Publications by authors named "Eirini Tsekitsidi"

The human gut microbiome is highly personal. However, the contribution of gut physiology and environment to variations in the gut microbiome remains understudied. Here we performed an observational trial using multi-omics to profile microbiome composition and metabolism in 61 healthy adults for 9 consecutive days.

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  • Understanding maternal micronutrient intake and dietary habits is essential for assessing the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women.
  • A study of 797 women showed GDM prevalence at 14.7%, with findings indicating that certain vitamins and minerals (biotin, folate, iron, etc.) were significantly higher in those diagnosed with GDM.
  • Results suggest that a higher mean adequacy ratio (MAR) during pregnancy increases GDM risk, notably, reducing MAR raised the risk by 68%, while no link was found between following the Mediterranean diet and GDM risk.
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Introduction: The importance of micronutrient intake during the preconceptional and early pregnancy period for both maternal and fetal outcomes is well-known, however, relevant data are not available for Greek pregnant women. The aim of the present study is to delineate the nutritional status preceding conception among a representative cohort of Greek pregnant women.

Methods: This was a prospective study of pregnant women from routine care, recruited at 11-13 gestational weeks, between December 2020 and October 2022, at the 3 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

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Objectives: Binge spectrum disorders are prevalent worldwide. Psychiatric and medical comorbidities are common, and societal costs are significant. Evidence-based treatment remains underutilized.

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Bulimia Nervosa is a disorder with high rates of psychiatric and medical comorbidity and substantial societal costs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is considered the preferred treatment, but access can be problematic. Pharmacotherapy is more accessible but remains significantly underutilised.

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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a growing epidemic affecting pregnant women and their offspring. This study aimed to identify the relationship between adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MD) before conception and the risk of GDM in a contemporary Greek pregnant cohort. A prospective cohort of pregnant women was recruited at the routine first trimester visit.

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The incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children is constantly rising. Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of the management of pediatric NAFLD. Even though several clinical trials have been conducted, there are barely any approved medications or supplements that can be used in the management of pediatric NAFLD.

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  • This study aimed to review the effectiveness of probiotics in treating pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) through a systematic analysis of current research.
  • The analysis included four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a total of 238 children and found that probiotic supplementation significantly reduced liver enzyme levels and improved various health parameters like cholesterol and fat levels.
  • The findings suggest that probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus acidophilus with other strains, could benefit children with NAFLD, but more research is needed to determine the best probiotic strains and their effects on liver histology.
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the most common chronic liver disease in children and no medications or supplements are currently recommended. The role of omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids has been investigated in clinical trials with promising results. The aim of this study is to provide a detailed summary of the evidence about the efficacy of n-3 in the treatment of pediatric NAFLD.

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Background & Aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in children and one of the leading indications for liver transplantation in adults. However, current screening methods are inadequate and are accompanied by several disadvantages. This meta-analysis aims to identify the anthropometrical and biochemical characteristics most commonly appearing in pediatric NAFLD that could contribute to the diagnosis of the disease in the every-day clinical setting.

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Lung cancer is often diagnosed at inoperable advanced stages, and most patients exhibit cancer cachexia. The nutritional status of patients has been previously observed to serve a key role in cancer survival and cancer surgery. The aim of the current study was to collect information regarding the treatment of patients and associate them with different nutritional measurements.

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the validity of a short, culture-specific, semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for Greek dietary habits and among a population of pregnant women, and to assess the adherence of reported nutritional habits to the Mediterranean diet.

Methods: The validity of the FFQ was assessed by comparing FFQ-derived nutrient intakes against the average of two 24-h dietary recalls of 70 pregnant women. We used appropriate statistical methods to examine the nutrient correlation and level of agreement between the two figures (Pearson or Spearman correlation and Bland-Altman test, respectively).

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