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    • Increased monocyte count and red cell distribution width as prognostic biomarkers in patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis 

      Karampitsakos T., Torrisi S., Antoniou K., Manali E., Korbila I., Papaioannou O., Sampsonas F., Katsaras M., Vasarmidi E., Papakosta D., Domvri K., Fouka E., Organtzis I., Daniil Z., Dimeas I., Kirgou P., Gourgoulianis K.I., Papanikolaou I.C., Markopoulou K., Kounti G., Tsapakidou E., Papadopoulou E., Tatsis K., Gogali A., Kostikas K., Tzilas V., Chrysikos S., Papiris S., Bouros D., Kreuter M., Tzouvelekis A. (2021)
      Background: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) represents a chronic lung disease with unpredictable course. Methods: We aimed to investigate prognostic performance of complete blood count parameters in IPF. Treatment-naïve ...

    • The pharmacological cost of COPD during greek economic crisis 

      Stafyla E., Kerenidi T., Gerogianni I., Geitona M., Daniil Z., Gourgoulianis K.I. (2017)
      Introduction: The economic crisis in Greece has substantially affected patients with COPD. The reduction of disposable income has its consequences on patients’ ability to afford their medication. The aim of the study is ...

    • Pulmonary function testing in COPD: looking beyond the curtain of FEV1 

      Kakavas S., Kotsiou O.S., Perlikos F., Mermiri M., Mavrovounis G., Gourgoulianis K., Pantazopoulos I. (2021)
      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management remains challenging due to the high heterogeneity of clinical symptoms and the complex pathophysiological basis of the disease. Airflow limitation, diagnosed by ...

    • Respiratory function in opera singers, choral singers and wind instrument players 

      Ksinopoulou E.M., Karetsi E., Hatzoglou C., Daniil Z., Gourgoulianis K. (2016)
      It is possible that singing and playing wind instruments professionally could have a positive effect on the respiratory function of individuals who practice regularly. Studies to date have reached no definitive conclusions ...

    • Underestimation of respiratory symptoms by smokers: a thorn in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis 

      Gogou E., Kotsiou O.S., Siachpazidou D.S., Pinaka M., Varsamas C., Bardaka F., Gerogianni I., Hatzoglou C., Gourgoulianis K.I. (2021)
      Primary care centers are ideal positions to identify chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We determined the COPD prevalence among ever-smokers aged 40–65 years attending a 2-year program conducted in 22 Greek ...

    • Vidian canal and sphenoid sinus: an MDCT and cadaveric study of useful landmarks in skull base surgery 

      Papavasileiou G., Hajiioannou J., Kapsalaki E., Bizakis I., Fezoulidis I., Vassiou K. (2020)
      Purpose: To present the anatomical variations of vidian canal (VC) and sphenoid sinus (SS), relative to other anatomical landmarks of skull base area, which may be helpful for safer surgical approach to this area. Materials: ...

    • Work-related respiratory symptoms and airway disease in hairdressers 

      Skoufi, G. I.; Nena, E.; Kostikas, K.; Lialios, G. A.; Constantinidis, T. C.; Daniil, Z.; Gourgoulianis, K. (2013)
      Background: Hairdressers are occupationally exposed to a number of agents in their workplace that result in respiratory symptoms and changes in pulmonary function. Objective: To evaluate associations between occupational ...