Publications by authors named "A Ioannidou"

: Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Beyond medical treatment, surgical intervention is also a viable consideration. However, current guidelines do not clearly indicate whether laparoscopic cystectomy, ablative methods (CO laser vaporization, plasma energy), or sclerotherapy is the preferred option.

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: Chronic diarrhea in dogs is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts canine health, often leading to weight loss, dehydration, and malnutrition. Diagnosing and treating chronic diarrhea is challenging due to its multifactorial nature, necessitating collaboration among veterinarians across various specialties. Measuring cobalamin and folate levels is a crucial diagnostic step for all dogs with chronic diarrhea.

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Background: Aberrant gene promoter methylation is one of the hallmarks of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). is an important gene, implicated in sister chromatids cohesion, DNA repair, the regulation of gene transcription, apoptosis and hematopoiesis.

Methods: In this study, we investigate the possible implication of promoter methylation in AML pathogenesis using a cohort of AML patients and a cohort of healthy individuals.

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This study analyzed 16070 daily and 608 weekly air filter samples from the Helsinki metropolitan area collected between 1962 and 2005. The aim was to use the Potential Source Contribution Function (PSCF) to determine potential sources of silicon (Si), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), and radioactive isotope Pb. The main sources for Si and Pb were industrial activities, particularly mining, metal industry, and traffic.

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