Georgios Katsaras

• MD PhD MSc MRes | Paediatrician
• Senior Consultant in Paediatrics at General Hospital of Pella - Hospital Unit of Edessa

Published evidence has suggested that engaging in school or cyber bullying may potentially be associated with a suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. The aim of our review/meta-analysis was to evaluate the potential association between school and cyber bullying and suicidality (including suicidal ideation, planning and/or committing a suicide att...

Background Microgravity (μG) negatively influences bone metabolism by affecting normal osteoblast and osteoclast function. μG effects on bone metabolism has been an extensive field of study in recent years, due to the challenges presented by space flight. Methods We systematically reviewed research data from genomic studies performed in real or si...

“Developmental hemostasis” refers to the dynamic process of gradual hemostatic maturation. Conventional coagulation tests seem to fail to accurately depict the in vivo hemostasis, while viscoelastic tests, thromboelastography (TEG), and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) appear very promising as they provide insight more rapidly and accurately i...

This study aims to provide an up-to-date meta-analysis of data from studies investigating the risk of bearing a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) after being conceived by assisted reproductive technology (ART). The study was conducted according to the PRISMA Statement. PubMed and Scopus databases were searched up to August 2, 2020. Observat...

Objectives: Although the vaccination against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS Cov-2) is considered safe during pregnancy, vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women is high. The results of published observational studies addressing the issue of Covid-19 vaccination's efficacy and safety during pregnancy need to be summarized. Con...

Childhood obesity represents a serious global health issue, with increasing rates of children facing excessive weight issues. Addressing this problem requires a comprehensive approach encompassing both treatment and prevention. In the realm of treatment, educating parents about a healthy lifestyle and the importance of a balanced diet is a fundamen...

Presented at European Academy of Pediatric Societies EAPS 2024

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in both developed and developing countries. Childhood overweight and obesity (OW/OB) has a significant impact on both physical and psychological health. Overweight and obese children are likely to remain obese into adulthood and more likely to develop non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus...

Objective: Endotracheal intubation, as an emergent but also as an elective procedure, can be stressful and painful, causing hypoxemia, bradycardia, acidosis or increased intracranial pressure. We aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of premedication prior to elective intubation in order to contribute to the development of a more standardize...

NREM parasomnias, also known as non-rapid eye movement sleep parasomnias, are a group of sleep disorders that occur during the deeper stages of NREM sleep. These parasomnias can lead to a range of behaviors, including sleepwalking, sleep talking, and night terrors. NREM parasomnias usually occur during the first third of the night and can last from...

Neutropenia refers to a decrease in the absolute neutrophil count according to age and race norms and poses a common concern in pediatric practice. Neutrophils serve as host defenders and act crucially in acute inflammation procedures. In this narrative review, we systematically present causes of neutropenia in childhood, mainly adopting the pathop...

Background The wide range of R0 resection rates (R0RR) and incomplete resection rates (IRR) observed with conventional cold snare polypectomy (CCSP) emphasizes the necessity for technique enhancement. The COLDWATER study aimed to compare underwater cold snare polypectomy (UCSP) to CCSP for 5-10-mm colorectal polyps, focusing on comprehensive histop...

Developmental hemostasis refers to age-related alterations related to the progressive maturation of the hemostatic system. Although the conventional coagulation tests, such as prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), are indeed helpful in coagulation workup, they do not accurately delineate the hemostasis in vivo. The...

Background: Isotretinoin is the drug of choice for severe acne. We sought to examine the potential link between isotretinoin and insulin resistance. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis in accordance with the PRISMA statement. A comprehensive search of the PubMed/MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and Cochrane databases was performed until 12...

REM parasomnias, or rapid eye movement sleep parasomnias, are a group of sleep disorders that occur during the REM stage of sleep. These parasomnias can lead to a range of behaviors including vivid and intense dreams, nightmares, sleep paralysis and REM behavior disorder (RBD). RBD is a particularly dangerous form of REM parasomnias, in which the p...

