Publications by authors named "E Stathopoulou"
Efficacy of Chronic Use of Sodium-Glucose Co-transporter 2 Inhibitors on the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Following Coronary Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Am J Cardiovasc Drugs
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) in patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing coronary procedures, as current preventive methods are limited.
- Through a systematic review of relevant studies, the research found that long-term use of SGLT2 inhibitors significantly reduced the risk of CI-AKI compared to control groups, with strong results for both elective and urgent procedures.
- The findings suggest that chronic SGLT2 inhibitor treatment could be beneficial for preventing CI-AKI in diabetic patients, but more randomized controlled trials are needed to validate these results.
Article Synopsis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common nerve condition often caused by repetitive strain, anatomical issues, or unknown factors that compress the median nerve.
- A 46-year-old man experienced a return of his CTS symptoms a year after surgery, triggered by minor wrist trauma, manifesting as pain and weakness in his hand.
- After conservative treatments failed, further surgery uncovered a rare subepineural hematoma near the median nerve, which, once drained, provided immediate relief, highlighting the need for comprehensive diagnostics in recurrent CTS cases.
Recent research documents that exposure to air pollution can trigger various behavioral reactions. This article presents novel empirical evidence on the causal effect of pollution risk on life insurance decisions. We create a unique dataset by linking microgeographic air quality information to the confidential UK Wealth and Assets Survey.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism is the main genetic modulator of homocysteine. Data suggest a potential association of homozygosity for the TT MTHFR genotype with premature myocardial infarction (MI). We explored whether TT homozygosity is associated with long-term prognosis in patients with premature ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI).
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