Publications by authors named "P Galiatsatos"
The arts and aesthetic experiences have fostered and enhanced relationships between diverse, distinct groups in an effort to build comradery, trust, and engagement. In regards to collaborations between health systems and communities, taking into account strategies to build such relationships is vital in an effort to assure a bidirectional collaboration that implements public health insight and resources effectively. There are many factors warranting consideration when building effective community engagement for health promotion between healthcare systems and local community organizations and residents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The discoloration of endodontically treated anterior teeth poses a significant aesthetic concern for many individuals, impacting their confidence and self-image. Porcelain veneers have emerged as a popular solution for the aesthetic restoration of such teeth. This paper explores the role of porcelain veneers in addressing tooth discoloration, examining their efficacy, durability, and aesthetic outcomes via a clinical case.
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- Hospital readmissions, particularly for patients with heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are a significant issue in healthcare, prompting a systematic review on the effectiveness of telemedicine with telemonitoring in reducing these readmissions.* -
- A thorough search of electronic databases led to the identification of thirty articles from twenty-nine clinical studies involving over 4,300 patients, revealing varying risks of bias and indicating that while some studies showed a reduction in readmissions, others reported no significant effect.* -
- The findings suggest that telemedicine approaches might be more beneficial in reducing all-cause readmissions for COPD patients compared to HF patients, emphasizing the need for further investigation into these interventions.*
Background: Smoking cessation is linked to improved mental health that encompasses the overall well-being and psychological functioning of an individual.
Objective: Examine relationships between smoking, mental health, and social connectedness among adults in Maryland, US in 2020.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study used data from the Maryland 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey of adults during the onset of COVID-19.
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- Critical care pathologies, like sepsis, highlight social challenges related to health equity and disparities among diverse populations.
- Despite advancements in sepsis treatment improving outcomes, these benefits are not uniformly experienced across different ethnic, racial, and gender groups.
- The review discusses the varying incidence and effects of sepsis across demographics, emphasizing the importance of considering both social and biological factors in understanding mortality and morbidity rates related to sepsis.