Objectives During pregnancy, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) infection may intensify the gestational procoagulant state. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) associated coagulopathy (CAC) constitutes an exacerbated immunothrombosis response. There is limited data regarding the coagulation profile of SARS-CoV2-infected pre...

Η νυχτερινή ενούρηση (ΝΕ) είναι μια διαταραχή που επηρεάζει έως και το 20% των παιδιών ηλικίας 5 ετών και μπορεί να έχει σημαντικές ψυχολογικές, συναισθηματικές και κοινωνικές συνέπειες τόσο για το παιδί όσο και για την οικογένειά του. Ορίζεται ως η επαναλαμβανόμενη ακούσια ούρηση που εμφανίζεται κατά τη διάρκεια του ύπνου. Σκοπός: Η παράθεση της ε...

Facial angiofibromas (FAs) are common skin manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) that occur in up to 80% of patients. Sirolimus seems to be effective in decreasing FAs. The aim of our study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of topically applied sirolimus in TSC patients with FAs. The methods and the results were carried out ac...

Background: Incontinentia Pigmenti (IP), also known as Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome, is a rare X-linked dominant genodermatosis caused by mutations in the NEMO gene that presents at birth or soon after birth with cutaneous manifestation. IP is a systemic disease that involves tissue of ectodermic and mesodermic origin, including cutaneous tissue, teet...

Background: Sudden sensory neural hearing loss (SSNHL) is defined as an abrupt decrease of more than 30 dB across three contiguous frequencies within less than three days and can be unilateral or bilateral. Its incidence is unknown, and its causes are assumed to be viral or idiopathic. The lack of standardization of approaches to diagnosing and man...

Introduction: According to updated guidelines, non-pedunculated polyps of small size are resected with a cold snare in air dilated intestinal lumen(Conventional Cold Snare Polypectomy-CCSP). R0 resection rate(R0-RR) using CCSP ranges from 32.9% to 96.6% while meta-analyses showed that the incomplete resection rate (IRR) after CCSP was 17.3%, highli...

Background: Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) caused by perinatal hypoxia in term neonates involves liver and bone marrow dysfunction and is associated with haemostasis impairment. Although the advent of therapeutic hypothermia (TH) offers neuroprotection, coagulation status evolves over the course of time with potential critical outcome. Data...

Neutropenia refers to a decrease in the absolute neutrophil count according to age and race norms and poses a common concern in pediatric practice. Neutrophils serve as host defenders and act crucially in acute inflammation procedures. In this narrative review we systematically present causes of neutropenia in childhood mainly adopting the pathophy...

Background: Self-limited epilepsy with autonomic seizures (SeLEAS), formerly known as Panayiotopoulos syndrome (PS), is a common multifocal autonomic childhood epileptic syndrome. SeLEAS affects 6% of children in between the ages of 1 and 15 years who have had one or more afebrile seizures in their lifetime. Case: A 5-year-old girl was admitted...

Rare Diseases (RDs) in adolescents are characterized by low frequency and clinical hetero-geneity, are chronic and deliberating and demand a multidisciplinary approach as well as costly and specialized treatments. Comprehending patients' and parents' needs through a mixed systematic review is essential for healthcare system planning. This mixed sys...

ABSTRACT Idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders whose common feature is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). The purpose of this article is to review the Saxon literature regarding the epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of IBD. In recent years, the...

BACKGROUND Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most commonly identified bacteria causing community-acquired pneumonia. The disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in young children, particularly those under the age of two years. CASE PRESENTATION SUMMARY A 4.5 years-old girl presented to the emergency department with cough, short...

BACKGROUND Bilateral pleural effusion in children is attributed to different infectious agents (Streptococcus pneumoniae), or non-infectious factors (congestive heart failure, malignancies). Clinical features of pulmonary complications of Influenza are mild lower respiratory tract infection, secondary bacterial pneumonia, progressive severe hemorrh...

