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Stamatiou, Georgios
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Sympa, P., Vlachou, E., Kazakos, K., Govina, O., Stamatiou, G. & Lavdaniti, M. (2018). Depression and Self-Efficacy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Northern Greece. Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, 18(4), 371-378
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2018 (English)In: Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets, ISSN 1871-5303, E-ISSN 2212-3873, Vol. 18, no 4, p. 371-378Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: Depression represents one of the most common disorders in diabetic patients and frequently complicates the health care of this population. Poor self-efficacy has been associated with increased depressive symptoms as well as poor glycemic control.

Objective: To assess depression and self-efficacy in adults with type 2 diabetes in Northern Greece and to explore the factors which may affect them in this group of population.

Method: A descriptive study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in the largest city of Northern Greece. The study group included a convenience sample of 170 adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who completed the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) and the Diabetes Empowerment Scale- short form (DES) questionnaire.

Results: The overall rate of diabetic patients showing psychological distress in the present study was 50.6%. Adults with low and moderate income experienced higher levels of depression and anxiety, compared to those with high economical status (p<0,001). Also, adults who graduated elementary education experienced higher levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms than those with a higher educational level (p =0,038). There was a statistically significant difference between age (p<0.001), type of residence (p=0.019), family status (p=0,002), financial status (p<0.001) and self-efficacy. Also, there was a negative correlation between BMI and self-efficacy (r=-0.206, p<0.001) and a negative correlation between depression and self-efficacy scale (r=-0.439, p<0.001)

Conclusion: The results of the present study highlight the importance of well-planned interventions in order to reduce depression and increase self-efficacy in diabetic adults and to help them further improve their quality of life.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Bentham Science Publishers, 2018
Keywords
Depression, anxiety, distress, self-efficacy, diabetes mellitus, Greece
National Category
Endocrinology and Diabetes
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-82027 (URN)10.2174/1871530317666171120154002 (DOI)000435434400012 ()29165096 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85048974084 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2020-05-26 Created: 2020-05-26 Last updated: 2020-05-26Bibliographically approved
Saridou, E., Stamatiou, G. & Lavdaniti, M. (2016). The Usage of Benzodiazepines in Primary Health Care Practice. In: : . Paper presented at 43rd Panhellenic Nurses Congress, Ermoupoli, Syros, Greece, May 11-14, 2016.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The Usage of Benzodiazepines in Primary Health Care Practice
2016 (English)Conference paper, Poster (with or without abstract) (Other academic)
National Category
Otorhinolaryngology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-82842 (URN)
Conference
43rd Panhellenic Nurses Congress, Ermoupoli, Syros, Greece, May 11-14, 2016
Available from: 2020-06-09 Created: 2020-06-09 Last updated: 2020-06-09Bibliographically approved
Kyrodimos, E., Stamatiou, G., Margaritis, E., Kikidis, D. & Sismanis, A. (2014). Cartilage tympanoplasty: a reliable technique for smokers. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 271(2), 255-260
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2014 (English)In: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, ISSN 0937-4477, E-ISSN 1434-4726, Vol. 271, no 2, p. 255-260Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The aim of this study was to report our experience with cartilage tympanoplasty (CT) in smokers and compare it with that of non-smokers using a retrospective chart review at a tertiary referral center. Between September 2008 and September 2010, cartilage tympanoplasty was performed in 52 patients. Among them, 27 were active smokers and 25 former or non-smokers. The entire tympanic membrane was replaced with conchal cartilage, shaped either as a shield for cases with intact canal wall mastoidectomies, or crashed for cases with canal wall down procedures. The mean post-operative follow-up was 12 months (range 6-18 months). A complete pre- and post-operative audiologic evaluation was obtained in all patients. Graft take was successful in all patients. The overall average pre-operative and post-operative pure tone average air-bone gaps (PTA-ABG) was 52.2 dB +/- A 17.7 dB and 35.4 dB +/- A 17.9 dB, respectively, with an overall improvement of 16.8 dB (p < 0.001). A post-operative PTA-ABG of 25 dB or less was achieved in 39 (75 %) patients (p < 0.001). In smokers, the hearing improvement was 17.6 dB (p < 0.001) with a PTA-ABG of 25 dB or less in 19 (70 %). In non-smokers, the average hearing improvement was 16.8 dB (p < 0.0005) with a post-operative PTA-ABG of 25 dB or less in 19 (76 %), (p < 0.001). The results showed that the CT technique is a very effective procedure for smokers. Excellent graft take and satisfactory hearing results can be accomplished regardless of smoking habits.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer, 2014
Keywords
Cartilage tympanoplasty, Otologic surgery, Smokers, Graft take, Hearing results
National Category
Otorhinolaryngology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-82344 (URN)10.1007/s00405-013-2410-7 (DOI)000329996400006 ()23440436 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-84899119018 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2020-06-03 Created: 2020-06-03 Last updated: 2020-06-03Bibliographically approved
Stamatiou, G. & Stankovic, K. M. (2013). A Comprehensive Network and Pathway Analysis of Human Deafness Genes. Otology and Neurotology, 34(5), 961-970
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2013 (English)In: Otology and Neurotology, ISSN 1531-7129, E-ISSN 1537-4505, Vol. 34, no 5, p. 961-970Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Objective: To perform comprehensive network and pathway analyses of the genes known to cause genetic hearing loss.

