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Francesca De Vita
Researcher at University of Parma
Publications - 17
Citations - 564
Francesca De Vita is an academic researcher from University of Parma. The author has contributed to research in topics: Vitamin D and neurology & Internal medicine. The author has an hindex of 12, co-authored 15 publications receiving 457 citations.
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Instrumental and Non-Instrumental Evaluation of 4-Meter Walking Speed in Older Individuals
Marcello Maggio,Gian Paolo Ceda,Andrea Ticinesi,Francesca De Vita,Giovanni Gelmini,Cosimo Costantino,Tiziana Meschi,Reto W. Kressig,Matteo Cesari,Massimo Fabi,Fulvio Lauretani +10 more
TL;DR: The results suggest that manual measures might lead to misclassification of a substantial number of subjects and longitudinal studies using standardized and validated procedures aimed at the comparison of different techniques are needed before recommending the use of accelerometers in comprehensive geriatric assessment.
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IGF-1, the cross road of the nutritional, inflammatory and hormonal pathways to frailty.
Marcello Maggio,Francesca De Vita,Fulvio Lauretani,Valeria Buttò,G. Bondi,Chiara Cattabiani,Antonio Nouvenne,Tiziana Meschi,Elisabetta Dall'Aglio,Gian Paolo Ceda +9 more
TL;DR: An overview of the potential usefulness of nutrients modulating IGF-1 as potential therapeutic targets in the prevention of mobility limitation occurring in frail older subjects is provided.
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Relationship between vitamin D and inflammatory markers in older individuals
Francesca De Vita,Fulvio Lauretani,Juergen M. Bauer,Ivan Bautmans,Michelle Shardell,Antonio Cherubini,G. Bondi,Giovanni Zuliani,Stefania Bandinelli,Mario Pedrazzoni,Elisabetta Dall'Aglio,Gian Paolo Ceda,Marcello Maggio +12 more
TL;DR: 25(OH)D is independently and inversely associated with IL-6 and positively with sIL6r, suggesting a potential anti-inflammatory role for vitamin D in older individuals.
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DHEA and cognitive function in the elderly
Marcello Maggio,Francesca De Vita,Alberto Fisichella,Elena Colizzi,Sandra Provenzano,Fulvio Lauretani,Michele Luci,Graziano Ceresini,Elisabetta Dall'Aglio,Paolo Caffarra,Giorgio Valenti,Gian Paolo Ceda +11 more
TL;DR: Current data do not provide clear evidence for the usefulness of DHEA treatment to improve cognitive function in adult-older subjects, according to the cross-sectional and longitudinal design and the positive or neutral effects on different domains of cognitive function.
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Use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with lower trabecular bone density in older individuals.
Marcello Maggio,Fulvio Lauretani,Gian Paolo Ceda,Francesca De Vita,G. Bondi,Andrea Corsonello,Chiara Cattabiani,Fabrizia Lattanzio,Carmelinda Ruggiero,Antonio Nouvenne,Tiziana Meschi,Stefania Bandinelli,Luigi Ferrucci +12 more
TL;DR: It is suggested that PPI use might increase the risk of fractures in older subjects through its detrimental effects on trabecular bone.