Designing a Human-Centered National Digital Health Ecosystem: Structure, Value, and Implementation Challenges

29 Ιουνίου, 2025adminIssue 2 - V.3

Review Bariq Hameed Ibrahim1 1 MSc, Chemist, General Director of Altuwq Group Correspondence Address: Bariq Hameed Ibrahim, MSc, Baghadad, Alyamourk, Iraq, email: g.m.alobaidi86@gmail.com     The global shift towards digital transformation in healthcare systems is essential for improving efficiency, accessibility, and patient outcomes. An effectively designed digital health ecosystem weaves together diverse technological elements to …

Charcot Foot Arthropathy: A case study on how non-compliance to conservative therapy recommendations lead to below knee amputation

29 Ιουνίου, 2025adminIssue 2 - V.3

Case Report Palaiologos Konstantinos1, Vasilopoulou Alexadra1, Nikakis Christos1, Grekas Christos1, Angelis Stavros1, Siderakis Emmanuel1, Papanikolaou Apostolos1, Apostolopoulos Alexandros P.1 Trauma and Orthopedic Department, Red Cross Hospital, Athens, Greece. Correspondence Address: Alexandros P. Apostolopoulos, Athens, Greece. Email: aalexgr2000@yahoo.com   doi:10.5281/zenodo.15715858. Abstract Charcot arthropathy is one of the most severe complications of diabetes and affects the quality …

The origins of the anatomical description of the plexus parotideus by Niels Steensen in 17th century

28 Ιουνίου, 2025adminIssue 2 - V.3

Historical Vignette Laios Konstantinos1, Lytsikas-Sarlis Pavlos1, Zografos Constantinos G.2, Noskova Irina3, Mourellou Evangelia 1, Tsoucalas Gregory1 History of Medicine and Medical Deontology Department, School of Medicine, University of 1Crete, Heraklion, Greece 2 School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece. 3Private nurse, Athens, Greece. Correspondece Address:  Konstantinos Laios, email: konstlaios@gmail.com. doi:10.5281/zenodo.15710290. Abstract …

The magnificent and arcane medical figure of the 7th century AD Paul of Aegina

28 Ιουνίου, 2025adminIssue 2 - V.3

Letter to the Editor Mourellou Evaggelia1, Filippou Dimitrios2, Tsoukalas Gregory1 Department of the History of Medicine and Medical Deontology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece. Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece Correspondence Address: Gregory Tsoucalas, Heraklion, Grete, Greece. Email: gregorytsoukalas@uoc.gr doi:10.5281/zenodo.15710230.     Byzantine medicine …

The Forgotten Diagnoses: Reviving the Art of Clinical Intuition in the Age of Technology

28 Ιουνίου, 2025adminIssue 2 - V.3

Editorial Dimitrios Filippou Ass. Professor, Medical School, National and Kapodestrian University of Athens doi:10.5281/zenodo.15710336.   As dusk settled after a lengthy clinical day, I found myself next to a patient whose complex diagnosis had stumped a team equipped with all the diagnostic tools that contemporary medicine can provide. CT scans, MRIs, extensive laboratory tests, and …

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

2 Απριλίου, 2025adminIssue 1 – V.3

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

2 Απριλίου, 2025adminIssue 1 – V.3

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

2 Απριλίου, 2025adminIssue 1 – V.3

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)

2 Απριλίου, 2025adminIssue 1 – V.3

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

2 Απριλίου, 2025adminIssue 1 – V.3

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 …