Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Koukoulis, G. N."
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Amelioration of cardiovascular risk factors with partial biochemical control of acromegaly
Delaroudis, S. P.; Efstathiadou, Z. A.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Kita, M. D.; Farmakiotis, D.; Dara, O. G.; Goulis, D. G.; Makedou, A.; Makris, P.; Slavakis, A.; Avramides, A. I. (2008)Objective Complete remission of acromegaly is associated with favourable changes in cardiovascular risk parameters. We evaluated the effects of suboptimal therapy on haemodynamic, metabolic, inflammatory and coagulation ... -
AR CAG repeat length is not associated with serum gonadal steroids and lipid levels in healthy men
Goutou, M.; Sakka, C.; Stakias, N.; Stefanidis, I.; Koukoulis, G. N. (2009)P>Cardiovascular risk factors seem to be affected by androgens, which exert their action through the androgen receptor (AR). Androgenic action correlates inversely with a polymorphic CAG repeat region in the AR gene encoding ... -
Associations of Estrogen Receptor Alpha and Beta Gene Polymorphisms with Lipid Levels and Insulin Resistance in Men
Efstathiadou, Z. A.; Sakka, C.; Polyzos, S. A.; Goutou, M.; Stakias, N.; Bargiota, A.; Koukoulis, G. N. (2015)Objective. The association of four single nucleotide polymorphisms in estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) and beta (ESR2) genes with lipid levels and insulin resistance in men. Design and methods. Lipids, glucose, insulin and ... -
Associations of Estrogen Receptor Alpha and Beta Gene Polymorphisms with Sex Steroid Levels and Body Fat Content in Men
Sakka, C.; Efstathiadou, Z. A.; Polyzos, S. A.; Goutou, M.; Stakias, N.; Koukoulis, G. N. (2012)Objective: Estrogens play an important role in male physiology. We investigated the possible association of four single nucleotide polymorphisms in Estrogen Receptor alpha (ESR1) and Estrogen Receptor beta (ESR2) genes ... -
BsmI, TaqI, ApaI and FokI polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene and the risk of osteoporosis: A meta-analysis
Zintzaras, E.; Rodopoulou, P.; Koukoulis, G. N. (2006)A meta-analysis regarding BsmI, TaqI, ApaI and FokI polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene and their associations with osteoporosis in females is reported. The meta-analysis involved 14, seven, seven and three ... -
Circulating adhesion molecules levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension
Boulbou, M. S.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Makri, E. D.; Petinaki, E. A.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Germenis, A. E. (2005)Background: Risk factors for atherosclerosis such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity and dyslipidemia affect endothelial function and stimulate adhesion molecules expression. The aim of the study was to examine ... -
Development of GC-MS/MS method with programmable temperature vaporization large volume injection for monitoring of 17 beta-estradiol and 2-methoxyestradiol in plasma
Tsakalof, A. K.; Gkagtzis, D. C.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Hadjichristodoulou, C. S. (2012)Monitoring of estradiol and its metabolites in biological samples is essential for the accurate diagnosis of a number of endocrine diseases. In this study, a sensitive, precise and specific GC-MS/MS method for the ... -
Eating habits and factors affecting food choice of adolescents living in rural areas
Bargiota, A.; Delizona, M.; Tsitouras, A.; Koukoulis, G. N. (2013)OBJECTIVE: To establish factors that affect food choices among adolescents living in rural areas and to identify their food choices. DESIGN: A random sample of adolescents living in a Greek rural area (n=382) aged 12-18 ... -
Effect of 4 weeks of basic military training on peripheral blood leucocytes and urinary excretion of catecholamines and cortisol
Makras, P.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Bourikas, G.; Papatheodorou, G.; Bedevis, K.; Menounos, P.; Pappas, D.; Kartalis, G. (2005)In this study, we assessed the effects of a 4 week basic military physical training programme for male recruits of the Hellenic Air Force on the number and distribution of circulating immune cells and adrenergic and ... -
Effect of CRH on NO bioavailability, ROS production and antioxidant defense systems in endothelial EAhy926 cells
