abstract：:Intravenous (IV) paracetamol is widely used for the treatment of pain and fever, when there is a clinical indication for an IV route. A 16-month-old girl weighing 12 kg had undergone anterior open reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip. Twenty-four hours after the operation, IV paracetamol (Perfalgan® 10 mg/...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Orün E,Polat A,Andan H,Cizmeci N,Tufan N

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate an outbreak of Burkholderia cenocepacia bacteremia. Observational study and chart review in a multidisciplinary adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a tertiary care hospital. METHODS:Patients' demographic variables, comorbid conditions, ICU admission diagnosis, disease severity and outcome were...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Katsiari M,Roussou Z,Tryfinopoulou K,Vatopoulos A,Platsouka E,Maguina A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wernicke's encephalopathy is a reversible, neurologic disorder due to thiamine deficiency which is mainly related to chronic alcohol abuse. We report a case of a young male patient, who was bodybuilder and anabolic drug user, in whom encephalopathy was diagnosed after a short medical course in the ICU after a major up...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Christopoulos P,Katsanoulas C,Timplalexi G,Lathyris D,Vasiliagkou S,Antoniadou E

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was performed to investigate nutritional parameters of hemodialysis patients by using anthropometric and biochemical measurements. METHODS:Data from the last 6 months of 22 adult hemodialysis patients with a mean age of 61 ± 14 years were analyzed retrospectively. Dialysis vintage, normalized pro...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Kaynar K,Songul Tat T,Ulusoy S,Cansiz M,Ozkan G,Gul S,Bektas O

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schwannomas are generally benign, slow growing tumors, which can originate from any nerve that has a Schwann cell sheath. Digestive tract schwannomas are rare and are usually asymptomatic. We present the case of a 48-year-old woman with a symptomatic submucosal tumour of the gastric antrum. The patient underwent parti...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Atmatzidis S,Chatzimavroudis G,Dragoumis D,Tsiaousis P,Patsas A,Atmatzidis K

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major cause of hereditary renal failure is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Many factors affect renal progression in these patients. Among these, hypertension and an increase in renal volume are interrelated in terms of their effects on renal progression. We aimed to investigate the ...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Ulusoy S,Ozkan G,Kosucu P,Kaynar K,Eyuboglu I

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case on contact shots from firearms with a flash suppressor is rare. When a rifle fitted with a flash suppressor is fired, the emerging soot-laden gas in the barrel escapes from the slits of the flash suppressor. If the shot is contact or near contact, the flash suppressor will produce a characteristic "flower-lik...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Gurcan A

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Union (EU) and the world are faced with unprecedented economic challenges, which if allowed to persist could threaten its continued existence in its current form as a union. Furthermore, these same financial challenges can easily translate into societal hardship. The biomedical and pharmaceutical industri...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Tsoulfas G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in children and adolescents. Obesity is a major risk factor for NAFLD; however, it has been shown that NAFLD is not rare in non-obese adults. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of NAFLD in obese and ...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Yüksel F,Türkkan D,Yüksel I,Kara S,Celik N,Samdancı E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D has many physiological functions. First it is a primary regulator of calcium homeostasis. Beyond that, vitamin D and its receptors (VDR) play important role in the immune system, cardiovascular system, reproductive system and insulin resistance. An important aspect of vitamin D pleiotropic effects is the int...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Koroshi A,Idrizi A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital, X-linked, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI) is a rare disorder in which the kidney is insensitive to the antidiuretic hormone, vasopressin. The gene responsible for this type of NDI, the V2 vasopressin receptor, has been cloned and mapped to Xq28. We report the case of a boy, 2.5 month old, who presente...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Tramma D,Kalamitsou S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic nephropathy is a serious, long-term complication of diabetes and the leading cause of end-stage renal disease throughout the world. Although this disease is progressively imposing a heavier burden on the health care system, in many aspects it remains poorly understood. In addition to environmental influences,...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Ntemka A,Iliadis F,Papanikolaou N,Grekas D

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subacute superior mesenteric vein thrombosis is a rare ischemic intestinal disease which is often characterized by delayed diagnosis due to obscure clinical picture. CASE REPORT:A 67-year-old woman who presented chronic abdominal pain with mild nausea due to superior mesenteric vein thrombosis was submitted...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Katsinelos P,Chatzimavroudis G,Zavos Ch,Pilpilidis I,Fasoulas K,Papaziogas B,Kountouras J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of erythropoietin (Epo) in clinical practice, more than two decades ago, altered completely the management of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The successful correction of anemia of CKD has resulted in reduction of associated morbidity and improvement of functionality, exercise tolerance, c...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Provatopoulou ST,Ziroyiannis PN

