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Screening for TSC1 and TSC2 mutations using NGS in Greek children with tuberous sclerosis syndrome
(2018)Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a rare neurocutaneous syndrome inherited by an autosomal dominant manner. The disorder is commonly manifested by the presence of multiple benign tumors located in numerous tissues, ... -
Self-reported harm of adolescent peer aggression in three world regions
(2018)While the poor psychosocial outcomes of young people who have experienced bullying are well known, the harm associated with experiences that do not meet the bullying criteria is not well understood. The aim of this study ... -
Serum leukotriene B4 levels, tonsillar hypertrophy and sleep-disordered breathing in childhood
(2018)Objectives: In children with snoring, increased production of leukotriene B4 (LTB4) may promote tonsillar hypertrophy and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) or conversely SDB may enhance LTB4 synthesis. We explored whether: ... -
Serum levels of organochlorine pesticides in the general population of Thessaly, Greece, determined by HS-SPME GC-MS method
(2016)In this study, exposure levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCs) were determined in general population residing in Larissa, central Greece. Serum samples from 103 volunteers were analyzed by optimized headspace solid-phase ... -
Serum Neutralization Assay for the Determination of Antibody Levels Against Non-Polio Enterovirus Strains in Central and Western Greece
(2016)Mutations and recombination events have been identified in enteroviruses. Point mutations accumulate with a frequency of 6.3 × 10-4 per base pair per replication cycle affecting the fitness, the circulation, and the ... -
Seven-year surveillance of emm types of pediatric Group A streptococcal pharyngitis isolates in Western Greece
(2013)An experimental 26-valent M protein Group A streptococcal (GAS) vaccine has entered clinical studies. Pharyngeal GAS emm type surveillances in different areas and time-periods enhance the understanding of the epidemiology ... -
SIAE Rare Variants in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Primary Antibody Deficiencies
(2017)Sialic acid acetylesterase (SIAE) deficiency was suggested to lower the levels of ligands for sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like receptors, decreasing the threshold for B-cell activation. In humans, studies of rare ... -
Similar femoral growth and deformity with one screw versus two smooth pins for slipped capital femoral epiphysis
(2019)Purpose: To compare longitudinal growth and cam deformity of the proximal femur after treatment for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) with one screw versus two smooth pins. Methods: We studied 43 patients (29 males, ... -
A single center experience in pediatric cardiomyopathy. Risk factors, outcomes and the effect of levosimendan
(2020)Cardiomyopathies are the leading cause of heart failure (HF) in children with anatomically intact hearts. A retrospective data analysis of a tertiary cardiac surgery and cardiology center cohort was performed. Our objectives ... -
Sleep disordered breathing from preschool to early adult age and its neurocognitive complications: A preliminary report
(2021)Objective: The onset and development of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) remains unclear in an age - dependent manner. Despite treatment, persistent symptoms such as snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness, as well as ... -
Sleep-disordered breathing in 3,680 Greek children
(2004)The goal of the present investigation was to describe the prevalence of and clinical factors associated with sleep-disordered breathing in children and adolescents. Children and adolescents (3,680 in all, 1-18 years old) ... -
‘A smile stands for health and a bed for illness’: Graphic cues in children’s drawings
(2019)Objective: The study aimed to investigate whether children use specific types of graphic cues (facial, postural, contextual) in their drawings of healthy and ill persons and whether these cues differ as a function of age. ... -
Social participation and friendship quality of students with special educational needs in regular Greek primary schools
(2018)The study addresses the social participation of integrated students with special educational needs (SEN) in upper primary regular classes in Greece alongside their perceptions of best friend quality. Social participation ... -
Social relationships of pupils with special educational needs in the mainstream primary class: Peer group membership and peer-assessed social behaviour
(2010)One of the major aims for the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) within the mainstream classroom is to reduce prejudice and increase social interaction among children. Nevertheless, research has ... -
Soil contamination by potentially toxic elements and the associated human health risk in geo- and anthropogenic contaminated soils: A case study from the temperate region (Germany) and the arid region (Egypt)
(2020)Soil contamination was very high in the studied soils (pollution load index ranged from 1.1 to 5.2), especially in the German and Egyptian Fluvisols; health risk for children was higher than for adults, and As, Al, Cr, Cu, ... -
Soliciting children’s views on other-perspectives in child mental health assessments
(2022)Child mental health assessments are complex and involve the analysis of data from multiple sources to inform treatment decisions. Question sequences are central to mental health assessments; however, little research has ... -
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Spaghetti wrist: Transverse injury, axial incision, layered microsurgical reconstruction
(2021)Introduction: Among various patterns of complex injuries of the wrist and forearm, “spaghetti wrist” refers to an extensive volar forearm laceration, in which several of the 12 tendons, 2 major nerves and 2 major arteries ... -
A specific phospholipase C activity regulates phosphatidylinositol levels in lung surfactant of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
(2010)Lung surfactant (LS) is a lipid-rich material lining the inside of the lungs. It reduces surface tension at the liquid/air interface and thus, it confers protection of the alveoli from collapsing. The surfaceactive component ... -
A statistical analysis for RF-EMF exposure levels in sensitive land use: A novel study in Greek primary and secondary education schools
(2020)Background: The increasing popularity of mobile phones and the expansion of network infrastructure in Greece have given rise to public concerns about potential adverse health effects on sensitive groups, such as children, ...