The Greek Burnout Assessment Tool: Examining Its Adaptation and Validity.

Burnout is a significant challenge in the workplace. Its extent is global and its unfavourable consequences are diverse, affecting the individual, the organization, and society. The aim of the present study was to examine the adaptation and assess the validity of the Greek version of the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT).

Task complexity and operational risk management in military aviation.

Flight risk assessment has been based on traditional tools that are simple to use but not validated for the consideration of all relevant Complexity Contributing Factors (CCFs). This work aims to improve the process of risk management of missions in military aviation and allow for a more thorough examination of Complexity Contributing Factors (CCFs). After a series of structured workshops, a classification scheme of 46 CCFs was developed and tested in a large number of operational missions ( = 227).

Mycophenolate mofetil and sirolimus in hepatocyte transplantation in an experimental model of toxic acute liver failure.

Introduction: Hepatocyte transplantation is proposed as a solution for liver failure. The allotransplantation of hepatocytes has been studied extensively, however, graft rejection remains a major problem. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the immunosuppressive activity of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), sirolimus, and their combination in an experimental model of hepatocyte allotransplantation in rats with acute liver failure.

A new pancreaticojejunostomy technique: a battle against postoperative pancreatic fistula.

Aim: To present a new technique of end-to-side, duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy with seromuscular jejunal flap formation, and insertion of a silicone stent.

Methods: We present an end-to-side, duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy with seromuscular jejunal flap formation, and the insertion of a silicone stent. This technique was performed in thirty-two consecutive patients who underwent a pancreaticoduodenectomy procedure by the same surgical team, from January 2005 to March 2011.

Epidemiology, clinical data, and treatment of viral hepatitis in a large cohort of intravenous drug users.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate retrospectively the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, epidemiological parameters, and the clinical data from the antiviral treatment of hepatitis C in a large cohort of intravenous drug users (IDUs) followed-up from 1994 until 2008.

Patients And Methods: A total of 1179 former IDUs followed up either in the liver unit or in the context of a substitution program organization were included in this study. A retrospective chart review was prepared to retrieve data on the patients' demographic characteristics, the prevalence of viral hepatitis, and information on HCV treatment.