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common adolescent hip disorder in children 9-15 years old with an incidence that ranges from 0.33:100,000 to 24.58:100,000. Idiopathic SCFE is strongly associated with obesity, while atypical SCFE is associated with endocrinopathies, metabolic and renal disease, radiation therapy, and chemotherap...

Δεδομένα: Τα αγγειοϊνώματα προσώπου είναι κοινές δερματικές εκδηλώσεις της οζώδους σκλήρυνσης που εμφανίζονται σε ποσοστό έως και 80% των ασθενών. Η τοπική εφαρμογή ραπαμυκίνης (σιρόλιμους) φαίνεται να είναι αποτελεσματική στη μείωσή τους. Σκοπός: Σκοπός της μελέτης μας ήταν να διερευνήσουμε την ασφάλεια και την αποτελεσματικότητα της ραπαμυκίνης τ...

Background: Neonatal sepsis is frequently accompanied by coagulopathy and thrombocytopenia attributed to the cross-link between inflammation and coagulation. However, sepsis-induced coagulopathy and platelet function in septic preterm neonates remain to be elucidated. In addition, there is no robust evidence for a causal relationship between throm...

Current literature regarding the association of vitamin D insufficiency and food allergy is contradicting. The purpose of our study was to investigate this association. This is a systematic review and meta-analysis according to the PRISMA statement. PubMeD and Scopus databases were systematically searched for case–control studies investigating the...

To Vima tou Asklipiou 2023; 22(1): 20-40. ABSTRACT Background: The last decades, the incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in childhood has increased significantly. The long-term complications of IBD pose the need for an immediate and valid treatment as soon as possible. Objective: The study of the therapeutic approach of IBD in childhood...

Paediatriki (ISSN: 0377-2551) 2022;85(3):200-213 Background Urolithiasis in children is not a common disease in developed countries. However, in recent years its incidence has been steadily increasing, while wrong diagnosis can lead to chronic kidney disease. Methods: Extensive literature review in the international databases PubMed and Scopus took...

Bisphosphonates (BPs) and denosumab (DENOS), due to their ability to inhibit osteoclast activity, are used to prevent skeletal complications in multiple myeloma (MM) patients. The NCBI PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and ClinicalTrials.gov databases, were systematically searched for interventional studies, assessing the use of BP and DENOS in MM pat...

Background: Bacteremia is considered healthcare-associated in children with indwelling devices, immunodeficiency and regular hospital-based interventions. We present an interesting and initially misleading case of bacteremia in a school-age child. Case Report: A 10-year-old female presented to the pediatric emergency department (PED) with intermitt...

Background: Ingestion of foreign bodies is a frequent cause of admission to the Pediatric Emergency Department. If the foreign body is not expelled naturally, it may lead to perforation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract—intestinal ischemia. Preschoolers of both sexes, adolescent boys, and children with psychological impairment are at the highest r...

Background: SARS-COV-2 (Covid-19) infection has been associated with the occurrence of arrhythmias. Pathophysiological mechanisms that increase the risk of arrhythmias range from direct myocardial damage to extracardiac involvement. According to current reviews, cardiovascular issues during acute Covid-19 infection in children are not common. Never...

Background Colorectal cancer is internationally the third leading cause of death from a malignant disease. The aim of screening colonoscopy in adults > 45 years of age is early diagnosis and treatment of precancerous polyps. Endoscopic polyp removal (polypectomy) can be achieved with various techniques depending on the size, morphology, and locatio...

Σε ασθενείς υπό αγωγή με ισοτρετινοΐνη, παρατηρείται συχνά αύξηση της ολικής χοληστερόλης και των τριγλυκεριδίων, και μείωση των επιπέδων της λιποπρωτείνης υψηλής πυκνότητας (HDL), φαινότυπος απαντούμενος και σε ασθενείς με αντίσταση στη ινσουλίνη. Η αδιπονεκτίνη αποτελεί ορμόνη που εκκρίνεται από τον λιπώδη ιστό, εμποδίζει την παραγωγή γλυκόζης απ...

