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Osteoporosis in men: a case report
2010
Osteoporosis in men is frequently not considered, underdiagnosed and often undertreated. In contrast with osteoporosis occurring in women, the genesis is frequently secondary (30-60%) with a complex diagnostic approach. A careful anamnesis and physical examination associated with laboratory and instrumental evaluation are necessary for an accurate diagnosis. The clinical case presented concerns a 70-year-old man with negative family history for osteoporosis and a personal history of depression, HBV carrier, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a heavy ex-smoker with history of alcoholism. The comprehensive geriatric evaluation allowed us to diagnose a multifactorially seconda…
2015
Recent data suggest that the traditional definition of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) may exclude patients who present with the non-exposed variant of the condition. To test the hypothesis that a proportion of patients with ONJ remain undiagnosed because their symptoms do not conform to the traditional case definition, we did a secondary analysis of data from MISSION (Multicentre study on phenotype, definition and classification of osteonecrosis of the jaws associated with bisphosphonates), a cross-sectional study of a large population of patients with bisphosphonate-associated ONJ who were recruited in 13 European centres. Patients with exposed and non-exposed ONJ…
MODIFICATION OF COAGULATION IMBALANCE DURING ANTITHROMBIN TREATMENT IN PREECLAMPTIC PATIENTS: OUR EXPERIENCE
2008
Preeclamptic conditions are often associated with a natural inhibitor consumption. Many studies have evidenced validity of antithrombin (AT) treatment during preeclamptic conditions. The aim of the study is to restore a congruous coagulation imbalance with administration of AT under the guide of thromboelastographic monitoring (TEG).
Kümmell's Disease: Clarifying the Mechanisms and Patients' Inclusion Criteria.
2014
The three major causes of vertebral body collapse include infection, malignant neoplasia, and trauma and it may be difficult to distinguish between them, particularly in the presence of severe osteoporosis. In 1891, however, Dr Hermann Kümmell, further added another possibility of vertebral body crush; the delayed posttraumatic collapse. As originally described, this rare clinical entity includes patients, who after a trivial trauma and an asymptomatic clinical course they develop a progressive vertebral body collapse and a painful kyphosis. Although more than a century has passed from its initial description, only few cases have been reported in the literature, whereas the main pathologic …
AB1390 Osteoporosis associated morbidity analysis can reveal targets for better disease diagnosis and management
2018
Background Osteoporosis accounts for more disability and life years lost than rheumatoid arthritis. It brings an elevated risk of mortality, morbidity and re-/hospitalisation due to fractures and a significant financial and social burden. A rationale use of diagnostic and therapeutic resources is useful and should be encouraged at all intervention levels. For admitted patients, clinical risk factors for fractures and conditions that are causes for secondary osteoporosis should trigger either the diagnosis approach or the referral to a (Rheumatology/Endocrinology) specialist and treatment should be started during hospitalisation. Objectives We aimed to identify targets for educational or pro…
The new frontier of bone formation: a breakthrough in postmenopausal osteoporosis?
2009
Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that accelerates after menopause in many women. Most of the pharmacologic attempts to control the disease, such as hormone therapy, have emphasized the constraint of bone resorption. Since recent years have witnessed important advances in the field of bone formation, this review aims to update the present knowledge on the mechanisms affecting osteoblastogenesis and on the therapeutic results achieved by recently approved drugs.We sought peer-reviewed, full-length basic and clinical articles published between 1995 and May 2008 using a PubMed search strategy, with the terms osteoporosis and osteoblast, osteoporosis and strontium ranelate, and osteoporosis and…
Laparoscopic neurolysis of the sacral plexus and the sciatic nerve for extensive endometriosis of the pelvic wall
2007
Background: The aim of this study is to report on the feasibility of laparoscopic neurolysis of the plexus sacralis and the sciatic nerve in deep endometriotic infiltration of the lateral pelvic wall. Methods: A transperitoneal approach to the pelvic nerves combined with the LANN technique for intraoperative assessment of the function of the exposed nerves permit exposure and sparing of all somatic nerves during resection of the endometriotic lesion. Results: We report on our short experience with 21 patients who underwent this technique for the treatment of endometriotic infiltration of the sacral plexus at different levels. Conclusion: In young patients with chronic unilateral sciatica or…
Subgrouping and targeted exercise programmes for knee and hip osteoarthritis (STEER OA) individual participant data meta-analysis. Progress update an…
2019
Pregnancy in advanced maternal age: maternal and fetal outcome.
2014
The objective of this research is to evaluate maternal and fetal outcome of pregnant women over 40 years. The outcome has been evaluated through the following data: age, nationality, number of deliveries, complications of pregnancy, type of delivery, newborn's weight and APGAR index. 201 pregnant women have been recruited. The GDM has been observed in 11 women (5.5%). The antepartum haemorrhage has been observed in 7 women (3.5%). The cesarean section rate was 76% in the Group of primiparae woman and 64% in the Group of multiparae. The incidence of Children LBW (low Birth weight) was 17% in the primiparae and 10% in the multiparare.