Approximate Priority Hybrid 3DNoC Buffered-Bufferless Router.

This paper introduces a novel 3D NoC router that combines buffered and bufferless routing with approximate priority comparison when deflecting flits. Our proposal is a modification of an asymmetrical router that is buffered in the z dimension ports and bufferless in the x and y dimension ports. Flits that request output ports in the x and y dimensions are granted or deflected based on approximate, instead of accurate, priority comparison.

Origin of Bluetongue Virus Serotype 8 Outbreak in Cyprus, September 2016.

In September 2016, clinical signs, indicative of bluetongue, were observed in sheep in Cyprus. Bluetongue virus serotype 8 (BTV-8) was detected in sheep, indicating the first incursion of this serotype into Cyprus. Following virus propagation, Nextera XT DNA libraries were sequenced on the MiSeq instrument.

Timing of solid food introduction and association with later childhood overweight and obesity: The IDEFICS study.

This study investigated associations between timing of solid food introduction and childhood obesity and explored maternal characteristics influencing early feeding practices. Cross-sectional data from children 2-9 years (n = 10,808; 50.5% boys) residing in 8 European countries of the IDEFICS study (2007-2008) were included.

Type 2 diabetes and its correlates in a first nationwide study among Cypriot adults.

Obesity rates in Cyprus are very high and epidemiological information on type 2 diabetes mellitus is limited. The correlates of type 2 diabetes among adults remain unknown in the Cypriot population. Thus, the purpose of this study is to provide the first national estimate of the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and investigate its correlates.

Shared genetic variants between serum levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and wheezing in a cohort of children from Cyprus.

Background: In a cohort of children in Cyprus, we recently reported low levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) to be associated with asthma. We examined whether genetic polymorphisms that were previously linked individually to asthma, obesity, or HDL-C are associated with both asthma and HDL-C levels in the Cyprus cohort.

Methods: We assessed genotypes frequencies in current-wheezers (n = 190) and non-asthmatic controls (n = 671) and HDL-C levels across several genotypes.

Asthma: the role of low high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol in childhood and adolescence.

Background: Several studies have examined the relationship of asthma with serum dyslipidemia and reported positive, negative or no association. Most studies were limited by their cross-sectional design and the wide age range of the participants. In a cohort of children in Cyprus, we explored the association of asthma with serum high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) at age 16-18 years (follow-up) independently of and in relation to HDL-C at age 11-12 years (baseline).

Overweight and obesity prevalence and trends in children and adolescents in Cyprus 2000-2010.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 2010 and examine prevalence trends between 2000 and 2010 among school-aged children and adolescents in Cyprus.

Methods: A representative cross-sectional study was undertaken in 2010. Anthropometric data were taken using standard methods from 3090 children.

Is red meat required for the prevention of iron deficiency among children and adolescents?

Iron deficiency remains the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide despite the fact that global prevention is a high priority. Recent guidelines suggest intake of red meat both in infants and toddlers to prevent iron deficiency. However frequent consumption of red and processed meat may be associated with an increased risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Gender differences in objectively assessed physical activity in asthmatic and non-asthmatic children.

Objective: To compare objectively assessed physical activity levels, between asthmatic children and non-asthmatic controls.

Methods: From a random community sample of 794 children aged 8-9 years, in a case-control design, 104 children with ever doctor's diagnosis of asthma and 99 non-asthmatic controls were recruited and had assessment of physical activity with biaxial accelerometers for 7 days.

Results: Children with active (also reporting at least one episode of wheezing in the last 12 months) and inactive (no wheezing in past 12 months) asthma appeared to have similar physical activity and sedentary activity levels compared to non-asthmatic children.

The combination of daily breakfast consumption and optimal breakfast choices in childhood is an important public health message.

The aim of this study was to investigate the association of breakfast consumption with children's diet quality and cardiometabolic risk factors. Study sample consisted of 1558 children aged 4-8 years from Cyprus. Breakfast frequency was assessed through a parental questionnaire.

A study of the dietary intake of Cypriot children and adolescents aged 6-18 years and the association of mother's educational status and children's weight status on adherence to nutritional recommendations.

Background: A balanced diet is fundamental for healthy growth and development of children. The aim of this study was to document and evaluate the dietary intake of Cypriot children aged 6-18 years (y) against recommendations, and to determine whether maternal education and children's weight status are associated with adherence to recommendations.

Methods: The dietary intake of a random sample of 1414 Cypriot children was assessed using a 3-day food diary.

Predicting cardiometabolic risk: waist-to-height ratio or BMI. A meta-analysis.

Background And Objectives: The identification of increased cardiometabolic risk among asymptomatic individuals remains a huge challenge. The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the association of body mass index (BMI), which is an index of general obesity, and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), an index of abdominal obesity, with cardiometabolic risk in cross-sectional and prospective studies.

Methods: PubMed and Embase databases were searched for cross-sectional or prospective studies that evaluated the association of both BMI and WHtR with several cardiometabolic outcomes.

