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Gene receptor polymorphism as a risk factor for BMD deterioration in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa
(2013)Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that is associated with decreased bone mineral density and greater lifetime risk for fractures. This case-controlled study, analyzed single nucleotide polymorphisms of genes ... -
Glycaemic control of Type1 diabetes in clinical practice early in the 21st century: an international comparison
(2015)AimsImproving glycaemic control in people with Type1 diabetes is known to reduce complications. Our aim was to compare glycaemic control among people with Type1 diabetes using data gathered in regional or national registries. ... -
Greek adolescents, fitness, fatness, fat intake, activity, and coronary heart disease risk
(2004)Background: A dramatic increase in adult mortality rates from coronary heart disease (CHD) in Greece, accompanied by increased prevalence of CHD risk factors in children, has been documented. However, there is controversy ... -
Hand preference of individuals with blindness in everyday activities: The effects of age of sight loss, age, and gender
(2014)The research aims of the present study were: (a) to assess the hand preference of blind persons in everyday activities on the basis of gender, type of blindness, and age; and (b) to conduct the above analysis at both the ... -
HANDEDNESS AND DRAWING: ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE THE PICTURE: A COMMENT ON BRUCKNER, ET AL. (2011)
(2011)In a recent study, Bruckner, Kastner-Koller, Deimann, and Voracek (2011) investigated the relationship between hand preference and drawing during preschool years. The present study offers interpretations in a larger framework ... -
Handedness and writing performance
(2004)The present study investigated possible differences in left- and righthanders' writing performance. An equal number of left- and right-handed Greek children (N= 182) ages 7 to 12 years were examined using the Greek adaptation ... -
Impact of heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on nasopharyngeal carriage of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonide among day-care center attendees in central Greece
(2008)Background: In Greece, the heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) became available in October 2004 and it was incorporated into the national immunization schedule in January 2006. Methods: In February 2005, a ... -
The impact of personal educational experiences and communication practices on the construction of deaf identity in Cyprus
(2007)THE AIM OF THE STUDY was to investigate for the first time the impact of educational experiences on the development of Cypriot deaf people's identity. To obtain relevant information in depth, semistructured interviews were ... -
INCIDENCE OF EXERCISE-INDUCED ASTHMA IN ADOLESCENT ATHLETES UNDER DIFFERENT TRAINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
(2012)Sidiropoulou, MP, Kokaridas, DG, Giagazoglou, PF, Karadonas, MI, and Fotiadou, EG. Incidence of exercise-induced asthma in adolescent athletes under different training and environmental conditions. J Strength Cond Res ... -
The influence of altitude in bronchial asthma
(2001)Background. Some asthmatic children living in mountain areas experience significant improvement in daily symptoms and in the degree of bronchial obstruction. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of altitude ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF MULTIPLE ADMINISTRATION OF A PSYCHOMOTOR TEST ON PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING
(2008)Tsigilis, N and Theodosiou, A. The influence of multiple administration of a psychomotor test on performance and learning. J Strength Cond Res 22(6): 1964-1968, 2008-Exercise scientists frequently use criterion measure ... -
INVESTIGATING DEAF STUDENTS' USE OF VISUAL MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES IN READING COMPREHENSION
(2013)A MIXED RESEARCH DESIGN was used to examine how deaf students used the visual resources of a multimedia software package that was designed to support reading comprehension. The viewing behavior of 8 deaf students, ages ... -
Is there a role for the otolaryngologist in PFAPA syndrome? A systematic review
(2006)Aims: To define the rote of medical or surgical treatment in patients with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA syndrome). Methods: A Medline search was performed using the terms ... -
Laryngeal manifestations and pediatric laryngopharyngeal. reflux
(2006)Pediatric laryngopharyngeal reflux (PLPR) refers to the atypical, otorhinolaryngological, and respiratory manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease in children. PLPR is believed to be an important inflammatory ... -
Longitudinal preventive-screening cutoffs for metabolic syndrome in adolescents
(2008)Objective: To detect metabolic risk factor cutoff points in adolescence for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome that develops at the age of 17 years (MS17). Design: This study adopted a 6-year design incorporating four ... -
Macrolide resistance determinants among Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from carriers in Central Greece
(2012)Background: We sought to characterize the temporal trends in nasopharyngeal carriage of macrolide-resistant pneumococci during a period with increased heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) coverage in Central ... -
Modelling of escalating outpatient antibiotic expenditures
(2003)Objectives: To model the relative role of old and newly introduced antibiotics in shaping increased antibiotic use. Methods: Grouped data covering nationwide consumption and expenditure for out-of-hospital antibiotics in ... -
Moderate performance of serum S100A12, in distinguishing inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome
(2010)Background: S100A12, a calcium-binding proinflammatory protein secreted by granulocytes, has been associated with different diseases of inflammatory origin, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this study, the ... -
Molecular epidemiology and evolutionary dynamics of Echovirus 3 serotype
(2015)Echovirus 3 (E3) serotype has been related with several neurologic diseases, although it constitutes one of the rarely isolated serotypes, with no report of epidemics in Europe. The aim of the present study was to provide ...