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2. Being the Family Caregiver of a Patient With Dementia During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Lockdown

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Zucca, M., Isella, V., Lorenzo, R. D., Marra, Camillo, Cagnin, A., Cupidi, C., Bonanni, L., Lagana, V., Rubino, E., Vanacore, N., Agosta, F., Caffarra, P., Sambati, R., Quaranta, Davide, Guglielmi, Valeria, Appollonio, I. M., Logroscino, G., Filippi, M., Tedeschi, G., Ferrarese, C., Rainero, I., Bruni, A. C., Gallo, E., Grassini, A., Marcinno, A., Roveta, F., Martino, P. D., Frangipane, F., Puccio, G., Colao, R., Mirabelli, M., Martellacci, N., Lino, F., Mozzetta, S., Busse, C., Camporese, G., Sacco, S., Lechiara, M. C., Carrarini, Claudia, Russo, M., Casalena, A., Sucapane, P., Tiraboschi, P., Caroppo, P., Redaelli, V., Fede, G. D., Coppa, D., Peluso, L., Insarda, P., Bartolo, M. D., Esposito, S., Iavarone, A., Orsini, A. V. M., Salvatore, E., Criscuolo, C., Sambati, L., Santoro, R., Gragnaniello, D., Pedriali, I., Ludovico, L., Chiari, A., Fabbo, A., Bevilacqua, P., Galli, C., Magarelli, S., Perini, M., Spalletta, G., Banaj, N., Porcari, D. E., Caruso, G., Cipollini, V., Casini, A. R., Ursini, F., Bruno, G., Rozzini, R., Brambilla, M., Magnani, G., Caso, F., Spinelli, E. G., Ramusino, M. C., Perini, G., Luzzi, S., Cacchio, G., Ciccola, A., Cionfrini, L., Giuli, C., Fabi, K., Guidi, M., Paci, C., Castellano, A., Petrucci, R., Accogli, M., Carapelle, E., Calabrese, G., Trevisi, G. N., Coluccia, B., Giuliano, A. V., Caggiula, M., Impagnatiello, V., Beretta, F., Milia, A., Pilia, G., Mascia, M. G., Putzu, V., Piccoli, T., Cuffaro, L., Monastero, R., Battaglia, A., Blandino, V., Lupo, F., Cumbo, E., Luca, A., Caravaglios, G., Vezzosi, A., Bessi, V., Tognoni, G., Calsolaro, V., Mossello, E., Amici, S., Trequattrini, A., Pezzuto, S., Mecocci, P., Fichera, G., Pradelli, S., Formilan, M., Coin, A., Togni, L. D., Sala, F., Nicolosi, V., Gallucci, M., Mazzarolo, A. P., Bergamelli, C., Zucca M., Isella V., Lorenzo R.D., Marra C., Cagnin A., Cupidi C., Bonanni L., Lagana V., Rubino E., Vanacore N., Agosta F., Caffarra P., Sambati R., Quaranta D., Guglielmi V., Appollonio I.M., Logroscino G., Filippi M., Tedeschi G., Ferrarese C., Rainero I., Bruni A.C., Gallo E., Grassini A., Marcinno A., Roveta F., Martino P.D., Frangipane F., Puccio G., Colao R., Mirabelli M., Martellacci N., Lino F., Mozzetta S., Busse C., Camporese G., Sacco S., Lechiara M.C., Carrarini C., Russo M., Casalena A., Sucapane P., Tiraboschi P., Caroppo P., Redaelli V., Fede G.D., Coppa D., Peluso L., Insarda P., Bartolo M.D., Esposito S., Iavarone A., Orsini A.V.M., Salvatore E., Criscuolo C., Sambati L., Santoro R., Gragnaniello D., Pedriali I., Ludovico L., Chiari A., Fabbo A., Bevilacqua P., Galli C., Magarelli S., Perini M., Spalletta G., Banaj N., Porcari D.E., Caruso G., Cipollini V., Casini A.R., Ursini F., Bruno G., Rozzini R., Brambilla M., Magnani G., Caso F., Spinelli E.G., Ramusino M.C., Perini G., Luzzi S., Cacchio G., Ciccola A., Cionfrini L., Giuli C., Fabi K., Guidi M., Paci C., Castellano A., Petrucci R., Accogli M., Carapelle E., Calabrese G., Trevisi G.N., Coluccia B., Giuliano A.V., Caggiula M., Impagnatiello V., Beretta F., Milia A., Pilia G., Mascia M.G., Putzu V., Piccoli T., Cuffaro L., Monastero R., Battaglia A., Blandino V., Lupo F., Cumbo E., Luca A., Caravaglios G., Vezzosi A., Bessi V., Tognoni G., Calsolaro V., Mossello E., Amici S., Trequattrini A., Pezzuto S., Mecocci P., Fichera G., Pradelli S., Formilan M., Coin A., Togni L.D., Sala F., Nicolosi V., Gallucci M., Mazzarolo A.P., Bergamelli C., Zucca, M, Isella, V, Di Lorenzo, R, Marra, C, Cagnin, A, Cupidi, C, Bonanni, L, Laganà, V, Rubino, E, Vanacore, N, Agosta, F, Caffarra, P, Sambati, R, Quaranta, D, Guglielmi, V, Appollonio, I, Logroscino, G, Filippi, M, Tedeschi, G, Ferrarese, C, Rainero, I, Bruni, A, Gallo, E, Grassini, A, Marcinnò, A, Roveta, F, De Martino, P, Frangipane, F, Puccio, G, Colao, R, Mirabelli, M, Martellacci, N, Lino, F, Mozzetta, S, Bussè, C, Camporese, G, Sacco, S, Lechiara, M, Carrarini, C, Russo, M, Casalena, A, Sucapane, P, Tiraboschi, P, Caroppo, P, Redaelli, V, Di Fede, G, Coppa, D, Peluso, L, Insarda, P, De Bartolo, M, Esposito, S, Iavarone, A, Orsini, A, Salvatore, E, Criscuolo, C, Sambati, L, Santoro, R, Gragnaniello, D, Pedriali, I, Ludovico, L, Chiari, A, Fabbo, A, Bevilacqua, P, Galli, C, Magarelli, S, Perini, M, Spalletta, G, Banaj, N, Porcari, D, Caruso, G, Cipollini, V, Casini, A, Ursini, F, Bruno, G, Rozzini, R, Brambilla, M, Magnani, G, Caso, F, Spinelli, E, Cotta Ramusino, M, Perini, G, Luzzi, S, Cacchiò, G, Ciccola, A, Cionfrini, L, Giuli, C, Fabi, K, Guidi, M, Paci, C, Castellano, A, Petrucci, R, Accogli, M, Carapelle, E, Calabrese, G, Trevisi, G, Coluccia, B, Vasquez Giuliano, A, Caggiula, M, Impagnatiello, V, Beretta, F, Milia, A, Pilia, G, Mascia, M, Putzu, V, Piccoli, T, Cuffaro, L, Monastero, R, Battaglia, A, Blandino, V, Lupo, F, Cumbo, E, Luca, A, Caravaglios, G, Vezzosi, A, Bessi, V, Tognoni, G, Calsolaro, V, Mossello, E, Amici, S, Trequattrini, A, Pezzuto, S, Mecocci, P, Fichera, G, Pradelli, S, Formilan, M, Coin, A, De Togni, L, Sala, F, Nicolosi, V, Gallucci, M, Mazzarolo, A, Bergamelli, C, Zucca, Milena, Isella, Valeria, Lorenzo, Raffaele Di, Marra, Camillo, Cagnin, Annachiara, Cupidi, Chiara, Bonanni, Laura, Laganà, Valentina, Rubino, Elisa, Vanacore, Nicola, Agosta, Federica, Caffarra, Paolo, Sambati, Renato, Quaranta, Davide, Guglielmi, Valeria, Appollonio, Ildebrando M., Logroscino, Giancarlo, Filippi, Massimo, Tedeschi, Gioacchino, Ferrarese, Carlo, Rainero, Innocenzo, and Bruni, Amalia C.

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Aging, medicine.medical_specialty, Cognitive Neuroscience, Population, Psychological intervention, Protective factor, Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry, burden, 03 medical and health sciences, stress, 0302 clinical medicine, stre, medicine, Dementia, caregiver, COVID-19, dementia, Psychiatry, education, Original Research, MED/26 - NEUROLOGIA, education.field_of_study, 030214 geriatrics, burden, caregiver, COVID-19, dementia, stress, Family caregivers, business.industry, medicine.disease, Mental health, Settore MED/26 - NEUROLOGIA, Anxiety, Caregiver stress, M-PSI/08 - PSICOLOGIA CLINICA, medicine.symptom, business, 030217 neurology & neurosurgery, Neuroscience, RC321-571
Abstract

Background: Family caregivers of patients with dementia are at high risk of stress and burden, and quarantine due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have increased the risk of psychological disturbances in this population. The current study was carried out during the national lockdown declared in March 2020 by the Italian government as a containment measure of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic and is the first nationwide survey on the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the mental health of dementia informal caregivers.Methods: Eighty-seven dementia centers evenly distributed on the Italian territory enrolled 4,710 caregiver–patient pairs. Caregivers underwent a telephone interview assessing classical symptoms of caregiver stress and concern for the consequences of COVID-19 infection on patient’s health. We calculated prevalence of symptoms and regressed them on various potential stress risk factors: caregivers’ sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle, patients’ clinical features, and lockdown-related elements, like discontinuity in medical care.Results: Approximately 90% of caregivers reported at least one symptom of stress, and nearly 30% reported four or more symptoms. The most prevalent symptoms were concern for consequences of COVID-19 on patient’s health (75%) and anxiety (46%). The main risk factors for stress were identified as a conflicting relationship with the patient and discontinuity in assistance, but caregiver’s female sex, younger age, lower education, and cohabitation with the patient also had an impact. Availability of help from institutions or private individuals showed a protective effect against sense of abandonment but a detrimental effect on concern about the risk for the patient to contract COVID-19. The only protective factor was mild dementia severity, which was associated with a lower risk of feeling isolated and abandoned; type of dementia, on the other hand, did not affect stress risk.Conclusion: Our results demonstrate the large prevalence of stress in family caregivers of patients with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic and have identified both caregivers and situations at a higher risk of stress, which should be taken into account in the planning of interventions in support of quarantined families and patients.

