Publications by authors named "A Vassiliadis"

Introduction: The temporal region is emblematic and challenging due to its structural and volumetric changes during aging, which significantly affect facial aesthetics. Despite the importance of addressing temporal aging, many injectors hesitate due to the region's anatomical complexity and risk of complications. This consensus aimed to provide expert guidance on the safest and most effective treatment strategies for the temple.

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: The study presented in this paper seeks to examine how personality traits and depressive symptoms, influenced by the fear of COVID-19, interact in infertile couples, who are on the verge of commencing treatments with assisted reproductive technology (ART). The purpose of this observational study was to explore the relationship between personality traits in infertile couples and the occurrence of depressive symptoms, taking into account the mediating effect of COVID-19 fear. : The study sample consisted of 108 women and 71 men (N = 179), all of whom had received an infertility diagnosis and expressed a desire to begin ART treatment at a Sicilian ART center; they were subsequently recruited.

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: POP (pelvic organ prolapse) involves the descent of one or more pelvic organs downwards with or without protrusion from the vaginal opening, caused by the relaxation and weakening of ligaments, connective tissue, and pelvic muscles. Such an outcome negatively impacts the quality of life. The gold standard procedure for repairing apical compartment prolapse is colposacropexy (CS) to secure the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina to the anterior longitudinal sacral ligament, located anteriorly to the sacral promontory, using a mesh.

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Dyes, considered as toxic and persistent pollutants, must be removed from organic wastes prior to their composting and application in sustainable agriculture. Azo dyes, capable of altering the physicochemical properties of soil, are difficult to expel by conventional wastewater treatments. C.

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Article Synopsis
  • Wernicke Encephalopathy (WE) is a serious neurological condition linked to vitamin B1 deficiency, often seen in chronic alcoholics and can occur in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum due to increased thiamine demand.
  • A case study of a 33-year-old diabetic patient at 12 weeks of pregnancy showed WE symptoms, including confusion and impaired vision, diagnosed through MRI; treatment with thiamine led to significant recovery, although some neurological issues persisted long-term.
  • Despite favorable prognosis when treated early, about 80% of WE patients have memory loss and 35% experience gait disorders; the need for ongoing follow-up and caution in management highlights gaps in established
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