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Liakos CI, Lanaras L, Bristianou M, Papadopoulos DP. Pleiotropic beneficial cardiometabolic actions of a high-purity eicosapentaenoic acid product in high cardiovascular risk individuals. Lipids 2024; 59:67-74. [PMID: 38382916 DOI: 10.1002/lipd.12391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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The ideal approach to the secondary dyslipidemia goal of lowering triglycerides (TG) is not well established. The available ω-3 fatty acid products differ from each other in composition and content. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of a highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) formulation on cardiometabolic biomarkers in high cardiovascular (CV) risk patients. The study included 226 subjects with high TG and ≥1 of the following CV risk factors: arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ultrasound-documented atheromatosis, peripheral artery disease, previous myocardial infarction, or ischemic stroke. Participants received 2 g EPA twice daily for 3 months, along with typical nutritional counseling. Cardiometabolic hematological parameters (TG, low-density lipoprotein [LDL], high-density lipoprotein [HDL], non-HDL, total cholesterol [TChol], apolipoprotein A1 [Apo A1], apolipoprotein B [Apo B], glucose, glycated hemoglobin [HbA1c], and C-reactive protein [CRP]) were measured at baseline and at 3 months. The mean patients' age was 61.1 ± 1.4 years and the mean baseline TG was 2.97 ± 0.15 mmol/L. Apart from Apo A1, all other biomarkers significantly (p < 0.05) improved at 3 months, regardless of sex (except Apo B) and age: TG 1.75 ± 0.09 versus 2.97 ± 0.15 mmol/L, LDL 2.46 ± 0.08 versus 3.05 ± 0.13 mmol/L, HDL 1.22 ± 0.03 versus 1.11 ± 0.03 mmol/L, non-HDL 3.29 ± 0.10 versus 4.14 ± 0.16 mmol/L, TChol 4.55 ± 0.10 versus 5.15 ± 0.13 mmol/L, Apo A1 26.8 ± 9.3 versus 22.5 ± 8.6 μmol/L, Apo B 1.25 ± 0.23 versus 1.29 ± 0.23 μmol/L, glucose 5.66 ± 0.11 versus 5.99 ± 0.17 mmol/L, HbA1c 5.83 ± 0.1 versus 5.97 ± 0.1% and CRP 1.92 ± 0.2 versus 5.26 ± 2.8 mg/L. In conclusion, adding highly purified EPA product (4 g daily) on nutritional counseling leads to a significant TG reduction. In addition, this treatment appears to have pleiotropic beneficial cardiometabolic actions.
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- Charalampos I Liakos
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1st University Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Lamia, Lamia, Greece
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- ESH Center of Excellence for Hypertension, Department of Cardiology, Laiko General Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Blioumpa C, Karanasiou E, Antoniou V, Batalik L, Kalatzis K, Lanaras L, Pepera G. Efficacy of supervised home-based, real time, videoconferencing telerehabilitation in patients with type 2 diabetes: a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2023; 59:628-639. [PMID: 37350165 PMCID: PMC10665715 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.23.07855-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exercise-based interventions prevent or delay symptoms and complications of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and are highly recommended for T2D patients; though with very low participation rates. Τelerehabilitation (TR) could act as an alternative to overcome the barriers preventing the promotion of T2D patients' well-being. AIM Determine the effects of a six-week TR program on glycemic control, functional capacity, muscle strength, PA, quality of life and body composition in patients with T2D. DESIGN A multicenter randomized, single-blind, parallel-group clinical study. SETTING Clinical trial. POPULATION Patients with T2D. METHODS Thirty T2D patients (75% male, 60.1±10.9 years) were randomly allocated to an intervention group (IG) and a control group (CG) with no exercise intervention. IG enrolled in a supervised, individualized exercise program (combination of aerobic and resistance exercises), 3 times/week for 6 weeks at home via a TR platform. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), six-minute walk test (6MWT), muscle strength (Hand Grip Strength Test [HGS], 30-Second Chair Stand test [30CST] physical activity [IPAQ-SF]), quality of life (SF-36) and anthropometric variables were assessed. RESULTS Two-way repeated-ANOVA showed a statistically significant interaction between group, time and test differences (6MWT, muscle strength) (V=0.33, F [2.17]=4.14, P=0.03, partial η2=0.22). Paired samples t-test showed a statistically significant improvement in HbA1c (Z=-2.7), 6MWT (Μean ∆=-36.9±27.2 m, t=-4.5), muscle strength (Μean ∆=-1.5±1.4 kg, t=-2.22). Similarly, SF-36 (mental health [Μean ∆=-13.3±21.3%], general health [Μean ∆=-11.4±16.90%]) were statistically improved only in IG. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study indicate that a 6-week supervised home-based TR exercise program induced significant benefits in patients with T2D, thus enabling telehealth implementation in rehabilitation practice as an alternative approach. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT Home-based exercise via the TR platform is a feasible and effective alternative approach that can help patients with T2D eliminate barriers and increase overall rehabilitation utilization.