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effects of glutamine on the hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury in rats. METHODS:Thirty rats were divided into three groups as sham (Group 1), control (Group 2), and glutamine(gln) treatment group (Group 3). All rats underwent hepatic ischemia for 45 min followed by 60 min period of reperfusion. Ra...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Sözen S,Kisakürek M,Yildiz F,Gönültaş M,Dinçel AS

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possible deleterious effect of meet consumption upon deterioration of renal disease was speculated from Lionel Beale as early as 1869. The first attempt to apply a very low protein diet in humans is attributed to Millard Smith who prescribed a diet consisting of 300 mg protein per day in a volunteer medical studen...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Koulouridis E,Koulouridis I

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Albeit the considerable progress that has been made both in our understanding of the pathophysiology of acute renal failure (ARF) and in its treatment (continuous renal replacement therapies), the morbidity of this complex syndrome remains unacceptably high. The current review focuses on recent developments concerning...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Tsagalis G

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesechymal stem cells as pluripotent cells are involved in the differentiation of adipocytes under regulation of genes and transcription factors. The plasticity observed between adipocytes and osteoblasts differentiation is the basis of transdifferentiation, observed in both experimental and clinical level. This revie...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Savopoulos Ch,Dokos Ch,Kaiafa G,Hatzitolios A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal and hepatic dysfunction or injury might be involved by ether based anesthetic and intravenous anesthetic drug or surgical stress. The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of moderate duration low-flow sevoflurane versus total intravenous anesthesia on renal and hepatic functions. PATIENTS AN...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Sahin SH,Cinar SO,Paksoy I,Sut N,Oba S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Medical humanities is a multidisciplinary field, consisting of humanities (theory of literature and arts, philosophy, ethics, history and theology), social sciences (anthropology, psychology and sociology) and arts (literature, theater, cinema, music and visual arts), integrated in the undergraduate ...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Batistatou A,Doulis EA,Tiniakos D,Anogiannaki A,Charalabopoulos K

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pyeloureteritis cystica is a rare situation of the renal pelvis and ureters, characterized by cystical formations of the epithelium. The etiology is unknown and there is no specific treatment. It is usually diagnosed accidently during imaging of the upper urinary tract for different reasons. We present a case of pyelo...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Salpigidis G,Zinolidis D,Charalambous S,Papathanasiou A,Rombis V

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The diagnosis of peripheral diabetic neuropathy is based on clinical examination. Nerve conduction study (NCS) enables earlier diagnosis, but it is demanding and requires specialised personnel. In an attempt to simplify the procedure, this study aimed to identify a new electrophysiological index, whi...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Papanas N,Trypsianis G,Giassakis G,Vadikolias K,Christakidis D,Piperidou H,Efstratiadis G,Maltezos E

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma is a haematologic malignancy caused by clonal expansion of malignant plasma cells and associated with bone disease and hypercalcaemia. Myeloma cells are in close proximity to sites of active bone resorption and the interactions between those cells, osteoblasts and osteoclasts, are crucial not only for...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Papadopoulou EC,Batzios SP,Dimitriadou M,Perifanis V,Garipidou V

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscle hydatidosis is rare, accounting only for 3-5% of all cases. We present a case series of 9 patients (8 male, one female, mean age 59.3 years, range 48-75 years) with primary echinococcosis of skeletal muscles. The cysts presented as soft tissue masses in 8 patients, whereas in one, the cyst was an incidental fin...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Gougoulias NE,Varitimidis SE,Bargiotas KA,Dovas TN,Karydakis G,Dailiana ZH

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Marfan Syndrome occurs in 8 to 10 per 100,000 of population/year. Ocular features of this syndrome have been extensively reported. We report two patients in the same family with miscellaneous complications of this syndrome. CASE REPORT:Two sisters with Marfan Syndrome were examined in our clinic. They revea...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Mema V,Qafa N

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute exacerbations of respiratory diseases are a common cause of hospitalization among infants and children. AIM:To assess the epidemiological characteristics of asthma, bronchiolitis and croup among hospitalized children in Thessaloniki, from 1990 to 2003 included. METHODS:Data from the patient registry ...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Hatziagorou E,Kirvassilis F,Saraphidou S,Katsara M,Valeri R,Emporiadou M,Magnisali C,Tsanakas J

