucinotta D, Barbagallo M, Manzato E, Sergi G. Taste loss in hospitalized multimorbid elderly subjects. Clin Interv Aging 2013; 8:167-74. [PMID: 23426191 PMCID: PMC3576013 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s37477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Loss of the sense of taste is common among older people. Morbidities and polypharmacy may contribute to the age-related decline in gustatory function. The aims of the present study were to investigate taste perception in elderly hospitalized patients by comparing their taste recognition thresholds with those of healthy, free-living elderly individuals and to identify potential determinants of taste loss. METHODS The participants in this observational study were 55 elderly patients hospitalized in the acute geriatric section of the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences at Padova University and 41 free-living individuals aged older than 65 years, randomly recruited from elderly people attending mild fitness programs at public gymnasiums in Padova. Data were collected on nutrition, health, cognitive, and functional status for all participants. Gustatory capabilities were assessed using aqueous solutions of sucrose, sodium chloride, citric acid, and quinine hydrochloride (representing sweet, salty, sour, and bitter stimuli, respectively), and taste recognition thresholds were measured in both groups. RESULTS In comparison with the free-living elderly subjects, those in hospital were significantly less able to recognize the taste of citric acid (P < 0.05). Low citric acid sensitivity was independently associated with advanced age (≥75 years; odds ratio [OR] 3.01, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01-9.82), polypharmacy (number of prescribed drugs ≥ 4; OR 2.74, 95% CI 1.01-7.72), and poor nutritional status (as assessed by Mini Nutritional Assessment score < 23.5; OR 5.08, 95% CI 1.76-14.6). CONCLUSION Because gustatory impairment may reduce a person's appetite and lead to inadequate dietary intake, compensatory nutritional measures, such as the use of flavor-enhanced foods, should be strongly encouraged, particularly in the hospital setting.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Geriatrics Division and University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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Mosele M, Inelmen EM, Toffanello ED, Girardi A, Coin A, Sergi G, Manzato E. Psychometric properties of the pain assessment in advanced dementia scale compared to self assessment of pain in elderly patients. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2013; 34:38-43. [PMID: 22907210 DOI: 10.1159/000341582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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AIM The aims of the present study were to report on the psychometric properties of the Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) scale by comparing it with the gold standard method of self-reporting on a numerical rating scale (NRS), and to provide a categorical version of the PAINAD scale comparable with the verbal descriptor scale of the NRS. METHODS Six hundred elderly patients with various degrees of cognitive impairment consecutively admitted to the acute geriatric section at Padua University were evaluated. Cognitive, functional, and health statuses were evaluated using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), activities of daily living, and the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale (CIRS), respectively. Pain measurements were obtained by administering the NRS and the PAINAD scale. RESULTS Cognitive decline was recorded in 310 subjects (52%). The internal reliability of the PAINAD scale was adequate for all items, both in patients with dementia (α = 0.90) and in those with no cognitive impairment (α = 0.94). The psychometric evaluation demonstrated a stronger level of concurrent validity (Kendall's τ = 0.73, p < 0.0001) and inter-rater agreement (ĸ = 0.74, p < 0.0001) for the PAINAD compared with the NRS. CONCLUSION Our findings clearly indicate that the PAINAD scale is a reliable and easily administered tool for assessing pain intensity also in elderly patients with advanced dementia.
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- Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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Marini E, Sergi G, Succa V, Saragat B, Sarti S, Coin A, Manzato E, Buffa R. Efficacy of specific bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) for assessing body composition in the elderly. J Nutr Health Aging 2013; 17:515-21. [PMID: 23732547 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-012-0411-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to ascertain the efficacy of bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) in assessing body composition in the elderly by comparing findings with the results of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and to test an analytical variant of the method (specific BIVA). DESIGN Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS The sample comprised 207 free-living elderly individuals (75 men and 132 women) aged 65 to 93 years. MEASUREMENTS Anthropometric and bioelectrical measurements were taken according to standard criteria. BIVA was applied using the 'classic' procedure and correcting bioelectrical values for body geometry to obtain an estimate of the whole-body impedivity. DXA was used as a reference body composition assessment method. BIVA (classic and specific values) and DXA findings were compared using Student's t and Hotelling's T2 tests, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. RESULTS In both sexes, BIVA distinguished between individuals with different amounts of fat and fat-free mass (lean mass including bone mineral content), according to DXA, but not between those with different proportions of fat mass (FM%). Specific bioelectrical values detected changes in body composition. CONCLUSION BIVA should be used with caution for evaluating body composition in the elderly. Specific bioelectrical values proved effective, showing promise as a methodological variant of BIVA, suitable for identifying age-related changes in body fatness.
