SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020, VOLUME 37, No 5

CONTENTS

editorial

Rebates and clawbacks in the pharmaceutical market in Greece: A structured proposal
K. Athanasakis, E. Thireos, K. Souliotis, Z. Kontiadis, J. Kyriopoulos
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reviews

Climate change and human health
D.G. Mathioudakis, A.G. Mathioudakis, G.A. Mathioudakis
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New pharmaceutical approaches to the treatment of multiple sclerosis
C. Triantis, Κ. Chatzimichail, P. Theodosis-Nobelos, Ε. Asimakopoulou
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and histopathological prognostic factors in breast cancer
I. Vraka, P. Galanis
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The role of empathy in the interaction of patients with doctors
and other health professionals
M. Andriopoulou, A. Manos, D. Dalamaga, D. Charos
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The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to acquired von Willebrand disease
V. Kyriazi
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original papers

The relationship between empathy and moral competence:
A study of nursing personnel in a regional general hospital
V. Kourkouni, M. Igoumenidis
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The predictors of mortality in patients with anogenital necrotizing fasciitis
(Fournier's gangrene)
A. Simsek, A. Dirican, I. Gecit
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Psychometric properties of the Greek version of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale
and correlation with depressive symptomatology
M. Iliadou, K. Lykeridou, P. Prezerakos, S. Zyga, E. Sakellari, V. Vivilaki, S. Tziaferi
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Investigation of the perceptions on clinical governance of health professionals
of two public hospitals
C. Platis, C. Maggou, V. Alikari, P. Theofilou, A. Dreliozi, T. Bellali
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Attitudes and intentions related to health behaviors among police academy cadets.
An application of the "Theory of Planned Behavior"
E. Bebetsos
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The mental health of employees in the Alexandras National Primary Health Care network
(PEDY) facility
Μ.Α. Stamouli, C. Natsis, D. Latsou, J. Pateras, V. Nikolopoulou, S. Chrysanthopoulos, A. Goula
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short communication

Reversion to heroic qualities and professionalism in medicine
E. Papakitsou
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case reports

Vacuum-assisted closure in the treatment of peripancreatic fluid collection
after pancreas transplantation
S.M. Dogan, A. Simsek, H. Gurbuz, T. Piskin
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Metoprolol and sertraline combined treatment may increase the risk of bradycardia
Α. Protopapas, E. Lambrinou
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Extensive skin ulcer of the lower limb due to multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli
A. Aristodimou, E. Eleftheriou, P. Nearchou, M. Lemessios
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Endovascular treatment of iatrogenic uterine artery pseudoaneurysm.
A report of two cases
H. Hemmati, M. Mousavi, M. Sarrafi
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special articles

The role of climate change in the emergence and spread of the novel coronavirus
C.V. GeladarΙ, E.V. Geladari, E.A. Andreadis, N. Vallianou, S.P. Dourakis
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Artificial intelligence and the COVID-19 pandemic: Ethical implications
A.S. Alexiadou
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letter to the editor

"The Laryngectomee Guide" in Greek
Ι. Brook
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continuing medical education

Surgery Quiz – Case 27
Aortocutaneous fistula from an infected ascending aorta graft
resulting in massive hemorrhage after a Valsalva maneuver
K. Boulas, A. Triantafyllidis, A. Paraskeva, M. Nathanailidou, K. Chatzipourganis, A. Hatzigeorgiadis
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Hematology-Cell Morphology – Case 7
Cell type: (A) Band cell; (B) neutrophil
J.V. Asimakopoulos, L. Papageorgiou, P.M. Arapaki, C. Chatzidimitriou, M. Belia,
E. Konstantinou, D. Galopoulos, J. Drandakis, A. Machairas, A. Kopsaftopoulou,
A. Georgopoulou, A. Karapaschalidis, I. Vassilopoulos, A. Piperidou, F. Panitsas, K. Benekou,
E. Sinni, M.P. Siakantaris, P. Tsaftaridis, E. Plata, T.P. Vassilakopoulos, M.K. Angelopoulou,
K. Konstantopoulos, J. Meletis

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Medical imaging quiz – Case 63
Cheek hemangioma
E. Botsa, I. Thanou, A. Exarchos, A. Kontogeorgou, L. Thanos
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