Nikolaos K. Louros (1898-1986): the Greek Gynecologist and Medical Philosopher

Review Article Miltiadis Perdikakis1, Dimosthenis Papadimitrakis1, Dimitrios Filippou2,3   1School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece 2Research and Education Institute in Biomedical Sciences (REIBS), Pireus-Athens, Greece 3Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece Corresponding Address: Miltiadis Perdikakis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School …

Anatomical variations of the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus (DMN)

Review Article Papatzikos Konstantinos*, Mitropoulou Maria*, Filippou Dimitrios, Troupis Theodoros, Chrysikos Dimosthenis Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (*Equally contributed) Corresponding Address: Papatzikos Konstantinos, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece, konstantinospapantzikos@gmail.com Abstract The aim of our review is the description of possible …

The Medicine of the semi-god healer Chiron and the divine origin of the Medical art

Historical vignette Mourellou Evangelia, Tsoucalas Gregory Department of the History of Medicine and Medical Deontology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece Abstract The mythological creature Centaur Chiron, lived in the mountain Pelion in ancient Thessaly in Greece. Chiron was considered as the teacher of medicine for all ancient physicians, even for the god …

Ethical Problems and Possible Limitations from the Use of AI in Medicine

Editorial Dimitrios Filippou1,21 Research and Education Institute in Biomedical Sciences (REIBS), Pireaus-Athens, Greece2 Dept. of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodestrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of medicine, providing groundbreaking innovations in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients. Despite its benefits, the incorporation of AI in …

Unveiling Ancient Wisdom: Understanding Cancer through the Eyes of Greek Physicians

Short Review – Historical Article Unveiling Ancient Wisdom: Understanding Cancer through the Eyes of Greek Physicians Dimosthenis Papadimitrakis, Miltiadis Perdikakis, Dimitrios Filippou 1 Research and Education Institute in Biomedical Sciences (REIBS), Pireaus-Athens, Greece 2 School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece Corresponding Address: Dimosthenis Papadimitrakis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens …

Diagnosis and treatment delays during the covid -19 pandemic

Review Article Diagnosis and treatment delays during the covid -19 pandemic Kotsiou Antonia Microbiology Dpt. School of Medicine & Aretaieio University Hospital, NKUA Correspondece Address. Kotsiou Antonia, Microbiology Dpt. School of Medicine & Aretaieio University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, email: akotsiou@med.uoa.gr Abstract Aim: This review aims at investigating the diagnosis and treatment …

Resident doctors and medical specialty preferences in Greece: The example of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

Original Research Article (Brief Communication) Resident doctors and medical specialty preferences in Greece: The example of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Papadopoulos Vasilios AKESIOS” Dialysis Center, Xanthi, Greece Correspondece Address. Papadopoulos Vasilios, “AKESIOS” Dialysis Center, Xanthi, Greece, email: vaspapmd@gmail.com Abstract Aims: The present study is intended to describe the current status regarding the preferences of resident …

The mean value of god

Letter to the Editor The mean value of god Tsoucalas Gregory History of Medicine Department, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece Corresponding Address: Gregory Tsoucalas, History of Medicine Department, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece. Voutes, 71003 PC, Heraklion Greece. Email: gregorytsoukalas@uoc.gr Abstract Divine always exist inside communities since Prehistoric times and carves …

Revolutionizing Medical Writing with ChatGPT: A Game-Changer in Healthcare Communication

Editorial Revolutionizing Medical Writing with ChatGPT: A Game-Changer in Healthcare Communication Dimitrios Filippou1,2 1 Research and Education Institute in Biomedical Sciences (REIBS), Pireaus-Athens, Greece 2 Dept. of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodestrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece In recent years, the field of medical writing has experienced a paradigm shift with the introduction …

Unveiling Ancient Wisdom: Understanding Cancer through the Eyes of Greek Physicians

Short Review – Historical Article Dimosthenis Papadimitrakis, Miltiadis Perdikakis, Dimitrios Filippou 1 Research and Education Institute in Biomedical Sciences (REIBS), Pireaus-Athens, Greece 2 School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece Corresponding Address: Dimosthenis Papadimitrakis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine, Athens, GRC, Email: dipapadimitrakis@gmail.com   Introduction. Cancer is …