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- Department of Environmental and Life Sciences, Anthropological Science Section, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria, 09042 Monserrato (Cagliari), Italy.
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Coin A, Veronese N, Bolzetta F, De Rui M, Manzato E, Sergi G. Relationship between increased endogenous parathormone levels and bone density in postmenopausal women treated with bisphosphonates. Panminerva Med 2012; 54:277-282. [PMID: 23123579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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AIM Bisphosphonates increase bone mineral density (BMD) and also increase parathyroid hormone (PTH): the rule of increased PTH on BMD is not well known. The aim of our study was to assess the relationship between endogenous PTH levels and BMD after 18 months of antiresorptive therapy in a group of post-menopausal women with normal baseline PTH levels. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on 62 women with normal baseline PTH levels (mean age 62.7 ± 8.6 years) who underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, thoracic-lumbar radiography, and blood and urine sampling at the baseline and after 18 months. All patients were treated with bisphosphonates and received calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation. RESULTS In the whole group, after 18 months, mean BMD improved both at lumbar spine (0.53 ± 0.09 vs. 0.49 ± 0.09 g/cm2; P<0.05) and at femur (0.66 ± 0.08 vs. 0.65 ± 0.09 g/cm2; P<0.05); PTH levels (56.80 ± 19.07 vs. 48.74 ± 14.99 pg/mL; P<0.001) and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (60.73 ± 29.87 vs. 49.81 ± 26.56 ng/mL; P<0.05) increased. Dividing the patients according PTH variation (>0 or ≤ 0), the group with ΔPTH>0 had higher percentage increase of BMD at spine (8.0 ± 9% vs. 4 ± 7.5%; P<0.001) and at total hip (3 ± 9% vs. 0.49 ± 8.9%; P<0.001) while the bone alkaline phosphatase significantly decreased (-11.80 ± 2.19 vs. -4.05 ± 3.08 ug/L; P<0.001) than the other group. CONCLUSION Increased endogenous PTH levels seems to be associated with a higher BMD increase in patients treated with bisphosphonates for postmenopausal osteoporosis. The increase of PTH must be clarified by further investigations.
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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Falci⁎ C, Giantin V, Valentini E, Lasevoli M, De Luca E, Siviero P, Maggi S, Martella B, Orrù G, Crepaldi G, Monfardini S, Terranova O, Manzato E. The multidimensional prognostic index (MPI), based on a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), predicts mortality in elderly cancer patients (ECP). J Geriatr Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2012.10.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tocci G, Ferrucci A, Guida P, Corsini A, Avogaro A, Comaschi M, Cortese C, Giorda CB, Manzato E, Medea G, Mureddu GF, Titta G, Ventriglia G, Riccardi G, Zito GB, Volpe M. Global cardiovascular risk management in different Italian regions: an analysis of the Evaluation of Final Feasible Effect of Control Training and Ultra Sensitisation (EFFECTUS) educational program. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2012; 22:635-642. [PMID: 21186104 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2010.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2010] [Revised: 10/03/2010] [Accepted: 10/12/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The Final Evaluation Feasible Effect of Ultra Control Training and Sensitization (EFFECTUS) is an educational program, aimed at improving global CV risk stratification and management in Italy. The present study evaluates differences on clinical approach to global CV risk among physicians involved in the EFFECTUS program and stratified in three geographical macro-areas (North, Center, South) of our Country. METHODS AND RESULTS Physicians were asked to submit data already available in their medical records, covering the first 10 adult outpatients, consecutively seen in the month of May 2006. Overall, 1.078 physicians (27% females, aged 50 ± 7 years) collected data of 9.904 outpatients (46.5% females, aged 67 ± 9 years), among which 3.219 (32.5%) were residents in Northern, 3.652 (36.9%) in Central and 3.033 (30.6%) in Southern Italy. A significantly higher prevalence of major CV risk factors, including obesity, physical inactivity, hypertension and diabetes, was recorded in Southern than in other areas. Accordingly, Southern physicians more frequently prescribed antihypertensive, glucose and lipid lowering agents than other physicians, who paid significantly more attention to life-style changes in their clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS This analysis of the EFFECTUS study demonstrates a high prevalence of CV risk factors in Italy, particularly in Southern areas, and indicates some important discrepancies in the clinical management of global CV risk among physcians working in different Italian regions.
