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Article: Impact of Chemicals on the Age of Menarche: A Literature Review.

Anastasiadis, Xristos / Matsas, Alkis / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros / Bakas, Panagiotis / Papadimitriou, Dimitrios T / Christopoulos, Panagiotis

Children (Basel, Switzerland)

2023 Volume 10, Issue 7

Abstract: A growing body of evidence suggests that chemicals interfere with the age of onset of menarche. We conducted a review in order to demonstrate the relationship between several categories of chemicals and menarche. We searched for English language papers ... ...

Abstract	A growing body of evidence suggests that chemicals interfere with the age of onset of menarche. We conducted a review in order to demonstrate the relationship between several categories of chemicals and menarche. We searched for English language papers using the Medline/PubMed database until April 2023. The chemical factors found to affect menarche were prenatal and antenatal smoke, phthalates, phenols, organochlorines, perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyls, metals, air pollutants and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. Low or high exposure to each chemical compound could affect the age of menarche, leading to early or delayed menarche. Furthermore, the results show that intrauterine exposure may have a different impact from antenatal exposure. There is evidence that endocrine-disrupting chemicals affect the age of menarche, but more research needs to be conducted.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-07-17
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2732685-8
ISSN	2227-9067
ISSN	2227-9067
DOI	10.3390/children10071234
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Article: The Role of Diet during Pregnancy in Protecting against Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in a Population with Mediterranean Dietary Habits: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Tsarna, Ermioni / Eleftheriades, Anna / Tsomi, Efthymia / Ziogou, Georgia / Vakas, Panagiotis / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros / Christopoulos, Panagiotis

Journal of clinical medicine

2023 Volume 12, Issue 5

Abstract: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common metabolic disorder among pregnant women. Dietary habits during pregnancy might alter the risk of GDM development, and populations following the Mediterranean diet are relatively understudied. This was a ... ...

Abstract	Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common metabolic disorder among pregnant women. Dietary habits during pregnancy might alter the risk of GDM development, and populations following the Mediterranean diet are relatively understudied. This was a cross-sectional, observational study of 193 low-risk women admitted to a private maternity hospital in Greece to give birth. Food frequency data on specific food categories, selected based on previous research, were analyzed. Logistic regression models, both crude and adjusted for maternal age, body mass index before pregnancy, and gestational weight gain, were fitted. We observed no association of carbohydrate-rich meals, sweets, soft drinks, coffee, rice, pasta, bread and crackers, potatoes, lentils, and juices with GDM diagnosis. Cereals (crude
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-02-26
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2662592-1
ISSN	2077-0383
ISSN	2077-0383
DOI	10.3390/jcm12051857
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Article: Primary Hemostasis Disorders as a Cause of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women of Reproductive Age.

Kontogiannis, Athanasios / Matsas, Alkis / Valsami, Serena / Livanou, Maria Effrosyni / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros / Christopoulos, Panagiotis

Journal of clinical medicine

2023 Volume 12, Issue 17

Abstract: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common clinical condition affecting adolescent and adult women and compromising their quality of life. Primary hemostasis disorders, affecting platelet plug formation, can be the underlying cause of HMB. They comprise ... ...

Abstract	Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common clinical condition affecting adolescent and adult women and compromising their quality of life. Primary hemostasis disorders, affecting platelet plug formation, can be the underlying cause of HMB. They comprise a heterogeneous group of diseases with Von Willebrand disease (VWD) being the most commonly diagnosed; other disorders in this group that have been linked to HMB include (a) Glanzmann thrombasthenia, (b) Bernard-Soulier syndrome, (c) Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome, (d) immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), and (e) Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). Diagnosing these diseases can be challenging, as the basic laboratory investigations can be within the normal range. Thus, identification of specific clinical features and a thorough hematologic workup can be very important, providing the correct diagnosis. Proper diagnosis of the underlying disorder is important, as management may vary accordingly. Although disease-specific management guidelines exist for some of these disorders such as VWD and ITP, due to the rarity of most primary hemostasis disorders, the best approach for the management of HMB in these women remains elusive. The goal of this study was to create an informative, comprehensive review of the primary hemostasis disorders that have been linked to HMB. This study provides a summary of the basic published information regarding epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical phenotype, diagnosis, and treatment of HMB in those diseases and serves as a reference guide for further reading.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-09-01
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2662592-1
ISSN	2077-0383
ISSN	2077-0383
DOI	10.3390/jcm12175702
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Article ; Online: Conservative treatment of endometrial cancer in women of reproductive age (Review).