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2021

3. The Impact of COVID-19 Quarantine on Patients With Dementia and Family Caregivers: A Nation-Wide Survey

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Rainero, I, Bruni, A, Marra, C, Cagnin, A, Bonanni, L, Cupidi, C, Lagana, V, Rubino, E, Vacca, A, Di Lorenzo, R, Provero, P, Isella, V, Vanacore, N, Agosta, F, Appollonio, I, Caffarra, P, Busse, C, Sambati, R, Quaranta, D, Guglielmi, V, Logroscino, G, Filippi, M, Tedeschi, G, Ferrarese, C, Gallo, E, Grassini, A, Marcinnò, A, Roveta, F, De Martino, P, Frangipane, F, Puccio, G, Colao, R, Mirabelli, M, Terracciano, C, Lino, F, Mozzetta, S, Gazzola, G, Camporese, G, Sacco, S, Lechiara, M, Carrarini, C, Russo, M, Casa Lena, A, Sucapane, P, Tiraboschi, P, Caroppo, P, Redaelli, V, Di Fede, G, Coppa, D, Peluso, L, Insarda, P, De Bartolo, M, Esposito, S, Iavarone, A, Fuschillo, C, Salvatore, E, Criscuolo, C, Sambati, L, Santoro, R, Gragnaniello, D, Pedriali, I, Ludovico, L, Chiari, A, Fabbo, A, Bevilacqua, P, Galli, C, Magarelli, S, Spalletta, G, Banaj, N, Caruso, G, Porcari, E, Giubilei, F, Casini, A, Ursini, F, Bruno, G, Boffelli, S, Brambilla, M, Magnani, G, Caso, F, Spinelli, E, Sinforiani, E, Costa, A, Luzzi, S, Cacchiò, G, Perini, M, Angeloni, R, Giuli, C, Fabi, K, Guidi, M, Paci, C, Castellano, A, Carapelle, E, Petrucci, R, Accogli, M, Trevisi, G, Renna, S, Vasquez Giuliano, A, Da Re, F, Milia, A, Pilia, G, Mascia, M, Putzu, V, Piccoli, T, Cuffaro, L, Monastero, R, Battaglia, A, Blandino, V, Lupo, F, Cumbo, E, Luca, A, Caravaglios, G, Vezzosi, A, Bessi, V, Tognoni, G, Calsolaro, V, Lucarelli, G, Amici, S, Trequattrini, A, Pezzuto, S, Mecocci, P, Caironi, G, Boselli, B, Formilan, M, Coin, A, De Togni, L, Sala, F, Sandri, G, Gallucci, M, Mazzarolo, A, Bergamelli, C, Passoni, S, Bruni, AC, Lechiara, MC, Porcari, ED, Casini, AR, Spinelli, EG, Trevisi, GN, Mascia, MG, Mazzarolo, AP, Rainero, I, Bruni, A, Marra, C, Cagnin, A, Bonanni, L, Cupidi, C, Lagana, V, Rubino, E, Vacca, A, Di Lorenzo, R, Provero, P, Isella, V, Vanacore, N, Agosta, F, Appollonio, I, Caffarra, P, Busse, C, Sambati, R, Quaranta, D, Guglielmi, V, Logroscino, G, Filippi, M, Tedeschi, G, Ferrarese, C, Gallo, E, Grassini, A, Marcinnò, A, Roveta, F, De Martino, P, Frangipane, F, Puccio, G, Colao, R, Mirabelli, M, Terracciano, C, Lino, F, Mozzetta, S, Gazzola, G, Camporese, G, Sacco, S, Lechiara, M, Carrarini, C, Russo, M, Casa Lena, A, Sucapane, P, Tiraboschi, P, Caroppo, P, Redaelli, V, Di Fede, G, Coppa, D, Peluso, L, Insarda, P, De Bartolo, M, Esposito, S, Iavarone, A, Fuschillo, C, Salvatore, E, Criscuolo, C, Sambati, L, Santoro, R, Gragnaniello, D, Pedriali, I, Ludovico, L, Chiari, A, Fabbo, A, Bevilacqua, P, Galli, C, Magarelli, S, Spalletta, G, Banaj, N, Caruso, G, Porcari, E, Giubilei, F, Casini, A, Ursini, F, Bruno, G, Boffelli, S, Brambilla, M, Magnani, G, Caso, F, Spinelli, E, Sinforiani, E, Costa, A, Luzzi, S, Cacchiò, G, Perini, M, Angeloni, R, Giuli, C, Fabi, K, Guidi, M, Paci, C, Castellano, A, Carapelle, E, Petrucci, R, Accogli, M, Trevisi, G, Renna, S, Vasquez Giuliano, A, Da Re, F, Milia, A, Pilia, G, Mascia, M, Putzu, V, Piccoli, T, Cuffaro, L, Monastero, R, Battaglia, A, Blandino, V, Lupo, F, Cumbo, E, Luca, A, Caravaglios, G, Vezzosi, A, Bessi, V, Tognoni, G, Calsolaro, V, Lucarelli, G, Amici, S, Trequattrini, A, Pezzuto, S, Mecocci, P, Caironi, G, Boselli, B, Formilan, M, Coin, A, De Togni, L, Sala, F, Sandri, G, Gallucci, M, Mazzarolo, A, Bergamelli, C, Passoni, S, Bruni, AC, Lechiara, MC, Porcari, ED, Casini, AR, Spinelli, EG, Trevisi, GN, Mascia, MG, and Mazzarolo, AP

Abstract

Introduction: Previous studies showed that quarantine for pandemic diseases is associated with several psychological and medical effects. The consequences of quarantine for COVID-19 pandemic in patients with dementia are unknown. We investigated the clinical changes in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and evaluated caregivers’ distress during COVID-19 quarantine. Methods: The study involved 87 Italian Dementia Centers. Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), and Vascular Dementia (VD) were eligible for the study. Family caregivers of patients with dementia were interviewed by phone in April 2020, 45 days after quarantine declaration. Main outcomes were patients’ changes in cognitive, behavioral, and motor symptoms. Secondary outcomes were effects on caregivers’ psychological features. Results: 4913 patients (2934 females, 1979 males) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Caregivers reported a worsening in cognitive functions in 55.1% of patients, mainly in subjects with DLB and AD. Aggravation of behavioral symptoms was observed in 51.9% of patients. In logistic regression analysis, previous physical independence was associated with both cognitive and behavioral worsening (odds ratio 1.85 [95% CI 1.42–2.39], 1.84 [95% CI 1.43–2.38], respectively). On the contrary, pandemic awareness was a protective factor for the worsening of cognitive and behavioral symptoms (odds ratio 0.74 [95% CI 0.65–0.85]; and 0.72 [95% CI 0.63–0.82], respectively). Approximately 25.9% of patients showed the onset of new behavioral symptoms. A worsening in motor function was reported by 36.7% of patients. Finally, caregivers reported a high increase in anxiety, depression, and distress. Conclusion: Our study shows that quarantine for COVID-19 is associated with an acute worsening of clinical symptoms in patients with dementia as well as increase of caregivers’ burden. Our findings emphasize the importance to imp

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2021

4. Being the Family Caregiver of a Patient With Dementia During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Lockdown

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Zucca, M, Isella, V, Di Lorenzo, R, Marra, C, Cagnin, A, Cupidi, C, Bonanni, L, Laganà, V, Rubino, E, Vanacore, N, Agosta, F, Caffarra, P, Sambati, R, Quaranta, D, Guglielmi, V, Appollonio, I, Logroscino, G, Filippi, M, Tedeschi, G, Ferrarese, C, Rainero, I, Bruni, A, Gallo, E, Grassini, A, Marcinnò, A, Roveta, F, De Martino, P, Frangipane, F, Puccio, G, Colao, R, Mirabelli, M, Martellacci, N, Lino, F, Mozzetta, S, Bussè, C, Camporese, G, Sacco, S, Lechiara, M, Carrarini, C, Russo, M, Casalena, A, Sucapane, P, Tiraboschi, P, Caroppo, P, Redaelli, V, Di Fede, G, Coppa, D, Peluso, L, Insarda, P, De Bartolo, M, Esposito, S, Iavarone, A, Orsini, A, Salvatore, E, Criscuolo, C, Sambati, L, Santoro, R, Gragnaniello, D, Pedriali, I, Ludovico, L, Chiari, A, Fabbo, A, Bevilacqua, P, Galli, C, Magarelli, S, Perini, M, Spalletta, G, Banaj, N, Porcari, D, Caruso, G, Cipollini, V, Casini, A, Ursini, F, Bruno, G, Rozzini, R, Brambilla, M, Magnani, G, Caso, F, Spinelli, E, Cotta Ramusino, M, Perini, G, Luzzi, S, Cacchiò, G, Ciccola, A, Cionfrini, L, Giuli, C, Fabi, K, Guidi, M, Paci, C, Castellano, A, Petrucci, R, Accogli, M, Carapelle, E, Calabrese, G, Trevisi, G, Coluccia, B, Vasquez Giuliano, A, Caggiula, M, Impagnatiello, V, Beretta, F, Milia, A, Pilia, G, Mascia, M, Putzu, V, Piccoli, T, Cuffaro, L, Monastero, R, Battaglia, A, Blandino, V, Lupo, F, Cumbo, E, Luca, A, Caravaglios, G, Vezzosi, A, Bessi, V, Tognoni, G, Calsolaro, V, Mossello, E, Amici, S, Trequattrini, A, Pezzuto, S, Mecocci, P, Fichera, G, Pradelli, S, Formilan, M, Coin, A, De Togni, L, Sala, F, Nicolosi, V, Gallucci, M, Mazzarolo, A, Bergamelli, C, Bruni, AC, Lechiara, MC, Orsini, AVM, Porcari, DE, Casini, AR, Spinelli, EG, Trevisi, GN, Mascia, MG, Mazzarolo, AP, Zucca, M, Isella, V, Di Lorenzo, R, Marra, C, Cagnin, A, Cupidi, C, Bonanni, L, Laganà, V, Rubino, E, Vanacore, N, Agosta, F, Caffarra, P, Sambati, R, Quaranta, D, Guglielmi, V, Appollonio, I, Logroscino, G, Filippi, M, Tedeschi, G, Ferrarese, C, Rainero, I, Bruni, A, Gallo, E, Grassini, A, Marcinnò, A, Roveta, F, De Martino, P, Frangipane, F, Puccio, G, Colao, R, Mirabelli, M, Martellacci, N, Lino, F, Mozzetta, S, Bussè, C, Camporese, G, Sacco, S, Lechiara, M, Carrarini, C, Russo, M, Casalena, A, Sucapane, P, Tiraboschi, P, Caroppo, P, Redaelli, V, Di Fede, G, Coppa, D, Peluso, L, Insarda, P, De Bartolo, M, Esposito, S, Iavarone, A, Orsini, A, Salvatore, E, Criscuolo, C, Sambati, L, Santoro, R, Gragnaniello, D, Pedriali, I, Ludovico, L, Chiari, A, Fabbo, A, Bevilacqua, P, Galli, C, Magarelli, S, Perini, M, Spalletta, G, Banaj, N, Porcari, D, Caruso, G, Cipollini, V, Casini, A, Ursini, F, Bruno, G, Rozzini, R, Brambilla, M, Magnani, G, Caso, F, Spinelli, E, Cotta Ramusino, M, Perini, G, Luzzi, S, Cacchiò, G, Ciccola, A, Cionfrini, L, Giuli, C, Fabi, K, Guidi, M, Paci, C, Castellano, A, Petrucci, R, Accogli, M, Carapelle, E, Calabrese, G, Trevisi, G, Coluccia, B, Vasquez Giuliano, A, Caggiula, M, Impagnatiello, V, Beretta, F, Milia, A, Pilia, G, Mascia, M, Putzu, V, Piccoli, T, Cuffaro, L, Monastero, R, Battaglia, A, Blandino, V, Lupo, F, Cumbo, E, Luca, A, Caravaglios, G, Vezzosi, A, Bessi, V, Tognoni, G, Calsolaro, V, Mossello, E, Amici, S, Trequattrini, A, Pezzuto, S, Mecocci, P, Fichera, G, Pradelli, S, Formilan, M, Coin, A, De Togni, L, Sala, F, Nicolosi, V, Gallucci, M, Mazzarolo, A, Bergamelli, C, Bruni, AC, Lechiara, MC, Orsini, AVM, Porcari, DE, Casini, AR, Spinelli, EG, Trevisi, GN, Mascia, MG, and Mazzarolo, AP

