Phase angle is inversely related to the consumption of ultra-processed foods and positively related to the consumption of minimally processed foods by university students: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: Ultra-processed foods (UPF) and minimally processed foods (MPF) consumption are differentially connected to adiposity and possibly body composition. Phase angle (PhA) originates from bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and is connected to cellular health. This study is the first to investigate associations between UPF/MPF consumption and PhA.

Eating Attitudes, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Dietetic Students and Association with Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percent: A Cross-Sectional Study.

University students face challenges impacting psychology and dietary choices. The present work examined the association between eating attitudes, stress, anxiety, and depression to body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage in Dietetics students. Respondents completed the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS), a validated Food Frequency Questionnaire, and the Hellenic Physical Activity Questionnaire (HPAQ).

Dietary acid load is associated with waist circumference in university students with low adherence to the Mediterranean diet: The potential role of ultra-processed foods.

Background And Aims: Dietary acid load (DAL), as expressed by potential renal acid load (PRAL) and net acid production (NEAP), is connected to cardiometabolic disorders and obesity. Mediterranean diet relates to lower, while western diets to higher DAL values. The present study aimed to assess the association of PRAL and NEAP with adiposity measures in young adults (19.

Modified tension band wiring technique by safely inserting K-wires in olecranon fracture osteosynthesis.

Aim: The present study presents the results of a modified tension band technique by surgically inserting K-wires to treat olecranon fractures.

Materials And Methods: The modification includes inserting the K-wires from the olecranon's upper tip and directing them to the ulna's dorsal surface. Twelve patients (three males and nine females) from 35 to 87 years of age were operated for olecranon fracture.

Relation of Minimally Processed Foods and Ultra-Processed Foods with the Mediterranean Diet Score, Time-Related Meal Patterns and Waist Circumference: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study in University Students.

Ultra-processed foods are associated with chronic diseases, cardiometabolic factors and obesity. According to the NOVA system, foods are classified into four categories (from 1 = unprocessed to 4 = ultra-processed foods). The purpose of the present study was to assess the consumption of minimally processed foods (MPF) and ultra-processed foods (UPF) in university students and their relationship with obesity, Mediterranean diet adherence and meal patterns.

Mediterranean Diet, a Posteriori Dietary Patterns, Time-Related Meal Patterns and Adiposity: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study in University Students.

The transition to university is connected to potentially obesogenic dietary changes. Our aim was to assess the relation of Mediterranean diet adherence, and a posteriori dietary and meal patterns with adiposity in Greek students at the University of the Peloponnese. A total of 346 students (269 women) participated.

Development of a Tool for Determining the Equivalence of Nutritional Supplements to Diabetic Food Exchanges.

Malnutrition is a prevalent issue in hospitals, nursing homes and the community setting. Nutritional products can be used by dietitians to supplement people's diet by adding energy, macronutrients and other constituents. The aim of the present work was (i) to create a database of nutritional products with information on their energy and macronutrient content, (ii) to estimate the food exchanges of each product and assist in diet plan development for malnourished persons and (iii) to provide a tool for calculation of food exchanges of newly developed products not included in the database.

Clinical Application of the Food Compass Score: Positive Association to Mediterranean Diet Score, Health Star Rating System and an Early Eating Pattern in University Students.

Nutrient profiling systems (NPS) assist consumers in food choices. Several scores based on NPS have been proposed, but data on their clinical application are lacking. The food compass score (FCS) is a newly developed NPS per 100 kcal (from 1 “least healthy” to 100 “most healthy”).

Managing anxiety disorders with the neuro-biofeedback method of Brain Boy Universal Professional.

Background: Biofeedback is a non-invasive therapeutic method used independently or as an adjunct alongside other methods.

Objective: This study evaluated the efficacy of biofeedback in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Methods: The sample consisted of 85 individuals with anxiety symptoms who underwent neuro-biofeedback therapy using Brain Boy Universal Professional.

Factors Associated With Fatigue in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.

Background and objective Fatigue is frequently experienced by patients undergoing hemodialysis and it has a negative effect on their quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors associated with fatigue in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods In this quantitative cross-sectional study, 100 patients on hemodialysis participated.

Factors Associated With Insomnia in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.

Introduction: Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder among patients on hemodialysis and has a strong relation with fatigue, depression, low immune system, increased risk of cardiovascular problems, and low quality of life. The aim of this study was to explore the factors associated with insomnia in patients undergoing hemodialysis.  Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 100 patients on hemodialysis (75 males and 25 females) from a hemodialysis center in Greece were included.

Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Its Effect on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Nurses of Greek Public Hospitals: A Multicenter Study.

