emilia/albumin

The aqueous and methanolic extracts of Emilia sonchifolia leaves progressively reduced rat paw oedema induced by subplantar injection of albumin, the aqueous extract showing a more pronounced effect than the methanol extract.

BACKGROUND Contrasting data have so far been reported on the utility and efficacy of screening patients with cirrhosis for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a regular ultrasonographic and laboratory follow-up for the early

UNASSIGNED To validate a set of indicators for quality of diabetes care through their relationship with measurable clinical outcomes. UNASSIGNED A retrospective cohort study was carried out from 2010 to 2015. UNASSIGNED Population-based study. Data were retrieved from healthcare utilization

Modifiable and non-modifiable predictors of mobility recovery were analyzed on a sample of 774 hip fracture patients according to pre-fracture abilities. Overall predictors were mostly non-modifiable factors related to frailty of patients with the exception of 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration which

OBJECTIVE Anorexia is the most frequent modification of eating habits in old age, which may lead to malnutrition and consequent morbidity and mortality in older adults. We aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated to anorexia in a sample of Italian older persons living in different

BACKGROUND Delirum is common in hospitalized elderly patients and may be associated with increased morbidity, length of stay and patient care costs. Delirium (acute confusional state) is defined as an acute disorder of attention and cognition. In elderly patients, delirium is often an early