Gougoura, S.; Liakos, P.; Koukoulis, G. N. (2010)Local or 'Immune' Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH) is secreted in peripheral tissues and plays a direct immunomodulatory role as an endocrine or paracrine mediator of inflammation. The present study was undertaken to ... -
Effect of Exogenous Intermittent Recombinant Human PTH 1-34 Administration and Chronic Endogenous Parathyroid Hormone Excess on Glucose Homeostasis and Insulin Sensitivity
Anastasilakis, A. D.; Efstathiadou, Z.; Plevraki, E.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Slavakis, A.; Kita, M.; Avramidis, A. (2008)We aimed to evaluate the effects of exogenous intermittent teriparatide (rhPTH 1-34) administration versus the chronic exposure to excess endogenous parathyroid hormone (PTH), as in pHPT, on glucose homeostasis. Two patient ... -
Endothelin-1 plasma levels in hemodialysis treatment - The influence of type 2 diabetes
Liakopoulos, V.; Wurth, P.; Mertens, P. R.; Eleftheriadis, T.; Kourti, P.; Voliotis, G.; Heintz, B.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Stefanidis, I. (2005)In patients on chronic hemodialysis the prevalence of atherosclerosis is increased and is by far the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Endothelin-1, an endothelium-derived peptide with vasoconstrictive and mitogenic ... -
Evidence of Increased Muscle Atrophy and Impaired Quality of Life Parameters in Patients with Uremic Restless Legs Syndrome
Giannaki, C. D.; Sakkas, G. K.; Karatzaferi, C.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Lavdas, E.; Liakopoulos, V.; Tsianas, N.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Koutedakis, Y.; Stefanidis, I. (2011)Background: Restless Legs Syndrome is a very common disorder in hemodialysis patients. Restless Legs Syndrome negatively affects quality of life; however it is not clear whether this is due to mental or physical parameters ... -
Head-to-head comparison of risedronate vs. teriparatide on bone turnover markers in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis: a randomised trial
Anastasilakis, A. D.; Goulis, D. G.; Polyzos, S. A.; Gerou, S.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Efstathiadou, Z.; Kita, M.; Avramidis, A. (2008)Aims: We aimed to compare the effect of risedronate (RIS) and teriparatide (TPTD) (recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34) on bone turnover markers in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Methods: Forty-four Caucasian ... -
High rates of obesity prevalence in adults living in Central Greece: Data from the ARGOS Study
Koukoulis, G. N.; Sakka, C.; Katsaros, F.; Goutou, M.; Tsirona, S.; Tsiapali, E.; Piterou, A.; Stefanidis, I.; Stathakis, N. (2010)OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of obesity in adults of a large region of Central Greece. DESIGN: The target group was adults aged 18 to 79 years who were residents of the region of Thessaly for at least one year. ... -
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 ... -
Increased soluble E-selectin levels in type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease
Boulbou, M. S.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Vasiou, K. G.; Petinaki, E. A.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Fezoulidis, I. B. (2004)Aim. Abnormal endothelial function is well known in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus; and thought to induce macroangiopathy. Increased levels of adhesion molecules have been found in type 2 diabetic patients and it ... -
Lower prevalence of epsilon 4 allele of apolipoprotein E gene in healthy, longer-lived individuals of hellenic origin
Stakias, N.; Liakos, P.; Tsiapali, E.; Goutou, M.; Koukoulis, G. N. (2006)Apolipoprotein E (ApoE), and especially its epsilon 4 isoform, is considered a risk factor predisposing to coronary heart disease. We hypothesized that the absence of epsilon 4 allele offers a better chance for longer life. ... -
Metabolic control of diabetes is associated with an improved response of diabetic retinopathy to panretinal photocoagulation
Kotoula, M. G.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Zintzaras, E.; Karabatsas, C. H.; Chatzoulis, D. Z. (2005)OBJECTIVE - To study the influence of glycemic control and the presence of microalbuminutia on the initial response to partretinal photocoagulation (PRP) in patients with a high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy ...