The targeted use of scales specifically assessing BDDA of the caregiver and the identification of particular patient and caregiver characteristics are able to allow a precise and early definition of caregivers at high risk of burden and distress. This might be helpful in planning the correct social/clinical/rehabilitative approach.

The CBI proved to be an effective multidimensional tool for evaluating the impact of burden on many aspects of caregivers' lives.

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Together, the presence of H. pylori in sheep stomach in the absence of associated gastritis and recovery of H. pylori from sheep milk and gastric tissue suggest that sheep may be a natural host for H. pylori.

Our experience confirms the analgesic activity and safety of buprenorphine TDS in the elderly. There was an improvement in mood and a partial resumption of activities, with no influence on cognitive and behavioral ability.