Browsing by Author "Daniil, Z."
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8-Isoprostane levels in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis
Malli, F.; Bardaka, F.; Tsilioni, I.; Karetsi, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Daniil, Z. (2013)Objective and design: Sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are both associated with deregulated inflammatory mechanisms partially triggered by aggravated oxidative stress. 8-Isoprostane has been proposed as ... -
Acinetobacter baumannii Infection in Prior ICU Bed Occupants Is an Independent Risk Factor for Subsequent Cases of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Tsakiridou, E.; Makris, D.; Daniil, Z.; Manoulakas, E.; Chatzipantazi, V.; Vlachos, O.; Xidopoulos, G.; Charalampidou, O.; Zakynthinos, E. (2014)Objective. We aimed to evaluate risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) due to Acinetobacter baumannii (AbVAP) in critically ill patients. Methods. This was a prospective observational study conducted in an ... -
Amyloid cardiomyopathy presenting as persistent symptomatic pleural effusions
Daniil, Z.; Zakynthinos, E.; Papageorgiou, E.; Loannou, M.; Kostikas, K.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2005)A 73-year-old male presented with dyspnea and bilateral transudative pleural effusions that persisted despite aggressive diuresis. No etiology had been established despite an extensive workout. The only abnormal finding ... -
Body Composition in Severe Refractory Asthma: Comparison with COPD Patients and Healthy Smokers
Minas, M.; Papaioannou, A. I.; Tsaroucha, A.; Daniil, Z.; Hatzoglou, C.; Sgantzos, M.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Kostikas, K. (2010)Background: Body composition is an important parameter for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) whereas the association between asthma and obesity is not fully understood. The impact of severe refractory ... -
CD8+T lymphocytes in bronchoalveolar lavage in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Papiris, S. A.; Kollintza, A.; Karatza, M.; Manali, E. D.; Sotiropoulou, C.; Milic-Emili, J.; Roussos, C.; Daniil, Z. (2007)Background. Recently it was shown that in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) tissue infiltrating CD8+ T lymphocytes (TLs) are associated with breathlessness and physiological indices of disease severity, as well as that ... -
Clinical immunology quiz - Case 2: Commentary
Speletas, M.; Kalala, F.; Daniil, Z. (2007) -
Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in patients exposed to agrochemical compounds
Daniil, Z.; Koutsokera, A.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2006) -
Comparison of a network of primary care physicians and an open spirometry programme for COPD diagnosis
Konstantikaki, V.; Kostikas, K.; Minas, M.; Batavanis, G.; Daniil, Z.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Hatzoglou, C. (2011)Background: Early diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remains the cornerstone for effective management. In this study we compared an open spirometry programme and a case-finding programme providing ... -
Concurrent Sarcoidosis and Melanoma: Coexistence More than by Chance?
Malli, F.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Daniil, Z. (2010) -
Correlation of miR-422a, miR-21 and miR-155 analysis with hMSH2 and hMLH1 mRNA expression profiles in non-small cell lung carcinomas and their adjacent normal tissues
Vageli, D.; Doukas, S. G.; Kerenidi, T.; Koukoulis, G. K.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Daniil, Z. (2013) -
Current guidelines for the management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Antoniou, K. M.; Daniil, Z.; Polychronopoulos, V.; Papiris, S.; Bouros, D. (2012) -
Effects of smoking cessation on serum leptin and adiponectin levels
Kryfti, M.; Dimakou, K.; Toumbis, M.; Daniil, Z.; Hatzoglou, C.; Gourgoulianis, K. I. (2015)Background: Evidence on the association of leptin and adiponectin and smoking is limited and discordant. Leptin and adiponectin represent the most abundant adipokines in human plasma that play crucial roles in the ... -
Endothelial Progenitor Cells in the Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Evolving Concept
Malli, F.; Koutsokera, A.; Paraskeva, E.; Zakynthinos, E.; Papagianni, M.; Makris, D.; Tsilioni, I.; Molyvdas, P. A.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Daniil, Z. (2013)Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has been associated with abnormal vascular remodeling. Bone marrow derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are considered to possess lung tissue repair and vascular ... -
Heterozygous Alterations of TNFRSF13B/TACI in Tonsillar Hypertrophy and Sarcoidosis
Speletas, M.; Salzer, U.; Florou, Z.; Petinaki, E.; Daniil, Z.; Bardaka, F.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Skoulakis, C.; Germenis, A. E. (2013)TNFRSF13B/TACI defects have been associated with CVID pathogenesis and/or phenotype, especially the development of benign lymphoproliferation and autoimmunity. Our purpose was to investigate the role of TNFRSF13B/TACI ... -
hMSH2 and hMLH1 gene expression patterns differ between lung adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma: correlation with patient survival and response to adjuvant chemotherapy treatment
Vageli, D. P.; Zaravinos, A.; Daniil, Z.; Dahabreh, J.; Doukas, S. G.; Spandidos, D. A.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Koukoulis, G. K. (2012)Background: We recently showed that the mRNA levels of mismatch repair (MMR) proteins in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) tissue specimens and the phenotypic translation of molecular MMR data refines the biology of ... -
Impact of dietary shift to higher-antioxidant foods in COPD: a randomised trial
Keranis, E.; Makris, D.; Rodopoulou, P.; Martinou, H.; Papamakarios, G.; Daniil, Z.; Zintzaras, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. I. (2010)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by increased oxidative stress. Dietary factors, such as ample consumption of foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruit and vegetables, might have beneficial ... -
Increased primary autoimmune thyroid diseases and thyroid antibodies in sarcoidosis: Evidence for an under-recognised extrathoracic involvement in sarcoido
Malli, F.; Bargiota, A.; Theodoridou, K.; Florou, Z.; Bardaka, F.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Daniil, Z. (2012)Objective and Design: Sarcoidosis has been associated with thyroid diseases. However, until today no definite conclusions have been drawn. We aimed to assess the frequency of thyroid disorders and the levels of thyroid ... -
Increased primary autoimmune thyroid diseases and thyroid antibodies in sarcoidosis: evidence for an under-recognised extrathoracic involvement in sarcoidosis?
Malli, F.; Bargiota, A.; Theodoridou, K.; Florou, Z.; Bardaka, F.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Daniil, Z. (2012)OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN: Sarcoidosis has been associated with thyroid diseases. However, until today no definite conclusions have been drawn. We aimed to assess the frequency of thyroid disorders and the levels of thyroid ... -
Leptin, Adiponectin, and Ghrelin Levels in Female Patients with Asthma during Stable and Exacerbation Periods
Tsaroucha, A.; Daniil, Z.; Malli, F.; Georgoulias, P.; Minas, M.; Kostikas, K.; Bargiota, A.; Zintzaras, E.; Gourgoulianis, K. I. (2013)Objective. The mechanisms underlying the relationship between obesity and asthma have not been fully established. Data in the literature suggest that adipose tissue-derived hormones may be implicated. However, no definite ... -
The Medical Research Council chronic dyspnea score predicts the survival of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Manali, E. D.; Stathopoulos, G. T.; Kollintza, A.; Kalomenidis, I.; Emili, J. M.; Sotiropoulou, C.; Daniil, Z.; Roussos, C.; Papiris, S. A. (2008)Background: The Medical Research Council (MRC) chronic dyspnea scale (6-point) is used in different clinical conditions to grade breathlessness on daily activities. We have previously shown that in patients with histologically ...