Publications by authors named "I Dontas"
: The beneficial effects of ω-3 fatty acids on the cardiovascular system have been observed in many epidemiological studies; however, their effects on the skeleton and in particular on postmenopausal bone loss appear to vary. The present study's purpose was to investigate the effects of oral fish oil (rich in ω-3 fatty acids) consumption on bone, plasma, and inflammation parameters in the ovariectomized (Ovx) rat model of osteopenia. : Four Groups of ten rats each were separated into Non-Ovx receiving fish oil (2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To record Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) and Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP) in neuro-rehabilitation patients and establish correlation with functional status, quality of life, demographics and co-morbidities.
Methods: Respiratory muscle strength was measured in 50 stroke patients and 50 spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. Both groups were evaluated with the Modified Barthel Index (MBI-Shah version) and the 36-Item Short Form Survey.
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- The study aimed to assess how common sarcopenia (muscle loss) is in post-menopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its relationship with disease factors.
- Out of 80 RA patients, 39% were found to have sarcopenia, while none of the control group had it, indicating a significant difference.
- Sarcopenic RA patients exhibited lower body mass index (BMI), physical activity levels, muscle mass, and handgrip strength compared to non-sarcopenic patients, with only IGF-1 levels showing a notable difference between the two RA patient groups.
This document provides assessment criteria for evaluation of each of the Learning Outcomes of the Modules specified (in addition to the Core Modules) for those designing procedures and projects in the Education and Training Framework guidance document by the European Commission and endorsed by the Member States Competent Authorities. This Working Group was tasked to produce these criteria by the Education & Training Platform for Laboratory Animal Science, which was funded by the European Commission to this aim. The assessment criteria address knowledge and skills (including critical thinking) expected to be acquired during education and training of persons preparing to design research procedures and projects using animals under the scope of Directive 2010/63/EU.
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- Women have shown a long-standing commitment and intelligence in the field of animal behavior and welfare.
- Their contributions have included innovative ideas and research that advance the understanding of these subjects.
- Historically, despite facing challenges, their impact has been significant and noteworthy in the scientific community.