Publications by authors named "George Papazisis"
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- Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer deaths globally, primarily linked to smoking, but also influenced by other factors like asbestos and air pollution.
- It is categorized into small cell and non-small cell lung carcinomas, with treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.
- A study involving 218 patients found that treatment type significantly influenced the side effects experienced, but it did not affect mortality rates.
Objectives: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to appraise clinical evidence of the impact of peritonsillar infiltration of tramadol, on postoperative pain control and the occurrence of adverse effects in children undergoing tonsillectomy.
Methods: A database search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) pertinent to peritonsillar infiltration of tramadol compared to no treatment (placebo) or other analgesic regimens. The outcomes of interest were postoperative pain intensity, time to first analgesic demand, rescue analgesic consumption up to 24 hours after intervention, and the occurrence of adverse events.
Dexmedetomidine is an elective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, being used in anesthesia practice. It offers sedative, anxiolytic, analgesic, muscle relaxant, and sympathetic lytic properties. While respiratory effects are considered minor, there are important cardiovascular side effects with bradycardia and hypotension being the most common.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was the evaluation of dietary habits in regard to cardiovascular risk status in university students in Northern Greece. 215 students (101 males) (age 21.5±2.
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