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Piemonte meridionale e variabilità alpina: note sugli scambi commerciali con la Provenza dal XIII al XV secolo
No full textLa resistenza all'arte nell'Occidente;
No full textIn questa indagine sulle principali fonti documentanti l'atteggiamento verso l'arte medievale, l'autore sostiene che la resistenza all'arte in Occidente dal periodo paleocristiano fino a circa 1200 fu in gran parte dovuto a motivi sociali o intellettuali/spirituali.In this survey of the leading primary sources on the medieval attitude toward art, the author argues that resistance to art in the West from the Early Christian period up to around 1200 was largely posed on social or intellectual/spiritual grounds
"Effect of oral magnesium supplementation on physical performance in healthy elderly women involved in a weekly exercise program: a randomized controlled trial" - Reply to CP Unocc et al
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When are indwelling urinary catheters appropriate in elderly patients?
No full textIndwelling catheters are commonly used in elderly patients with urinary retention, incontinence, pressure ulcers, and cancer, ostensibly for the patient's comfort but sometimes to ease the burden of health care workers. Indwelling catheterization is overused; catheters should be inserted only for specific, well-documented indications. The best way to avoid catheter-associated infections and other complications is to avoid long-term catheter use whenever possible. Given the risks involved, catheterization is indicated only as a last resort, after other options have failed
Elder abuse: are we turning a blind eye to a crucial issue?
No full textPhysiological changes that occur with aging impair the ability to perform the activities of daily living. Following the loss of family members and friends, senior citizens often become socially marginalized. Thus, with advancing age, many are unable to live independently and need assistance. Frequently, moreover, the fact that they have limited financial, social, psychological, and legal support makes them more vulnerable to abuse by family members or paid caregivers, although they may still be competent and would like to live autonomously
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