Bourou, Maria Zoi / Matsas, Alkis / Vrekoussis, Thomas / Mastorakos, Georgios / Valsamakis, Georgios / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros

Molecular and clinical oncology

2023 Volume 19, Issue 1, Page(s) 55

Abstract: Endometrial cancer is the fifth most common female cancer worldwide and the third leading female cancer in the Western world. The marked surge in endometrial cancer incidence is alarming. The aim of the present review is to focus on endometrial cancer ... ...

Abstract	Endometrial cancer is the fifth most common female cancer worldwide and the third leading female cancer in the Western world. The marked surge in endometrial cancer incidence is alarming. The aim of the present review is to focus on endometrial cancer affecting young women of reproductive age. Surgery, namely abdominal or laparoscopic hysterectomy, with or without salpingo-oophorectomy, and sentinel lymph node detection has become the standard surgical strategy for early stage endometrioid endometrial cancer. However, premenopausal women might want to preserve their fertility, especially if they are nulliparous or have not reached their desired number of children at the time of diagnosis. Conservative, uterus-sparing treatment, based on progestin products, may be an advantageous option for patients meeting the necessary criteria. Potential candidates have to be committed to following a rigorous protocol of treatment, investigations and follow-up. The evidence in favor of this approach, although limited, is encouraging and patients who have achieved a histologically documented disease complete remission could attempt to conceive spontaneously or with the immediate use of assisted reproductive technology techniques. The risk of partial or negative response to progestin treatment or cancer recurrence is well documented, thus patients have to be aware of the possible need for interruption of conservative treatment and hysterectomy.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-05-25
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2796865-0
ISSN	2049-9469 ; 2049-9450
ISSN (online)	2049-9469
ISSN	2049-9450
DOI	10.3892/mco.2023.2651
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Article: Delivery Progress, Labor Interventions and Perinatal Outcome in Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery of Singleton Pregnancies between Nulliparous and Primiparous Women with One Previous Elective Cesarean Section: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

Karampas, Grigorios / Witkowski, Martin / Metallinou, Dimitra / Steinwall, Margareta / Matsas, Alkis / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros / Christopoulos, Panagiotis

Life (Basel, Switzerland)

2023 Volume 13, Issue 10

Abstract: Trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) is an alternative to repeated cesarean for women with singleton pregnancy and one previous transverse lower segment cesarean section (LSCS), resulting in most cases being a successful vaginal birth after cesarean ... ...