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular manifestations are very common in patients with end stage renal disease and those undergoing dialysis treatment. One of the factors, causing cardiovascular disorders due to mineral metabolism disturbances in uremia is the appearance of cardiovascular calcification. The precise mechanism of the mineral m...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Yonova D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cytomegalovirus infection is rare among immunocompetent hosts. We present a case of acute cytomegalovirus infection in a young immunocompetent female with pulmonary and hepatic involvement, admitted to our department due to severe exertional dyspnea. Patient's symptoms were completely atypical. Ganciclovir was...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Pagourelias ED,Papageorgiou A,Basayannis E,Athyros VG,Karagiannis A,Zorou P,Geleris P

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The assessment of the postoperative outcome following laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy using anterior and posterior mesh. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In the study were included one hundred and ten women (mean age 62 years with range from 34 to 78) who had laparoscopic sarcoplexy the period 2001-2005. They were contacted and c...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Xiromeritis P,Marotta ML,Royer N,Kalogiannidis I,Degeest P,Devos F

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rate of operative vaginal delivery has remained stable the last decade, however the rate of vacuum has increased against forceps application. Different maternal and neonatal outcomes have been proposed by many reports. The aim of the present study is to compare the short term maternal and neonatal outcom...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Prapas N,Kalogiannidis I,Masoura S,Diamanti E,Makedos A,Drossou D,Makedos G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The recent engagement of Brazil in the construction and utilization of the International Space Station has motivated several Brazilian research institutions and universities to establish study centers related to Space Sciences. The Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) is no exception...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Russomano T,Falcao PF,Dalmarco G,Martinelli L,Cardoso R,Santos MA,Sparenberg A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic syndrome is a disorder characterized by abdominal obesity, hypertension, increased triglycerides, decreased HDL cholesterol and increased blood glucose. Accumulating evidence strongly indicates that insulin resistance and an increased amount of abdominal fat are the pathogenic factors for the characteristics...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Kostoglou-Athanassiou I,Athanassiou P

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enlargement of the submandibular gland is a condition that raises the alarm for further investigation as the risk of an underlying malignancy is higher in comparison to parotid gland enlargement. Chronic sclerosing sialadenitis or Küttner's tumour is usually mis-recognised as it is only after excision of the gland tha...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Kiverniti E,Singh A,Clarke P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zygomycosis is an invasive mycotic disease caused by fungi of the class Zygomycetes. Infections caused by zygomycetes, are known for their difficulty of diagnosis and treatment. Cunninghamella bertholletiae (Cb), is a saprobic fungus commonly found in the soil of temperate climates. Pulmonary infections caused by Cb a...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Bibashi E,Sidi V,Kotsiou M,Makrigiannaki E,Koliouskas D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare form of soft tissue sarcoma and is most often seen in adolescents and young adults. Surgical excision of the primary tumor and pulmonary metastases has resulted in prolonged survival in some patients while the benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy has been dis...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Sidi V,Fragandrea I,Hatzipantelis E,Kyriakopoulos C,Papanikolaou A,Bandouraki M,Koliouskas DE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) remain challenging to the clinician in terms of diagnosis and management. The diagnosis is essentially one of exclusion in first ruling out other disorders that can also cause peripheral blood/bone marrow cell dysplasia and cytopenias. Recent studies implicate extensive apoptosis as...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Diamantidis M,Dimoudis S,Klonizakis P,Badekas K,Koutourli K,Haralambidou-Vranitsa S,Ioannidou-Papagiannaki E

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate if pepsin is detected, with an activity assay, in the saliva of patients with a clinical diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and can therefore be used as a diagnostic marker of laryngopharyngeal reflux. STUDY DESIGN:Pilot, prospective study. METHODS:Adult participants with a clinical...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Printza A,Speletas M,Triaridis S,Wilson J

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past it was widely believed that pain and itching are transmitted by the same nerve pathway with the low intensity stimulation of unmyelinated polymodal C fibers resulting in sensation of pruritus whereas high intensity stimulation causing pain. In recent experiments however, stimulation of single unmyelinated ...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Yonova D

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the field of kidney transplantation have led to a significant increase in the life of renal allograft with 1-year graft survival rates of 93% to 99%. This increase in early graft survival has made it possible to observe the long-term morbidities that accompany renal transplantation. Studies correlating the...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Vergoulas G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is the presentation of the imaging findings in patients with pulmonary embolism, the diagnosis of which was made with the use of helical computed tomography. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The lung CT scans of 14 patients were retrospectively studied. The presence of hypoattenuating thrombus within the...

journal_title：Hippokratia

authors： Grollios G,Kazantzidou I,Georgopoulou V,Karakozoglou T,Kotoula A,Michailidou G,Kourou E,Georgitziki K

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00