Objective The SARS-COV-2 pandemic seems be an independent risk factor in health care to every population, native or not, in many countries. The aim of our study was to investigate the risk factors during pregnancy and the perinatal outcomes of the immigrant (I). refugee (R) and native (G) populations before and during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic. Mater...

Coagulation factor XIII deficiency (FXIIID) is a rare inherited autosomal recessive bleeding disorder. FXIIID is the only coagulation factor deficiency that has been associated with pregnancy loss. Regarding neonates, prolonged umbilical cord bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage, a life-threatening condition in the neonatal period, have been report...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common genetically transmitted deadly disease of the Caucasian race. The clinical picture of CF is highly variable and it can present from early infancy to several years later. Untoward events that may arise from the disease, and from its treatment, can challenge the patient and his(her) parents-caregivers, both emo...

Background: Facial angiofibromas (FAs) are common skin manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) that occur in up to 80% of patients. Rapamycin seems to be effective in decreasing FAs. Objective: The aim of our study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of topically applied rapamycin in TSC patients with FAs. Methods: The methods and...

Introduction: Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a pediatric overgrowth disorder involving a predisposition to tumor development. BWS implicates molecular aberrations within a group of imprinted genes on the chromosome 11p15.5-11p15.4 region. The clinical presentation of the disease is highly variable. BWS is a disorder with an estimated incidenc...

INTRODUCTION We aimed to investigate the association between exclusive breastfeeding initiation and duration with demographic, socio-economic, lifestyle, clinical and lactation-related factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study using a structured on-line questionnaire from February 2020 to December 2020 in mothers after at...

Since developmental hemostasis was introduced by Andrew et al. in the early 90s, age-related variations in coagulation components have been a well-established knowledge. In parallel with age-dependent hemostatic status maturation, coagulation disorders assessment stands as an important prerequisite for bleeding management. However, discrepancies ob...

Introduction: The aim of our study was to establish reference ranges for neonatal coagulation and fibrinolysis parameters and to investigate their relationship with gestational age (GA) and birth weight (BW). Methods: A single-centre prospective study was conducted in all healthy neonates born in our hospital during the study period, excluding t...

Σκοπός: Η μελέτη του επιπολασμού λοιμωδών νοσημάτων μεταξύ Ελληνίδων, Ρωμά, προσφύγων και μεταναστριών εγκύων. Υλικό και Μέθοδος: Εφαρμόστηκε αναδρομική επιδημιολογική μελέτη για την διετία 2019-2020. Πραγματοποιήθηκε καταγραφή και σύγκριση των ανοσολογικών αποτελεσμάτων για HAV (ιός ηπατίτιδας Α), HBV (ιός ηπατίτιδας Β), HCV (ιός ηπατίτιδας C), HI...

Σκοπός: Οι πρόσφυγες γυναίκες διατρέχουν υψηλότερο κίνδυνο ανεπιτυχούς έκβασης της εγκυμοσύνης συγκριτικά με τις γηγενείς. Στην Ελλάδα είναι περιορισμένη η μελέτη των παραγόντων κινδύνου, όπου εκτίθενται οι πρόσφυγες και οι μετανάστριες κατά την κύηση και τον τοκετό. Υλικό και μέθοδος: Εφαρμόστηκε αναδρομική μελέτη ασθενών-μαρτύρων (case-control s...

Εισαγωγή: Το σταφυλοκοκκικό αποφολιδωτικό δερματικό σύνδρομο (staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, SSSS) χαρακτηρίζεται από αποφολίδωση του δέρματος που προκαλείται από στελέχη Staphylococcus που παράγουν εξωτοξίνες. Διακρίνεται σε γενικευμένη και εντοπισμένη μορφή. Εμφανίζεται συχνότερα σε νεογνά και παιδιά <5 ετών. Σκοπός: Η περιγραφή περιστατι...

