Publications by authors named "K Roukas"

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is regarded as a major health condition, progressively affecting an increased number of people around the world. The interplay between OSA and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been extensively studied. However, little is known about the relationship between OSA and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

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  • The study analyzed COVID-19 patients in Greece to compare baseline characteristics and mortality predictors during the Delta and Omicron variant waves.
  • A total of 979 patients were included, with key findings showing Delta patients were younger, required longer hospital stays, and had higher levels of specific biomarkers compared to Omicron patients.
  • Despite these differences, there was no significant disparity in mortality risk or ICU admissions between the two groups; factors such as age and certain medical conditions were identified as independent mortality predictors for the Delta patients.
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The crisis conflicts in Syria have forced a lot of people to relocate and live in mainland Greece, where they are hosted in refugee camps. In the present study, our aim was to assess child morbidity and overall disease burden in two camps in northern Greece during a six-month winter period. A primary health care office was founded in each camp.

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