Publications by authors named "Zoi Zachou"

Article Synopsis
  • * Over a decade, researchers analyzed 77 patients who had TL for laryngeal tumors, finding only one case of PCF, indicating that the horizontal pharyngeal closure method is highly effective.
  • * The results suggest that this closure technique not only minimizes the risk of PCF (to less than 2%) but also supports good voice recovery and the ability to eat normally, making it a viable option for certain patients.
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Background: Tinnitus is a leading cause of disease burden globally. Several therapeutic strategies are recommended in guidelines for the reduction of tinnitus distress; however, little is known about the potentially increased effectiveness of a combination of treatments and personalized treatments for each tinnitus patient.

Methods: Within the Unification of Treatments and Interventions for Tinnitus Patients project, a multicenter, randomized clinical trial is conducted with the aim to compare the effectiveness of single treatments and combined treatments on tinnitus distress (UNITI-RCT).

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Physical inactivity and sedentary time are associated with all-cause mortality, chronic non-communicable diseases and falls in the elderly. Objective of this review is to assess and summarize recommendations from clinical guidelines for physical activity (PA) of older adults in general and related to falls. A scoping review of the existing clinical guidelines was conducted.

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