Abstract

Background: Family caregivers of patients with dementia are at high risk of stress and burden, and quarantine due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have increased the risk of psychological disturbances in this population. The current study was carried out during the national lockdown declared in March 2020 by the Italian government as a containment measure of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic and is the first nationwide survey on the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the mental health of dementia informal caregivers. Methods: Eighty-seven dementia centers evenly distributed on the Italian territory enrolled 4,710 caregiver-patient pairs. Caregivers underwent a telephone interview assessing classical symptoms of caregiver stress and concern for the consequences of COVID-19 infection on patient's health. We calculated prevalence of symptoms and regressed them on various potential stress risk factors: caregivers' sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle, patients' clinical features, and lockdown-related elements, like discontinuity in medical care. Results: Approximately 90% of caregivers reported at least one symptom of stress, and nearly 30% reported four or more symptoms. The most prevalent symptoms were concern for consequences of COVID-19 on patient's health (75%) and anxiety (46%). The main risk factors for stress were identified as a conflicting relationship with the patient and discontinuity in assistance, but caregiver's female sex, younger age, lower education, and cohabitation with the patient also had an impact. Availability of help from institutions or private individuals showed a protective effect against sense of abandonment but a detrimental effect on concern about the risk for the patient to contract COVID-19. The only protective factor was mild dementia severity, which was associated with a lower risk of feeling isolated and abandoned; type of dementia, on the other hand, did not affect stress risk. Conclusion: Our re

Published
2021

5. The Impact of COVID-19 Quarantine on Patients With Dementia and Family Caregivers: A Nation-Wide Survey

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Rainero, I., Bruni, A. C., Marra, Camillo, Cagnin, A., Bonanni, L., Cupidi, C., Lagana, V., Rubino, E., Vacca, A., Lorenzo, R. D., Provero, P., Isella, V., Vanacore, N., Agosta, F., Appollonio, I., Caffarra, P., Busse, C., Sambati, R., Quaranta, D., Guglielmi, Valeria, Logroscino, G., Filippi, M., Tedeschi, G., Ferrarese, C., Gallo, E., Grassini, A., Marcinno, A., Roveta, F., De Martino, P., Frangipane, F., Puccio, G., Colao, R., Mirabelli, M., Terracciano, C., Lino, F., Mozzetta, S., Gazzola, G., Camporese, G., Sacco, S., Lechiara, M. C., Carrarini, C., Russo, M., Casa Lena, A., Sucapane, P., Tiraboschi, P., Caroppo, P., Redaelli, V., Di Fede, G., Coppa, D., Peluso, L., Insarda, P., De Bartolo, M., Esposito, S., Iavarone, A., Fuschillo, C., Salvatore, E., Criscuolo, C., Sambati, L., Santoro, R., Gragnaniello, D., Pedriali, I., Ludovico, L., Chiari, A., Fabbo, A., Bevilacqua, P., Galli, C., Magarelli, S., Spalletta, G., Banaj, N., Caruso, G., Estela Porcari, D., Giubilei, F., Casini, A. R., Ursini, F., Bruno, G., Boffelli, S., Brambilla, M., Magnani, G., Caso, F., Spinelli, E. G., Sinforiani, E., Costa, A., Luzzi, S., Cacchio, G., Perini, M., Angeloni, R., Giuli, C., Fabi, K., Guidi, M., Paci, C., Castellano, A., Carapelle, E., Petrucci, R., Accogli, M., Nicoletta Trevisi, G., Renna, S., Giuliano, A. V., Da Re, F., Milia, A., Pilia, G., Mascia, M. G., Putzu, V., Piccoli, T., Cuffaro, L., Monastero, R., Battaglia, A., Blandino, V., Lupo, F., Cumbo, E., Luca, A., Caravaglios, G., Vezzosi, A., Bessi, V., Tognoni, G., Calsolaro, V., Lucarelli, G., Amici, S., Trequattrini, A., Pezzuto, S., Mecocci, P., Caironi, G., Boselli, B., Formilan, M., Coin, A., De Togni, L., Sala, F., Sandri, G., Gallucci, M., Mazzarolo, A. P., Bergamelli, C., Passoni, S., Marra C. (ORCID:0000-0003-3994-4044), Guglielmi V., Rainero, I., Bruni, A. C., Marra, Camillo, Cagnin, A., Bonanni, L., Cupidi, C., Lagana, V., Rubino, E., Vacca, A., Lorenzo, R. D., Provero, P., Isella, V., Vanacore, N., Agosta, F., Appollonio, I., Caffarra, P., Busse, C., Sambati, R., Quaranta, D., Guglielmi, Valeria, Logroscino, G., Filippi, M., Tedeschi, G., Ferrarese, C., Gallo, E., Grassini, A., Marcinno, A., Roveta, F., De Martino, P., Frangipane, F., Puccio, G., Colao, R., Mirabelli, M., Terracciano, C., Lino, F., Mozzetta, S., Gazzola, G., Camporese, G., Sacco, S., Lechiara, M. C., Carrarini, C., Russo, M., Casa Lena, A., Sucapane, P., Tiraboschi, P., Caroppo, P., Redaelli, V., Di Fede, G., Coppa, D., Peluso, L., Insarda, P., De Bartolo, M., Esposito, S., Iavarone, A., Fuschillo, C., Salvatore, E., Criscuolo, C., Sambati, L., Santoro, R., Gragnaniello, D., Pedriali, I., Ludovico, L., Chiari, A., Fabbo, A., Bevilacqua, P., Galli, C., Magarelli, S., Spalletta, G., Banaj, N., Caruso, G., Estela Porcari, D., Giubilei, F., Casini, A. R., Ursini, F., Bruno, G., Boffelli, S., Brambilla, M., Magnani, G., Caso, F., Spinelli, E. G., Sinforiani, E., Costa, A., Luzzi, S., Cacchio, G., Perini, M., Angeloni, R., Giuli, C., Fabi, K., Guidi, M., Paci, C., Castellano, A., Carapelle, E., Petrucci, R., Accogli, M., Nicoletta Trevisi, G., Renna, S., Giuliano, A. V., Da Re, F., Milia, A., Pilia, G., Mascia, M. G., Putzu, V., Piccoli, T., Cuffaro, L., Monastero, R., Battaglia, A., Blandino, V., Lupo, F., Cumbo, E., Luca, A., Caravaglios, G., Vezzosi, A., Bessi, V., Tognoni, G., Calsolaro, V., Lucarelli, G., Amici, S., Trequattrini, A., Pezzuto, S., Mecocci, P., Caironi, G., Boselli, B., Formilan, M., Coin, A., De Togni, L., Sala, F., Sandri, G., Gallucci, M., Mazzarolo, A. P., Bergamelli, C., Passoni, S., Marra C. (ORCID:0000-0003-3994-4044), and Guglielmi V.

