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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disorder caused by wear and tear on the joint over time; as a result, the protective cartilage of the bone in the joint gradually wears down. The lifetime risk of developing OA in the knee, with symptoms such as pain, aching, and stiffness, is 40% in men and 47% in

Study Setting All patients affected by moderate TBI (Glasgow Coma Score 9-13) admitted to the neurosurgical department of the University Hospital of Messina, Italy, will be screened for recruitment. Ethics The institutional review board (IRB) approved the study. Written consent will be obtained from

The treatment of neuroprotection of degenerative ophthalmological diseases is currently proposed by administering products belonging to the category of food supplements (nutraceuticals containing amino acids and vitamins) or compounds of vegetable origin (Curcumin, flavonoids taken with food

Chronic venous disease (CVD) represents one of the most common vascular disorder. It's different clinical manifestations (most often seen as varicose veins) can be observed in up to 40% of adult female population and in about 30% of adult males. Different mechanical and biological factors play role

Research Plan Background Stargardt disease (STGD/FFM) is the most common hereditary recessive macular dystrophy (Blacharski, 1988) characterized by juvenile to young adult onset, central visual impairment, progressive bilateral atrophy of the macula and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), with a

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by gradual cognitive deterioration, changes in behavior and personality. These symptoms are related to neurochemical changes, neural death, and the breakdown of the inter-neural connections. Loss of

Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) include various chronic lung disorders such as sarcoidosis and idiopathic lung fibrosis (IPF). In the Netherlands the incidence of sarcoidosis is approximately 20-25 per 100.000 inhabitants whereas that of IPF is approximately 1000-1500 new cases each year. In short,