Abstract	Trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) is an alternative to repeated cesarean for women with singleton pregnancy and one previous transverse lower segment cesarean section (LSCS), resulting in most cases being a successful vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC). The primary objective of this study was to examine if the progress and the duration of the active first stage and the second stage of labor in nulliparous women with singleton pregnancy, spontaneous start of labor and vaginal birth differ from primiparous women succeeding VBAC after one previous elective LSCS in a country with a low cesarean section and high VBAC rate. Secondary objectives were to compare labor interventions and maternal-neonatal outcomes between the two groups. Methods: This is a retrospective comparative study. Data were collected in a four-year period at the departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kristianstad and Ystad hospitals in Sweden. Out of 14,925 deliveries, 106 primipara women with one previous elective LSCS and a spontaneous labor onset in the subsequent singleton pregnancy were identified. Of these women, 94 (88.7%) delivered vaginally and were included in the study (VBAC group). The comparison group included 212 randomly selected nulliparous women that had a normal singleton pregnancy, spontaneous labor onset and delivered vaginally. Results: The rate of cervical dilation during the active first stage of labor as well as the duration of the second stage did not differ between the two groups. When adjusting for cervical dilation at admission, there was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the duration of the active phase of the first stage of labor. No significant differences were found in maternal-neonatal outcomes between the two groups except for higher birth weight in the VBAC group. The use of epidural analgesia was associated with slower dilation rhythm over the duration of the active phase and second stage of labor, need for labor augmentation, postpartum bleeding and need for transfusion at higher rates, irrespective of parity when epidural was used. Conclusions: Our study provides evidence that in women with one previous elective LSCS undergoing TOLAC in the subsequent pregnancy resulting in vaginal birth, the progress and duration of labor are not different from those in nulliparous women when labor is spontaneous and the it is a singleton pregnancy. The use of epidural was associated with prolonged labor, need for labor augmentation and higher postpartum bleeding, irrespective of parity. This information may be useful in patient counseling and labor management in TOLAC.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-10-05
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2662250-6
ISSN	2075-1729
ISSN	2075-1729
DOI	10.3390/life13102016
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Article ; Online: Screening for perinatal depression and stress: a prospective cohort study.

Papapetrou, Christina / Zouridis, Andreas / Eleftheriades, Anna / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros / Panoulis, Konstantinos / Vlahos, Nikos / Eleftheriades, Makarios

Archives of gynecology and obstetrics

2023

Abstract: Purpose: There is currently a heightened need for perinatal medical services to timely recognize and accurately meet the psychological needs of pregnant women. Psychological disturbances a mother experiences during pregnancy, such as depression and ... ...

Abstract	Purpose: There is currently a heightened need for perinatal medical services to timely recognize and accurately meet the psychological needs of pregnant women. Psychological disturbances a mother experiences during pregnancy, such as depression and anxiety, can be later associated with inadequate maternal capacity for antenatal care for herself and the baby, and may lead to subsequent mental health problems later in the mother's life. Routine prenatal assessment could significantly benefit from being proactively enriched with early prevention mental health screening tools to assess, appropriately manage vulnerable populations, and subsequently implement preventive actions. Methods: 178 pregnant women, under routine prenatal medical assessment, were measured regarding depressive symptomatology and stress, through the use of two validated psychometric tools (the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14)). Results: Heightened perceived stress and depressive symptomatology levels were associated with younger maternal age, an obstetrical record of more than one births and a history of abortion. Results additionally showed a connection between the requirement for a psychiatric referral-based on the levels of symptomatology recorded through the psychometric assessment and a clinical interview-and currently running the earlier stages (weeks) of pregnancy. Conclusion: Our revised proposed prenatal screening protocol for depression and stress suggests an amplified follow-up assessment including all pregnant women scoring high in both depression and in perceived stress, regardless of previous history of prenatal depression or of suicidality, to detect earlier or less manifest expressions of distress during pregnancy, in vulnerable perinatal populations.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-12-13
Publishing country	Germany
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	896455-5
ISSN	1432-0711 ; 0932-0067
ISSN (online)	1432-0711
ISSN	0932-0067
DOI	10.1007/s00404-023-07306-z
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Article ; Online: The Gestational Effects of Maternal Bone Marker Molecules on Fetal Growth, Metabolism and Long-Term Metabolic Health: A Systematic Review.

Dimas, Angelos / Politi, Anastasia / Bargiota, Alexandra / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros / Vlahos, Nikolaos F / Valsamakis, Georgios

International journal of molecular sciences

2022 Volume 23, Issue 15

Abstract: Fetal exposure in adverse environmental factors during intrauterine life can lead to various biological adjustments, affecting not only in utero development of the conceptus, but also its later metabolic and endocrine wellbeing. During human gestation, ... ...