Abstract

Introduction: Previous studies showed that quarantine for pandemic diseases is associated with several psychological and medical effects. The consequences of quarantine for COVID-19 pandemic in patients with dementia are unknown. We investigated the clinical changes in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and evaluated caregivers’ distress during COVID-19 quarantine. Methods: The study involved 87 Italian Dementia Centers. Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), and Vascular Dementia (VD) were eligible for the study. Family caregivers of patients with dementia were interviewed by phone in April 2020, 45 days after quarantine declaration. Main outcomes were patients’ changes in cognitive, behavioral, and motor symptoms. Secondary outcomes were effects on caregivers’ psychological features. Results: 4913 patients (2934 females, 1979 males) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Caregivers reported a worsening in cognitive functions in 55.1% of patients, mainly in subjects with DLB and AD. Aggravation of behavioral symptoms was observed in 51.9% of patients. In logistic regression analysis, previous physical independence was associated with both cognitive and behavioral worsening (odds ratio 1.85 [95% CI 1.42–2.39], 1.84 [95% CI 1.43–2.38], respectively). On the contrary, pandemic awareness was a protective factor for the worsening of cognitive and behavioral symptoms (odds ratio 0.74 [95% CI 0.65–0.85]; and 0.72 [95% CI 0.63–0.82], respectively). Approximately 25.9% of patients showed the onset of new behavioral symptoms. A worsening in motor function was reported by 36.7% of patients. Finally, caregivers reported a high increase in anxiety, depression, and distress. Conclusion: Our study shows that quarantine for COVID-19 is associated with an acute worsening of clinical symptoms in patients with dementia as well as increase of caregivers’ burden. Our findings emphasize the importance to imp

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2021

6. Behavioral and psychological effects of coronavirus disease-19 quarantine in patients with dementia

Author

Cagnin, A., Di Lorenzo, R., Marra, C., Bonanni, L., Cupidi, C., Lagana, V., Rubino, E., Vacca, A., Provero, P., Isella, V., Vanacore, N., Agosta, F., Appollonio, I., Caffarra, P., Pettenuzzo, I., Sambati, R., Quaranta, D., Guglielmi, V., Logroscino, G., Filippi, M., Tedeschi, G., Ferrarese, C., Rainero, I., Bruni, A. C., Gallo, E., Grassini, A., Marcinno, A., Roveta, F., De Martino, P., Frangipane, F., Puccio, G., Colao, R., Mirabelli, M., Martellacci, N., Lino, F., Mozzetta, S., Busse, C., Camporese, G., Sacco, S., Lechiara, M. C., Carrarini, C., Russo, M., Casalena, A., Sucapane, P., Tiraboschi, P., Caroppo, P., Redaelli, V., Di Fede, G., Coppa, D., Peluso, L., Insarda, P., De Bartolo, M., Esposito, S., Iavarone, A., Orsini, A. V. M., Salvatore, E., Criscuolo, C., Sambati, L., Santoro, R., Gragnaniello, D., Pedriali, I., Ludovico, L., Chiari, A., Fabbo, A., Bevilacqua, P., Galli, C., Magarelli, S., Perini, M., Spalletta, G., Banaj, N., Porcari, D. E., Caruso, G., Cipollini, V., Casini, A. R., Ursini, F., Bruno, G., Rozzini, R., Brambilla, M., Magnani, G., Caso, F., Spinelli, E. G., Ramusino, M. C., Perini, G., Luzzi, S., Cacchio, G., Angeloni, R., Giuli, C., Fabi, K., Guidi, M., Paci, C., Castellano, A., Carapelle, E., Petrucci, R., Accogli, M., Calabrese, G., Trevisi, G. N., Coluccia, B., Giuliano, A. V., Caggiula, M., Da Re, F., Milia, A., Pilia, G., Mascia, M. G., Putzu, V., Piccoli, T., Cuffaro, L., Monastero, R., Battaglia, A., Blandino, V., Lupo, F., Cumbo, E., Antonina, L., Caravaglios, G., Vezzosi, A., Bessi, V., Tognoni, G., Calsolaro, V., Mossello, E., Amici, S., Trequattrini, A., Pezzuto, S., Mecocci, P., Fichera, G., Pradelli, S., Formilan, M., Coin, A., Detogni, L., Sala, F., Sandri, G., Gallucci, M., Mazzarolo, A. P., Bergamelli, C., Marra C. (ORCID:0000-0003-3994-4044), Cagnin, A., Di Lorenzo, R., Marra, C., Bonanni, L., Cupidi, C., Lagana, V., Rubino, E., Vacca, A., Provero, P., Isella, V., Vanacore, N., Agosta, F., Appollonio, I., Caffarra, P., Pettenuzzo, I., Sambati, R., Quaranta, D., Guglielmi, V., Logroscino, G., Filippi, M., Tedeschi, G., Ferrarese, C., Rainero, I., Bruni, A. C., Gallo, E., Grassini, A., Marcinno, A., Roveta, F., De Martino, P., Frangipane, F., Puccio, G., Colao, R., Mirabelli, M., Martellacci, N., Lino, F., Mozzetta, S., Busse, C., Camporese, G., Sacco, S., Lechiara, M. C., Carrarini, C., Russo, M., Casalena, A., Sucapane, P., Tiraboschi, P., Caroppo, P., Redaelli, V., Di Fede, G., Coppa, D., Peluso, L., Insarda, P., De Bartolo, M., Esposito, S., Iavarone, A., Orsini, A. V. M., Salvatore, E., Criscuolo, C., Sambati, L., Santoro, R., Gragnaniello, D., Pedriali, I., Ludovico, L., Chiari, A., Fabbo, A., Bevilacqua, P., Galli, C., Magarelli, S., Perini, M., Spalletta, G., Banaj, N., Porcari, D. E., Caruso, G., Cipollini, V., Casini, A. R., Ursini, F., Bruno, G., Rozzini, R., Brambilla, M., Magnani, G., Caso, F., Spinelli, E. G., Ramusino, M. C., Perini, G., Luzzi, S., Cacchio, G., Angeloni, R., Giuli, C., Fabi, K., Guidi, M., Paci, C., Castellano, A., Carapelle, E., Petrucci, R., Accogli, M., Calabrese, G., Trevisi, G. N., Coluccia, B., Giuliano, A. V., Caggiula, M., Da Re, F., Milia, A., Pilia, G., Mascia, M. G., Putzu, V., Piccoli, T., Cuffaro, L., Monastero, R., Battaglia, A., Blandino, V., Lupo, F., Cumbo, E., Antonina, L., Caravaglios, G., Vezzosi, A., Bessi, V., Tognoni, G., Calsolaro, V., Mossello, E., Amici, S., Trequattrini, A., Pezzuto, S., Mecocci, P., Fichera, G., Pradelli, S., Formilan, M., Coin, A., Detogni, L., Sala, F., Sandri, G., Gallucci, M., Mazzarolo, A. P., Bergamelli, C., and Marra C. (ORCID:0000-0003-3994-4044)

Abstract

Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic due to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and several governments planned a national quarantine in order to control the virus spread. Acute psychological effects of quarantine in frail elderly subjects with special needs, such as patients with dementia, have been poorly investigated. The aim of this study was to assess modifications of neuropsychiatric symptoms during quarantine in patients with dementia and their caregivers. Methods: This is a sub-study of a multicenter nation-wide survey. A structured telephone interview was delivered to family caregivers of patients with diagnosis of Alzheimer disease (AD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and vascular dementia (VD), followed regularly at 87 Italian memory clinics. Variations in behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) were collected after 1 month since quarantine declaration and associations with disease type, severity, gender, and caregiver’s stress burden were analyzed. Results: A total of 4,913 caregivers participated in the survey. Increased BPSD was reported in 59.6% of patients as worsening of preexisting symptoms (51.9%) or as new onset (26%), and requested drug modifications in 27.6% of these cases. Irritability, apathy, agitation, and anxiety were the most frequently reported worsening symptoms and sleep disorder and irritability the most frequent new symptoms. Profile of BPSD varied according to dementia type, disease severity, and patients’ gender. Anxiety and depression were associated with a diagnosis of AD (OR 1.35, CI: 1.12–1.62), mild to moderate disease severity and female gender. DLB was significantly associated with a higher risk of worsening hallucinations (OR 5.29, CI 3.66–7.64) and sleep disorder (OR 1.69, CI 1.25–2.29), FTD with wandering (OR 1.62, CI 1.12–2.35), and change of appetite (OR 1.52, CI 1.03–2.25). Stress-related symptoms were experienced by two-thirds of caregiv

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2020

7. Préparation de gélules pédiatriques de mélatonine dans le cadre d'un essai clinique

Author

Bergamelli, C., Tall, Mamadou-Lamine, Salmon, D., Gérard, C., Pirot, Fabrice, Pivot, Christine, and Garcia, Stephan

Subjects
[SDV.SP] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Pharmaceutical sciences
Abstract

En 2012, l'autisme, deuxième pathologie infantile développementale, a été déclaré grande cause nationale en France. Des troubles du sommeil sont associés à cette pathologie dans 43 % à 83 % des cas. Or, les taux sanguins de mélatonine chez certains enfants autistes se sont avérés anormalement abaissés, suggérant l'implication de cette hormone dans l'étiologie de ces troubles du sommeil. Le but de ce projet a été de développer une préparation pédiatrique hospitalière expérimentale de mélatonine, afin d'évaluer l'amélioration des troubles du sommeil dans un essai clinique randomisé en double aveugle contre placebo. Les objectifs spécifiques du travail comportaient la mise en forme galénique de gélules de mélatonine et la mise au point d'une méthode analytique de dosage du principe actif (PA).

Published
2013

8. The Treviso dementia (TREDEM) study: a biomedical, neuroradiological, neuropsychological and social investigation on dementia in the North-east of Italy

Author

Gallucci, M., Mariotti, E., Saraggia, D., Stecca, T., Oddo, M. G., Bergamelli, C., Boldrini, P., Mazzuco, Stefano, Ongaro, Fausta, Mecocci, P., Di Paola, F., Bendini, M., Forloni, G. L., Albani, D., Antuono, P., Caberlotto, L., Zanardo, A., Siculi, M., Gajo, G. B., Durante, E., and Buscato, G.

