TP53 Mutation in exon 5 and S-Phase Fraction but not Mutations in Ras gene family and DNA-ploidy are Indipendent prognostic indicators in Laryngeal S…

2005

The prognostic role of TP53 mutations in advanced laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC).

2005

Factors influencing pain, physical function and social functioning in patients with osteoarthritis in southern Italy.

2004

Epidemiology and risk factors in osteoarthritis: literature review data from "OASIS" study

2004

Ostheoarthritis (OA) is a social disease characterized by pain, inflammation and stiffness due to an involvement of articular cartilage, soft tissues and bone. OA is the most common rheumatic disease, every age can be affected but prevalence increases dramatically with age with a greater incidence in subjects between 40 and 50 years of age. Hip OA has an important correlation with weight, genetic factors, sex, previous traumas, occupational factors and age. People older than 35 have a prevalence of Hip OA of 10,8% that becomes 35,4% in people older than 85. Knee OA has a great correlation with weight, life style and physical activity. An Italian study has demonstrated that the prevalence of…