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Aerobic exercise training ameliorates RLS symptoms and improves functional capacity in patients receiving dialysis therapy
Sakkas, G. K.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Karatzaferi, C.; Giannaki, C. D.; Maridaki, M.; Roundas, C.; Vlychou, M.; Liakopoulos, V.; Stefanidis, I. (2007) -
Cognitive function and exercise training for chronic renal disease patients: A literature review
Kaltsatou, A.; Grigoriou, S. S.; Karatzaferi, C.; Giannaki, C. D.; Stefanidis, I.; Sakkas, G. K. (2015)Objective: Cognitive impairment is very often noted in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Even though, exercise is considered to be a quantifiable activity that improves cognition in animals and humans, it seems ... -
Current trends in the management of uremic restless legs syndrome: A systematic review on aspects related to quality of life, cardiovascular mortality and survival
Sakkas, G. K.; Giannaki, C. D.; Karatzaferi, C.; Maridaki, M.; Koutedakis, Y.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Stefanidis, I. (2015)Restless legs syndrome (RLS) affects almost one out of three end-stage renal disease patients. This review assesses the current treatment options for uremic RLS and the potential benefits of those treatments on quality of ... -
Editorial on special issue "lifestyle and ageing in muscle disease"
Karatzaferi, C.; Sakkas, G. K. (2012) -
Effect of exercise training and dopamine agonists in patients with uremic restless legs syndrome: a six-month randomized, partially double-blind, placebo-controlled comparative study
Giannaki, C. D.; Sakkas, G. K.; Karatzaferi, C.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Lavdas, E.; Kyriakides, T.; Koutedakis, Y.; Stefanidis, I. (2013)Background: Restless Legs Syndrome is very common in hemodialysis patients however there are no comparative studies assessing the effectiveness of a non-pharmacological treatment to a classical treatment on parameters ... -
The effect of phosphorylation of the myosin light chain on shortening velocity of fully activated fast skeletal muscle fibers at high temperatures
Karatzaferi, C.; Franks-Skiba, K.; Cooke, R. (2005) -
The Effect of Prolonged Intradialytic Exercise in Hemodialysis Efficiency Indices
Giannaki, C. D.; Stefanidis, I.; Karatzaferi, C.; Liakos, N.; Roka, V.; Ntente, I.; Sakkas, G. K. (2011)Optimal hemodialysis (HD) dose is very important to patients' health and survival, and various indices of adequacy have been incorporated into the current clinical practice to monitor HD efficiency. Exercise during HD could ... -
Effects of walking on heart rate recovery, endothelium modulators and quality of life in patients with heart failure
Tsarouhas, K.; Karatzaferi, C.; Tsitsimpikou, C.; Haliassos, A.; Kouretas, D.; Pavlidis, P.; Veskoukis, A.; Adamopouloss, S.; Kyriakides, Z.; Constantinou, L.; Koutedakis, Y.; Rentoukas, E. (2011)Background: Few studies have addressed the impact of moderate unsupervised everyday physical activity in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Design: We investigated the effects of a 12-week walking programme as the ... -
Epidemiology, impact, and treatment options of restless legs syndrome in end-stage renal disease patients: An evidence-based review
Giannaki, C. D.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Karatzaferi, C.; Pantzaris, M. C.; Stefanidis, I.; Sakkas, G. K. (2014)Restless legs syndrome (RLS) (or Willis-Ekbom disease) is a neurological disorder with high prevalence among the end-stage renal disease population. This is one of the most predominant types of secondary RLS, and it is ... -
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 ... -
Exercise Training and Depression in ESRD: A Review
Mitrou, G. I.; Grigoriou, S. S.; Konstantopoulou, E.; Theofilou, P.; Giannaki, C. D.; Stefanidis, I.; Karatzaferi, C.; Sakkas, G. K. (2013)Depression, a mental disorder with a high personal, societal, and economic impact, affects at least 20-30% of patients receiving hemodialysis therapy. It is associated with a high mortality rate, low adherence to medication, ... -
Haemodialysis patients with sleep apnoea syndrome experience increased central adiposity and altered muscular composition and functionality
Sakkas, G. K.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Karatzaferi, C.; Liakopoulos, V.; Maridaki, M. D.; Pastaka, C.; Lavdas, E.; Soher, B. J.; Dovas, S.; Fezoulidis, I.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Stefanidis, I. (2008)Background. Sleep apnoea frequently affects patients with end-stage renal disease. However, it is still unclear whether or to what extent sleep disorders may affect functional capacity and quality of life in haemodialysis ... -
Hemodialysis fatigue: just "simple" fatigue or a syndrome on its own right?