Εισαγωγή: Η διοίκηση ανθρώπινου δυναμικού (ΔΑΔ) δίνει έμφαση στην ανάπτυξη διαδικασιών διασύνδεσης οργανισμού και εργαζομένων, με στόχο την παραγωγικότητα. Οι πρακτικές ΔΑΔ είναι εγγενείς στον ιδιωτικό τομέα σε αντίθεση με το δημόσιο. Η «Ανατροφοδότηση 360 μοιρών» είναι μια διαδικασία ΔΑΔ στην οποία οι εργαζόμενοι αξιολογούν εμπιστευτικά τη συνεργα...

Εισαγωγή: Η κατάποση ξένων σωμάτων αποτελεί συχνή αιτία προσέλευσης στα παιδιατρικά ΤΕΠ. Αν το ξένο σώμα δεν αποβληθεί με φυσικό τρόπο, ενδέχεται να οδηγήσει σε διάτρηση του γαστρεντερικού σωλήνα-ισχαιμία του εντέρου. Σκοπός: Η παρουσίαση ενδιαφέροντος περιστατικού καταποθέντος ξένου σώματος (φλουρί βασιλόπιτας) που αποτέλεσε χειρουργικό επείγον. Υ...

Σκοπός Σε έγκυες με COVID-19 υπάρχουν ενδείξεις φλεγμονής του πλακούντα και του ομφαλίου λώρου λόγω εμβρυικής φλεγμονώδους απάντησης στην ενδομήτρια SARS-CoV-2 λοίμωξη. Σκοπός αυτής της μελέτης αποτελεί η αξιολόγηση της πήξης σε γυναίκες με COVID-19 και η διερεύνηση συσχέτισης μεταξύ της μητρικής COVID-19 και διαταραχών της αιμόστασης του νεογνού λ...

Εισαγωγή: Η λοίμωξη από τον SARS-COV-2 (Covid-19) έχει συσχετιστεί με την εμφάνιση αρρυθμιών. Οι παθοφυσιολογικοί μηχανισμοί που αυξάνουν τον κίνδυνο εμφάνισης αρρυθμιών κυμαίνονται από την άμεση βλάβη του μυοκαρδίου έως την εξωκαρδιακή συμμετοχή. Σκοπός: Η περιγραφή περίπτωσης παροξυσμικής υπερκοιλιακής ταχυκαρδίας σε βρέφος σε έδαφος λοίμωξης Co...

Σκοπός εργασίας Η μελέτη του επιπολασμού λοιμωδών νοσημάτων μεταξύ Ελληνίδων, Ρωμά, προσφύγων και μεταναστριών εγκύων. Υλικό και Μέθοδος Εφαρμόστηκε αναδρομική επιδημιολογική μελέτη για την διετία 2019-2020. Πραγματοποιήθηκε καταγρα- φή και σύγκριση των ανοσολογικών αποτελεσμάτων για HAV (ιός ηπατίτιδας Α), HBV (ιός ηπατίτιδας Β), HCV (ιός ηπατίτιδ...

Σκοπός: Οι πρόσφυγες γυναίκες διατρέχουν υψηλότερο κίνδυνο ανεπιτυχούς έκβασης της εγκυμοσύνης συγκριτικά με τις γηγενείς. Στην Ελλάδα είναι περιορισμένη η μελέτη των παραγόντων κινδύνου, όπου εκτίθενται οι πρόσφυγες και οι μετανάστριες κατά την κύηση και τον τοκετό. Υλικό και μέθοδος: Εφαρμόστηκε αναδρομική μελέτη ασθενών-μαρτύρων (case-control st...

