Missed opportunities for early HIV diagnosis in Greece: The MORFEAS study, 2019 to 2021.

BackgroundLate HIV diagnosis (CD4+ T-cell count < 350 cells/μL, or with an AIDS-defining event) remains a persistent challenge in Greece, indicating potential missed opportunities (MOs) for earlier testing.AimTo determine the frequency of HIV indicator conditions (ICs) preceding diagnosis and to quantify MOs for earlier testing at a nationwide level in Greece.MethodsThis multicentre retrospective study analysed data on 823 antiretroviral therapy-naive adults (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with HIV during 2019-21.

The Effects of Tissue Healing Factors in Wound Repair Involving Absorbable Meshes: A Narrative Review.

Wound healing is a complex and meticulously orchestrated process involving multiple phases and cellular interactions. This narrative review explores the intricate mechanisms behind wound healing, emphasizing the significance of cellular processes and molecular factors. The phases of wound healing are discussed, focusing on the roles of immune cells, growth factors, and extracellular matrix components.

The Combined Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promotes Healing. A Review of Experimental Models and Future Perspectives.

Wound healing and tissue regeneration are a field of clinical medicine presenting high research interest, since various local and systematic factors can inhibit these processes and lead to an inferior result. New methods of healing enhancement constantly arise, which, however, require experimental validation before their establishment in everyday practice. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a well-known autologous factor that promotes tissue healing in various surgical defects.

Duration of anti-treponemal immunoglobulin M seroreversion after successful syphilis treatment in HIV-positive and -negative patients.

Treponemal immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody detection is currently among serologic tests used for syphilis diagnosis. However, the exact role of these antibodies is unclear. In this retrospective study of 326 (198 HIV positive and 128 negative) patients with early syphilis and positive IgM serology, data were analysed to investigate the time of IgM seroreversion after treatment and correlation with covariate factors.

Norwegian scabies presenting as erythroderma in HIV: A case report.

Crusted scabies is a rare and extreme manifestation of scabies that is observed mainly among immunosuppressed patients. We describe the case of a 55-year-old patient with a history of HIV infection and injection drug use. The patient was not on any antiretroviral therapy during the previous year, was malnourished and was living in unsanitary conditions.

The Association of Various Metabolic Parameters with Multiple Skin Tags.

Skin tags (STs) are benign skin lesions. Their definite etiology remains unknown. We aim to examine the association of obesity, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, thyroid abnormalities, acanthosis nigricans, and multiple STs in a Greek primary population.

The new therapeutic choice of tranexamic acid solution in treatment of erythematotelangiectatic rosacea.

Background: Erythematotelangiectatic rosasea is a common,chronic, relapsing disease characterized mainly by vascular components, for which many therapies may exist but with limited efficacy.

Objectives: We decided to test the efficacy of tranexamic acid when applied topically on the affected areas.,Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic,thus we considered it could be effective at this type of rosacea.