Mutations in the COL4A3/COL4A4 genes of type IV collagen have been found in∼ 40% of
cases of thin basement membrane nephropathy, which is characterized by microscopic …

Background: The aim of this multicenter hemodialysis (HD) cohort study is to prospectively
investigate the incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Greece from 1993 to 1995 and …

Paraquat is a pesticide widely used in agriculture. Numerous cases of paraquat intoxication
have been reported either accidentally or intentionally as a suicidal attempt. The most …

BACKGROUND: Persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism not responding to medication is
treated successfully with surgical excision of parathyroid glands (total parathyroidectomy […

Hippocrates and the medical school of Kos were mainly concerned with the common elements
of various diseases and the accurate description of symptoms and signs, as well as their …

Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is an immunosuppressive agent that has been used in
combination with calcineurine inhibitors and corticosteroids, mainly for transplant recipients and …

… Theofanis Apostolou,1 Kyriaki Kollia,1 Loukas Damianou,1 Helen Kaitsioti,1 Vaja
Kochiev,1 Spiros Drakopoulos,2 Vassilios Vougas,2 Valsamakis Hadjiconstantinou.1Department …

Hiccup is defined as an involuntary, intermittent spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm
and the inspiratory intercostal muscles that results in a sudden inspiration and ends with an …

Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8)
seroprevalence in Greek hemodialysis patients. Patterns of change in HHV-8 serostatus (…

Low red blood cell osmotic resistance (RBCOR) in dialysis patients aggravates anemia and
raises EPO needs. We studied RBCOR in 30 stable patients (22 M, 8 F), dialyzed for more …