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- Christina Blioumpa
- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
- Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Lamia, Lamia, Greece
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Lamia, Greece -
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Akinosoglou K, Schinas G, Bletsa E, Bristianou M, Lanaras L, Michailides C, Katsikas T, Barkas F, Liberopoulos E, Kotsis V, Tentolouris K, Grigoropoulou P, Frangou A, Basoulis D, Alexiou Z, Daganou M, Bostantzoglou C, Dimakopoulou V, Koutsoukou A, Pefanis A, Baraboutis IG, Agelonidou E, Tentolouris N. COVID-19 Outcomes and Diabetes Mellitus: A Comprehensive Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1416. [PMID: 37374918 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11061416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The link between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and the severe outcomes of COVID-19 has raised concerns about the optimal management of patients with T2D. This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of T2D patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and explore the potential associations between chronic T2D treatments and adverse outcomes. This was a multicenter prospective cohort study of T2D patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Greece during the third wave of the pandemic (February-June 2021). Among the 354 T2D patients included in this study, 63 (18.6%) died during hospitalization, and 16.4% required ICU admission. The use of DPP4 inhibitors for the chronic management of T2D was associated with an increased risk of in-hospital death (adjusted odds ratio (adj. OR) 2.639, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.148-6.068, p = 0.022), ICU admission (adj. OR = 2.524, 95% CI: 1.217-5.232, p = 0.013), and progression to ARDS (adj. OR = 2.507, 95% CI: 1.278-4.916, p = 0.007). Furthermore, the use of DPP4 inhibitors was significantly associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events (adjusted OR of 2.249, 95% CI: 1.073-4.713, p = 0.032) during hospitalization. These findings highlight the importance of considering the potential impact of chronic T2D treatment regiments on COVID-19 and the need for further studies to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
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- Karolina Akinosoglou
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Lamia, 351 00 Lamia, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Lamia, 351 00 Lamia, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Lamia, 351 00 Lamia, Greece
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas", 115 27 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas", 115 27 Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 451 10 Ioannina, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 451 10 Ioannina, Greece
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou", 564 29 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Athens "Elpis", 115 22 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Athens "Elpis", 115 22 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- General Hospital of Eleusis "Thriasio", 196 00 Athens, Greece
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- Intensive Care Unit, General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria", 115 27 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, 265 04 Patras, Greece
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- 1st University Pulmonology Clinic and ICU, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria", 115 27 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medicine and 1st Department of Infectious Diseases, General Hospital for Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria", 115 27 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, "Pammakaristos" Hospital, 111 44 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, "Pammakaristos" Hospital, 111 44 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Pepera G, Karanasiou E, Blioumpa C, Antoniou V, Kalatzis K, Lanaras L, Batalik L. Tele-Assessment of Functional Capacity through the Six-Minute Walk Test in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: Validity and Reliability of Repeated Measurements. Sensors (Basel) 2023; 23:1354. [PMID: 36772396 PMCID: PMC9920804 DOI: 10.3390/s23031354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A tele-assessed 6MWT (TL 6MWT) could be an alternative method of evaluating functional capacity