Σκοπός Σε έγκυες με COVID-19 υπάρχουν ενδείξεις φλεγμονής του πλακούντα και του ομφαλίου λώρου λόγω εμβρυικής φλεγμονώδους απάντησης στην ενδομήτρια SARS-CoV-2 λοίμωξη. Σκοπός αυτής της μελέτης αποτελεί η αξιολόγηση της πήξης σε γυναίκες με COVID-19 και η διερεύνηση συσχέτισης μεταξύ της μητρικής COVID-19 και διαταραχών της αιμόστασης του νεογνού λ...

Σκοπός Οι μεταβολές του αιμοστατικού μηχανισμού στη νεογνική σήψη έχουν μερικώς εκτιμηθεί. Σκοπός αυτής της μελέτης είναι η εκτίμηση της πήξης στη νεογνική σήψη βάσει του κυτταρικού προτύπου αιμόστασης σε πρωτότυπη μελέτη κοορτής. Υλικά και Μέθοδος Χρησιμοποιήθηκαν συμβατικός έλεγχος πήξης (PT/aPTT), θρομβοελαστομετρία (ΙΝΤΕΜ-ΕΧΤΕΜ-FΙΒΤΕΜ) και κυττ...

Backgrounds: Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) is well established in assessing adult sepsis associated coagulopathy. We aimed to assess coagulation during neonatal sepsis with ROTEM compared to conventional coagulation tests. Methods: A prospective study in septic neonates was conducted from 01/2020 to 10/2021. Conventional coagulation tests a...

Background Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) testing has been carried out in extend in adult sepsis to assess sepsis associated coagulopathy and partially in neonates. Objective The aim of this study was to assess coagulation during neonatal sepsis by using ROTEM. Materials and methods A prospective cohort study of neonates with sepsis was co...

Aim: Isotretinoin, the drug of choice for severe - nodulocystic acne, might be associated with an increase in insulin resistance. We aimed to investigate this association. Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement. A systematic search in...

Aim Ibuprofen and indomethacin are the preferred drug treatment for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm neonates. The comparative safety and efficacy of paracetamol as an alternative has not yet been well established. The aim of our study was to define the comparative efficacy and safety of paracetamol versus ibuprofen and indomethacin for PD...

Parvovirus B19 infection in pregnancy may have a poor outcome for the fetus. Ocular anomalies, brain damage with hydrocephalus and central nervous system (CNS) scarring, cleft lip and hypospadias, as well myocarditis and congenital heart disease have been reported. We present a case of a preterm female neonate born with ascites, hydrothorax and con...

Objective: This Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (SRMA) aims to compare the efficacy of combining Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) and Aspirin, against Aspirin alone, in preventing preeclampsia (PE) and Small for Gestational Age (SGA) neonates in women at moderate and high-risk. Study design: The included studies were Non-randomized studie...

https://pergamos.lib.uoa.gr/uoa/dl/object/2974502 https://www.didaktorika.gr/eadd/handle/10442/51127 Introduction: Apart from the activation of the inflammation cascade, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a possible trigger of a coagulative state. Even though RDS has been found to activate intravascular coagulation and cause abnormalities in...

THIS IS A PROTOCOL FOR A SYTEMATIC REVIEW DOWLOAD THE ATTACHED FILE (PDF) TO VIEW THE COMPLETE PROTOCOL. Registration: Our protocol was submitted to the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). However, due to delays regarding the assessment of the protocol, no registration number is yet available. This protocol is draft...

Neonatal sepsis is considered critical for a significant increase in neonatal morbidity and mortality among hospitalized neonates. Neonatal sepsis, in most cases, coexists with coagulopathy, which can prove to be life-threatening. Complex molecular and cellular systems are involved in the cross-talk between inflammation and hemostasis during sepsis...

Εισαγωγή. Το κρυπτοσπορίδιο είναι ενδοκυτταρικό παράσιτο της συνομοταξίας Apicomplexa. Ο πιο συνηθισμένος τρόπος εξάπλωσής του είναι το πόσιμο νερό και το νερό αναψυχής. Έχει ενοχοποιηθεί για υδατογενείς επιδημίες. Στα ανοσοεπαρκή άτομα, η κρυπτοσποριδίαση συνήθως διαδράμει ασυμπτωματικά, ενώ μπορεί να εκδηλωθεί και ως οξύ διαρροϊκό σύνδρομο. Σκο...

