Publications by authors named "T N Sergentanis"

Objectives: The efficacy and capacity of artificial intelligence models to predict posttransplant health complications have been disputed over the past few years. In this systematic review, we assessed the performance of different artificial intelligence models in predicting health outcomes after heart and lung transplantations.

Materials And Methods: We researched online databases.

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Background: The aim of the present study was to develop and validate a self-reported instrument exploring the perceived potential contribution and impact of a community-university partnership (CUP) on the local community's quality of life.

Methods: A 13-item questionnaire was developed and administered to a convenience sample of 65 residents of the municipality of Egaleo, a metropolitan area of Athens, Greece, where the main campus of the University of West Attica is located. The questionnaire was self-administered and filled in at two different time points by the same participants.

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  • The protocol outlines a Cochrane Review focused on interventions for women with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM).
  • The main goal is to evaluate how effective and safe various medications are for treating this condition.
  • This review aims to provide reliable evidence to guide healthcare decisions regarding pharmacological options for these patients.
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  • The study aimed to explore the relationship between endothelial glycocalyx damage and arterial stiffness with retinal changes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) using advanced imaging techniques like OCT and OCT-A.
  • Involving 65 patients with DM and 42 control participants, a variety of clinical examinations were conducted, including measuring microvessel characteristics and assessing arterial stiffness.
  • Key findings indicate that patients with DM had increased endothelial glycocalyx damage and arterial stiffness, which were linked to significant changes in retinal structures, including increased foveal avascular zone and diabetic macular edema.
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This systematic review aimed to examine the efficacy and safety profile of amivantamab in patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and EGFR mutations. Three scientific databases, PubMed, Cochrane library and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched for relevant articles up until 30 June 2024.

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