Department of Life and Health Sciences

2022

Association between vegetarian and vegan diets and depression: A systematic review

Jain, R., Larsuphrom, P., Degremont, A., Latunde-Dada, G. O. & Philippou, E., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Nutrition Bulletin.

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COVID-19 vaccination challenges: a mini-review

Mohseni Afshar, Z., Barary, M., Hosseinzadeh, R., Karim, B., Ebrahimpour, S., Nazary, K., Sio, T. T., Sullman, M. J. M., Carson-Chahhoud, K., Moudi, E. & Babazadeh, A., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics.

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Evidence of distorted proprioception and postural control in studies of experimentally induced pain: A critical review of the literature

Efstathiou, M. A., Giannaki, C. D., Roupa, Z., Hadjisavvas, S. & Stefanakis, M., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Scandinavian Journal of Pain.

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Metal-based complexes against SARS-CoV-2

Ioannou, K. & Vlasiou, M. C., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: BioMetals.

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Migraine: A Review on Its History, Global Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Comorbidities

Amiri, P., Kazeminasab, S., Nejadghaderi, S. A., Mohammadinasab, R., Pourfathi, H., Araj-Khodaei, M., Sullman, M. J. M., Kolahi, A. A. & Safiri, S., 23 Feb 2022, In: Frontiers in Neurology. 12, 800605.

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Rehabilitation at the Time of Pandemic: Patient Journey Recommendations

Negm, A. M., Salopek, A., Zaide, M., Meng, V. J., Prada, C., Chang, Y., Zanwar, P., Santos, F. H., Philippou, E., Rosario, E. R., Faieta, J., Pinto, S. M., Falvey, J. R., Kumar, A., Reistetter, T. A., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Bhandari, M., Bean, J. F. & Heyn, P. C., 12 Apr 2022, In: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 14, 781226.

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Rehabilitation Care at the Time of Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Scoping Review of Health System Recommendations

Negm, A. M., Salopek, A., Zaide, M., Meng, V. J., Prada, C., Chang, Y., Zanwar, P., Santos, F. H., Philippou, E., Rosario, E. R., Faieta, J., Falvey, J. R., Kumar, A., Reistetter, T. A., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Bean, J. F., Bhandari, M. & Heyn, P. C., 4 Jan 2022, In: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 13, 781271.

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SARS-CoV-2-related and Covid-19 vaccine-induced thromboembolic events: A comparative review

Afshar, Z. M., Barary, M., Babazadeh, A., Hosseinzadeh, R., Alijanpour, A., Miri, S. R., Sio, T. T., Sullman, M. J. M., Carson-Chahhoud, K., Langer, F. & Ebrahimpour, S., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Reviews in Medical Virology.

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The Effects of Zinc and Selenium Supplementation on Body Composition and Thyroid Function in Individuals with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review

Zavros, A., Giannaki, C. D., Aphamis, G., Roupa, Z. & Andreou, E., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Dietary Supplements.

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The role of cytokines and their antagonists in the treatment of COVID-19 patients

Mohseni Afshar, Z., Barary, M., Babazadeh, A., Tavakoli Pirzaman, A., Hosseinzadeh, R., Alijanpour, A., Allahgholipour, A., Miri, S. R., Sio, T. T., Sullman, M. J. M., Carson-Chahhoud, K. & Ebrahimpour, S., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Reviews in Medical Virology.

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2021

A systematic literature review of observational studies of the bilateral association between diabetes and migraine

Hosseinpour, M., Maleki, F., Khoramdad, M., Sullman, M. J. M., Nejadghaderi, S. A., Kolahi, A. A. & Safiri, S., 1 May 2021, In: Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews. 15, 3, p. 673-678 6 p.

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A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression on the effects of carbohydrates on sleep

Vlahoyiannis, A., Giannaki, C. D., Sakkas, G. K., Aphamis, G. & Andreou, E., 2021, In: Nutrients. 13, 4, 1283.

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Cardiac complications following mRNA COVID-19 vaccines: A systematic review of case reports and case series

Fazlollahi, A., Zahmatyar, M., Noori, M., Nejadghaderi, S. A., Sullman, M. J. M., Shekarriz-Foumani, R., Kolahi, A. A., Singh, K. & Safiri, S., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Reviews in Medical Virology.

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Challenges posed by COVID-19 in cancer patients: A narrative review

Mohseni Afshar, Z., Hosseinzadeh, R., Barary, M., Ebrahimpour, S., Alijanpour, A., Sayad, B., Hosseinzadeh, D., Miri, S. R., Sio, T. T., Sullman, M. J. M., Carson-Chahhoud, K. & Babazadeh, A., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Cancer Medicine.

