Petros C Dinas

Petros C Dinas
FAME Laboratory · Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science, University of Thessaly

SSP, NCO, BSc, MSc, PhD

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November 2016 - present
Functional Architecture of Mammals in their Environment Laboratory
Position
  • Researcher in human physiology
March 2014 - March 2016
University of Wolverhampton
Position
  • Researcher in Human Physiology
May 2011 - January 2013
Center for Research and Technology, Thessaly
Position
  • Assistant Researcher and Lab Manager

Publications

Publications (81)
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Background: Migrant construction workers involved in building infrastructure for mega-sporting events face elevated risks of illness and death. However, specific health outcomes for these workers have not been systematically reviewed, limiting opportunities to identify and address their challenges. Methods: This study systematically reviewed health...
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Background/Objectives: Brown adipose tissue (BAT) activation has important metabolic health implications, yet the relationship between habitual dietary intake and BAT activity in humans remains to be fully understood. Methods: We compared dietary intake among adult men with (BATpositive, age: 34.8 ± 5.4 years, BMI: 28.2 ± 5.3 kg/m², n = 12) and wit...
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Background: The purpose of our systematic review was to examine the effects of any physical activity/exercise intervention combined with any diet/nutrition intervention on any biological/biochemical index, quality of life (QoL), and depression in breast, lung, colon and rectum, prostate, stomach, and liver cancer patients and/or cancer survivors....
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Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers remain a major threat worldwide, accounting for over 30% of cancer deaths. The identification of novel prognostic biomarkers remains a challenge despite significant advances in the field. The CAV1 gene, encoding the caveolin-1 protein, remains enigmatic in cancer and carcinogenesis, as it has been proposed...
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Background: Long-term stretching of human skeletal muscles increases joint range of motion through altered stretch perception and decreased resistance to stretch. There is also some evidence that stretching induces changes in muscle morphology. However, research is limited and inconclusive. Objective: To examine the effect of static stretching t...
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Research evidence suggests that, individually, diet and physical activity are effective interventions for reducing levels of inflammation in inflammatory joint diseases (IJD), however little is known about their combined use. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects and/or associations of combined diet and physical acti...
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Background. Increased variability of glucose (GV) and blood pressure (BPV) is linked to a higher risk of macro- and microvascular complications and other hard endpoints. This scoping review aims to summarize the existing evidence regarding the association between the parameters of the blood pressure (BP) profile, especially BPV, with indices of sho...
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Patients and survivors of childhood cancer experience adverse effects related to the disease and its treatment. These adverse effects are associated with both physiological and psychological health. Exercise helps manage the side effects and improve the health outcomes. The objective of this umbrella review is to search the current literature in th...
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Aims Endothelial progenitor cells(EPCs) play a vital role in protecting endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Physical exercise stimulates the mobilization of EPCs, and along with vascular endothelial growth factor, (VEGF) promotes EPC differentiation and contributes to vasculogenesis. The meta-analysis examines the exercise-ind...
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Background Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness for competitive and recreational athletes. It is generally suggested that flexibility training should start from childhood (6–11 years of age) to optimize joint range of motion (ROM) increases; however, evidence is limited and inconsistent. Objective To examine whether there is a...
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Background: Chilblains/perniosis is a non-freezing cold injury causing painful inflammatory skin lesions. Its pathogenesis remains poorly understood because it is often studied as secondary to other underlying conditions. Methods: We systematically investigated the population characteristics, symptoms, and predisposing factors of chilblains in h...
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In a series of three companion papers published in this Journal, we identify and validate the available thermal stress indicators (TSIs). In this first paper of the series, we conducted a systematic review (registration: INPLASY202090088) to identify all TSIs and provide reliable information regarding their use (funded by EU Horizon 2020; HEAT-SHIE...
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The aim of this study was to examine the effects of CMR on endurance exercise capacity and performance.
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Objective: We examined whether different intensities of exercise and/or physical activity (PA) levels affected and/or associated with vaccination efficacy. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted and registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021230108). The PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library (trials), SportDiscus, and CINAHL databases we...
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Background and objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) dyspnea intensity is strongly correlated with respiratory drive, when assessed in relation to EMGdi activity expressed as a percentage of maximum (EMGdi%max). There is growing evidence that respiratory drive can be improved by exercise. The present systematic review investigates...
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Contribution of UCP1 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to susceptibility for cardiometabolic pathologies (CMP) and their involvement in specific risk factors for these conditions varies across populations. We tested whether UCP1 SNPs A-3826G, A-1766G, Ala64Thr and A-112C are associated with common CMP and their risk factors across Armenia, Gre...
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In a series of three companion papers published in this Journal, we identify and validate the available thermal stress indicators (TSIs). In this third paper, we conducted field experiments across nine countries to evaluate the efficacy of 61 meteorology-based TSIs for assessing the physiological strain experienced by individuals working in the hea...
