• Adrenomedullin refines mortality prediction by the BODE index in COPD: the "BODE-A" index 

      Stolz, D.; Kostikas, K.; Blasi, F.; Boersma, W.; Milenkovic, B.; Lacoma, A.; Louis, R.; Aerts, J. G.; Welte, T.; Torres, A.; Rohde, G. G. U.; Boeck, L.; Rakic, J.; Scherr, A.; Hertel, S.; Giersdorf, S.; Tamm, M. (2014)
      The BODE (body mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnoea, exercise capacity) index is well-validated for mortality prediction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Concentrations of plasma pro-adrenomedullin, a ...
    • Advances in Antibacterial Therapy Against Emerging Bacterial Pathogens 

      Pournaras, S.; Iosifidis, E.; Roilides, E. (2009)
      During the last decade, both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are resistant to most or all available antibacterial classes have become increasingly prevalent nosocomial pathogens, particularly among immunocompromised ...
    • Prognostic value of C-reactive protein in parapneumonic effusions 

      Skouras, V.; Boultadakis, E.; Nikoulis, D.; Polychronopoulos, V.; Daniil, Z.; Kalomenidis, I.; Gourgoulianis, K. I. (2012)
      Background and objective: Parapneumonic effusions (PPE) that require drainage are referred to as complicated parapneumonic effusions (CPPE). Following resolution of these effusions, residual pleural thickening (RPT) may ...