Study Design: In silico analysis of deafness genes using ingenuity pathway analysis (IPA).

Methods: Genes relevant for hearing and deafness were identified through PubMed literature searches and the Hereditary Hearing Loss Homepage. The genes were assembled into 3 groups: 63 genes that cause nonsyndromic deafness, 107 genes that cause nonsyndromic or syndromic sensorineural deafness, and 112 genes associated with otic capsule development and malformations. Each group of genes was analyzed using IPA to discover the most interconnected, that is, "nodal" molecules, within the most statistically significant networks (p < 10(-45)).

Results: The number of networks that met our criterion for significance was 1 for Group 1 and 2 for Groups 2 and 3. Nodal molecules of these networks were as follows: transforming growth factor beta1 (TGFB1) for Group 1, MAPK3/MAPK1 MAP kinase (ERK 1/2) and the G protein coupled receptors (GPCR) for Group 2, and TGFB1 and hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha (HNF4A) for Group 3. The nodal molecules included not only those known to be associated with deafness (GPCR), or with predisposition to otosclerosis (TGFB1), but also novel genes that have not been described in the cochlea (HNF4A) and signaling kinases (ERK 1/2).

Conclusion: A number of molecules that are likely to be key mediators of genetic hearing loss were identified through three different network and pathway analyses. The molecules included new candidate genes for deafness. Therapies targeting these molecules may be useful to treat deafness.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013
Keywords
Deafness genes, ERK 1/2, GPCR, HNF4A, MAPK1, Molecular pathways analysis, TGFB1
National Category
Otorhinolaryngology Neurology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-82030 (URN)10.1097/MAO.0b013e3182898272 (DOI)000330371400032 ()23770690 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-84880897755 (Scopus ID)
Note

Funding Agencies:

United States Department of Health & Human Services

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA

NIH National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

K08 DC010419

Bertarelli Foundation 

Available from: 2020-05-26 Created: 2020-05-26 Last updated: 2020-05-26Bibliographically approved
Stamatiou, G. (2013). Cochlear Ototoxicity: a temporal bone histopathology study. (Licentiate dissertation). University College London Ear Institute
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2013 (English)Licentiate thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
University College London Ear Institute, 2013
National Category
Otorhinolaryngology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-83066 (URN)
Available from: 2020-06-12 Created: 2020-06-12 Last updated: 2020-06-12Bibliographically approved
Kikidis, D. & Stamatiou, G. (2012). Common Mistakes during Neuro-otological Examination. Hellenic Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 33(1), 59-64
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Common Mistakes during Neuro-otological Examination
2012 (Greek, Modern (1453-))In: Hellenic Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, ISSN 1791-2660, Vol. 33, no 1, p. 59-64Article in journal (Refereed) Published
National Category
Otorhinolaryngology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-82350 (URN)
Available from: 2020-06-03 Created: 2020-06-03 Last updated: 2020-06-03Bibliographically approved
Stamatiou, G. (2012). Contribution of Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP Test) to the Evaluation of Patients with Idiopathic Sudden Hearing Loss. (Doctoral dissertation). National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Contribution of Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP Test) to the Evaluation of Patients with Idiopathic Sudden Hearing Loss
2012 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Objective: To evaluate Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP) testing results in patients with unilateral Idiopathic Sudden Hearing Loss (ISHL) and to correlate them with the findings of caloric testing, the clinical appearance of vertigo, the influence of age, the grade and type of initial hearing loss and finally, the early recovery of subjects.Materials and

Methods: One hundred and four (104) patients with unilateral ISHL and 35 healthy controls were subjected to a standard protocol of neurotological evaluation. VEMP responses were measured and compared to caloric responses, to epidemiological and clinical parameters and to the initial and final audiograms of each subject. Results: Overall, abnormal VEMP responses were observed on the affected side in 28.8% of patients whereas abnormal Caloric findings occurred in 50% of the subjects studied. A significant relationship was found between the results of the two tests, meaning that the highest probability is either of the lesion to spare both otoliths and semicircular canals or, to involve both labyrinthic structures at the same time. A significant relationship was found between the type of vestibular lesion and subjective vertigo. Advancing age correlated statistically with more extended labyrinthic lesion, mostly including both semicircular canals and otolithic organs. Moreover, a statistically significant relationship was found between the type of inner ear lesion and the incidence of profound hearing loss. The type of vestibular lesion did not correlate with the occurrence of high frequency hearing loss, and the audiogram type had no significant effect on the likelihood of hearing recovery. Finally, a negative correlation was found between the extent of inner ear lesion and the likelihood of early recovery.

Conclusions: The combination of VEMP and ENG testing has proven vestibular involvement in many ISHL patients. Both tests are necessary in order to obtain a more thorough and deep knowledge of the pathophysiology of ISHL. The extent of inner-ear lesion tends to correlate with the severity of cochlear damage in ISHL. Vestibular assessment can be extremely valuable in prediction of the final outcome.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2012
National Category
Otorhinolaryngology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-83064 (URN)
Available from: 2020-06-12 Created: 2020-06-12 Last updated: 2020-06-12Bibliographically approved
Stamatiou, G. & Stankovic, K. M. (2012). Molecular Pathway Analysis of Genetic Hearing Loss. In: : . Paper presented at 145th Annual Spring Meeting at COSM, American Otological Society (AOS) Section, San Diego, CA, USA, April 21-22, 2012 (pp. 43-43).
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Molecular Pathway Analysis of Genetic Hearing Loss
2012 (English)Conference paper, Poster (with or without abstract) (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Hypothesis: Deafrress genes are intercoonected through common molecular pathways.

Background: There are many genes implicated in genetic hearing loss, and many more to be identified. This daunting complexity can be simplified by analyzing molecular pathways that these genes belong to.

Methods: Genes relevant for hearing and deaftress were identified through PubMed literature searches, and assembled into 3 groups: (1) 74 genes that cause non-syndromic deafress, (2) 125 genes that cause non-syndromic and syndromic deafress, and (3) 122 getes associated with otic capsule development and malformations. Each group was analyzed using lngenuity Pathway Analysis to discover the most interconnected ,i.e. 'nodal' molecules, within the most statistically sipificant networks (p<10-45).