in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2). This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of a TL 6MWT. The functional capacity of 28 patients with DM2 (75% men) aged 61 ± 13 years was evaluated twice via an indoor, center-based 6MWT (CB 6MWT) and twice outside each patient's home via a web-based platform TL 6MWT. The study showed a high statistically significant correlation between the CB and TL 6MWT (Pearson's r = 0.76, p < 0.001). Reliability testing showed no statistically significant differences in the distance covered (CB1: 492 ± 84 m and CB2: 506 ± 86 m versus TL1: 534 ± 87 m and TL2: 542 ± 93 m, respectively) and in the best distance of the TL 6MWT (545 ± 93 m) compared to the best CB distance (521 ± 83 m). Strong internal reliability for both the CB (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) = 0.93) and the TL 6MWT (ICC = 0.98) was found. The results indicate that a TL 6MWT performed outdoors can be a highly valid and reliable tool to assess functional capacity in patients with DM2. No learning effect between the TL and CB assessment was found, minimizing the need for repetition.
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- Garyfallia Pepera
- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Lamia, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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- Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital Brno, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic
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Kalantzi K, Tentolouris N, Melidonis AJ, Papadaki S, Peroulis M, Amantos KA, Andreopoulos G, Bellos GI, Boutel D, Bristianou M, Chrisis D, Dimitsikoglou NA, Doupis J, Georgopoulou C, Gkintikas SA, Iraklianou S, Kanellas Κ, Kotsa K, Koufakis T, Kouroglou M, Koutsovasilis AG, Lanaras L, Liouri E, Lixouriotis C, Lykoudi A, Mandalaki E, Papageorgiou E, Papanas N, Rigas S, Stamatelatou MI, Triantafyllidis I, Trikkalinou A, Tsouka AN, Zacharopoulou O, Zoupas C, Tsolakis I, Tselepis AD. Efficacy and Safety of Adjunctive Cilostazol to Clopidogrel-Treated Diabetic Patients With Symptomatic Lower Extremity Artery Disease in the Prevention of Ischemic Vascular Events. J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 10:e018184. [PMID: 33327737 PMCID: PMC7955466 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.018184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for lower extremity arterial disease. Cilostazol expresses antiplatelet, anti‐inflammatory, and vasodilator actions and improves the claudication intermittent symptoms. We investigated the efficacy and safety of adjunctive cilostazol to clopidogrel‐treated patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibiting symptomatic lower extremity arterial disease, in the prevention of ischemic vascular events and improvement of the claudication intermittent symptoms. Methods and Results In a prospective 2‐arm, multicenter, open‐label, phase 4 trial, patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with intermittent claudication receiving clopidogrel (75 mg/d) for at least 6 months, were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio, either to continue to clopidogrel monotherapy, without receiving placebo cilostazol (391 patients), or to additionally receive cilostazol, 100 mg twice/day (403 patients). The median duration of follow‐up was 27 months. The primary efficacy end point, the composite of acute ischemic stroke/transient ischemic attack, acute myocardial infarction, and death from vascular causes, was significantly reduced in patients receiving adjunctive cilostazol compared with the clopidogrel monotherapy group (sex‐adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 0.468; 95% CI, 0.252–0.870; P=0.016). Adjunctive cilostazol also significantly reduced the stroke/transient ischemic attack events (sex‐adjusted HR, 0.38; 95% CI, 0.15–0.98; P=0.046) and improved the ankle‐brachial index and pain‐free walking distance values (P=0.001 for both comparisons). No significant difference in the bleeding events, as defined by Bleeding Academic Research Consortium criteria, was found between the 2 groups (sex‐adjusted HR, 1.080; 95% CI, 0.579–2.015; P=0.809). Conclusions Adjunctive cilostazol to clopidogrel‐treated patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with symptomatic lower extremity arterial disease may lower the risk of ischemic events and improve intermittent claudication symptoms, without increasing the bleeding risk, compared with clopidogrel monotherapy. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT02983214.
