Publications by authors named "P Stafylas"

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global concern that presents significant challenges for disease management. Several factors drive CKD prevalence, including primary risk factors, such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and an ageing population. is an international initiative that aims to raise awareness of the substantial burden incurred by CKD.

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: Although ranolazine has been available for years as a second-line treatment to reduce angina attacks in patients with stable angina pectoris, real-world data on the effectiveness, tolerability, and safety of ranolazine are limited. : A non-interventional, prospective study was conducted to assess the effectiveness and safety of ranolazine. Patients eligible for enrolment had a baseline assessment between one and fourteen days after initiating ranolazine for the first time and a follow-up visit three months later.

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  • The study assessed the one-year total cost of strokes in Greece, focusing on patients with first-ever acute strokes admitted to hospitals within 48 hours of symptom onset.
  • It found that the total annual cost of stroke care was EUR 343.1 million in 2021, averaging EUR 10,722 per patient, with an estimated cost-effectiveness of EUR 23,308 per Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY).
  • Key costs included 53.3% direct healthcare expenses and significant productivity losses, totaling EUR 160.2 million from work absences, premature retirement, and caregiving, emphasizing the need for improved stroke care and effective interventions.
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Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disease of growing prevalence, posing serious concerns for global public health. While the economic burden of CKD is substantial, data on the cost of CKD is limited, despite growing pressures on healthcare systems. In this review, we summarise the available evidence in 31 countries and regions and compile a library of costing methodology and estimates of CKD management and disease-associated complications across 31 countries/regions within the Inside CKD programme.

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Objectives: LifeChamps is an EU Horizon 2020 project that aims to create a digital platform to enable monitoring of health-related quality of life and frailty in patients with cancer over the age of 65. Our primary objective is to assess feasibility, usability, acceptability, fidelity, adherence, and safety parameters when implementing LifeChamps in routine cancer care. Secondary objectives involve evaluating preliminary signals of efficacy and cost-effectiveness indicators.

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