Subjects
mild cognitive impairement, alzheimer diseases, older adults' health, biomarkers and risk factors
Published
2012

17. THE TREVISO DEMENTIA (TREDEM) STUDY: A BIOMEDICAL, NEURORADIOLOGICAL, NEUROPSYChOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL INVESTIGATION OF DEMENTIA IN NORTH-EASTERN ITALY

Author

Saraggi, D., primary, Gallucci,, M., additional, Mariotti, E., additional, Stecca, T., additional, Oddo, M.G., additional, Bergamelli, C., additional, Boldrini, P., additional, Mazzuco, S., additional, Ongaro, F., additional, Mecocci, P., additional, Di Paola, F., additional, Bendini, M., additional, Forloni, G.L., additional, Albani, D., additional, Antuono, P., additional, Caberlotto, L., additional, Zanardo, A., additional, Siculi, M., additional, Gajo, G.B., additional, Durante, E., additional, and Buscato, G., additional

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2012
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19. The Impact of COVID-19 Quarantine on Patients With Dementia and Family Caregivers: A Nation-Wide Survey

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Innocenzo Rainero, Amalia C. Bruni, Camillo Marra, Annachiara Cagnin, Laura Bonanni, Chiara Cupidi, Valentina Laganà, Elisa Rubino, Alessandro Vacca, Raffaele Di Lorenzo, Paolo Provero, Valeria Isella, Nicola Vanacore, Federica Agosta, Ildebrando Appollonio, Paolo Caffarra, Cinzia Bussè, Renato Sambati, Davide Quaranta, Valeria Guglielmi, Giancarlo Logroscino, Massimo Filippi, Gioacchino Tedeschi, Carlo Ferrarese, the SINdem COVID-19 Study Group, Erica Gallo, Alberto Grassini, Andrea Marcinnò, Fausto Roveta, Paola De Martino, Francesca Frangipane, Gianfranco Puccio, Rosanna Colao, Maria Mirabelli, Chiara Terracciano, Federica Lino, Stefano Mozzetta, Gianmarco Gazzola, Giulia Camporese, Simona Sacco, Maria Carmela Lechiara, Claudia Carrarini, Mirella Russo, Alfonsina Casa lena, Patrizia Sucapane, Pietro Tiraboschi, Paola Caroppo, Veronica Redaelli, Giuseppe Di Fede, Daniela Coppa, Lenino Peluso, Pasqualina Insarda, Matteo De Bartolo, Sabrina Esposito, Alessandro Iavarone, Carmine Fuschillo, Elena Salvatore, Chiara Criscuolo, Luisa Sambati, Rossella Santoro, Daniela Gragnaniello, Ilaria Pedriali, Livia Ludovico, Annalisa Chiari, Andrea Fabbo, Petra Bevilacqua, Chiara Galli, Silvia Magarelli, Gianfranco Spalletta, Nerisa Banaj, Giulia Caruso, Desirée Estela Porcari, Franco Giubilei, Anna Rosa Casini, Francesca Ursini, Giuseppe Bruno, Stefano Boffelli, Michela Brambilla, Giuseppe Magnani, Francesca Caso, Edoardo G. Spinelli, Elena Sinforiani, Alfredo Costa, Simona Luzzi, Gabriella Cacchiò, A.I.M.A. –sez Parma, Marta Perini, Rossano Angeloni, Cinzia Giuli, Katia Fabi, Marco Guidi, Cristina Paci, Annaelisa Castellano, Elena Carapelle, Rossella Petrucci, Miriam Accogli, Giovanna Nicoletta Trevisi, Serena Renna, Antonella Vasquez Giuliano, Fulvio Da Re, Antonio Milia, Giuseppina Pilia, Maria Giuseppina Mascia, Valeria Putzu, Tommaso Piccoli, Luca Cuffaro, Roberto Monastero, Antonella Battaglia, Valeria Blandino, Federica Lupo, Eduardo Cumbo, Antonina Luca, Giuseppe Caravaglios, Annalisa Vezzosi, Valentina Bessi, Gloria Tognoni, Valeria Calsolaro, Giulia Lucarelli, Serena Amici, Alberto Trequattrini, Salvatore Pezzuto, Patrizia Mecocci, Giulia Caironi, Barbara Boselli, Marino Formilan, Alessandra Coin, Laura De Togni, Francesca Sala, Giulia Sandri, Maurizio Gallucci, Anna Paola Mazzarolo, Cristina Bergamelli, Serena Passoni, Rainero, I., Bruni, A. C., Marra, C., Cagnin, A., Bonanni, L., Cupidi, C., Lagana, V., Rubino, E., Vacca, A., Di Lorenzo, R., Provero, P., Isella, V., Vanacore, N., Agosta, F., Appollonio, I., Caffarra, P., Busse, C., Sambati, R., Quaranta, D., Guglielmi, V., Logroscino, G., Filippi, M., Tedeschi, G., Ferrarese, C., Rainero, I, Bruni, A, Marra, C, Cagnin, A, Bonanni, L, Cupidi, C, Lagana, V, Rubino, E, Vacca, A, Di Lorenzo, R, Provero, P, Isella, V, Vanacore, N, Agosta, F, Appollonio, I, Caffarra, P, Busse, C, Sambati, R, Quaranta, D, Guglielmi, V, Logroscino, G, Filippi, M, Tedeschi, G, Ferrarese, C, Gallo, E, Grassini, A, Marcinnò, A, Roveta, F, De Martino, P, Frangipane, F, Puccio, G, Colao, R, Mirabelli, M, Terracciano, C, Lino, F, Mozzetta, S, Gazzola, G, Camporese, G, Sacco, S, Lechiara, M, Carrarini, C, Russo, M, Casa Lena, A, Sucapane, P, Tiraboschi, P, Caroppo, P, Redaelli, V, Di Fede, G, Coppa, D, Peluso, L, Insarda, P, De Bartolo, M, Esposito, S, Iavarone, A, Fuschillo, C, Salvatore, E, Criscuolo, C, Sambati, L, Santoro, R, Gragnaniello, D, Pedriali, I, Ludovico, L, Chiari, A, Fabbo, A, Bevilacqua, P, Galli, C, Magarelli, S, Spalletta, G, Banaj, N, Caruso, G, Porcari, E, Giubilei, F, Casini, A, Ursini, F, Bruno, G, Boffelli, S, Brambilla, M, Magnani, G, Caso, F, Spinelli, E, Sinforiani, E, Costa, A, Luzzi, S, Cacchiò, G, Perini, M, Angeloni, R, Giuli, C, Fabi, K, Guidi, M, Paci, C, Castellano, A, Carapelle, E, Petrucci, R, Accogli, M, Trevisi, G, Renna, S, Vasquez Giuliano, A, Da Re, F, Milia, A, Pilia, G, Mascia, M, Putzu, V, Piccoli, T, Cuffaro, L, Monastero, R, Battaglia, A, Blandino, V, Lupo, F, Cumbo, E, Luca, A, Caravaglios, G, Vezzosi, A, Bessi, V, Tognoni, G, Calsolaro, V, Lucarelli, G, Amici, S, Trequattrini, A, Pezzuto, S, Mecocci, P, Caironi, G, Boselli, B, Formilan, M, Coin, A, De Togni, L, Sala, F, Sandri, G, Gallucci, M, Mazzarolo, A, Bergamelli, C, Passoni, S, Rainero I., Bruni A.C., Marra C., Cagnin A., Bonanni L., Cupidi C., Lagana V., Rubino E., Vacca A., Lorenzo R.D., Provero P., Isella V., Vanacore N., Agosta F., Appollonio I., Caffarra P., Busse C., Sambati R., Quaranta D., Guglielmi V., Logroscino G., Filippi M., Tedeschi G., Ferrarese C., Gallo E., Grassini A., Marcinno A., Roveta F., De Martino P., Frangipane F., Puccio G., Colao R., Mirabelli M., Terracciano C., Lino F., Mozzetta S., Gazzola G., Camporese G., Sacco S., Lechiara M.C., Carrarini C., Russo M., Casa Lena A., Sucapane P., Tiraboschi P., Caroppo P., Redaelli V., Di Fede G., Coppa D., Peluso L., Insarda P., De Bartolo M., Esposito S., Iavarone A., Fuschillo C., Salvatore E., Criscuolo C., Sambati L., Santoro R., Gragnaniello D., Pedriali I., Ludovico L., Chiari A., Fabbo A., Bevilacqua P., Galli C., Magarelli S., Spalletta G., Banaj N., Caruso G., Estela Porcari D., Giubilei F., Casini A.R., Ursini F., Bruno G., Boffelli S., Brambilla M., Magnani G., Caso F., Spinelli E.G., Sinforiani E., Costa A., Luzzi S., Cacchio G., Perini M., Angeloni R., Giuli C., Fabi K., Guidi M., Paci C., Castellano A., Carapelle E., Petrucci R., Accogli M., Nicoletta Trevisi G., Renna S., Giuliano A.V., Da Re F., Milia A., Pilia G., Mascia M.G., Putzu V., Piccoli T., Cuffaro L., Monastero R., Battaglia A., Blandino V., Lupo F., Cumbo E., Luca A., Caravaglios G., Vezzosi A., Bessi V., Tognoni G., Calsolaro V., Lucarelli G., Amici S., Trequattrini A., Pezzuto S., Mecocci P., Caironi G., Boselli B., Formilan M., Coin A., De Togni L., Sala F., Sandri G., Gallucci M., Mazzarolo A.P., Bergamelli C., Passoni S., Lorenzo, R. D., Gallo, E., Grassini, A., Marcinno, A., Roveta, F., De Martino, P., Frangipane, F., Puccio, G., Colao, R., Mirabelli, M., Terracciano, C., Lino, F., Mozzetta, S., Gazzola, G., Camporese, G., Sacco, S., Lechiara, M. C., Carrarini, C., Russo, M., Casa Lena, A., Sucapane, P., Tiraboschi, P., Caroppo, P., Redaelli, V., Di Fede, G., Coppa, D., Peluso, L., Insarda, P., De Bartolo, M., Esposito, S., Iavarone, A., Fuschillo, C., Salvatore, E., Criscuolo, C., Sambati, L., Santoro, R., Gragnaniello, D., Pedriali, I., Ludovico, L., Chiari, A., Fabbo, A., Bevilacqua, P., Galli, C., Magarelli, S., Spalletta, G., Banaj, N., Caruso, G., Estela Porcari, D., Giubilei, F., Casini, A. R., Ursini, F., Bruno, G., Boffelli, S., Brambilla, M., Magnani, G., Caso, F., Spinelli, E. G., Sinforiani, E., Costa, A., Luzzi, S., Cacchio, G., Perini, M., Angeloni, R., Giuli, C., Fabi, K., Guidi, M., Paci, C., Castellano, A., Carapelle, E., Petrucci, R., Accogli, M., Nicoletta Trevisi, G., Renna, S., Giuliano, A. V., Da Re, F., Milia, A., Pilia, G., Mascia, M. G., Putzu, V., Piccoli, T., Cuffaro, L., Monastero, R., Battaglia, A., Blandino, V., Lupo, F., Cumbo, E., Luca, A., Caravaglios, G., Vezzosi, A., Bessi, V., Tognoni, G., Calsolaro, V., Lucarelli, G., Amici, S., Trequattrini, A., Pezzuto, S., Mecocci, P., Caironi, G., Boselli, B., Formilan, M., Coin, A., De Togni, L., Sala, F., Sandri, G., Gallucci, M., Mazzarolo, A. P., Bergamelli, C., and Passoni, S.

