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Nicolas Rodondi
Internal Medicine
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Open AccessA systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the relationship between metabolic syndrome and the incidence of thyroid diseases
To assess the prospective association between metabolic syndrome (MetS), its components, and incidence of thyroid disorders by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Open AccessAdjunct prednisone in community-acquired pneumonia: 180-day outcome of a multicentre, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Several trials and meta-analyses found a benefit of adjunct corticosteroids for community-acquired pneumonia with respect to short-term outcome, but there is uncertainty about longer-term health effects. Herei...
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Open AccessSeroprevalence trends of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and associated risk factors: a population-based study
We aimed to assess the seroprevalence trends of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in several Swiss cantons between May 2020 and September 2021 and investigate risk factors for seropositivity and their changes over time.
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Open AccessBenzodiazepine Receptor Agonists Use and Cessation Among Multimorbid Older Adults with Polypharmacy: Secondary Analysis from the OPERAM Trial
Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs) are commonly prescribed in older adults despite an unfavorable risk–benefit ratio. Hospitalizations may provide a unique opportunity to initiate BZRA cessation, yet lit...
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Open AccessHOSPITAL Score and LACE Index to Predict Mortality in Multimorbid Older Patients
Estimating life expectancy of older adults informs whether to pursue future investigation and therapy. Several models to predict mortality have been developed but often require data not immediately available d...
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Open AccessFrequency and Acceptance of Clinical Decision Support System-Generated STOPP/START Signals for Hospitalised Older Patients with Polypharmacy and Multimorbidity
The Screening Tool of Older Persons’ Prescriptions (STOPP)/Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment (START) instrument is used to evaluate the appropriateness of medication in older people. STOPP/START crite...
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Aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease a comprehensive review
Aspirin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease should be targeted to patients with a high cardiovascular risk. Physicians should assess the risks and benefits of aspirin therapy for primary p...