Background: Although respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) constitutes a postnatal risk factor for bleeding and thromboembolic events in neonates, few studies have addressed this issue. We aimed to evaluate the hemostatic profile of neonates with RDS using rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM). Methods: An observational study was conducted from Novem...

Εισαγωγή. Το σύνδρομο Dandy-Walker (Dandy-Walker Complex) είναι μια σπάνια ομάδα διαταραχών (1/25.000-35.000 γεννήσεις) που επηρεάζουν την ανάπτυξη του εγκεφάλου. Η αιτιοπαθογένεια είναι σύνθετη με ενοχοποίηση γενετικών και περιβαλλοντικών παραγόντων. Η κλινική παρουσίαση και η πρόγνωση εξαρτώνται από τις σχετιζόμενες δυσμορφίες και απαιτείται πολυ...

https://ir.lib.uth.gr/xmlui/handle/11615/57328 Introduction: Ibuprofen and indomethacin are the preferred drug treatment for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm neonates. The comparative safety and efficacy of paracetamol as an alternative has not yet been well-established. Objectives: To define the comparative efficacy and safety of paracet...

ISBN: 978-2-88966-546-4 DOI: 10.3389/978-2-88966-546-4 Citation: European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP). (2021). EAP2021 Congress and MasterCourse.

ISBN: 978-2-88966-546-4 DOI: 10.3389/978-2-88966-546-4 Citation: European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP). (2021). EAP2021 Congress and MasterCourse.

ISBN: 978-2-88966-546-4 DOI: 10.3389/978-2-88966-546-4 Citation: European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP). (2021). EAP2021 Congress and MasterCourse.

Objective: Neonatal seizures are alarming manifestations of an underlying significant disorder demanding immediate attention and intervention. Hypocalcemia, although rare, must be considered in the differential diagnosis of neonatal seizures. Method: We present an unusual case of a 10-day-old infant with unexplained symptomatic hypocalcemia, exper...

GMS Ophthalmol Cases. 2021;11:Doc08 Abstract Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder leading to non-scarring hair loss. As long as hair follicles are not destroyed, the potential for hair regrowth remains. Alopecia universalis is a severe form of AA and the chance of full hair regrowth is below 10%. We present a case of a 55-year-old woman w...

Introduction: Bell’s palsy is defined as the acute unilateral lower motor neuron paralysis of the facial nerve with a prevalence of 2.7/100.000 below the age of ten. The pathogenesis is uncertain but an autoimmune, demyelinating mechanism is postulated triggered by infections, toxins and metabolic diseases. Tumors, skull base fractures and iatrogen...

Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) is rare in childhood (<1% ). The incidence in USA is estimated at 3.6-13.2/100.000 children per year. Most common causes are trauma (10-40%) and biliary diseases (10-30%), while 13% of the cases remain idiopathic. Infections are less common (<10%). Signs and symptoms are upper abdominal pain (80-95%), nausea and v...

Background: Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is rare hereditary disease that is characterised by quantitative and qualitative defects in the synthesis of collagen I, which is a structural component of many tissues, particularly bone and teeth. Even though the advancement of molecular diagnostic methods has revealed new types of the disease, 85% of the...

Paediatriki (ISSN: 0377-2551) 2021;84(1):56-63 Background Microbiome is a complex interconnected system of microorganisms that live in the human body and is unique to each person, like the fingerprint. It is described as a metabolic "super-organism", consisting of millions microbial genes. The purpose of our review is to investigate the factors aff...

Background: Since delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a well-established strategy in preterm delivery, hematocrit at birth reflects placental transfusion and its clinical implications in early neonatal period. Concerning platelets, their impact beyond hemostasis is already known. However, these indices studied in combination have not been associated wit...

