Publications by authors named "X Tsiafaki"
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder (SBD) characterized by the repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep. The aim of the present study was to validate the Neck circumference, Obesity, Snoring, Age, Sex (NoSAS) score in a sample population and to compare its validity for OSA screening, with that of the Berlin questionnaire, STOP-BANG questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). A retrospective analysis was conducted on individuals, aged 18 to 80 years, who reported symptoms indicating SBD and were examined with full-night polysomnography (PSG) at a sleep center.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssociation between smoking cessation and alterations in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). A Follow-Up Study from a Greek Tobacco Cessation Clinic.
Addict Health
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- Cigarette smoking is a major preventable cause of various diseases, and quitting smoking can improve lung function, as measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1).
- A study with 114 smokers showed significant increases in FEV1 for those who quit smoking after one and three months, particularly in younger groups (under 60 years old).
- Conversely, smokers who continued to smoke experienced a decrease in FEV1 over the same period, highlighting the benefits of smoking cessation support.
Mediastinitis is a severe inflammation of the structures located in the mid-chest cavity. Three main causes of infective mediastinitis are traditionally recognized: Deep infection of a sternal wound following cardiothoracic surgery, perforation of the esophagus, and the descending necrotizing mediastinitis as a result of odontogenic, pharyngeal or cervical infections. Mediastinitis, as a complication of skin infection with hematogenous spread is infrequent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCancer immunotherapy aims to stimulate the immune system to fight against tumors, utilizing the presentation of molecules on the surface of the malignant cells that can be recognized by the antibodies of the immune system. Immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer immunotherapy, are broadly used in different types of cancer, improving patients' survival and quality of life. However, treatment with these agents causes immune-related toxicities affecting many organs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtypical fibroxanthoma is an infrequent, low-grade superficial cutaneous neoplasm, usually presenting as a nodule or plaque of red color. It is considered as a superficial variant of pleomorphic dermal sarcoma. Although atypical fibroxanthoma has similar histologic features to pleomorphic dermal sarcoma, it has less aggressive behavior.
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