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(2-Heremans-schmid glycoprotein (fetuin A) downregulation and its utility in inflammatory bowel disease
(2017)AIM: To investigate the impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on α2-Heremans-Schmid Glycoprotein (AHSG/fetuin A) and potential associations with disease and patient characteristics. METHODS: AHSG serum levels were ... -
Association between TLR2/TLR4 gene polymorphisms and COPD phenotype in a Greek cohort [Assoziation zwischen TLR2-/TLR4-Gen-Polymorphismen und COPD-Phänotyp]
(2017)Background: Considering that the innate immune system plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we hypothesized that functional single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of ... -
Association of p16 (CDKN2A) polymorphisms with the development of HPV16-related precancerous lesions and cervical cancer in the Greek population
(2018)The tumor suppressor protein p16 plays a fundamental role in cell cycle regulation and exerts a protective effect against tumor growth. Two different polymorphisms at positions 540 and 580 at the 3′UTR of exon 3 of p16 ... -
A chronic alcoholic man with high fever, neck rigidity and loss of consciousness: Remember the Austrian syndrome a commonly unrecognised invasive pneumococcus triad
(2018)Austrian syndrome is a rare medical condition characterised by the triad of pneumonia, meningitis and endocarditis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. Native aortic valve insufficiency is the most common cause of cardiac ... -
Containment and therapeutic relationships in acute psychiatric care spaces: the symbolic dimensions of doors
(2022)Background: There is an increasing trend of door locking practices in acute psychiatric care. The aim of the present study was to illuminate the symbolic dimensions of doors in Greek mental health nurses’ experiences of ... -
Cross-cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of the Central Sensitization Inventory
(2020)Objectives: Recent studies support the opinion that central sensitization (CS) plays an important role in the pathophysiology of many chronic pain conditions. CS refers to hyperexcitability of the central nervous system, ... -
Defining antibody seroprevalence and duration of humoral responses to sars-cov-2 infection and/or vaccination in a greek community
(2022)Background: In this work we aimed to evaluate antibody-response longevity to SARS-CoV-2 infection and/or vaccination in one of the Greek communities that was worst hit by the pandemic, Deskati, five months after a previous ... -
The Effect of Spirituality on Illness Perceptions in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: Spirituality and Health
(2021)The aim of this study was to assess the effect of spirituality on illness perceptions of Greek patients on hemodialysis. The cross-sectional study design was employed for this purpose. The sample comprised of 367 patients ... -
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Related to Self-Testing Procedure against COVID-19 among Greek Students: A Pilot Study
(2022)The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on health, economy, society and education. In the effort to return to normalcy, according to the instructions of the Greek Government for the resumption of the operation of ... -
Genetic contribution of MHC class II genes in susceptibility to west nile virus infection
(2016)WNV is a zoonotic neurotropic flavivirus that has recently emerged globally as a significant cause of viral encephalitis. The last five years, 624 incidents of WNV infection have been reported in Greece. The risk for severe ... -
Genetic polymorphisms of FAS and EVER genes in a Greek population and their susceptibility to cervical cancer: A case control study
(2016)Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the association of two SNPs of EVER1/2 genes' region (rs2290907, rs16970849) and the FAS-670 polymorphism with the susceptibility to precancerous lesions and cervical cancer ... -
Genome-wide association study identifies candidate markers related to lincRNAs associated with male infertility in the Greek population
(2020)Background: Male infertility is currently one of the most common problems faced by couples worldwide. We performed a GWAS on Greek population and gathered statistically significant SNPs in order to investigate whether they ... -
Geography of hospital admissions for multiple sclerosis in Greece
(2021)Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the 2nd most common, disability causing neurological disorder in young adults, known for its differences in prevalence according to geographical position. Data on MS epidemiology is ... -
Identification of a novel de novo KMT2B variant in a Greek dystonia patient via exome sequencing genotype–phenotype correlations of all published cases
(2021)Mutations in Lysine-Specific Histone Methyltransferase 2B gene (KMT2B) have been reported to be associated with isolated and complex early-onset generalized dystonia. We describe clinico-genetic features on a Greek patient ... -
Identifying early abdominal obesity risk in adolescents by telemedicine: A cross-sectional study in Greece
(2020)Obesity and thus, lipotoxicity, is a major health risk factor. Modern exposure to environmental chemicals has contributed significantly to the obesity epidemic. The purpose of this study was to assess, via telemedicine and ... -
The IL-1 inhibitor Canakinumab for Familial Mediterranean Fever: The Greek experience in 12 patients
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Impact of body mass index on the age of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis onset: A retrospective study
(2021)A BACKROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex chronic disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Body mass index (BMI), a component of metabolic syndrome (MetS), is considered among the risk factors for MS. However, ... -
Increased Body Mass Index (BMI) and Sunscreen Use Are Associated with Inadequate Vitamin D Status in Greek Adults in Winter: BMI, Sunscreen Use and Vitamin D Status in Greek Adults
(2021)Vitamin D deficiency is common even in sunny countries like Greece, especially during winter and is associated with skeletal disorders and additionally with increased risk for chronic diseases and adipose metabolic diseases ... -
Integrins AV and B8 Gene Polymorphisms and Risk for Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Greek and Polish Populations
(2017)Α limited number of genetic variants have been linked to the development of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Ιntegrin AV and/or B8-deficient mice were found to develop ICH. The present candidate gene association study was ... -
Low Prevalence of TERT Promoter, BRAF and RAS Mutations in Papillary Thyroid Cancer in the Greek Population
(2020)Thyroid cancer is a common endocrine malignancy and displays a variety of histological patterns ranging from adenoma to malignant tumors. Molecular diagnostics have given significant insights into the genetic basis of ...