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Accuracy of anti-ribosomal P protein antibody testing for the diagnosis of neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus - An international meta-analysis

Karassa, F. B.; Afeltra, A.; Ambrozic, A.; Chang, D. M.; De Keyser, F.; Doria, A.; Galeazzi, M.; Hirohata, S.; Hoffman, I. E. A.; Inanc, M.; Massardo, L.; Mathieu, A.; Mok, C. C.; Morozzi, G.; Sanna, G.; Spindler, A. J.; Tzioufas, A. G.; Yoshio, T.; Ioannidis, J. P. A. (2006)

Objective. To quantitatively evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of antibodies to ribosomal P proteins (anti-P) for neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) in general, for psychosis, mood disorder, or both, and ...

Ankle-Brachial Index Remains the Most Powerful Tool for Peripheral Arterial Disease Detection in Epidemiological Studies

Argyriou, C.; Giannoukas, A. D. (2013)

Can a Virtual Reality Cognitive Training Application Fulfill a Dual Role? Using the Virtual Supermarket Cognitive Training Application as a Screening Tool for Mild Cognitive Impairment

Zygouris, S.; Giakoumis, D.; Votis, K.; Doumpoulakis, S.; Ntovas, K.; Segkouli, S.; Karagiannidis, C.; Tzovaras, D.; Tsolaki, M. (2015)

Background: Recent research advocates the potential of virtual reality (VR) applications in assessing cognitive functions highlighting the possibility of using a VR application for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) screening. ...

Comparative study of spatial localization of HER-2 and CEP17 signals and of HER-2/CEP17 ratios, in "thin" and "thick" tissue sections

Kouvaras, E.; Papandreou, C. N.; Daliani, D. D.; Athanasiadis, A.; Koukoulis, G. K. (2012)

One presumed drawback of performing fluorescence in situ hybridization on routine tissue sections for HER-2 status evaluation in breast carcinomas is nuclear truncation. Therefore, HER-2/CEP 17 ratios were compared in ...

Comparison of two commercial rapid in-clinic serological tests for detection of antibodies against Leishmania spp. in dogs

Athanasiou, L. V.; Petanides, T. A.; Chatzis, M. K.; Kasabalis, D.; Apostolidis, K. N.; Saridomichelakis, M. N. (2014)

Antibodies against Leishmania spp. are detected in most dogs with clinical signs of leishmaniasis due to Leishmania infantum. Accurate, rapid in-clinic serological tests may permit immediate confirmation of the diagnosis ...

The effectiveness of a scientific symposium to change urologists' attitude towards treatment of LUTS/BPH

Mitropoulos, D.; Moutzouris, G.; Papadimitriou, V.; Perimenis, P.; Sofras, F. (2007)

Purpose The use of interactive voting systems in continuing education helps to evaluate the alteration in the audience's views after a presentation. This study was designed to evaluate whether urologists' attitude towards ...

Hereditary Angioedema in Greece: The First Results of the Greek Hereditary Angioedema Registry

Psarros, F.; Koutsostathis, N.; Farmaki, E.; Speletas, M. G.; Germenis, A. E. (2014)

Background: No published data presently exist concerning hereditary angioedema (HAE) in Greece. The aim of this study was to present the results from patients recorded by the Greek Hereditary Angioedema Registry over the ...

New vaccination protocols for the dog and cat: the challenge of today for a better and safer prevention

Mylonakis, M. E.; Koutinas, A. F.; Saridomichelakis, M.; Koutinas, C. K.; Soubasis, N.; Adamama-Moraitou, K. K.; Kontos, V. I. (2011)

Vaccinations are an integral part of a comprehensive preventive health care program targeting to minimize the incidence of major canine and feline infectious diseases. Currently, vaccination practices are re-evaluated ...

On-treatment prediction of sustained response to peginterferon alfa-2a for HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B patients

Goulis, I.; Karatapanis, S.; Akriviadis, E.; Deutsch, M.; Dalekos, G. N.; Raptopoulou-Gigi, M.; Mimidis, K.; Germanidis, G.; Drakoulis, C.; Triantos, C.; Zintzaras, E.; Bakalos, G.; Papatheodoridis, G. (2015)

Background & AimsWe assessed predictors of response in HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B patients treated with peginterferon alfa-2a in routine clinical practice. MethodsNinety-five HBeAg-negative patients received ...

Predicting Short-term Mortality in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism: A Simple Model

Papaioannou, A. I.; Kastanis, A.; Malli, F.; Zakynthinos, E.; Minas, M.; Mpakarozi, M.; Moka, S.; Zintzaras, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Daniil, Z. (2013)

Background: The aim of the present study was to develop a simple prognostic rule that could classify patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) into categories of increased risk of 30-day mortality. Methods: One hundred patients ...

Reflections of the Hippocratic Oath in Modern Medicine

Antoniou, S. A.; Antoniou, G. A.; Granderath, F. A.; Mavroforou, A.; Giannoukas, A. D.; Antoniou, A. I. (2010)

Hippocratic Oath indicates a prevailing ethos rather than a professional approach, and it is still regarded as the cornerstone and foundation of the medical profession. Medicine in Ancient Greece was strongly influenced ...

Stroke aetiology and predictors of outcome in patients with heart failure and acute stroke: a 10-year follow-up study

Vemmos, K.; Ntaios, G.; Savvari, P.; Vemmou, A. M.; Koroboki, E.; Manios, E.; Kounali, A.; Lip, G. Y. H. (2012)

Aims The aim of this study was to investigate stroke aetiology and assess the predictors of early and late outcome in patients with heart failure (HF) and acute stroke. Methods and results A total of 2904 patients, admitted ...

The type of atrial fibrillation is associated with long-term outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke

Ntaios, G.; Vemmou, A.; Koroboki, E.; Savvari, P.; Makaritsis, K.; Saliaris, M.; Andrikopoulos, G.; Vemmos, K. (2013)

Background/objectives: We aimed to investigate the association between the type of atrial fibrillation (AF) and long-term outcome in terms of mortality and stroke recurrence in patients with ischemic stroke and non-valvular ...

Vasopressin, Steroids, and Epinephrine and Neurologically Favorable Survival After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest A Randomized Clinical Trial

Mentzelopoulos, S. D.; Malachias, S.; Chamos, C.; Konstantopoulos, D.; Ntaidou, T.; Papastylianou, A.; Kolliantzaki, I.; Theodoridi, M.; Ischaki, H.; Makris, D.; Zakynthinos, E.; Zintzaras, E.; Sourlas, S.; Aloizos, S.; Zakynthinos, S. G. (2013)

IMPORTANCE Among patients with cardiac arrest, preliminary data have shown improved return of spontaneous circulation and survival to hospital discharge with the vasopressin-steroids-epinephrine (VSE) combination. OBJECTIVE ...