A5029259685- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Travel-related health issues
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Heavy Metals in Plants
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
University of Thessaly
2014-2025
National Public Health Organization
2021
Region of Attica
2021
University of Peloponnese
2021
University of Patras
2021
European Union
2021
University Hospital of Larissa
2020-2021
The aim of the present study was to investigate ability breath analysis distinguish lung cancer (LC) patients from with other respiratory diseases and healthy people. population sample consisted 51 confirmed LC, 38 pathological computed tomography (CT) findings not diagnosed 53 controls. concentrations 19 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were quantified in exhaled participants by solid phase microextraction (SPME) VOCs subsequent gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis....
A serosurvey of IgG antibodies against severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was performed during March and April 2020. Among 6,586 leftover sera, 24 (0.36%) were positive, with higher prevalence in females, older individuals residents large urban areas. Seroprevalence estimated at 0.02% 0.25%, respectively, April, infection fatality rate 2.66% 0.54%. Our findings confirm low COVID-19 incidence Greece possibly the effectiveness early measures.
A Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) study was conducted at the end of May 2021 engaging 1456 healthcare workers (HCWs) from 20 hospitals throughout Greece. Acceptance vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) estimated 77.7%, with lower vaccine acceptance identified in nurses compared to physicians. Fears related safety, lack information general knowledge about vaccinations, influenza acceptance, education level years practice were among factors independently associated...
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant progress in field wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) respiratory pathogens and highlighted its potential for a wider application public health surveillance. This study aimed evaluate whether monitoring syncytial virus (RSV) wastewater can provide comprehensive picture disease transmission at community level. was conducted Larissa (Central Greece) between October 2022 January 2023. Forty-six samples were collected from inlet...
To evaluate the exposure of different population groups in Thessaly (Greece) to organophosphate pesticides (OPs) and investigate dependence levels on pesticide application practices, personal protective hygienic measures taken.For assessment, four dialkyl phosphate (DAP) metabolites were quantified spot urine samples 77 sprayers, 75 residents studied agricultural area non-involved activities 112 urban who served as a control group. Structured questionnaires used record demographic...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease, mostly presenting with characteristic motor symptoms. Organochlorines (OC) are class of widely-used pesticides that have been included among the list environmental factors incriminated in PD pathogenesis. However, most studies reporting this association based on questionnaires, and few reported exposure data. To examine relationship between OC blood concentrations risk. In present study, we studied 8 compounds (hexachlorobenzene,...
Background West Nile virus (WNV) is a growing public health concern in Europe. Greece one of the most affected countries Europe, with highest annual incidences. Aim We aimed at assessing IgG antibodies to WNV Greek population and compared results nationwide survey conducted period 2012–2013. Methods In geographically stratified sampling, 4,416 serum samples were collected analysed for WNV-specific using ELISA. Samples positive further tested neutralisation test detect false positives....
A COVID-19 outbreak occurred among residents of a Roma settlement in Greece (8 April–4 June 2020). The aim this study was to identify factors associated with an increased risk severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and evaluate the effectiveness control measures implemented. Data were analyzed from individuals that tested for SARS-CoV-2 during contact tracing, population screening or hospital visits. RT-PCR used detection oropharyngeal samples. Risk household...
Objective: The aim of this study was to identify diseases linked with the pesticide sprayer occupation and explore possible associations exposure history data. Methods: Α cross sectional conducted among sprayers (n = 80) general population 90) in Thessaly (Greece). Medical history, demographic characteristics detailed were recorded by conducting personal interviews. Lifetime indicators calculated for several chemical subclasses. Moreover, organophosphate metabolite levels quantified urine...
The aim of the present study was to compare efficiency targeted and untargeted breath analysis in discrimination lung cancer (Ca+) patients from healthy people (HC) with benign pulmonary diseases (Ca−). Exhaled samples 49 Ca+ patients, 36 Ca− 52 controls were analyzed by an SPME–GC–MS method. Untargeted treatment acquired data performed use web-based platform XCMS Online combined manual reprocessing raw chromatographic data. Machine learning methods applied estimate classification...
We describe response measures to an outbreak involving 128 (33.4%) coronavirus disease cases (46.1% asymptomatic) among 383 persons onboard a passenger ship. Multivariate analysis indicated that dining in certain rooms and bar areas, nationality, working department (for crew members), quarantining the ship were significantly associated with infection.
Ectopic Health Sciences students often experience higher level of stress due to clinical knowledge, and it has been reported that they frequently develop worries symptoms illness. These observations had lead the hypothesis studying health sciences may increase risk for developing anxiety.To investigate correlation between anxiety in a Greek university.A cross-sectional study was conducted among science non-health from University Thessaly, Greece. The 14 item - Short Anxiety Inventory (SHAI)...
Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a major carcinogenic compound found in milk and dairy products, posing constant risk to consumers the Mediterranean region. This study systematically reviewed AFM1 presence these products countries over period of 20 years estimated relevant nutritional exposure for consumers. Using data from three databases, 596 articles were retrieved with 123 meeting inclusion criteria. The frequency occurrence was 40% regardless type, non-cow showing an increasing trend. Moreover,...