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Leptin, Adiponectin, and Ghrelin Levels in Female Patients with Asthma during Stable and Exacerbation Periods
(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 ...
Prevalence of chronic diseases and morbidity in primary health care in central Greece: An epidemiological study
(2010)
Background: In Greece there is lack of large epidemiological studies regarding morbidity and mortality in primary health care. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence and morbidity of the most common ...
Predicting Short-term Mortality in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism: A Simple Model
(2013)
Background: The aim of the present study was to develop a simple prognostic rule that could classify patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) into categories of increased risk of 30-day mortality. Methods: One hundred patients ...
Impact of dietary shift to higher-antioxidant foods in COPD: a randomised trial
(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 ...
Mesothelioma mortality in Greece from 1983 to 2003
(2009)
To present summary statistics of the Greek mesothelioma epidemic including summaries by occupation and geographical area. The National Statistics Service provides our data, which contain all deaths from 1983 to 2003 where ...
Discrimination of exudative pleural effusions based on multiple biological parameters
(2007)
Pleural effusion is a common complication of various diseases. Conventional methods are not always capable of establishing the cause of pleural effusion, so alternative tests are needed. The aim of this study was to explore ...