Abstract	Fetal exposure in adverse environmental factors during intrauterine life can lead to various biological adjustments, affecting not only in utero development of the conceptus, but also its later metabolic and endocrine wellbeing. During human gestation, maternal bone turnover increases, as reflected by molecules involved in bone metabolism, such as vitamin D, osteocalcin, sclerostin, sRANKL, and osteoprotegerin; however, recent studies support their emerging role in endocrine functions and glucose homeostasis regulation. Herein, we sought to systematically review current knowledge on the effects of aforementioned maternal bone biomarkers during pregnancy on fetal intrauterine growth and metabolism, neonatal anthropometric measures at birth, as well as on future endocrine and metabolic wellbeing of the offspring. A growing body of literature converges on the view that maternal bone turnover is likely implicated in fetal growth, and at least to some extent, in neonatal and childhood body composition and metabolic wellbeing. Maternal sclerostin and sRANKL are positively linked with fetal abdominal circumference and subcutaneous fat deposition, contributing to greater birthweights. Vitamin D deficiency correlates with lower birthweights, while research is still needed on intrauterine fetal metabolism, as well as on vitamin D dosing supplementation during pregnancy, to diminish the risks of low birthweight or SGA neonates in high-risk populations.
MeSH term(s)	Birth Weight ; Child ; Female ; Fetal Development ; Humans ; Infant, Low Birth Weight ; Infant, Newborn ; Pregnancy ; Vitamin D ; Vitamin D Deficiency ; Vitamins
Chemical Substances	Vitamins ; Vitamin D (1406-16-2)
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-07-28
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review ; Systematic Review
ZDB-ID	2019364-6
ISSN	1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
ISSN (online)	1422-0067
ISSN	1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
DOI	10.3390/ijms23158328
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Article: Tumor Markers and Their Diagnostic Significance in Ovarian Cancer.

Matsas, Alkis / Stefanoudakis, Dimitrios / Troupis, Theodore / Kontzoglou, Konstantinos / Eleftheriades, Makarios / Christopoulos, Panagiotis / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros / Stamoula, Eleni / Iliopoulos, Dimitrios C

Life (Basel, Switzerland)

2023 Volume 13, Issue 8

Abstract: Ovarian cancer (OC) is characterized by silent progression and late-stage diagnosis. It is critical to detect and accurately diagnose the disease early to improve survival rates. Tumor markers have emerged as valuable tools in the diagnosis and ... ...

Abstract	Ovarian cancer (OC) is characterized by silent progression and late-stage diagnosis. It is critical to detect and accurately diagnose the disease early to improve survival rates. Tumor markers have emerged as valuable tools in the diagnosis and management of OC, offering non-invasive and cost-effective options for screening, monitoring, and prognosis. Purpose: This paper explores the diagnostic importance of various tumor markers including CA-125, CA15-3, CA 19-9, HE4,hCG, inhibin, AFP, and LDH, and their impact on disease monitoring and treatment response assessment. Methods: Article searches were performed on PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Keywords used for the searching process were "Ovarian cancer", "Cancer biomarkers", "Early detection", "Cancer diagnosis", "CA-125","CA 15-3","CA 19-9", "HE4","hCG", "inhibin", "AFP", "LDH", and others. Results: HE4, when combined with CA-125, shows improved sensitivity and specificity, particularly in early-stage detection. Additionally, hCG holds promise as a prognostic marker, aiding treatment response prediction and outcome assessment. Novel markers like microRNAs, DNA methylation patterns, and circulating tumor cells offer potential for enhanced diagnostic accuracy and personalized management. Integrating these markers into a comprehensive panel may improve sensitivity and specificity in ovarian cancer diagnosis. However, careful interpretation of tumor marker results is necessary, considering factors such as age, menopausal status, and comorbidities. Further research is needed to validate and refine diagnostic algorithms, optimizing the clinical significance of tumor markers in ovarian cancer management. In conclusion, tumor markers such as CA-125, CA15-3, CA 19-9, HE4, and hCG provide valuable insights into ovarian cancer diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis, with the potential to enhance early detection.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-08-05
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2662250-6
ISSN	2075-1729
ISSN	2075-1729
DOI	10.3390/life13081689
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Article ; Online: Primary follicular lymphoma of the uterine cervix: A case report.