Fragility hip fractures have become a worldwide epidemic with serious socioeconomic implications. The projected number of hip fractures by 2050 is estimated to reach 4.5 million cases. The aim of this study was to calculate the in-hospital financial burden on public health insurance funds related to the delayed treatment of hip fractures. This rese...

OBJECTIVE The objective of our study was to present the outcome of the newborns in the Maternity Ward of the Hospital Unit of Edessa in the years 2017-2018. In developed countries, 20% of deliveries take place in regional health units that do not have the necessary infrastructure or specialized personnel. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retros...

OBJECTIVE To measure the alterations in biochemical variables in neonates due to body weight (BW) loss. According to the current literature, in the frst 5-7 days of life, term neonates lose 5-10% of their birth weight, while premature neonates 10-20%. In the frst week of life, we assess the neonates’ fluid and electrolyte balance by measuring the BW...

OBJECTIVE Our objective was the epidemiological analysis of neonatal jaundice in the Maternity Ward of the Hospital Unit of Edessa. Neonatal jaundice is the most common morbidity cause during the neonatal period, requiring intervention in 5-10% of all newborns due to pathologically high bilirubin levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective observ...

OBJECTIVE To study the practice of birth and feeding in the Maternity Ward of the Hospital Unit of Edessa. Breast milk is the optimal nutrition for infants. It contains antibodies against viruses and bacteria. It lowers the risk for asthma and allergies, diabetes and obesity, as well as the percentage of ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and d...

OBJECTIVE The objective of our study was to present the outcome of the early-term neonates in comparison to late-term neonates. Neonatal morbidity due to immaturity has been studied primarily in preterm neonates less than 37 weeks’ gestation. However, more recent evidence indicates that neonatal morbidity decreases with delivery at later gestationa...

OBJECTIVE While coagulation and fbrinolysis disorders appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and are associated with its severity, little has been studied in the acute phase of the disease. The aim of our study was to investigate alterations in thromboelastometry (TEM) variables in neona...

Objective Neonatal scrotal hematoma is considered a surgical emergency in the neonatal period and up to recently immediate surgical exploration was considered the gold standard for the diagnosis and treatment in the underlying causes. Method In this article we present a case of idiopathic scrotal hematoma in a neonate. Result It was managed conserv...

Background Human resources (HR) management emphasizes in developing procedures fundamental for creating a bond between the organization and the employees, aiming to productivity. Although HR practices are inherent in the private sector, they are often considered superfluous inside public departments. “360 Degree Feedback” is an HR managerial proces...

Backround Presentation of a rare incidence of femoral shaft fracture in a newborn baby delivered by caesarian section (CS), attributed to obstetrical manipulations. Case Presentation Summary A newborn baby, 37 weeks gestational age, was delivered by CS due to sciatic position in our institution. The body weight was 2800gr and the Apgar score was 7...

Backround Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia was described in 1865 by Luigi de Crecchio. It is a group of rare inherited autosomal recessive disorders , resulting from the deficiency of one of the five enzymes required for the synthesis of cortisol in the adrenal cortex. It is classified as classical form with a frequency of 1/15,000 births and as non-...

Background Mastitis is defined as inflammation of the breast. It usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 50, with a higher incidence in breastfeeding women. It can rarely occur in childhood and adolescence. Predominent pathogens are staphylococcus and streptococcus. Inflammation can affect the skin or form inside the breast and then spread to the...

Backround Erythema multiforme is an acute, multifactorial and possibly self-limited dermatitis. It can be distinguished into minor and major depending on whether there is mucous membranes involvement or not. The annual impact on the pediatric population is 1%. Erythema multiforme is differentiated from hemorrhagic urticaria, thermal burns, graft di...

Backround In December 2019, a novel disease was found in Wuhan, China, that was named coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and the virus causing it was named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On Wednesday February 26, Greece confirmed the first coronavirus case. On Saturday August 15, we confirmed the youngest Covid-19 pa...