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Comorbidities of deformational plagiocephaly in infancy: A scoping review protocol

Charalambous, L., Hadders-Algra, M., Yamasaki, E. N. & Lampropoulou, S., 2 Jun 2021, In: BMJ Paediatrics Open. 5, 1, e001113.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination recommendations in special populations and patients with existing comorbidities

Mohseni Afshar, Z., Babazadeh, A., Janbakhsh, A., Mansouri, F., Sio, T. T., Sullman, M. J. M., Carson-Chahhoud, K., Hosseinzadeh, R., Barary, M. & Ebrahimpour, S., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Reviews in Medical Virology.

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Developed and validated food frequency questionnaires in Iran: A systematic literature review

Ayoubi, S. S., Yaghoubi, Z., Pahlavani, N., Philippou, E., MalekAhmadi, M., Esmaily, H., Ranjbar, G., Amini, M., Nematy, M. & Norouzy, A., 2021, In: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 26

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Epidemiology, prognosis and management of potassium disorders in Covid-19

Noori, M., Nejadghaderi, S. A., Sullman, M. J. M., Carson-Chahhoud, K., Kolahi, A. A. & Safiri, S., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Reviews in Medical Virology.

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Gut and airway microbiota and their role in COVID-19 infection and pathogenesis: a scoping review

Liu, T. F. D., Philippou, E., Kolokotroni, O., Siakallis, G., Rahima, K. & Constantinou, C., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Infection.

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How SARS-CoV-2 might affect potassium balance via impairing epithelial sodium channels?

Noori, M., Nejadghaderi, S. A., Sullman, M. J. M., Carson-Chahhoud, K., Ardalan, M., Kolahi, A. A. & Safiri, S., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Molecular Biology Reports.

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The new COST Action European Venom Network (EUVEN) - Synergy and future perspectives of modern venomics

Modica, M. V., Ahmad, R., Ainsworth, S., Anderluh, G., Antunes, A., Beis, D., Caliskan, F., Serra, M. D., Dutertre, S., Moran, Y., Nalbantsoy, A., Oukkache, N., Pekar, S., Remm, M., Von Reumont, B. M., Sarigiannis, Y., Tarallo, A., Tytgat, J., Undheim, E. A. B., Utkin, Y., & 3 othersVerdes, A., Violette, A. & Zancolli, G., 1 Mar 2021, In: GigaScience. 10, 3

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2 Citations (Scopus)

2020

A critical review on sleep assessment methodologies in athletic populations: factors to be considered

Vlahoyiannis, A., Sakkas, G. K., Manconi, M., Aphamis, G. & Giannaki, C. D., Oct 2020, In: Sleep Medicine. 74, p. 211-223 13 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Challenges in using circulating micro-rnas as biomarkers for cardiovascular diseases

Felekkis, K. & Papaneophytou, C., 2 Jan 2020, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21, 2, 561.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

Chromium coordination compounds with antimicrobial activity: Synthetic routes, structural characteristics, and antibacterial activity

Vlasiou, M. C. & Pafiti, K. S., 1 Jan 2020, In: Open Medicinal Chemistry Journal. 14, p. 1-25 25 p.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Computer-aided drug design of β-secretase, γ- secretase and anti-tau inhibitors for the discovery of novel alzheimer’s therapeutics

Mouchlis, V. D., Melagraki, G., Zacharia, L. C. & Afantitis, A., 1 Feb 2020, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21, 3, 703.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

Deconstructing athletes’ sleep: A systematic review of the influence of age, sex, athletic expertise, sport type, and season on sleep characteristics

Vlahoyiannis, A., Aphamis, G., Bogdanis, G. C., Sakkas, G. K., Andreou, E. & Giannaki, C. D., 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Sport and Health Science.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

2019

Cheminformatics and virtual screening studies of COMT inhibitors as potential Parkinson’s disease therapeutics

Moschovou, K., Melagraki, G., Mavromoustakos, T., Zacharia, L. C. & Afantitis, A., 1 Jan 2019, (Accepted/In press) In: Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Design of Experiments As a Tool for Optimization in Recombinant Protein Biotechnology: From Constructs to Crystals

Papaneophytou, C., 1 Dec 2019, In: Molecular Biotechnology. 61, 12, p. 873-891 19 p.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

Sleep Abnormalities in Multiple Sclerosis

Sakkas, G. K., Giannaki, C. D., Karatzaferi, C. & Manconi, M., 1 Jan 2019, In: Current Treatment Options in Neurology. 21, 1, 4.