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Background: The benefits derived from supervised aerobic exercise in people living with human immunofeficiency virus– HIV (PLWH) have not yet been clearly identified. Objective: To evaluate the impact of supervised aerobic exercise on immunological, cardiorespiratory, pulmonary, hemodynamic and mental parameters of PLWH. Methods: A systematic rev...
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In a series of three companion papers published in this Journal, we identify and validate the available thermal stress indicators (TSIs). In this second paper of the series, we identified the criteria to consider when adopting a TSI to protect individuals who work in the heat, and we weighed their relative importance using a Delphi exercise with 20...
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The purpose of the present study was to examine the Emotional Intelligence (EI) differences among people who participate in different forms of Physical Activity (PA). Strict selection criteria were applied to maximize the effort of avoiding other effects than the type of (PA). The participants (n=299) were divided in two groups a) 25-34 years old (...
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The purpose of the present study was to examine the Emotional Intelligence (EI) differences among people who participate in different forms of Physical Activity (PA). Strict selection criteria were applied to maximize the effort of avoiding other effects than the type of (PA). The participants (n=299) were divided in two groups a) 25-34 years old (...
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Background Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a kidney dysfunction, which occurs due to elevated urine albumin excretion rate and reduced glomerular filtration rate. Studies in animals have shown that alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) supplementation can reduce the development of DN. Objectives We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the eff...
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Background: A set of four case-control (n = 109), randomized-controlled (n = 7), cross-sectional (n = 78), and intervention (n = 47) studies was conducted across three countries to investigate the effects of sun exposure on worker physiology and cognition. Methods: Physiological, subjective, and cognitive performance data were collected from peo...
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The contribution of UCP1 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to susceptibility for cardiometabolic pathologies (CMP) and their involvement in specific risk factors for these conditions varies across populations. We tested whether UCP1 SNPs A-3826G, A-1766G, Ala64Thr and A-112C are associated with the most common CMP (cardiovascular disease, hype...
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Background: Occupational heat exposure can provoke health problems that increase the risk of certain diseases and affect workers' ability to maintain healthy and productive lives. This study investigates the effects of occupational heat stress on workers' physiological strain and labor productivity, as well as examining multiple interventions to m...
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Overuse injuries are the most prevalent injuries in aesthetic sports, due to the repetitive nature of the training. Evidence of their relationship with growth, maturation, and training load is equivo- cal. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of these factors on overuse injuries in dance and aesthetic sports. A database search...
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Exercise training has become one of the most fundamental components of cardiac rehabilitation. This systematic review with meta-analyses has the objective to determine the effectiveness of exercise on selected cardiac rehabilitation outcomes, i.e. peak oxygen consumption (VO 2 peak), hospitalization and quality of life (QOL) of patients with heart...
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BACKGROUND The European Union Directives stipulate mandatory tests for the presence of some infections in donors or donations of substances of human origin (SoHO). In some circumstances, other pathogens including fungi and parasites may also pose a threat to the microbial safety of SoHO. OBJECTIVE The aim of the two systematic reviews is to identi...
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Background The European Union Directives stipulate mandatory tests for the presence of any infections in donors and donations of substances of human origin (SoHO). In some circumstances, other pathogens, including fungi and parasites, may also pose a threat to the microbial safety of SoHO. Objective The aim of the two systematic reviews is to ident...
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Background: Brown adipose tissue (BAT) provides a minor contribution to diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT)-the metabolic response to food consumption. Increased BAT activity is generally considered beneficial for mammalian metabolism and has been associated with favorable health outcomes. The aim of the current systematic review was to explore wheth...
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White adipose tissue (WAT) thermogenic activity may play a role in whole-body energy balance and two of its main regulators are thought to be environmental temperature (Tenv) and exercise. Low Tenv may increase uncoupling protein one (UCP1; the main biomarker of thermogenic activity) in WAT to regulate body temperature. On the other hand, exercise...
Technical Report
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Summary of key findings from a report prepared by the FAME Laboratory for the International Labour Organization, the Qatar Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.
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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has emerged as an important cause of acute coronary syndrome and sudden cardiac death. The triggers for SCAD often do not include traditional atherosclerotic risk factors. The most commonly reported triggers are extreme physical or emotional stress. The current study compared in-hospital and follow-up e...
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AIM: Cold exposure and exercise may increase thermogenic capacity of white adipose tissue (WAT), which could subsequently enhance energy expenditure and body weight loss. [...]
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Background: Occupational heat strain (ie, the effect of environmental heat stress on the body) directly threatens workers' ability to live healthy and productive lives. We estimated the effects of occupational heat strain on workers' health and productivity outcomes. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines for this systematic review and meta-analys...