Matsas, Alkis / Christopoulos, Panagiotis / Karachalios, Charalampos / Savranakis, Orestis / Marinos, Leonidas / Vlahos, Nikos F / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros

Oncology letters

2023 Volume 25, Issue 6, Page(s) 251

Abstract: Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the uterine cervix is a rare clinical entity. The present case report describes an incidence of primary cervical follicular lymphoma, diagnosed during management of concurrent cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. The ... ...

Abstract	Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the uterine cervix is a rare clinical entity. The present case report describes an incidence of primary cervical follicular lymphoma, diagnosed during management of concurrent cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. The present case report outlines not only the necessity of adhering to guidelines regarding the management of abnormal cervical cytology, but also the importance of expert pathological review and the need for personalized management.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-04-26
Publishing country	Greece
Document type	Case Reports
ZDB-ID	2573196-8
ISSN	1792-1082 ; 1792-1074
ISSN (online)	1792-1082
ISSN	1792-1074
DOI	10.3892/ol.2023.13837
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Article ; Online: Heterotopic pregnancy after bilateral salpingectomy, IVF and multiple embryos transfer. A case report and systematic review of the literature.

Karampas, Grigorios / Zouridis, Andreas / Deligeoroglou, Evangelia / Metallinou, Dimitra / Panoskaltsis, Theodoros / Panoulis, Konstantinos / Rudnicki, Martin / Vlahos, Nikolaos

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

2022 Volume 42, Issue 5, Page(s) 809–815

Abstract: Heterotopic pregnancy after bilateral salpingectomy is an extremely rare complication of in vitro fertilisation/embryo transfer cycles. We report a case of a ruptured abdominal pregnancy on the omentum which was the stimulus to conduct the first ... ...

Abstract	Heterotopic pregnancy after bilateral salpingectomy is an extremely rare complication of in vitro fertilisation/embryo transfer cycles. We report a case of a ruptured abdominal pregnancy on the omentum which was the stimulus to conduct the first systematic review on this complication according to 'PRISMA' guidelines (PROSPERO R.No CRD42020134104). PubMed, EMBASE and OpenAIRE databases were systematically reviewed for studies reporting (a) cases or case series of, (b) heterotopic pregnancies after, (c) prior bilateral salpingectomy, and (d) embryo transfer cycles. Twenty-two articles met the selection criteria including, with our case, 28 cases. Based on the results, clinical manifestations and laboratory findings can be unspecific or misleading. Transvaginal ultrasound is the main diagnostic tool as the ectopic foetus is more frequently located in the intramural part of the fallopian tubes, the tubal stump or the ovaries. Laparotomy or laparoscopy are the main treatment options with adequate perinatal outcome.
MeSH term(s)	Embryo Transfer/adverse effects ; Fallopian Tubes ; Female ; Fertilization in Vitro/adverse effects ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy, Heterotopic/diagnosis ; Pregnancy, Heterotopic/etiology ; Pregnancy, Heterotopic/surgery ; Pregnancy, Tubal/etiology ; Pregnancy, Tubal/surgery ; Salpingectomy/adverse effects
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-01-12
Publishing country	England
Document type	Case Reports ; Journal Article ; Systematic Review
ZDB-ID	604639-3
ISSN	1364-6893 ; 0144-3615
ISSN (online)	1364-6893
ISSN	0144-3615
DOI	10.1080/01443615.2021.2001794
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