Publications by authors named "A Papadimitriou"
Characterization of a carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate of a patient in an intensive care unit in Greece: A study of resistome, virulome, and mobilome.
Acta Microbiol Immunol Hung
December 2024
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major pathogen associated with hospital-acquired infections, particularly those involving multidrug-resistant strains. Carbapenem resistance, often driven by carbapenemases such as KPC, VIM, OXA-48, and NDM, poses a significant challenge in clinical settings. This study reports on K.
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- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two scoring systems (Gorelick index and modified ICDAS II) for identifying white spot lesions (WSLs) in dental photographs taken during orthodontic treatment debonding.
- Researchers analyzed digital images from 58 healthy adolescents, focusing on 384 tooth surfaces evaluated independently by three trained examiners at separate times, finding that both scoring systems had a consistent positive correlation.
- Results indicated moderate to excellent reliability for the GI and moderate to good for ICDAS II, with strong agreement on sound surfaces and severe lesions, but variability among examiners for milder cases.
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- * A review of 23 studies highlighted how genetic profiles can influence the effectiveness of different migraine treatments, focusing on specific genetic variants linked to patient responses.
- * There is a need for further research to better understand how genetic factors impact migraine treatment, which could lead to improved therapies and a better quality of life for affected individuals.
Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing with the burden disproportionately falling on older adults and racial/ethnic minorities. Older adults with diabetes show greater cognitive decline and there are disparities in cognitive function by race/ethnicity that can be explained by social determinants such as wealth.
Objective: To understand whether there is a differential relationship between wealth and cognitive function by race/ethnicity among older U.
In the last decade, there has been a notable advancement in diverse bioreactor types catering to various applications. However, conventional bioreactors often exhibit bulkiness and high costs, making them less accessible to many researchers and laboratory facilities. In light of these challenges, this article aims to introduce and evaluate the development of a do-it-yourself (DIY) 3D printed smart bioreactor, offering a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for the proliferation of various bioentities, including bacteria and human organoids, among others.
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