Expensive therapies in children: benefit versus cost of combined treatment of recombinant human growth hormone and gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue in girls with poor height potential.

Objective: The combination therapy of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues (GnRHa) and recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) has been used to increase growth in children with premature sexual maturation and attenuated growth. The aim of this report was to study the benefit over cost of combined treatment in girls with central precocious puberty (CPP) and poor height prognosis and in girls with idiopathic short stature (ISS) and early puberty. Should this expensive treatment be given to such patients?

Subjects And Methods: Two patient groups were included: five girls with central precocious puberty (CPP) who reached final height (FH) at 16.

Epidemiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus in Cyprus: rising incidence at the dawn of the 21st century.

Objective: The incidence of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in Greek-Cypriot children aged less than 15 years between 1990 and 2009 was examined along with gender differences concerning the age of onset and the seasonal variation at manifestation of the disease.

Design: All newly diagnosed cases of T1DM in children less than 15 years old were registered with the capture-recapture method from 1990 until 2009.

Results: The overall mean annual incidence during these 20 years is 12.

Effect of bisphosphonate treatment on bone mineral density in patients with thalassaemia major.

Background: Bisphosphonates are potent inhibitors of osteoclastic bone resorption and have been recently used in thalassaemia major (TM) osteoporosis with encouraging results.

Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of two Bisphosphonate drugs, Alendronate and Pamidronate on bone mass in patients of both genders with TM, treated in our Center.

Subjects And Methods: 53 (22 males, 31 females) Thalassaemic patients of Greek Cypriot origin were randomly divided into two groups.

Gender differences in the prevalence and severity of bone disease in thalassaemia.

Background: The pathogenesis of bone disease in thalassaemia major (TM) is multifactorial and remains unclear, although gonadal dysfunction probably has the most dominant role.

Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of several factors on the development of reduced bone mass in patients of both sexes with TM, treated in our Center.

Subjects And Methods: 76 thalassaemic patients (26 males, 50 females) of Greek Cypriot origin with a mean age of 31.

Policy options for obesity in Europe: a comparison of public health specialists with other stakeholders.

Objective: To explore policy options that public health specialists (PHS) consider appropriate for combating obesity in Europe, and compare their preferences with those of other stakeholders (non-PHS).

Design: Structured interviews using multicriteria mapping, a computer-based, decision-support tool.

Setting: Nine European countries.

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among 11-year-old children in Cyprus, 1997-2003.

Objectives: To report 5-year changes in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 11-year-old children in Cyprus.

Methods: This was a school-based study performed in Cyprus. A total of 14,090 11-year-old children (males: 51.

Rising incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents in Cyprus in 2000-2004.

Introduction: The incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) has dramatically increased recently in some countries.

Aim: To ascertain any changes in the incidence of T1DM in our population during the years 1990-2004.

Methodology: All newly diagnosed cases of T1DM children under the age of 15 yr were registered and relevant information was obtained.

The impact of genotype on endocrine complications in thalassaemia major.

Background: The clinical severity in thalassaemia major (TM) depends on the underlying mutations of the beta-globin gene and the degree of iron overload.

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of genotype on the development of endocrine complications in TM in our center.

Subjects And Methods: 126 (62 males, 64 females) thalassaemic patients of Greek Cypriot origin with a mean age of 31.

Evaluation of the auxological and metabolic status in prepubertal children born small for gestational age.

Background: Low birth weight (BW) (<2,500 g) is associated with a high risk of impaired postnatal growth and late metabolic consequences. The aim of this study is to describe the postnatal growth pattern and the metabolic status of children born small for gestational age (SGA) and compare them with premature children born with low (1,500-2,500 g) and very low (<1,500 g) BW.

Children And Methods: 104 prepubertal children (47 males and 57 females) aged 3.

High prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism in the Greek Cypriot population: results of the neonatal screening program 1990-2000.

Objective: To evaluate the results of the screening program for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in the Greek Cypriot population.

Children And Methods: During 1990-2000, 109,532 neonates were screened by TSH determination. Permanent CH was proven with biochemical findings after discontinuation of treatment for scintigraphy at the age of 3 years.

Association of adipose tissue arachidonic acid content with BMI and overweight status in children from Cyprus and Crete.

The relationships between n-3 and n-6 fatty acids in subcutaneous fat, BMI and overweight status were investigated in eighty-eight children from Crete and Cyprus. Overweight status, BMI and serum lipid levels were similar in children at both locations, but Cretan children had higher levels of total MUFA than Cypriot children (62.2 (sd 2.

The incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus in Greek-Cypriot children and adolescents in 1990-2000.

Objectives: To ascertain the exact incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) in Greek-Cypriots under the age of 15 yr, to analyze possible gender differences in the age of onset and to observe any seasonal variation in the manifestation of the disease.

Research Design And Methods: All cases of newly diagnosed DM1 patients under the age of 15 yr from 1990 to 2000 were collected and relevant information was obtained. The data were statistically processed in relation to the population data provided by the Department of Statistics and Research of the Ministry of Finance.