Publications by authors named "P K Papachristou"

AI and robotics aim to transform workplace landscapes in a several sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, construction, agriculture, and education. Central to this evolution is the innovative use of Digital Twin technology, which creates real-time updated virtual replicas of physical systems and entities. This technology is especially transformative in healthcare and education, promising customized and efficient experiences for all involved.

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Background: To identify the preferences and perceptions of migraine patients for acute and preventive treatment options and to investigate which treatment outcomes are the most important.

Design And Methods: The authors performed a choice-format survey in a cohort of migraine patients from Greece and Cyprus. A self-administered questionnaire developed in collaboration with the Greek Society of Migraine Patients was used.

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Objective: To investigate how fathers or partners perceive their roles as new parents when confronted with early breastfeeding challenges, how they navigate these difficulties, and the specific type of support they seek from the Child Health Care Centre (CHCC).

Method: In-depth, individual interviews conducted with 12 partners of women for whom breastfeeding was difficult. Reflexive thematic analysis was applied on the interview data.

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Article Synopsis
  • AI algorithms for detecting melanoma from skin lesion images have shown high diagnostic accuracy in retrospective studies, often outperforming experienced dermatologists.
  • A prospective clinical trial was conducted in Sweden using a smartphone app as a clinical decision support tool, involving 36 primary care centres where physicians assessed concerning skin lesions.
  • The trial included 253 lesions, identifying 21 melanomas, and the app exhibited a high accuracy with an AUROC score of 0.960, indicating its potential effectiveness in real clinical settings.
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The development of smart wearable solutions for monitoring daily life health status is increasingly popular, with chest straps and wristbands being predominant. This study introduces a novel sensorized T-shirt design with textile electrodes connected via a knitting technique to a Movesense device. We aimed to investigate the impact of stationary and movement actions on electrocardiography (ECG) and heart rate (HR) measurements using our sensorized T-shirt.

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