Gastric remnant perforation from nasogastric tube after subtotal gastrectomy – a case report of an odd cause of early leakage

Case Report Koumenis Andreas,1 Dimitrakopoulou Evangelia,1 Karafotaki Kyriaki,1 Draghi Athanasia,1 Vardiampasi Anna,2 Filippou Dimitrios,3 Troupis Theodore,3 Kaklamanos Ioannis,1 Mariolis – Sapsakos Theodoros1,4   1   University Surgical Clinic, General and Oncological Hospital of Kifisia “Oi Agioi Anargiroi”, Athens, Greece 2  2nd Pathology Clinic, General and Oncological Hospital of Kifisia “Oi Agioi Anargiroi”, Athens, Greece 3  Department …

Naxos Disease: A Comprehensive Review of its Genetic Basis, Pathophysiology and Clinical manifestations

Case Report Ageridis Savvas,1 Karampini S. Sofia,1 Koutsakis Christos,1 Psyllia Dimitra,1 Drakonaki Elena1 1Anatomy Department, Medical School, University of Crete Correspondence Address:  Savvas Ageridis, savvas.ageridis@yahoo.com   Abstract We present a case of a 40-year-old female with bifid median nerve and a persistent median artery (PMA) who presented with typical symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). …

Thrombosis of the Persistent Median Artery presenting as acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

Case Report Ageridis Savvas,1 Karampini S. Sofia,1 Koutsakis Christos,1 Psyllia Dimitra,1 Drakonaki Elena1 1Anatomy Department, Medical School, University of Crete Correspondence Address:  Savvas Ageridis, savvas.ageridis@yahoo.com     Abstract We present a case of a 40-year-old female with bifid median nerve and a persistent median artery (PMA) who presented with typical symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome …

Byzantine suggestions and treatment on gout by Ioannis Komnenos Choumnos (1290-1338)

Historical Vignette Nikolakakis Ioannis,1 Genetzaki Aikaterina,2 Tsoucalas Gregory 1 1Department of History of Medicine and Medical Deontology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.2Department of Mediterranean Studies Archaeology, Linguistics, International Relations, International Relations and Organizations, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece. Correspondece Address: Ioannis Nikolakakis, MD, PhD, email:nikolakakis.ioan@gmail.com,Tel: +306948712647 Conflict of interest: the authors …

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Physician Knowledge, Professional Challenges, and Job Displacement

Editorial Dimitrios Filippou Ass. Professor, Medical School, National and Kapodestrian University of Athens   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the healthcare sector more rapidly than ever, promising to improve patient experiences, enhance diagnostic precision, and refine treatment strategies. However, these innovations bring about significant challenges for medical professionals. The incorporation of AI into healthcare is …

Evangelismos: A glimpse in the history of one of the oldest clinics in Heraklion

Historical Vignette Evangelismos: A glimpse in the history of one of the oldest clinics in Heraklion Evangelia Mourellou1, Stephanos Gratseas2, Gregory Tsoucalas1 1 Department of the History of Medicine and Medical Deontology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece. 2 Vikelaia Municipal Library of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Correspondece Address:  As. Prof Gregory Tsoucalas, School …

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Cholelithiasis: A Comprehensive Review

REVIEW GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Cholelithiasis: A Comprehensive Review Giotas Ilias1, Demeneopoulou Eirini1, Filippou Dimitrios1,2 1 Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 2 Research and Education Institute in Biomedical Sciences, Piraeus, Greece Correspondence Address:  Ilias GIOTAS, Address: Mikras Asias 75, Tax Code: 115 27, Town-Country: Athens-Greece, Email: iliasgiotas2001@gmail.com——-/iokl Abstract GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 …

The role of medical cannabis in the cancer-related pain treatment

REVIEW The role of medical cannabis in the cancer-related pain treatment Sinou Natalia 1,3, Sinou Nikoleta 2,3, Filippou Dimitris 3,4 1 Medical Graduate, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School 2 Medical student, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School 3 Research and Education Institute of Biomedical Science 4 Surgery, National and Kapodistrian …

The imperial Byzantine physician of the 10th century AD Theophanes Nonnus, the prolific writer in the court of the Emperor Constantine VII the Porphyrogenitus

Letter to the Editor The imperial Byzantine physician of the 10th century AD Theophanes Nonnus, the prolific writer in the court of the Emperor Constantine VII the Porphyrogenitus Tsoucalas Gregory Department of History of Medicine and Medical Deontology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece Correspondece Address. Gregory Tsoucalas, Department of History of Medicine …

The conceptual approach of the soul in ancient Greek philosophy and its relationship with humanism and ethics in the practice of medicine

Editorial The conceptual approach of the soul in ancient Greek philosophy and its relationship with humanism and ethics in the practice of medicine Dimitrios Filippou Ass. Professor, Medical School, National and Kapodestrian University of Athens The idea of the soul holds a vital role in ancient Greek philosophy, being a focus of inquiry for notable …