Publications by authors named "A A Mavridis"
5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (HMF) is a key biomass derived platform chemical used to produce fuel precursors or additives and value-added chemicals, synthesised by the cascade isomerisation of glucose and subsequent dehydration of reactively formed fructose to HMF over Lewis and Bronsted acid catalysts, respectively. Zirconia is a promising catalyst for such reactions; however, the impact of acid properties of different zirconia phases is poorly understood. In this work, we unravel the role of the zirconia crystalline phase in glucose isomerisation and fructose dehydration to HMF.
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- Individuals with diabetes face a higher risk of cardiovascular issues and mortality, especially after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), and engaging in physical activity may help reduce these risks.
- This study analyzed data from over 4,200 individuals in Sweden to see how their physical activity changed post-TIA and how these changes affected their survival rates.
- Results indicated that those who increased their physical activity after a TIA experienced a significantly lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality compared to those who decreased their activity, highlighting the importance of promoting physical activity in this population.
Introduction: Cognitive impairment is a critical concern in stroke care, and international guidelines recommend early cognitive screening. The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic accuracy of both the short and standard forms of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in predicting long-term cognitive recovery following a stroke.
Methods: For this study, we used data from the Efficacy of Fluoxetine - a Randomized Controlled Trial in Stroke (EFFECTS) study, which encompassed stroke patients from 35 Swedish centers over the period from 2014 to 2019.
Background: Sex differences in stroke are well documented, with females being older at onset, with more severe strokes and worse outcomes than males. Females receive less comprehensive stroke unit treatment. Similarly, older individuals receive poorer quality care than younger ones.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: To identify physical activity trajectories, explore the factors associated with them and assess their relationship with all-cause mortality.
Methods: This was a population-based longitudinal cohort study, with data from all specialist care units for type 1 diabetes in Sweden. A total of 48.