MARCH-APRIL 2013, VOLUME 30, No 2

CONTENTS

reviews

Metabolic acidosis in rhabdomyolysis: Pathophysiological mechanisms
E.M. Pappas, E.C. Dounousi, K.P. Katopodis
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Developments in the prevention of HIV infection
M. Kantzanou, A. Hatzakis
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Other primary headaches – A lesser-known group of headaches.
New data; literature review
E. Kararizou, E. Anagnostou, Α. Gkiata, K. Gkiatas, E. Stamboulis
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Current knowledge of the physiopathology of lumbar radiculopathy:
Management using epidural injection of corticosteroids and local anesthetics
Y. Dionyssiotis
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Oxidative stress: Study techniques and its effects on gonadal function
M.S. Venetikou
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original papers

A study of hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease)
in the Greek population
G. Karadima, G. Koutsis, P. Floroskufi, H. Houlden, M. Panas
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The sexual behavior of Greek adolescents:
Attitudes towards HIV infection and condom use
Ε. Vouzounerakis, Μ. Moirasgenti, Ν. Kavaka, Ε. Panagopoulou, Α. Benos
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Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among ambulance personnel
F. Katsavouni, E. Bebetsos, P. Malliou, A. Beneka
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Estimation of resistin in chronic kidney disease
H. Abou-Youssef, S. Kholoussi, M. Ishak, N. Kholoussi, F. ElZahraa Ahmed
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Helicobacter pylori and its relationship with prostatic disease
G. Christopoulos, K. Stamatiou
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case report

Pulmonary echinococcosis presenting as a pulmonary mass with chest pain,
fever and non-productive cough
G. Michas, E. Varytimiadi, A. Varytimiadi, E. Toli, E. Kyriakopoulos, M. Michail, E. Vryonis
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short communication

Ιnterreligious medicine: Islam, special consideration of religious beliefs
M. Marioras, T. Rosenberg
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special article

The regional organization of the National Health System (ESY) in Greece –
A brief overview of the legislative interventions to date
N. Kakaletsis, A. Ioannidis, I. Sigalas, A. Hatzitolios
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letters to the editor

Estimation of cardiovascular risk profile in patients with essential hypertension
according to the ESH/ESC-2007 guidelines
A.K. Papazafiropoulou, A. Sotiropoulos, K. Souliotis,
G. Parharidis, G. Deligiannis, G. Gionakis, S. Papoulis, E. Skliros

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Under-reporting rates and estimated incidence of brucellosis
in the General Hospital of Kalamata
G. Michas, C. Ktisti, E. Tsoulakou, V. Antonopoulou, A. Anagnostopoulou, E. Vryonis
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continuing medical education

Acid-Base Balance-Electrolyte Quiz – Case 30
M. Florentin, M. Elisaf
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Hematology Quiz – Case 33
T.P. Vassilakopoulos, A. Bilalis, L. Papageorgiou, E. Koutsi, K. Petevi, G. Boutsikas,
A. Kanellopoulos, G. Gainarou, P. Flevari, V. Telonis, A. Zannou, A.E. Papakostas,
P. Tsaftaridis, E. Plata, M.K. Angelopoulou, J. Meletis

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Medical Imaging Quiz – Case 30
P. Galani, A. Koundouraki, G. Dimitrakopoulou, A. Dounavis, S. Lafoyianni
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Thoracic Surgery Quiz – Case 11
E. Spartalis, P. Charalampoudis, C. Kampolis, G. Karagkiouzis, P. Tomos, G. Kouraklis
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Electrocardiogram Quiz – Case 10
E. Petrou, A. Tsipis, M. Boutsikou, M. Zervoulakou, V. Vartela, S. Mavrogeni, G. Pavlides
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book review

The History of the Islam Medicine
G.Ν. Schoretsanitis
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