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- Kallirroi Kalantzi
- Atherothrombosis Research Center Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Chemistry University of Ioannina Greece
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- 1st Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Greece
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- Atherothrombosis Research Center Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Chemistry University of Ioannina Greece
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- Atherothrombosis Research Center Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Chemistry University of Ioannina Greece
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- 3rd Internal Medicine Department and Diabetes Center General Hospital of Nikaia Athens Greece
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- Atherothrombosis Research Center Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Chemistry University of Ioannina Greece
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- Atherothrombosis Research Center Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Chemistry University of Ioannina Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center First Department of Internal Medicine Medical School Aristotle University of ThessalonikiAHEPA University Hospital Thessaloniki Greece
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine Center General Hospital "Tzaneio," Piraeus Greece
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- 3rd Department of Internal Medicine Center General Hospital "Tzaneio," Piraeus Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center First Department of Internal Medicine Medical School Aristotle University of ThessalonikiAHEPA University Hospital Thessaloniki Greece
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Diabetes Center First Department of Internal Medicine Medical School Aristotle University of ThessalonikiAHEPA University Hospital Thessaloniki Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine General Hospital of Lamia Greece
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- 3rd Internal Medicine Department and Diabetes Center General Hospital of Nikaia Athens Greece
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- 3rd Internal Medicine Department and Diabetes Center General Hospital of Nikaia Athens Greece
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- Atherothrombosis Research Center Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Chemistry University of Ioannina Greece
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- 3rd Internal Medicine Department and Diabetes Center General Hospital of Nikaia Athens Greece
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine Democritus University of Thrace Alexandroupolis Greece
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- 3rd Internal Medicine Department and Diabetes Center General Hospital of Nikaia Athens Greece
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- Atherothrombosis Research Center Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Chemistry University of Ioannina Greece
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- Atherothrombosis Research Center Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Chemistry University of Ioannina Greece
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- Atherothrombosis Research Center Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Chemistry University of Ioannina Greece
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Tzotzas T, Kapantais E, Tziomalos K, Ioannidis I, Mortoglou A, Bakatselos S, Kaklamanou M, Lanaras L, Kaklamanou D. Prevalence of overweight and abdominal obesity in Greek children 6-12 years old: Results from the National Epidemiological Survey. Hippokratia 2011; 15:48-53. [PMID: 21607036 PMCID: PMC3093145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To provide estimates of overweight (OW), obesity (OB) and abdominal obesity (AO) in a sample of children throughout the whole of Greece. MATERIAL AND METHODS This epidemiological, cross-sectional survey examined 3,140 children aged 6-12 y (1,589 boys and 1,551 girls) who were selected by stratified sampling through household family members of Greek adolescents attending school. Participants reported data on height, weight and waist circumference (WC). BMI and Waist-to-Height ratio (WHtR) were calculated. AO was estimated using WC and WHtR. RESULTS Overall prevalence of OW including OB was 31.2% in boys and 26.5% in girls, while OB prevalence was 9.4% and 6.4% respectively. The prevalence of AO based on WC (AO-WC), was similar in girls (14.2%) and boys (12.5%) while the prevalence of AO, based on WHtR (AO-WHtR), was higher in boys than in girls (25.6% vs 20.0%, p<0.0001). With increasing age, the prevalence of OW and OB decreases in both genders, and AO-WHtR only in girls. Rates of OW were significantly more prevalent in Greeks than in immigrants. CONCLUSIONS Overweight and obesity in Greek children is very prevalent, particularly in boys, comparable with that reported for Mediterranean European countries. Abdominal obesity also appears high. Preventive and treatment strategies are urgently needed to combat this national epidemic.
