Publications by authors named "D Chloros"
Echinococcosis presents diverse clinical manifestations, including pulmonary hydatidosis, often asymptomatic but complicated by rare yet dramatic occurrences like hydatoptysis. Here, we report a unique case of recurrent pulmonary and abdominal hydatidosis in a 59-year-old female with bronchial fistulization and hydatoptysis, despite previous surgical interventions. Imaging revealed characteristic features aiding in diagnosis and management decisions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComparison of physical activity and quality of life between obese individuals with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and individuals with obesity hypoventilation syndrome.
Sleep Breath
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the impacts of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) and Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) on physical activity, mental health, and quality of life among obese patients, the first of its kind in literature.
- A total of 76 obese patients (48 with OSAS and 26 with OHS) underwent various assessments, including physical activity and mental health questionnaires, revealing that both groups experienced similar mental health outcomes but differed significantly in physical activity levels.
- Findings indicated that while both conditions impair quality of life, patients with OHS faced a greater reduction in daily physical activity compared to those with OSAS, potentially linked to complications like daytime hypercapnia.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed COVID-19 patients in Greece to compare baseline characteristics and mortality predictors during the Delta and Omicron variant waves.
- A total of 979 patients were included, with key findings showing Delta patients were younger, required longer hospital stays, and had higher levels of specific biomarkers compared to Omicron patients.
- Despite these differences, there was no significant disparity in mortality risk or ICU admissions between the two groups; factors such as age and certain medical conditions were identified as independent mortality predictors for the Delta patients.
Background: To date, evidence about sleep disturbances among post-COVID-19 patients is limited. This study aimed to evaluate sleep quality after hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: In-person follow-up was conducted in patients with prior hospitalization due to COVID-19 1(Τ1), 3(Τ2), and 6 (Τ3) months after hospital discharge.
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