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- Chair and Division of Cardiology, II Faculty of Medicine, University Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Coin A, Veronese N, De Rui M, Mosele M, Bolzetta F, Girardi A, Manzato E, Sergi G. Nutritional predictors of cognitive impairment severity in demented elderly patients: the key role of BMI. J Nutr Health Aging 2012; 16:553-6. [PMID: 22659996 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-012-0052-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The body mass index (BMI) is commonly used to assess nutritional status and the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a validated tool for assessing cognitive status in elderly people. Nutritional and cognitive aspects are closely related in dementia. OBJECTIVES To establish whether BMI predicts cognitive decline in demented patients and whether an "alarm" BMI cut-off exists for declining MMSE scores. SUBJECTS AND METHODS 82 elderly demented patients underwent clinical, bio-chemical and functional assessment. DESIGN Transversal study. RESULTS The mean BMI was 26.08±4.48 kg/m² and the mean MMSE 18.68±5.38. Patients with BMI<25 kg/m² had significantly lower MMSE scores (16.5±5.53 vs 20.38±4.64; p 0.001), fat-free mass (FFM; 27.76±8.99 vs 37.38±10.58 kg; p<0.001), fat-free mass index (FFMI; 11.52±3.03 vs 14.67±2.89 kg/m²; p<0.001), and fat mass (FM; 24.90±6.89 vs 36.86±6.77 kg; p<0.001), as well as lower Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) scores (23.80±2.50 vs 25.00±2.29; p=0.03) and higher vitamin B12 levels (460.95±289.80 vs 332.43±82.07 pg/ml; p=0.01). In the sample as a whole, MMSE scores significantly correlated with scores for MNA (r=0.27, p=0.01), FFM (r=0.27, p=0.01), BMI (r=0.19, p=0.05), ADL (r=0.28, p=0.01) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL; r=0.34, p=0.002). On multiple logistic regression, BMI<25 kg/m² was independently associated with the risk of moderate-severe cognitive impairment (OR=2.96; 95% CI; 1.16-7.55) and female gender was independently associated with severity of dementia (OR=3.14; 95% CI; 1.09-9.03). CONCLUSION BMI seems to indicate global health status in elderly demented people and a BMI of 25 kg/m² can be considered an "alarm" cut-off, lower values coinciding with a worse cognitive status based on MMSE scores.
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- A Coin
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Division of Geriatrics, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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Tocci G, Ferrucci A, Guida P, Avogaro A, Comaschi M, Corsini A, Cortese C, Giorda CB, Manzato E, Medea G, Mureddu GF, Riccardi G, Titta G, Ventriglia G, Zito GB, Volpe M. Impact of physicians' age on the clinical management of global cardiovascular risk: analysis of the results of the Evaluation of Final Feasible Effect of Control Training and Ultra Sensitisation Educational Programme. Int J Clin Pract 2011; 65:649-57. [PMID: 21564436 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2011.02664.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate the potential impact of physicians' age on global cardiovascular (CV) risk management in the population of the Evaluation of Final Feasible Effect of Ultra Control Training and Sensitisation (EFFECTUS) study. METHODS Involved physicians were stratified into three age groups (≤ 45, 46-55 and > 55 years), and asked to provide clinical data covering the first 10 adult outpatients, consecutively seen in May 2006. RESULTS Overall 1078 physicians, among whom 219 (20%) were aged ≤ 45, 658 (61%) between 46 and 55, and 201 (19%) > 55 years, collected data of 9904 outpatients (46.5% female patients, aged 67 ± 9 years), who were distributed into three corresponding groups: 2010 (20%), 6111 (62%) and 1783 (18%), respectively. A higher prevalence of myocardial infarction and stroke was recorded by younger physicians rather than those aged > 46 years. Older physicians frequently recommended life-style changes, whereas a higher number of antihypertensive, antiplatelet, glucose and lipid-lowering prescriptions was prescribed by physicians aged ≤ 45 years. CONCLUSIONS This analysis of the EFFECTUS study indicates a higher prevalence of vascular diseases among outpatients who were followed by younger physicians, who prescribed a higher number of CV drugs than older physicians. These older physicians have more attitude for prescribing favourable life-style changes than younger physicians.