Subjects
Aging, Pediatrics, medicine.medical_specialty, Cognitive Neuroscience, lcsh:RC321-571, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, mental disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, BPSD, caregiver burden, COVID-19, dementia, quarantine, medicine, Dementia, BPSD, 030212 general & internal medicine, Vascular dementia, lcsh:Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry, Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver burden, COVID-19, dementia, quarantine, Depression (differential diagnoses), Original Research, M-PSI/05 - PSICOLOGIA SOCIALE, MED/26 - NEUROLOGIA, Dementia with Lewy bodies, Family caregivers, business.industry, Odds ratio, medicine.disease, Settore MED/26 - NEUROLOGIA, Distress, MED/17 - MALATTIE INFETTIVE, business, 030217 neurology & neurosurgery, Neuroscience, Frontotemporal dementia
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IntroductionPrevious studies showed that quarantine for pandemic diseases is associated with several psychological and medical effects. The consequences of quarantine for COVID-19 pandemic in patients with dementia are unknown. We investigated the clinical changes in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and evaluated caregivers’ distress during COVID-19 quarantine.MethodsThe study involved 87 Italian Dementia Centers. Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), and Vascular Dementia (VD) were eligible for the study. Family caregivers of patients with dementia were interviewed by phone in April 2020, 45 days after quarantine declaration. Main outcomes were patients’ changes in cognitive, behavioral, and motor symptoms. Secondary outcomes were effects on caregivers’ psychological features.Results4913 patients (2934 females, 1979 males) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Caregivers reported a worsening in cognitive functions in 55.1% of patients, mainly in subjects with DLB and AD. Aggravation of behavioral symptoms was observed in 51.9% of patients. In logistic regression analysis, previous physical independence was associated with both cognitive and behavioral worsening (odds ratio 1.85 [95% CI 1.42–2.39], 1.84 [95% CI 1.43–2.38], respectively). On the contrary, pandemic awareness was a protective factor for the worsening of cognitive and behavioral symptoms (odds ratio 0.74 [95% CI 0.65–0.85]; and 0.72 [95% CI 0.63–0.82], respectively). Approximately 25.9% of patients showed the onset of new behavioral symptoms. A worsening in motor function was reported by 36.7% of patients. Finally, caregivers reported a high increase in anxiety, depression, and distress.ConclusionOur study shows that quarantine for COVID-19 is associated with an acute worsening of clinical symptoms in patients with dementia as well as increase of caregivers’ burden. Our findings emphasize the importance to implement new strategies to mitigate the effects of quarantine in patients with dementia.

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2021

20. Behavioral and psychological effects of coronavirus disease-19 quarantine in patients with dementia

Author

Annachiara Cagnin, Raffaele Di Lorenzo, Camillo Marra, Laura Bonanni, Chiara Cupidi, Valentina Laganà, Elisa Rubino, Alessandro Vacca, Paolo Provero, Valeria Isella, Nicola Vanacore, Federica Agosta, Ildebrando Appollonio, Paolo Caffarra, Ilaria Pettenuzzo, Renato Sambati, Davide Quaranta, Valeria Guglielmi, Giancarlo Logroscino, Massimo Filippi, Gioacchino Tedeschi, Carlo Ferrarese, Innocenzo Rainero, Amalia C. Bruni, SINdem COVID-19 Study Group, Erica Gallo, Alberto Grassini, Andrea Marcinnò, Fausto Roveta, Paola De Martino, Francesca Frangipane, Gianfranco Puccio, Rosanna Colao, Maria Mirabelli, Noemi Martellacci, Federica Lino, Stefano Mozzetta, Cinzia Bussè, Giulia Camporese, Simona Sacco, Maria Carmela Lechiara, Claudia Carrarini, Mirella Russo, Alfonsina Casalena, Patrizia Sucapane, Pietro Tiraboschi, Paola Caroppo, Veronica Redaelli, Giuseppe Di Fede, Daniela Coppa, Lenino Peluso, Pasqualina Insarda, Matteo De Bartolo, Sabrina Esposito, Alessandro Iavarone, Anna Vittoria Marta Orsini, Elena Salvatore, Chiara Criscuolo, Luisa Sambati, Rossella Santoro, Daniela Gragnaniello, Ilaria Pedriali, Livia Ludovico, Annalisa Chiari, Andrea Fabbo, Petra Bevilacqua, Chiara Galli, Silvia Magarelli, Marta Perini, Gianfranco Spalletta, Nerisa Banaj, Desirée Estela Porcari, Giulia Caruso, Virginia Cipollini, Anna Rosa Casini, Francesca Ursini, Giuseppe Bruno, Renzo Rozzini, Michela Brambilla, Giuseppe Magnani, Francesca Caso, Edoardo G. Spinelli, Matteo Cotta Ramusino, Giulia Perini, Simona Luzzi, Gabriella Cacchiò, Rossano Angeloni, Cinzia Giuli, Katia Fabi, Marco Guidi, Cristina Paci, Annaelisa Castellano, Elena Carapelle, Rossella Petrucci, Miriam Accogli, Gianluigi Calabrese, Giovanna Nicoletta Trevisi, Brigida Coluccia, Antonella Vasquez Giuliano, Marcella Caggiula, Fulvio Da Re, Antonio Milia, Giuseppina Pilia, Maria Giuseppina Mascia, Valeria Putzu, Tommaso Piccoli, Luca Cuffaro, Roberto Monastero, Antonella Battaglia, Valeria Blandino, Federica Lupo, Eduardo Cumbo, Luca Antonina, Giuseppe Caravaglios, Annalisa Vezzosi, Valentina Bessi, Gloria Tognoni, Valeria Calsolaro, Enrico Mossello, Serena Amici, Alberto Trequattrini, Salvatore Pezzuto, Patrizia Mecocci, Giulia Fichera, Samantha Pradelli, Marino Formilan, Alessandra Coin, Laura Detogni, Francesca Sala, Giulia Sandri, Maurizio Gallucci, Anna Paola Mazzarolo, Cristina Bergamelli, Cagnin, A., Di Lorenzo, R., Marra, C., Bonanni, L., Cupidi, C., Lagana, V., Rubino, E., Vacca, A., Provero, P., Isella, V., Vanacore, N., Agosta, F., Appollonio, I., Caffarra, P., Pettenuzzo, I., Sambati, R., Quaranta, D., Guglielmi, V., Logroscino, G., Filippi, M., Tedeschi, G., Ferrarese, C., Rainero, I., Bruni, A. C., Cagnin A., Di Lorenzo R., Marra C., Bonanni L., Cupidi C., Lagana V., Rubino E., Vacca A., Provero P., Isella V., Vanacore N., Agosta F., Appollonio I., Caffarra P., Pettenuzzo I., Sambati R., Quaranta D., Guglielmi V., Logroscino G., Filippi M., Tedeschi G., Ferrarese C., Rainero I., Bruni A.C., Gallo E., Grassini A., Marcinno A., Roveta F., De Martino P., Frangipane F., Puccio G., Colao R., Mirabelli M., Martellacci N., Lino F., Mozzetta S., Busse C., Camporese G., Sacco S., Lechiara M.C., Carrarini C., Russo M., Casalena A., Sucapane P., Tiraboschi P., Caroppo P., Redaelli V., Di Fede G., Coppa D., Peluso L., Insarda P., De Bartolo M., Esposito S., Iavarone A., Orsini A.V.M., Salvatore E., Criscuolo C., Sambati L., Santoro R., Gragnaniello D., Pedriali I., Ludovico L., Chiari A., Fabbo A., Bevilacqua P., Galli C., Magarelli S., Perini M., Spalletta G., Banaj N., Porcari D.E., Caruso G., Cipollini V., Casini A.R., Ursini F., Bruno G., Rozzini R., Brambilla M., Magnani G., Caso F., Spinelli E.G., Ramusino M.C., Perini G., Luzzi S., Cacchio G., Angeloni R., Giuli C., Fabi K., Guidi M., Paci C., Castellano A., Carapelle E., Petrucci R., Accogli M., Calabrese G., Trevisi G.N., Coluccia B., Giuliano A.V., Caggiula M., Da Re F., Milia A., Pilia G., Mascia M.G., Putzu V., Piccoli T., Cuffaro L., Monastero R., Battaglia A., Blandino V., Lupo F., Cumbo E., Antonina L., Caravaglios G., Vezzosi A., Bessi V., Tognoni G., Calsolaro V., Mossello E., Amici S., Trequattrini A., Pezzuto S., Mecocci P., Fichera G., Pradelli S., Formilan M., Coin A., Detogni L., Sala F., Sandri G., Gallucci M., Mazzarolo A.P., Bergamelli C., Gallo, E., Grassini, A., Marcinno, A., Roveta, F., De Martino, P., Frangipane, F., Puccio, G., Colao, R., Mirabelli, M., Martellacci, N., Lino, F., Mozzetta, S., Busse, C., Camporese, G., Sacco, S., Lechiara, M. C., Carrarini, C., Russo, M., Casalena, A., Sucapane, P., Tiraboschi, P., Caroppo, P., Redaelli, V., Di Fede, G., Coppa, D., Peluso, L., Insarda, P., De Bartolo, M., Esposito, S., Iavarone, A., Orsini, A. V. M., Salvatore, E., Criscuolo, C., Sambati, L., Santoro, R., Gragnaniello, D., Pedriali, I., Ludovico, L., Chiari, A., Fabbo, A., Bevilacqua, P., Galli, C., Magarelli, S., Perini, M., Spalletta, G., Banaj, N., Porcari, D. E., Caruso, G., Cipollini, V., Casini, A. R., Ursini, F., Bruno, G., Rozzini, R., Brambilla, M., Magnani, G., Caso, F., Spinelli, E. G., Ramusino, M. C., Perini, G., Luzzi, S., Cacchio, G., Angeloni, R., Giuli, C., Fabi, K., Guidi, M., Paci, C., Castellano, A., Carapelle, E., Petrucci, R., Accogli, M., Calabrese, G., Trevisi, G. N., Coluccia, B., Giuliano, A. V., Caggiula, M., Da Re, F., Milia, A., Pilia, G., Mascia, M. G., Putzu, V., Piccoli, T., Cuffaro, L., Monastero, R., Battaglia, A., Blandino, V., Lupo, F., Cumbo, E., Antonina, L., Caravaglios, G., Vezzosi, A., Bessi, V., Tognoni, G., Calsolaro, V., Mossello, E., Amici, S., Trequattrini, A., Pezzuto, S., Mecocci, P., Fichera, G., Pradelli, S., Formilan, M., Coin, A., Detogni, L., Sala, F., Sandri, G., Gallucci, M., Mazzarolo, A. P., Bergamelli, C., Cagnin, A, Di Lorenzo, R, Marra, C, Bonanni, L, Cupidi, C, Lagana, V, Rubino, E, Vacca, A, Provero, P, Isella, V, Vanacore, N, Agosta, F, Appollonio, I, Caffarra, P, Pettenuzzo, I, Sambati, R, Quaranta, D, Guglielmi, V, Logroscino, G, Filippi, M, Tedeschi, G, Ferrarese, C, Rainero, I, and Bruni, A

