JULY-AUGUST 2019, VOLUME 36, No 4

CONTENTS

honoris causa

George Κ. Daikos (1918–): His longstanding contribution to the education of Greek doctors
T.D. Moundokalakis
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editorial

Ιmplementing health technology assessment (HTA) in Greece.
Myths, reality and cautionary tales
P. Kanavos, V. Tzouma, A.M. Fontrier, K. Souliotis
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reviews

Complications and treatment of acute liver failure: Current aspects
Ι. Mani, S.P. Dourakis
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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
S. Lambrianides, E. Kinnis
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original papers

Serological immunity against polioviruses among immigrant
and refugee children arriving in Greece
C. Ioannidou, P. Galanis, A. Voulgari-Kokkota, E. Bozas, A. Mentis, K. Tsoumakas, I.D. Pavlopoulou
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Prevalence of depression and associated factors in patients hospitalized with heart failure
G. Michas, K. Grigoriou, T. Thomopoulos, I. Zarda, A. Trikas
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Length of stay and major adverse cardiac events.
Comparison between percutaneous coronary intervention
and thrombolytic therapy in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
Ιmplications for cost effectiveness
J.K. Fajar, B.A. Mahdi, T. Heriansyah, M.S. Rohman
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Knowledge about their illness of patients with kidney disease,
and their communication with physicians
P. Galanis, S. Michalopoulou
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Exploration of the experiences, opinions and attitudes
of nurses on inter-shift handover procedures
N. Rikos, M. Linardakis, A. Merkouris, M. Rovithis, A. Philalithis
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special articles

Main causes of death and health risk factors:
Comparison between Greece and other European Union Countries
P. Mpogiatzidis, Κ. Stefanidou
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Scientific explanation of subjective phenomenal consciousness
Ε. Kafetzopoulos
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short communication

Etymology of the medical term "cholera"
E.E. Mazokopakis
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case report

Successful resolution of symmetrical digital gangrene
associated with vasopressor administration
E. Pantiora, E. Kontis, G. Giokas, A. Vezakis, G. Fragulidis, A. Polydorou, G. Polymeneas
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letters to the editor

Is there a place for maternal avoidance diets during exclusive breastfeeding?
Implications for midwifery practice
Α. Antonakou
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Clinical utility of testing for anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG avidity indices
I.A. Nasir, T. Yunusa, A.U. Emeribe
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applied medical research

Personalized medicine: what it is and what it isn't
T.D. Mountokalakis
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continuing medical education

Acid-Base Balance-Electrolyte Quiz – Case 72
Increased activity of ROMK potassium channels
T. Dimitriou, T. Panagiotopoulou, E. Megapanou, M. Elisaf
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Surgery Quiz – Case 20
Secondary right lumbar abscess as a late septic complication
of spilled unretrieved gallstones in Morrison's pouch during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
M. Kirmanidis, K. Boulas, A. Paraskeva, A. Triantafyllidis, A. Hatzigeorgiadis
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Medical Imaging Quiz – Case 56
Gallstone ileus
E. Botsa, I. Thanou, K. Antoniadi, E. Barmpouti, L. Thanos
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Vascular Diseases Quiz – Case 54
Endoleak type III between the internal branch device and the contralateral limb
K. Kakavia, C. Klonaris
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