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16 Citations (Scopus)

2018

Current status and future prospects of small–molecule protein–protein interaction (PPI) inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL)

Melagraki, G., Leonis, G., Ntougkos, E., Rinotas, V., Papaneophytou, C., Mavromoustakos, T., Kontopidis, G., Douni, E., Kollias, G. & Afantitis, A., 1 Jan 2018, In: Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry. 18, 8, p. 661-673 13 p.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

2017

Eccentric exercise in ischemic cardiac patients and functional capacity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Karagiannis, C., Savva, C., Mamais, I., Efstathiou, M., Monticone, M. & Xanthos, T., 1 Jan 2017, In: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 60, 1, p. 58-64 7 p.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Health professionals information for Diagnostics Related Groups (DRGs) with the use of a website

Bizopoulou, A., Mangita, A., Chardalias, C., Coutonias, P. & Diomidous, M., 2017, In: Acta Informatica Medica. 25, 3, p. 195-197 3 p.

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Impact of flavonols on cardiometabolic biomarkers: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled human trials to explore the role of inter-individual variability

Menezes, R., Rodriguez-Mateos, A., Kaltsatou, A., González-Sarrías, A., Greyling, A., Giannaki, C., Andres-Lacueva, C., Milenkovic, D., Gibney, E. R., Dumont, J., Schär, M., Garcia-Aloy, M., Palma-Duran, S. A., Ruskovska, T., Maksimova, V., Combet, E. & Pinto, P., 9 Feb 2017, In: Nutrients. 9, 2, 117.

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Is secukinumab a safe alternative treatment for ankylosing spondylitis with Guillain Barré syndrome after anti-TNF-α treatment? Case report and literature review

Psarelis, S., Hajineocli, A. P. D., Hadjicosta, E., Elliott, H. S. A. & Johnson, P., 1 May 2017, In: Clinical Rheumatology. 36, 5, p. 1197-1199 3 p.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

MicroRNAs and aging: Biomarkers or therapeutic targets?

Felekkis, K., 1 Apr 2017, In: Current Aging Science. 10, 2, p. 80-82 3 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Targeting Inflammation to Improve Tumor Drug Delivery

Gkretsi, V., Zacharia, L. C. & Stylianopoulos, T., 1 Sep 2017, In: Trends in Cancer. 3, 9, p. 621-630 10 p.

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11 Citations (Scopus)

Vitamin E effects on paediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - Mini review

Papandreou, D., 2017, In: CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. 12

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2016

An updated mini review of Vitamin D and obesity: Adipogenesis and inflammation state

Hamid Mehmood, Z. T. N. & Papandreou, D., 15 Sep 2016, In: Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 4, 3, p. 526-532 7 p.

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21 Citations (Scopus)

Impact of Vitamin D on cardiovascular disease-mini review

Papandreou, D., 2016, In: CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. 11, 045.

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Mediterranean diet, cognitive function, and dementia: A systematic review of the evidence

Petersson, S. D. & Philippou, E., 2016, In: Advances in Nutrition. 7, 5, p. 889-904 16 p.

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Milk hypersensitivities: where is the grey line regarding their dietary management?

Vassilopoulou, E. & Efthymiou, D., 1 Sep 2016, In: European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 48, 5, p. 164-173 10 p.

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2015

Carriers of Autosomal Recessive Alport Syndrome with Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy Presenting as Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis in Later Life

Deltas, C., Savva, I., Voskarides, K., Papazachariou, L. & Pierides, A., 2015, In: Nephron. 130, 4, p. 271-280 10 p.

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31 Citations (Scopus)

Cognitive function and exercise training for chronic renal disease patients: A literature review

Kaltsatou, A., Grigoriou, S. S., Karatzaferi, C., Giannaki, C. D., Stefanidis, I. & Sakkas, G. K., 1 Jul 2015, In: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 19, 3, p. 509-515 7 p.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Current trends in the management of uremic restless legs syndrome: A systematic review on aspects related to quality of life, cardiovascular mortality and survival

Sakkas, G. K., Giannaki, C. D., Karatzaferi, C., Maridaki, M., Koutedakis, Y., Hadjigeorgiou, G. M. & Stefanidis, I., 1 Jun 2015, In: Sleep Medicine Reviews. 21, p. 39-49 11 p.

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27 Citations (Scopus)

Effectiveness of neural mobilization inpatients with spinal radiculopathy: Acritical review

Efstathiou, M. A., Stefanakis, M., Savva, C. & Giakas, G., 1 Apr 2015, In: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 19, 2, p. 205-212 8 p.

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Intestinal microbiota and diet in IBS: Causes, consequences, or epiphenomena?

Rajilić-Stojanović, M., Jonkers, D. M., Salonen, A., Hanevik, K., Raes, J., Jalanka, J., De Vos, W. M., Manichanh, C., Golic, N., Enck, P., Philippou, E., Iraqi, F. A., Clarke, G., Spiller, R. C. & Penders, J., 5 Feb 2015, In: American Journal of Gastroenterology. 110, 2, p. 278-287 10 p.

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