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- G Tocci
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Coin A, Perissinotto E, Najjar M, Girardi A, Inelmen EM, Enzi G, Manzato E, Sergi G. Does religiosity protect against cognitive and behavioral decline in Alzheimer's dementia? Curr Alzheimer Res 2011; 7:445-52. [PMID: 20088813 DOI: 10.2174/156720510791383886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2009] [Accepted: 01/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND several studies have shown that religiosity has beneficial effects on health, mortality and pathological conditions; little is known about religiosity in Alzheimer's disease and the progression of its cognitive, behavioral and functional symptoms. Our aim was to identify any relationship between religiosity and the progression of cognitive impairment and behavioral disorders in mild-moderate Alzheimer's disease, and any relationship between the patient's religiosity and the stress in caregivers. MATERIALS AND METHODS 64 patients with Alzheimer's disease were analyzed at baseline and 12 months later using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Behavioral Religiosity Scale (BRS) and the Francis Short Scale (FSS). Caregivers were also questioned on the patient's functional abilities (ADL, IADL), the behavioral disturbances (NPI), and on their stress (NPI-D, CBI). Patients were divided into 2 groups according to BRS: a score of <24 meant no or low religiosity (LR), while a score of > or =24 meant moderate or high religiosity (HR). FINDINGS LR patients had worsened more markedly after 12 months in their total cognitive and behavioral test scores. Stress was also significantly higher in the caregivers of the LR group. Global BRS and FSS scores correlated significantly with variations after 1 year in the MMSE (r: 0.50), NPI (r:-0.51), NPI-D (r:-0.55) and CBI (r:-0.62). A low religiosity coincided with a higher risk of cognitive impairment, considered as a 3-point decrease in MMSE score (OR 6.7, CI: 1.8-24.7). INTERPRETATION higher levels of religiosity in Alzheimer's dementia seem to correlate with a slower cognitive and behavioral decline, with a corresponding significant reduction of the caregiver's burden.
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- A Coin
- Geriatric Clinics, Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences, University of Padova. Italy.
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Toffanello ED, Inelmen EM, Minicuci N, Campigotto F, Sergi G, Coin A, Miotto F, Enzi G, Manzato E. Ten-year trends in vitamin intake in free-living healthy elderly people: the risk of subclinical malnutrition. J Nutr Health Aging 2011; 15:99-103. [PMID: 21365161 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-011-0020-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the trends of vitamin intake over a 10-year follow-up in a group of successfully aging elderly people. DESIGN Longitudinal study. SETTING City of Padua, Italy. PARTICIPANTS 78 (34M/44F) free-living and still well-functioning survivors among the Italian participants in the SENECA multicenter project, aged 70-75 y at the baseline. MEASUREMENTS data were collected by means of a modified validated dietary history, both at baseline and then 10 y later. The dietary intake of vitamins B1, B2, A and C were considered, calculating the percentages of individuals with an intake below the lowest European Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI). RESULTS mean energy and macronutrient intake were consistent with dietary guidelines at both time points. There was no decline in total energy intake after a decade. At baseline, the intake of all vitamins exceeded the Lowest European RDI, with the exception of vitamin B1, for which 44% of the men and 60% of the women were already deficient. After a decade, the prevalence of vitamin B2 and vitamin A deficiencies rose to 50% of the sample. Vitamin C deficiencies rose in a decade from 3% to 6% in men and from 2.3% to 4.5% in women and it was the least prevalent. CONCLUSION despite an adequate nutritional/functional status and a total energy intake that could be expected to cover the recommendations for micronutrients too, a considerable proportion of our successfully aging elderly were already deficient in, or at high risk of becoming deficient in several essential vitamins. Multivitamin supplementation may be necessary, even in healthy individuals, to ensure an adequate micronutrient intake in the elderly.
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- E D Toffanello
- National Research Council, Institute of Neuroscience, Section on Aging, University of Padua, Padova, Italy.
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Lapolla A, Manzato E, Sartore G, Marin R, Cosma C, Bolis A, Seraglia R, Traldi P. Evaluation of methionine sulphoxide content of ApoA-I in type 2 diabetic patients and young coronaropathic subjects: a preliminary study. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom 2011; 25:391-394. [PMID: 21192035 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.4861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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