Publications by authors named "G Catanese"
Due to the continuous aging of the population and consequent increase in dementia, focus on its prevention is of growing importance for public health. Since effective pharmacological treatments are not yet available, other determinants of cognitive decline have become fundamental. Several studies have indicated that the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is associated with reduced incident cognitive decline and dementia, but few studies have been conducted in persons already diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVaccination, particularly against pneumococcus and influenza, is a low-cost primary prevention, useful to avoid hard complications, particularly among frail older people. In this pilot study, we aimed to assess the effect of a strategy for influenza and pneumococcal vaccination for outpatients mainly affected by cognitive or endocrinological conditions, evaluating what could stimulate or demotivate vaccination among older people. This study was conducted during the 2023-2024 influenza season at the outpatient clinics in Palermo, Italy.
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- - The Mediterranean mollusc has experienced population declines due to a significant mortality event linked to a parasite, but some localized populations have shown resilience possibly because of their specific environmental conditions.
- - Researchers developed a molecular multiplex PCR method to accurately identify species and detect hybrids, using species-specific primers targeting the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) regions of selected bivalves.
- - The study analyzed samples from various Mediterranean areas, confirming species differentiation through DNA amplification and sequencing, thereby demonstrating the importance of molecular tools in conserving biodiversity and managing hybridization.
Background: The association between depression and dementia is still unclear, particularly regarding depression as a potential risk factor preceding dementia. Therefore, we aimed to verify if the presence of depression at baseline may increase the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment during 15 years of follow-up in the SHARE (Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe) study.
Methods: Depressive symptoms were defined using the EURO-D, with a score ≥4 indicative of depression.
Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may evolve into dementia. Early recognition of possible evolution to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) is of importance, but actual diagnostic criteria have some limitations. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to find the most accurate markers that can discriminate patients with DLB versus AD, in MCI stage.
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