Publications by authors named "Vincenzo Pio Gagliardi"

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  • A study investigated risk factors for delirium in elderly patients who underwent surgery for hip fractures, revealing that 20% experienced delirium post-operation.
  • The study included 83 patients aged 65 and older, excluding those already delusional before surgery, and assessed various factors on different postoperative days.
  • Key findings indicated that advanced age, use of specific medications, and certain comorbidities were significantly associated with the occurrence of delirium, suggesting the need for careful monitoring of at-risk patients.
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Background: Haemophilia is an inherited coagulopathy caused by the absence or dysfunction of clotting factor VIII or IX. Clinical manifestations are generally secondary to recurrent bleeding episodes mainly in the musculoskeletal system. Bleeding symptoms appear early in life and, when the disease is severe (when plasma factor VIII or IX activity is <1% of normal), joint and muscle bleeding may occur spontaneously.

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