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Pediatrics, medicine.medical_specialty, lcsh:RC435-571, Irritability, Behavioral symptoms, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, lcsh:Psychiatry, Psychological symptoms, medicine, Dementia, Apathy, Vascular dementia, Behavioral and psychological symptoms, Behavioral symptoms, Caregiver, Coronavirus disease, Dementia, Gender, Psychological symptoms, Quarantine, Original Research, MED/26 - NEUROLOGIA, Psychiatry, Behavioral symptom, Dementia with Lewy bodies, Family caregivers, business.industry, Behavioral and psychological symptoms, Gender, Behavioral and psychological symptom, Caregiver burden, medicine.disease, Multiinfarct dementia, Caregiver, 030227 psychiatry, Coronavirus disease, Quarantine, Psychiatry and Mental health, Settore MED/26 - NEUROLOGIA, MED/17 - MALATTIE INFETTIVE, MED/25 - PSICHIATRIA, M-PSI/08 - PSICOLOGIA CLINICA, Psychological symptom, medicine.symptom, business, 030217 neurology & neurosurgery
Abstract

Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic due to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and several governments planned a national quarantine in order to control the virus spread. Acute psychological effects of quarantine in frail elderly subjects with special needs, such as patients with dementia, have been poorly investigated. The aim of this study was to assess modifications of neuropsychiatric symptoms during quarantine in patients with dementia and their caregivers. Methods: This is a sub-study of a multicenter nation-wide survey. A structured telephone interview was delivered to family caregivers of patients with diagnosis of Alzheimer disease (AD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and vascular dementia (VD), followed regularly at 87 Italian memory clinics. Variations in behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) were collected after 1 month since quarantine declaration and associations with disease type, severity, gender, and caregiver’s stress burden were analyzed. Results: A total of 4,913 caregivers participated in the survey. Increased BPSD was reported in 59.6% of patients as worsening of preexisting symptoms (51.9%) or as new onset (26%), and requested drug modifications in 27.6% of these cases. Irritability, apathy, agitation, and anxiety were the most frequently reported worsening symptoms and sleep disorder and irritability the most frequent new symptoms. Profile of BPSD varied according to dementia type, disease severity, and patients’ gender. Anxiety and depression were associated with a diagnosis of AD (OR 1.35, CI: 1.12–1.62), mild to moderate disease severity and female gender. DLB was significantly associated with a higher risk of worsening hallucinations (OR 5.29, CI 3.66–7.64) and sleep disorder (OR 1.69, CI 1.25–2.29), FTD with wandering (OR 1.62, CI 1.12–2.35), and change of appetite (OR 1.52, CI 1.03–2.25). Stress-related symptoms were experienced by two-thirds of caregivers and were associated with increased patients’ neuropsychiatric burden (p

Published
2020

21. Anti-Cholinergic Derangement of Cortical Metabolism on 18F-FDG PET in a Patient with Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration Dementia: A Case of the TREDEM Registry.

Author

Gallucci M, Pallucca C, Di Battista ME, Bergamelli C, Fiore V, Boccaletto F, Fiorini M, Perra D, Zanusso G, Fenoglio C, Serpente M, Galimberti D, and Bonanni L

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Aged, Cerebral Cortex diagnostic imaging, Cerebral Cortex metabolism, Fluorodeoxyglucose F18, Frontotemporal Dementia diagnosis, Frontotemporal Dementia diagnostic imaging, Humans, Male, Mental Status and Dementia Tests, Neuroimaging, Positron-Emission Tomography, Biperiden adverse effects, Cerebral Cortex drug effects, Frontotemporal Dementia metabolism, Muscarinic Antagonists adverse effects
Abstract

We present the case of a patient with an atypical course of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) complicated by the use of an anticholinergic drug. A 70-year-old patient, followed by psychiatrists for depression and behavioral disorders, received a diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) at another Center due to auditory hallucinations, gait impairment, and tendency to fall. He was then admitted to our Memory Clinic Unit for behavioral disturbances, such as delusional thinking, auditory hallucinations, and memory complaints. At that time, the patient's therapy included Lorazepam, Quetiapine, Promazine, and Biperiden. The latter was immediately suspended for the absence of extrapyramidal signs and to avoid the anticholinergic cognitive side effects. A 18F-FDG PET showed a derangement of cortical metabolism with diffusely reduced activity, and limited areas of hyperactivity involving lateral frontal and lateral temporal inferior regions bilaterally. The patient underwent a series of exams, including neuropsychological tests, 123I-MIBG scintigraphy, cerebrospinal fluid examination, and genetic analysis. A second 18F-FDG PET showed an extensive remodulation of metabolic activity: relative higher concentration of the tracer in the prefrontal and inferior temporal cortex was no more detectable. Similarly, the diffuse reduced metabolic activity could not be traced anymore. Nonetheless, the metabolic activity still appeared reduced in the frontal lobe, in the anterior cingulate bilaterally, and in the anterior part of the hemispheric fissure. Taken together, clinical and neuroimaging features would point to a FTLD-like form. Furthermore, the diagnostic work-up was likely confounded by the anticholinergic drug on 18F-FDG PET, highlighting the importance of carefully checking the patient's pharmacology during the diagnostic process.

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2020
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22. A Case with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease, Frontotemporal Hypometabolism, ApoE Genotype ɛ4/ɛ4 and C9ORF72 Intermediate Expansion: A Treviso Dementia (TREDEM) Registry Case Report.

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Gallucci M, Dell'Acqua C, Bergamelli C, Fenoglio C, Serpente M, Galimberti D, Fiore V, Medea S, Gregianin M, and Di Battista ME

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Alzheimer Disease genetics, Alzheimer Disease metabolism, Brain diagnostic imaging, Female, Frontal Lobe metabolism, Frontotemporal Dementia genetics, Frontotemporal Dementia metabolism, Genotype, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Middle Aged, Neuroimaging, Neuropsychological Tests, Parietal Lobe metabolism, Registries, Alzheimer Disease pathology, Apolipoprotein E4 genetics, C9orf72 Protein genetics, Frontotemporal Dementia pathology
Abstract

We report the case of a woman firstly referred to our Memory Clinic at the age of 61, following the development of cognitive complaints and difficulties in sustained attention. The investigation that was performed showed: predominant executive dysfunctions at the neuropsychological evaluation, with mild, partial and stable involvement of the memory domain; cortical and subcortical atrophy with well-preserved hippocampal structures at MRI; marked fronto-temporal and moderate parietal hypometabolism from 18F-FDG PET study with a sparing of the posterior cingulate and precuneus; positivity of amyloid-β at 18F-Flutemetamol PET; an hexanucleotide intermediate repeats expansion of C9ORF72 gene (12//38 repeats) and ApoE genotype ɛ4/ɛ4. The patient was diagnosed with probable early onset frontal variant of Alzheimer's disease (AD), presenting with a major executive function impairment. The lack of specific areas of brain atrophy, as well as the failure to meet the clinical criteria for any frontotemporal dementia, drove us to perform the aforementioned investigations, which yielded our final diagnosis. The present case highlights the need to take into consideration a diagnosis of frontal variant of AD when the metabolic and the clinical picture are somehow dissonant.

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2019
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23. Formulation, stability testing, and analytical characterization of melatonin-based preparation for clinical trial.

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Filali S, Bergamelli C, Lamine Tall M, Salmon D, Laleye D, Dhelens C, Diouf E, Pivot C, and Pirot F

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A new institutional clinical trial assessed the improvement of sleep disorders in 40 children with autism treated by immediate-release melatonin formulation in different regimens (0.5 mg, 2 mg, and 6 mg daily) for one month. The objectives of present study were to (i) prepare low-dose melatonin hard capsules for pediatric use controlled by two complementary methods and (ii) carry out a stability study in order to determine a use-by-date. Validation of preparation process was claimed as ascertained by mass uniformity of hard capsules. Multicomponent analysis by attenuated total reflectance Fourier transformed infrared (ATR-FTIR) of melatonin/microcrystalline cellulose mixture allowed to identify and quantify relative content of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients. Absolute melatonin content analysis by high performance liquid chromatography in 0.5 mg and 6 mg melatonin capsules was 93.6%±4.1% and 98.7%±6.9% of theoretical value, respectively. Forced degradation study showed a good separation of melatonin and its degradation products. The capability of the method was 15, confirming a risk of false negative <0.01%. Stability test and dissolution test were compliant over 18 months of storage with European Pharmacopoeia. Preparation of melatonin hard capsules was completed manually and melatonin in hard capsules was stable for 18 months, in spite of low doses of active ingredient. ATR-FTIR offers a real alternative to HPLC for quality control of high-dose melatonin hard capsules before the release of clinical batches.

