A5063356053- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Bone health and treatments
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2011-2023
Papageorgiou General Hospital
2012-2023
Ippokrateio General Hospital of Thessaloniki
2006-2013
Hippocration General Hospital
2002-2012
Meander Medisch Centrum
2007
University of Houston
2006
Hellenic Agency for Local Development and Local Government
2004
Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) represent one of the most frequent and disabling morbidities longstanding diabetes; therefore, early diagnosis is mandatory. The aim this multicenter retrospective study was to compare diagnostic accuracy white blood cell scintigraphy (WBC), 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ((18F) FDG PET/CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in patients with suspected DFI. Images clinical data from 251 enrolled by five centers were...
To investigate the relation between diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) and left ventricular (LV) function in type 1 patients.A total of 57 patients free coronary artery disease arterial hypertension were studied. Diagnosis DAN was established by nervous (ANF) tests, LV systolic diastolic functions assessed radionuclide ventriculography at rest.There 24 who had definite DAN, presence two or more abnormal ANF 33 subjects without DAN. impaired filling pattern, obvious a reduced peak rate (3.1...
To document the incidence of symptomatic cerebral hyperperfusion after carotid stenting and to determine possible predisposing factors.A prospective study 29 consecutive patients undergoing stenting. All underwent 1) brain computed tomography scan magnetic resonance imaging, 2) transcranial Doppler including assessment cerebrovascular reactivity ipsilateral middle artery 3) 99m hexamethyl-propyleneamine oxime single photon emission tomography, before procedure.A total 5 developed adverse...
Conventional diagnostic imaging is often ineffective in revealing the underlying cause a considerable proportion of patients with fever unknown origin (FUO). The aim this study was to assess value fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT) FUO. We retrospectively reviewed 18F-FDG-PET/CT scans performed on 50 consecutive adult referred our department for further investigation classic Final diagnosis based histopathological and...
Overexpression of dickkopf (DKK)-1 in pagetic osteoblast cultures resulted stimulation osteoclast proliferation and inhibition growth. The aim this study was to evaluate for the first time Paget's disease bone (PDB): 1) serum levels DKK1; 2) association DKK-1 with receptor activator nuclear factor kappa B (RANKL) osteoprotegerin (OPG); 3) effect zoledronic acid (ZOL) on DKK-1, RANKL, OPG. conducted as a prospective open-label cohort study. Eleven patients PDB (median age 60 years) were...
The ovariectomized (OVX) rat model was used to investigate the effects of estrogen treatment on soleus muscle functionality in situ following injury induced by downhill running. Fifty immature, 24- 26-d-old, OVX rats were randomly assigned 5 separate experimental groups: sedentary controls (OVX-Sed), placebo-treated and studied immediately after exercise (OVX-Pb0), 72 h (OVX-Pb72), estradiol-treated (OVX-Ed0), (OVX-Ed72). At age 9 weeks, under ketamine xylazine anesthesia i.p.,...
exercise to a programme of tilt training; and (iii) physical manoeuvres such as leg crossing or isometric arm tensions.For this reason, in NMS, training should not be recommended monotherapy.It can complementary other interventions.
Although serum creatinine is included in the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score, it an inaccurate marker of renal function, namely, glomerular filtration rate ("true" GFR) patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Our aim was to investigate impact MELD score and "true" GFR as determinants survival cirrhosis.We all consecutive cirrhosis who were admitted our department. Renal function assessed by creatinine- cystatin-based estimated using (51) Cr-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. The...
Abstract Background A new technique named “Selected Lymph Node” (“SeLyN”) was evaluated, aiming to identify the most functional groin lymph nodes (LNs) for an effective LN transplantation. Methods Bilateral lower‐limb SPECT‐CT performed in upper‐limb lymphedema patients, select radioactive inguinal LN. Recorded data included demographics, stage, etiology of lymphedema, flap consistency accordance preoperative findings, size, number LN, and harvesting time. Infection episodes per year volume...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) and α-Klotho protein appear to have an important role in the pathogenesis of CKD-mineral bone disorders. The aim this study was investigate association FGF-23 levels with adverse clinical outcomes patients non-dialysis CKD. <b><i>Materials Methods:</i></b> We conducted a prospective cohort study, enrolling participants CKD from single center Greece. At enrollment, glomerular...
This retrospective study aimed to assess the impact of certain flap characteristics on long-term outcomes following microsurgical treatment in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL) patients.Sixty-four out 65 BCRL patients, guided by "Selected Lymph Node" ("SeLyN") technique, underwent Vascularized Node Transfer (VLNT) between 2012 and 2018. According their surface size, flaps were divided into small (<25 cm2, n = 32) large (>25 32). Twelve six combined with free abdominally based breast...
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) physiology and imaging have recently attracted considerable attention. BAT is characterized both by enhanced perfusion increased mitochondrial activity. (99m)Tc-sestamibi a lipophilic cationic tracer that concentrates in mitochondria. Data on the accumulation of are currently lacking. This study investigates vivo uptake rat BAT. was administered male Wistar rats various age body size. measured vitro white fat (WF) together with cytochrome c oxidase Both activity...