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Emerging research has demonstrated that genetic variation may impact physiological responses to caffeine consumption. The purpose of the present review was to systematically recognize how select single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) impact habitual use of caffeine as well as the ergogenic and anxiogenic consequences of caffeine. Two databases (Pub...
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Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) is an autonomic nervous system marker that provides reliable information for both disease prevention and diagnosis; it is also used in sport settings. We examined the validity of the Polar RS800CX heart rate monitor during rest, moderate cycling, and recovery in considering the total of 24 HRV indices. Metho...
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Background: Atrial natriuretic peptide increases lipolysis in human adipocytes by binding to natriuretic peptide receptor-A (NPRA). The aim of the current study was to examine the associations of NPRA mRNA of subcutaneous adipose tissue with fat mass, fat-free mass, body mass index (BMI) and arterial blood pressure in medication-free healthy men. M...
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BMI=Body mass index; SBP=Systolic blood pressure; DBP=Diastolic blood pressure; FFM=Fat-free mass; NPRA= Natriuretic peptide receptor-A. BMI categories= 1. <25 kg/m 2, 2. 25–30 kg/m 2, 3. >30 kg/m 2.
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Background: Atrial natriuretic peptide increases lipolysis in human adipocytes by binding to natriuretic peptide receptor-A (NPRA). The aim of the current study was to examine the associations of NPRA mRNA of subcutaneous adipose tissue with fat mass, fat-free mass, body mass index (BMI) and arterial blood pressure in medication-free healthy men. M...
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Background: Exercise may activate a brown adipose-like phenotype in white adipose tissue. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the effects of physical activity on the link between peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1a) and fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 (FNDC5) in muscle, circula...
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Adipose tissue biopsies offer tissue samples that, upon analysis, may provide insightful overviews of mechanisms relating to metabolism and disease. To obtain subcutaneous adipose tissue biopsies in the abdominal area, researchers and physicians use either a surgical or a needlebased technique. However, surgical subcutaneous fat biopsies can offer...
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Background Regular exercise and diet may contribute to white adipose tissue (WAT) conversion into a brown adipose-like phenotype that may increase resting energy expenditure (REE), leading to weight loss. We examined the relationship between REE, physical activity (PA) participation and diet with browning formation markers of subcutaneous WAT in he...
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Background: Exercise may activate a brown adipose-like phenotype in white adipose tissue. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the effects of physical activity on the link between peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1a) and fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 (FNDC5) in muscle, circula...
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Understanding the impact of regular exercise training on uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) activity in classical brown adipose tissue (CBAT) is vital to our knowledge of whole-body thermogenic activity. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the available experimental evidence on the effect of regular exercise training on UCP1 expression i...
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Space applications have evolved to play a significant role in disaster relief by providing services including remote sensing imagery for mitigation and disaster damage assessments; satellite communication to provide access to medical services; positioning, navigation, and timing services; and data sharing. Common issues identified in past disaster...
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We introduce a non-invasive and accurate method to assess tibialis anterior muscle temperature (Tm) during rest, cycling exercise, and post-exercise recovery using the insulation disk (IN DISK) technique. Twenty-six healthy males (23.6 ± 6.2 years; 24.1 ± 3.1 body mass index) were randomly allocated into the 'model' (n = 16) and the 'validation' (n...
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We introduce a non-invasive and accurate method to assess tibialis anterior muscle temperature (Tm) during rest, cycling exercise, and post-exercise recovery using the insulation disk (IN DISK) technique. Twenty-six healthy males (23.6 ± 6.2 years; 24.1 ± 3.1 body mass index) were randomly allocated into the 'model' (n = 16) and the 'validation' (n...
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Brown adipose tissue (BAT) in the supraclavicular and perirenal regions plays a key role in mammalian energy balance and has been proposed as a promising candidate to reduce the spread of the obesity epidemic (1, 2). Urged by the connection between brown adipocytes and muscle cells (3, 4) as well as the results of animal research demonstrating a be...
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Objective Augmented brown adipose tissue (BAT) mass and activity leads to higher basic metabolic rate which is beneficial against obesity. Our aim was to investigate whether habitual (i.e., usual weekly participation) physical activity is linked with BAT activity and mass in humans, in a group of patients undergoing 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron...
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On a global scale, the most recent evidence indicates that over 400 million adults are obese while ~20 million children and 1.6 billion adults are overweight. The World Health Organization reveals that by the year 2015, ~2.3 billion adults will be overweight and more than 700 million will be obese. In this review paper we summarized the current evi...
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The International Space University's 2014 Space Studies Program (SSP) was held in Montreal, Canada. During this program, a team of 30 individuals from 14 different countries took on an international, interdisciplinary and intercultural approach to investigating the utilization of space assets to assist with disaster relief and public health. This t...
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Recent trials demonstrated that a single brief exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) generates acute adverse health effects. We evaluated the acute (immediately after exposure) and short-term (0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 4 h after exposure) effects of SHS on cardiac autonomic control and myocardial integrity. Nineteen adult healthy never-smokers underwent a 1 h...