Results: The number of networks that met our criterion for significance was I (group l) or 2 (groups 2 and 3). Nodal molecules of these networks were: Transforming Growth Factor Betal (TGFBI) for group 1, p42/p44 MAP Kinase (ERK l/2) and the G Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCR) for group 2, and TGFBI and Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 4 alpha (HNF4a) for group 3. The nodal molecules included not only those known to be associated with deaftress (GPCR), or with predisposition to otosclerosis (TGFB I ), but also novel genes that have not been described in the cochlea (HNF4a), and signaling kinases (ERK l/2).

Conclusions: A number of molecules that are likely to be key mediators of genetic hearing loss were identified through three different molecular pathway analyses. The molecules included new candidate genes for deafress. Therapies targeting these molecules may be useful to treat deahess.

National Category
Otorhinolaryngology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-82825 (URN)
Conference
145th Annual Spring Meeting at COSM, American Otological Society (AOS) Section, San Diego, CA, USA, April 21-22, 2012
Available from: 2020-06-09 Created: 2020-06-09 Last updated: 2020-06-09Bibliographically approved
Stamatiou, G., Kyrodimos, E. & Sismanis, A. (2011). Complications of Cochlear Implantation in Adults. Paper presented at Joint Meeting of the 4th Consensus in Auditory Implants/5th European-Academy-of-Otology-and-Neuro-Otology (EAONO) Instructional Workshop, Parma, Italy, June 16-19, 2010. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 120(7), 428-432
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Complications of Cochlear Implantation in Adults
2011 (English)In: Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, ISSN 0003-4894, E-ISSN 1943-572X, Vol. 120, no 7, p. 428-432Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Objectives: We describe our experience of intraoperative and postoperative complications of cochlear implantation in an adult population.

Methods: Between April 1986 and June 2010, the senior author (A.S.) performed 449 cochlear implantations in two different institutions. Of these, 212 implantations were in adults. The operative techniques were similar in all cases.

Results: Complications were observed in 12 of the 212 adult cases (5.7%), of which 10 were major (4.7%) and 2 minor (1%). In 7 cases, reimplantation was necessitated by device failure (6 cases; 2.8%) or device extrusion (I case; 0.5%). In 2 elderly patients (1%), a minor dural injury with a cerebrospinal fluid leak was controlled during the operation with temporalis fascia grafting. In 1 patient (0.5%), a subdural hematoma was observed after bipolar cauterization of a prominent diploic vein. In 2 subjects (1%), a wound infection was noted soon after implantation and was treated successfully on an outpatient basis.

Conclusions: Cochlear implantation is generally a safe procedure. The most common complication was device failure. Although complications in this adult population were rather uncommon, some of them were serious, and an immediate intervention was necessary for a successful outcome.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Sage Publications, 2011
Keywords
adult, cochlear implantation, complication
National Category
Otorhinolaryngology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-82028 (URN)10.1177/000348941112000702 (DOI)000292951500002 ()21859050 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-79960199313 (Scopus ID)
Conference
Joint Meeting of the 4th Consensus in Auditory Implants/5th European-Academy-of-Otology-and-Neuro-Otology (EAONO) Instructional Workshop, Parma, Italy, June 16-19, 2010
Available from: 2020-05-26 Created: 2020-05-26 Last updated: 2020-05-26Bibliographically approved
Stamatiou, G. & Bibas, A. (2011). Histopathological Findings of Cis-platinum Ototoxicity. In: : . Paper presented at 16th Panhellenic Congress of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Athens, Greece, December 1-4, 2011.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Histopathological Findings of Cis-platinum Ototoxicity
2011 (English)Conference paper, Poster (with or without abstract) (Other academic)
National Category
Otorhinolaryngology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-82843 (URN)
Conference
16th Panhellenic Congress of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Athens, Greece, December 1-4, 2011
Available from: 2020-06-09 Created: 2020-06-09 Last updated: 2020-06-09Bibliographically approved
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