Publications by authors named "Areti K Kapnia"
Article Synopsis
- Chilblains, also known as perniosis, are painful skin lesions caused by exposure to cold but are still not fully understood, especially when they occur independently of other conditions.
- A systematic review of 13 studies involving 477 patients identified that chilblains predominantly affect women and typically appear on hands and fingers, with significant histopathological features such as lymphocytic infiltrate and dermal edema observed in many cases.
- Factors like smoking and frequent exposure to water were found to significantly increase the risk of developing these features, highlighting the need for better recognition and management of chilblains in medical practice.
Occupational Heat Stress: Multi-Country Observations and Interventions.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
June 2021
Background: Occupational heat exposure can provoke health problems that increase the risk of certain diseases and affect workers' ability to maintain healthy and productive lives. This study investigates the effects of occupational heat stress on workers' physiological strain and labor productivity, as well as examining multiple interventions to mitigate the problem.
Methods: We monitored 518 full work-shifts obtained from 238 experienced and acclimatized individuals who work in key industrial sectors located in Cyprus, Greece, Qatar, and Spain.
Effect of a Simulated Heat Wave on Physiological Strain and Labour Productivity.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
March 2021
Background: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of a simulated heat-wave on the labour productivity and physiological strain experienced by workers.
Methods: Seven males were confined for ten days in controlled ambient conditions. A familiarisation day was followed by three (pre, during, and post-heat-wave) 3-day periods.