Background: Vein thrombosis (VTE) is a collective term for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of DVT and its association with health-related quality of life among Greek nurses.

Methods: This is a multicenter descriptive correlation study.

Quality of Life and Self-care Activities in Diabetic Ulcer Patients, Grade 3: Gender Differences.

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus associated with increased morbidity and mortality and diminished quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to explore the effect of gender differences on QoL and adherence to self-care activities. In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 135 male and 135 female patients with DFU.

Linezolid: a Promising Agent for the Treatment of Multiple and Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis is a severe, infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The aim of this review was to present the efficacy of linezolid as an agent against multidrug and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis as gathered from many recent research studies. Linezolid seems to have strongly the potential of being used as an anti-tuberculosis agent because it blocks bacterial ribosomal protein synthesis.

Association Between Breastfeeding and Obesity in Preschool Children.

Introduction: Childhood obesity is a significant problem nowadays, with breastfeeding being one of many factors responsible for this issue. Breastfeeding as a natural way of feeding infants has many benefits for the child, the mother, and society.

Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the association between overweight children in preschool age and breastfeeding duration.

Comparison of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy versus Ultrasound Therapy in the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy.

Introduction: People suffering from rotator cuff tendinopathy exhibit reduced mobility due to pain. The pain and the limited functionality affect negatively the overall quality of life.

Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the intensity of pain, the functionality of the upper limbs and the quality of life of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy by using two different therapeutic modalities, shockwave and ultrasound, whose outcomes were assessed pre-treatment and post-treatment as well as after a 4-week follow-up.

Depression in diabetic foot ulcer: Associated factors and the impact of perceived social support and anxiety on depression.

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) exerts a heavy physical and emotional burden on patients with diabetes mellitus. The purpose of the present study was to explore the impact of anxiety and perceived social support on depression of DFU patients well as patients' characteristics associated with depression. The sample of the study consisted of 180 DFU patients.

Quality of Life in Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Associated Factors and the Impact of Anxiety/Depression and Adherence to Self-Care.

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of diabetes mellitus that needs a multidisciplinary approach. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of patients' characteristics, anxiety/depression, and adherence to guidelines on the QoL of patients with diabetic ulcer. The sample of the study consisted of 195 patients.

Comparison of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy with ultrasound therapy in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Purpose: Patients suffering from lateral epicondylitis exhibit diminished mobility due to pain. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of both shockwave and ultrasound therapies in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Methods: The shockwave group consisted of 117 patients, 63 patients constituted the ultrasound group, and 18 patients made up the control group.

The Contribution of Biofeedback Brain Boy Method to the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders.

Introduction: Anxiety management is one of the most important health issues which is being faced by humans today. Biofeedback, as a method of neurophysiology, has been added to the methods recommended for this purpose.

Aim: The aim of the study was to measure the effectiveness of biofeedback method by using Brain Boy Universal Professional in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Radial Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Ultrasound Therapy in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis.

Introduction: Patients with plantar fasciitis usually suffer from reduced mobility due to the pain caused by the movement of the tendons involved.

Aim: This study was aimed to compare both shockwave and ultrasound therapies in patients with plantar fasciitis by assessing the pain intensity, and both the functionality of the lower limbs and the quality of life impairments.

Methods: Total amount of 88 patients with plantar fasciitis constituted the shockwave group, 56 the ultrasound group and 15 the control group.

Assessment of quality of life and anxiety in heart failure outpatients.

Introduction: Heart failure (HF) is a chronic disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. HF prevalence is expected to expand enormously, largely due to population ageing, rising incidence of HF risk factors and increased survival after cardiovascular events. The aim of the study was to assess levels of quality of life (QOL) and anxiety in HF outpatients and the associated factors as well as to explore the impact of anxiety on QOL.

Perioperative inadvertent hypothermia among urology patients who underwent transurethral resection with either TURis or transurethral resection of the prostate method.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the incidence of perioperative hypothermia in urology patients undergoing transurethral resection with either TURis or transurethral resection of the prostate method and to recognize the risk factors that were responsible for the occurrence of hypothermia intraoperatively in these patients.

Methods: It was a randomized prospective study. A total of 168 patients, according to American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-III, were scheduled for transurethral resection either with TURis or transurethral resection of the prostate method.

Assessment of fatigue in patients with a permanent cardiac pacemaker: prevalence and associated factors.

Introduction: Fatigue is a debilitating symptom of subjective nature which lacks effective therapy. The aim of the study was to assess levels of fatigue and the associated factors among patients with permanent cardiac pacemaker (PCM).

Material And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in Athens.