Sakkas, G. K.; Karatzaferi, C. (2012) -
Inhibition of shortening velocity of skinned skeletal muscle fibers in conditions that mimic fatigue
Karatzaferi, C.; Franks-Skiba, K.; Cooke, R. (2008)The mechanisms responsible for the inhibition of shortening velocity that occurs during muscle fatigue have not been completely elucidated. Phosphorylation of the myosin regulatory light chain (RLC) occurs during heavy ... -
INSULIN RESISTANCE AND GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE IN PATIENTS RECEIVING HEMODIALYSIS THERAPY
Sakkas, G. K.; Karatzaferi, C.; Lavdas, E.; Giannaki, C. D.; Liakopoulos, V.; Koutedakis, Y.; Stefanidis, I. (2009) -
Intradialytic aerobic exercise training ameliorates symptoms of restless legs syndrome and improves functional capacity in patients on hemodialysis
Sakkas, G. K.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Karatzaferi, C.; Maridaki, M. D.; Giannaki, C. D.; Mertens, P. R.; Rountas, C.; Vlychou, M.; Liakopoulos, V.; Stefanidis, I. (2008)We present the first study on the influence of exercise training on restless legs syndrome (RILS) in patients on hemodialysis (HD). Restless legs syndrome has been treated pharmacologically with satisfactory results; ... -
Isokinetic eccentric exercise of quadriceps femoris does not affect running economy
Paschalis, V.; Baltzopoulos, V.; Mougios, V.; Jamurtas, A. Z.; Theoharis, V.; Karatzaferi, C.; Koutedakis, Y. (2008)Vassilis, P, Vassilios, B, Vassilis, M, Athanasios, JZ, Vassilis, T, Christina, K, and Yiannis, K. Isokinetic eccentric exercise of quadriceps femoris does not affect running economy. J Strength Cond Res 22:1222-1227, ... -
Liver fat, visceral adiposity, and sleep disturbances contribute to the development of insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in nondiabetic dialysis patients
Sakkas, G. K.; Karatzaferi, C.; Zintzaras, E.; Giannaki, C. D.; Liakopoulos, V.; Lavdas, E.; Damani, E.; Liakos, N.; Fezoulidis, I.; Koutedakis, Y.; Stefanidis, I. (2008)Sakkas GK, Karatzaferi C, Zintzaras E, Giannaki CD, Liakopoulos V, Lavdas E, Damani E, Liakos N, Fezoulidis I, Koutedakis Y, Stefanidis I. Liver fat, visceral adiposity, and sleep disturbances contribute to the development ... -
Muscle fatigue and muscle weakness: what we know and what we wish we did
Karatzaferi, C.; Chase, P. B. (2013) -
Non-Pharmacological Management of Periodic Limb Movements During Hemodialysis Session in Patients With Uremic Restless Legs Syndrome
Giannaki, C. D.; Sakkas, G. K.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M.; Karatzaferi, C.; Patramani, G.; Lavdas, E.; Liakopoulos, V.; Koutedakis, Y.; Stefanidis, I. (2010)Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is very common in hemodialysis patients. RLS induces motor excitability and discomfort during rest periods, and those symptoms have also been observed during hemodialysis sessions. The aim of ...