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- Hellenic Medical Association for Obesity (HMAO), Athens, Greece
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Tzotzas T, Kapantais E, Tziomalos K, Ioannidis I, Mortoglou A, Bakatselos S, Kaklamanou M, Lanaras L, Kaklamanos I. Epidemiological survey for the prevalence of overweight and abdominal obesity in Greek adolescents. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2008; 16:1718-22. [PMID: 18451778 DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This study was designed to provide estimates of overweight (OW), obesity (OB), and abdominal OB (AO) in a representative sample of adolescents throughout the whole of Greece. A total of 14,456 adolescents aged 13-19 years (6,677 boys and 7,779 girls) had direct measurements (height, weight, waist circumference (WC)) taken at school during 2003. The overall prevalence of OW including OB in the population studied was 29.4% in boys and 16.7% in girls. OB prevalence was also higher in boys than in girls (6.1% vs. 2.7%), whereas prevalence of AO was higher in girls than in boys (21.7% vs. 13.5%). Rates of OW, OB, and AO were significantly more prevalent in the Greek than in the foreign male population (immigrants). OW% in adolescent girls was independently associated with smoking and alcohol consumption. The prevalence of OW and OB in Greek adolescents is high, particularly in boys, comparable with that reported for most Mediterranean European countries. AO, mainly in adolescent girls, also appears high. Preventive and treatment strategies are urgently needed to combat this OB epidemic in Greece.
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Kapantais E, Tzotzas T, Ioannidis I, Mortoglou A, Bakatselos S, Kaklamanou M, Lanaras L, Kaklamanos I. First National Epidemiological Survey on the Prevalence of Obesity and Abdominal Fat Distribution in Greek Adults. Ann Nutr Metab 2006; 50:330-8. [PMID: 16825761 DOI: 10.1159/000094296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2005] [Accepted: 01/11/2006] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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AIM To provide estimates of the prevalence of obesity, overweight and body fat distribution among the adult population of Greece. DESIGN Epidemiological, cross-sectional nationwide survey providing self-reported data. SUBJECTS A total of 17,341 men and women aged from 20 to 70 years and classified into five 10-year age groups participated. The selection was conducted by stratified sampling through household family members of Greek children attending school. MEASUREMENTS The participants reported data on weight, height, waist and hip circumference. BMI and waist-to-hip ratio were calculated. Abdominal obesity was defined as waist circumference > or = 102 cm in men and > or = 88 cm in women. RESULTS In the total population, the mean BMI was 26.5 kg/m2, (27.3 in men, 25.7 in women). The overall prevalence of obesity was 22.5%, (26% in men, 18.2% in women) while that of overweight was 35.2% (41.1% in men, 29.9% in women). The percentages of obesity and overweight in men were similar in almost all age groups, while in women they progressively increased with age. Abdominal obesity was more frequent among women than men (35.8 vs. 26.6%, respectively), especially after the age of 50. CONCLUSIONS Excess body weight is reaching epidemic proportions in Greece and obesity rates are among the highest, if not the highest, in Western society. The problem affects particularly men, and women after menopause. Interestingly, more women than men present with abdominal obesity. Preventive and treatment strategies are urgently needed to stop the obesity epidemic in this Mediterranean European country.
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- E Kapantais
- Hellenic Medical Association for Obesity, Athens, Greece
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Sotiropoulos A, Merkouris P, Gikas A, Skourtis S, Skliros E, Lanaras L, Nikolaou T, Pappas S. Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates among Greek diabetic patients in primary care. Diabet Med 2005; 22:110-1. [PMID: 15606702 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2005.01365.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Gargalianos P, Lelekis M, Lanaras L, Karakatsani E, Tsouroulas P, Kosmidis J. Serious, life-threatening infections: results with pefloxacin. J Chemother 1989; 1:672-3. [PMID: 16312586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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- P Gargalianos
- Fitst Dept. of Medicine, The General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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