Publications by authors named "Nikolaos Mavritsakis"
Wireless capsule endoscopy is currently considered the gold standard in the investigation of the small bowel. It is both practical for physicians and easily accepted by patients. Prior to its development, two types of imaging investigations of the small bowel were available: radiologic and endoscopic.
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- The study aims to assess inflammation in children involved in sports by measuring the fraction of nitric oxide in their exhaled air (FeNO), a marker for airway inflammation.
- A total of 23 children without a known asthma diagnosis showed positive spirometry results, indicating a 3.6% prevalence of asthma in the group, with higher FeNO levels found in those diagnosed with asthma.
- Children participating in outdoor sports displayed significantly higher nitric oxide levels compared to those in indoor sports, suggesting a potential increased risk for bronchospasm, highlighting the importance of FeNO measurement in this context.