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2017
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24. Mild cognitive impairment, from theory to practical intervention: "Camminando e leggendo… ricordo" (Walking and reading… I remember), an action plan. The Treviso Dementia (TREDEM) Registry.

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Gallucci M, Mazzetto M, Spagnolo P, Aricò M, Bergamelli C, Oddo MG, Gallo G, Astolfo P, Di Giorgi E, and Vanacore N

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Cognitive Dysfunction prevention & control, Cognitive Dysfunction psychology, Humans, Life Style, Mental Recall, Registries, Cognitive Dysfunction therapy, Dementia prevention & control, Memory, Reading, Walking psychology
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Dementia is one of the most disabling health conditions in older people. Increasing attention is paid to the preclinical phase of dementia and to the prevention programs to reduce the number of patients in the future. Aims of the current study are: a) to present Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) as a heterogeneous risk factor and to expose the relationship between cognitive impairment and lifestyles such as physical activity, Mediterranean diet, reading and socialization; b) to present a model, called "Camminando e leggendo… ricordo" (CLR), as a practical experience of secondary prevention aimed at MCI older people. The CLR model is composed of a program of physical and reading activities in group to promote healthy lifestyles. Here we present a protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of our intervention model. A multidimensional geriatric assessment will be carried out. A questionnaire for the detection of frailty, disability and for the adherence to the Mediterranean diet will be administered. The Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) will be used to assess the quality of life. CLR is an intervention model for secondary prevention in MCI subjects. It is the description of a practical proposal aimed at improving lifestyles and reducing the risk of dementia.

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2016
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25. A pilot study on behavioral and cognitive effects of Cognitive Stimulation Training based on 3R Mental Stimulation. The Treviso Dementia (TREDEM) Study.

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Spagnolo P, Aricò M, Bergamelli C, Mazzucco S, Boldrini P, Di Giorgi E, and Gallucci M

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Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Dementia physiopathology, Female, Humans, Italy, Male, Pilot Projects, Treatment Outcome, Activities of Daily Living, Caregivers psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods, Dementia rehabilitation
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Objectives: Cognitive Stimulation (CS) trainings are non-pharmacological treatments widely used in dementia care. 3R Mental Stimulation is a particular type of CS, which consists of sequential association of ROT, Reminiscence and Remotivation during the same session. This pilot study sought to investigate whether CS, based on 3R program, could benefit cognitive functions, autonomy and behavioral disorders., Method: 3R-CS treatment was applied to 36 patients, which are part of the "TREDEM" study sample, and their caregivers. All patients received a multidimensional assessment consisting of a socio-demographic, clinical and neuropsychological data collection., Results: After CS treatment a significant improvement was detected in cognition and autonomy in basic activities of daily living. Caregiver distress was decreased. Behavioral disturbances were reduced even when considering a potential confounding factor such as treatment with anticholinesterase or NMDA receptor antagonist drugs., Conclusion: The findings demonstrated that 3R-CS can benefit cognitive functions and level of autonomy in the basic activities of daily living and also it can reduce behavioral disorders and caregiver's distress.

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2015
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26. Multidimensional prognostic index in a cognitive impairment outpatient setting: mortality and hospitalizations. The Treviso Dementia (TREDEM) study.

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Gallucci M, Battistella G, Bergamelli C, Spagnolo P, Mazzuco S, Carlini A, Di Giorgi E, Boldrini P, and Pilotto A

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Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cognition Disorders mortality, Cognition Disorders therapy, Female, Geriatric Assessment methods, Hospitalization, Humans, Italy epidemiology, Male, Middle Aged, Neuropsychological Tests, Prognosis, Proportional Hazards Models, Prospective Studies, Registries, Cognition Disorders diagnosis
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Background: The Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) based on a comprehensive geriatric assessment has been developed to predict mortality in hospitalized elderly patients. The Treviso Dementia (TREDEM) Study is an observational prospective cohort study of 1,364 outpatients evaluated at the Cognitive Impairment Center in Treviso, Italy from 2000 to January 2010., Objective: To use the MPI in the TREDEM outpatient setting to assess the correlation of MPI with mortality and hospitalizations for acute cases that occurred after the date of assessment., Methods: MPI was consecutively applied to the last 340 of 1,364 outpatients who were evaluated at the Center from 2008 to January 2010, after the first publication of MPI index in 2008. Participants' mortality was verified by linking the cohort with Registries of Municipalities, National Register of Revenue Authorities, and Nominal Register of Causes of Death. Data about hospitalizations for acute cases that occurred within 12 months after the date of assessment were obtained from all Italian hospitals. A Cox regression method was used to investigate the effect of MPI upon mortality and hospitalizations, also considering confounder factors such as age and gender., Results: 114 men and 226 women, aged 52.1-99 years (mean age 80.4 years), were studied and had an MPI mean of 0.41. On 15 February 2013, 100 were deceased, and average hospitalizations for acute cases were 0.3, days 3.8. For MPI scores between 0 and 1, the increase in the probability of death was more than nine times (odds: 9.53 p = 0.0002) and of hospitalization was more than six times (odds: 6.50, p = 0.0079)., Conclusion: MPI discloses the risk of death and of hospitalizations for acute cases in outpatients affected by cognitive impairment.

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2014
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27. The Treviso Dementia (TREDEM) Study: A Biomedical, Neuroradiological, Neuropsychological and Social Investigation of Dementia in North-Eastern Italy.

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Gallucci M, Mariotti E, Saraggi D, Stecca T, Oddo MG, Bergamelli C, Boldrini P, Mazzuco S, Ongaro F, Mecocci P, Di Paola F, Bendini M, Forloni GL, Albani D, Antuono P, Caberlotto L, Zanardo A, Siculi M, Gajo GB, Durante E, and Buscato G

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Background: The incidence of dementia increases exponentially with age but knowledge of real disease-modifying interventions is still limited., Objectives: To describe the study design and methods of a large prospective cohort study aimed at exploring the complex underlying relationships existing among cognition, frailty, and health-related events in older persons with cognitive impairment., Design: Prospective cohort study of a representative population of outpatients attending the Treviso Cognitive Impairment Center between 2000 and 2010., Setting: The TREVISO DEMENTIA (TREDEM) Study conducted in Treviso, Italy., Participants: 490 men and 874 women, mean age 79.1 ± 7.8 years (range 40.2-100 years)., Measurements: Physiological data, biochemical parameters, clinical conditions, neuroradiological parameters (e.g., brain atrophy and cerebral vascular lesions identified by computerized tomography scans), neuropsychological assessment, and physical function markers were measured at baseline. Patients were followed-up to 10 years., Results: The final sample included in the study was predominantly composed of women and characterized by an initial physical function impairment and increased vascular risk profile. Cognitive function of the sample population showed moderate cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Examination 20.2 ± 6.3; Clinical Dementia Rating 1.2 ± 0.7), and a prevalence of vascular dementia of 26.9%. Cortical, subcortical and hippocampus atrophy were all significantly correlated with age and cognitive function., Conclusion: Results obtained from the preliminary analyses conducted in the TREDEM study suggest that the database will support the accomplishment of important goals in understanding the nature of cognitive frailty and neurodegenerative diseases.

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2012
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28. Mood, cognition and EEG changes during interferon alpha (alpha-IFN) treatment for chronic hepatitis C.

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Amodio P, De Toni EN, Cavalletto L, Mapelli D, Bernardinello E, Del Piccolo F, Bergamelli C, Costanzo R, Bergamaschi F, Poma SZ, Chemello L, Gatta A, and Perini G

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Adolescent, Adult, Antiviral Agents adverse effects, Anxiety diagnosis, Anxiety etiology, Cognition Disorders chemically induced, Cognition Disorders diagnosis, Depression diagnosis, Depression etiology, Female, Hepatitis C, Chronic psychology, Humans, Interferon-alpha adverse effects, Male, Middle Aged, Neuropsychological Tests, Severity of Illness Index, Affect, Antiviral Agents therapeutic use, Cognition, Electroencephalography, Hepatitis C, Chronic drug therapy, Interferon-alpha therapeutic use
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Background: This study is aim to investigate concurrent long-term psychiatric, cognitive and neurophysiological measures of alpha-IFN neurotoxicity in the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis., Methods: Twenty patients with HCV hepatitis were enrolled while treated with alpha-IFN (3-6 MU t.i.w. for 6-12 months). Neurotoxicity was evaluated by psychiatric [Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Hamilton Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y)], complete cognitive and neurophysiological assessments (EEG spectral analysis, P300). Patients were assessed at baseline (t0), 2 (t1) and 6 months (t2) since the beginning of therapy., Results: Depression scores significantly increased (HAM-D: t0=4.4+/-2.6; t1=8.9+/-3.9, p<0.001; and t2=7.7+/-3.8, p<0.001). A concurrent increase was shown also for anxiety (HAM-A: t0=6.0+/-3.2; t1=9.6+/-4.5, p<0.005; and t2=9.1+/-4.5, p<0.005). Significant neurophysiological effects were also detected: increase of alpha power (p<0.05) in frontal derivations, reduction of the mean dominant frequency (p<0.005) and increase of theta power (p<0.05) in parietal derivations. In contrast, no significant cognitive changes occurred., Limitations: The study was performed on a relative small sample of patients mainly with observational intentions. Biological data (e.g. blood cytokines samples) are not available: they could have given useful information about biological mechanisms related to the alterations observed., Conclusions: Alpha-IFN treatment caused a time-dependent induction of symptoms of mild depression, concurrent anxiety and EEG changes. These psychiatric and neurophysiological changes can better explain the pharmacological profile of alpha-IFN and could help to address research on at risk population and, particularly, during pegylated-IFN therapy.

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2005
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