- Adolescent pregnancy and anemia. Ten years of referrals in Northern Greece. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Despite existing knowledge regarding adolescent pregnancy prevalence and its adverse effects, it nonetheless remains a socio-medical problem and a matter of concern in our country. HIPPOKRATIA 2024, 28 (1):11-16.
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- Long-term outcomes following closed reduction and internal fixation of femoral neck fractures with cannulated screws in patients under 65 years. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: During a mid-to-long follow-up, 17.3 % of patients under 65 years who were treated with CRIF and CSs for FNFs developed AVN. Age, trauma type, comorbidities, time from trauma to treatment, and the number of screws did not affect the outcomes. HIPPOKRATIA 2024, 28 (1):29-34.
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- A rare case of trisomy 13 mosaicism with only findings on first-trimester ultrasound single umbilical artery and increased nuchal translucency. [Case Reports]
- CONCLUSIONS: This case highlights the importance of performing first-trimester fetal ultrasound by specialists in Fetal Medicine to avoid misdiagnosis. Trisomy 13 should be included in the differential diagnosis and prenatal counseling in cases with a single umbilical artery and increased fetal nuchal translucency, even in the absence of major anatomic anomalies. HIPPOKRATIA 2024, 28 (1):38-40.
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- Capsule endoscopy in hemodialysis versus non-hemodialysis patients with suspected small bowel bleeding: a prospective cross-sectional study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Compared with non-HD patients, HD patients who were investigated for potential GI bleeding demonstrated more severe and frequent small intestinal lesions with a higher probability of rebleeding. HIPPOKRATIA 2024, 28 (1):22-28.
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- Patient-reported outcome measures in type 1 diabetes outpatient care. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Including PROMs alongside detailed metabolic evaluation allows for individualized decision-making and active patient participation in diabetes management. These results underscore the importance of preventing depression, promoting well-being, and enhancing diabetes psychological adjustment in these patients, aiming to improve their quality of life. HIPPOKRATIA 2024, 28 (1):17-21.
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- An artificial neural network approach to diagnose and predict liver dysfunction and failure in the critical care setting. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Our machine learning approach facilitates early and timely intervention in the hepatic function of critically ill patients by their healthcare providers to prevent or minimize associated morbidity and mortality. HIPPOKRATIA 2024, 28 (1):1-10.
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- Multiple congenital vascular abnormalities with one of the two feeding right renal arteries arising from the left iliac artery. [Case Reports]
- CONCLUSIONS: Awareness of such defects is essential in treatment planning in cases of endovascular surgery for abdominal aneurysm repair, as well as in cases of renal tumors where partial nephrectomy or embolization is contemplated or in the case of kidney transplantation. HIPPOKRATIA 2024, 28, 1: 35-37.
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- Alterations of energy expenditure after anterior cruciate ligament tear and reconstruction. A systematic review. [Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: ACL insufficiency affects substantially the metabolic energy costs, resulting in increased energy expenditure. According to current literature, ACLR can help to partially reverse this condition, as significant improvements and a more efficient, energy-wise, locomotion are expected. However, further research is necessary to clarify if ACLR can completely normalize energy expenditure again. HIPPOKRATIA 2023, 27 (4):119-125.
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- Investigation for statin intolerance reveals possible Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in a coronary patient: A case report. [Case Reports]
- CONCLUSIONS: Persistent muscle symptoms in patients receiving statins should not be always attributed solely to statin intake. Further neurological evaluation could reveal underlying hereditary sensorimotor polyneuropathies. PCSK9i could serve as the therapy of choice in such cases, as additional drug-induced myopathy could pose severe problems for those patients. HIPPOKRATIA 2023, 27 (4):155-157.
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- Is elabela/toddler a poor prognostic marker in heart failure patients? [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: For the first time, HF-related hospitalizations and cardiovascular mortality are independently associated with increased ELA-32 levels in patients with HFrEF. HIPPOKRATIA 2023, 27 (4):126-131.
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- Prognostic factors of intraoperative accidental extubation during laryngeal surgeries. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Modified Mallampati score and IIG are considered valuable parameters for rapid preoperative risk assessment of possible accidental extubation. The final depth of the endotracheal tube should be about two cm deeper than necessary, as long as there is adequate ventilation on both sides of the lungs. Difficult intubation undoubtedly represents a risk for accidental extubation occurrence. HIPPOKRATIA 2023, 27 (4):141-147.
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