A5018132722- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Malaria Research and Control
- Travel-related health issues
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Microbial Metabolism and Applications
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Persona Design and Applications
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Urban Stormwater Management Solutions
University of Thessaly
2010-2022
Regional Health Administration of Thessaly
2021-2022
University Hospital of Larissa
2010-2014
Background. The natural history of gallstone formation after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), the incidence symptomatic gallstones, and timing cholecystectomy are not well established. Methods. A retrospective review prospectively collected database 150 patients that underwent LSG was reviewed. Results. Preoperatively, gallbladder disease identified in 32 (23.2%). Postoperatively, eight 138 (5.8%) became symptomatic. Namely, three 23 (13%) who had evident cholelithiasis preoperatively...
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices Greek general population toward coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during lockdown period in April 2020, examine factors associated with misperceptions determine behavioral patterns that may require interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional (N = 1858) conducted. geographically stratified cluster sampling implemented. questionnaire composed consisting 35 questions. Data collection took place from 15...
Electronic cigarette use has increased over the past decade. Its potential role in smoking cessation, addiction and as a ‘gateway’ to tobacco is subject intense research. This cross-sectional study, carried out 2013, aims present habits of students aged 13–15 Greece with regard e-cigarettes investigate risk factors relationship between e-cigarettes, other nicotine products. It first such study be Greece. The survey was based on standardized methodology Global Youth Tobacco Survey. All...
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...
Bacteriological water quality criteria have been recommended to ensure bathers' health. However, this risk-assessment approach is based mainly on routine measurements of fecal pollution indicator bacteria in seawater, and may not be adequate protect bathers effectively. The aim study was assess the risks symptoms related infectious diseases among after exposure seawater which excellent according EU guidelines. This a cohort recruiting non-bathers. Water samples were collected for estimating...
Greece, a malaria-free country since 1974, has experienced re-emergence of Plasmodium vivax autochthonous malaria cases in some agriculture areas over the last three years. In early 2012, an integrated control programme (MALWEST Project) was launched order to prevent re-establishment disease. context this project, rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) SD Bioline Malaria Ag Pf/Pan that detects hrp-2 and pan-LDH antigens were used. The aim study assess field application RDT for P. diagnosis comparison...
Greece has been malaria-free since 1974. In October 2011, following an outbreak of 36 locally acquired malaria (LAM) cases in Evrotas Municipality, a Pro-Active Case Detection (PACD) program for was implemented among migrants from malaria-endemic countries, to support early diagnosis and treatment cases. We evaluated the PACD years 2012-2017 using indicators such as number cases, detection rate/sensitivity timeliness treatment. visited each migrant home every 7-15 days screen symptoms,...
A serosurvey of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was conducted in Greece between May and August 2020. It designed as a cross-sectional survey repeated at monthly intervals. The leftover sampling methodology used geographically stratified plan applied. Of 20,110 serum samples collected, 89 (0.44%) were found to be positive for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, with higher seroprevalence (0.35%) observed highest primarily the "30-49" year age group. Females presented compared males 2020 (females:...
Objectives: To compare the effect of adding aliskiren on treatment with valsartan versus amlodipine plus BP, levels Hs C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen in 80 hypertensive patients Methods: The study placed General Hospital Larissa. A cross-sectional prospective was performed. total (49 male/ 31 female) were studied. Participants randomly assigned to either 160 mg 300 group (n = 39) or 5-mg group(n 41) Blood pressure, CRP and, assessed at week 1,6,12 24 Results: Treatment had no...
The exponential growth in the aging population challenges Primary Care Providers (PCPs) who provide health care services to older adults are considered highly vulnerable and need of specialized healthcare services. development new policies adoption appropriate strategies by PCPs may improve early detection prevention mental disorders adults. This reduces both queuing costs outpatient clinics while preventing stigma for patients families. To this end, training at Local Health Unit (LPHCU) was...
Objective: To determine the efficiency of Aliskiren as a single-use therapy, in reducing blood pressure levels Elderly individuals with hypertension (HT) and previous cerebral attack last two years. Materials Methods: The study took place General Hospital Larissa. A total 52 patients (40 male/ 12 female) were studied. All above 75 years (range 75–82, mean age 78.5) follow-up lasted 1 year. had hypertension. None Atrial Fibrillation. Patients separated groups. In first group 24 (19 5...
Abstract Background The unprecedented increase in ageing population recent decades has led to a shift the epidemiological profile of societies, resulting an increased prevalence chronic diseases, cognitive impairments, and sensory loss older adults their elevated reliance on both formal informal caregiving. Caregivers hold vital role adults’ healthcare, yet health well-being needs are often undermined. This paper ventures exploration caregivers’ profiles through development personas. Methods...