JULY-AUGUST 2021, VOLUME 38, No 4

CONTENTS

reviews

Palliative and supportive care of patients with dementia
K. Kontokostas, S.G. Papageorgiou
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From the Athenian plague to Covid-19:
A historical review of epidemics and their impact on mental health
D. Kavvadas, Ν. Stoila, Ε. Tsopanoglou, T. Papamitsou, Α. Kavvada, Α. Sioga
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Review of the applications of iPSCs and their role in cancer
M.D. Kotsari, S. Papakostopoulou, E.P. Kokkinogenis, M. Deli,
P. Zoumpourlis, M. Goulielmaki, V. Zoumpourlis

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brief review

Ogilvie syndrome or acute pseudo-obstruction of the colon;
the unknown enemy of the elderly
D. Voutsela, V. Kyriakidis, A. Kyriakidis
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original papers

Quality of life, social support, stigmatization and adjustment in patients with psoriasis
P. Stamatini, F. Anagnostopoulos
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Evaluation of application of the balanced scorecard in "Sotiria" General Hospital
for Chest Diseases of Athens
P. Theodorou, P. Triadopoulou, C. Kastanioti
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Emergency department triage: The knowledge and skills of Greek health professionals
G. Pontisidis, C. Platis, P. Galanis, N. Polyzos, T. Bellali
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Evaluation of the quality of life of patients who have suffered a stroke,
and the contribution of rehabilitation services
P. Marouli, V. Kapaki
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"Exercise is medicine": Identification of the views and attitudes of high school pupils
F. Zarani, A. Philippou, M. Koutsilieris
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Primary health care: The Greek case, in the perspective of reform
S. Karakolias, D. Bartzokas, N. Polyzos
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The relationship between perceptions of racism
and self-compassion in Greek university students
F. Tzavella, I.V. Papathanasiou, E. Tzika, T. Fotiadi, E. Xampesi, E.C. Fradelos
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case report

Rheumatoid arthritis with pustular psoriasis. A case report
J.K. Fajar, R. Rahmadi, S. Prawitasari, P.A. Rahman
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special articles

Policies followed by four European countries in the management of Covid-19.
The right of older people to health and life care
P. Masoura, A. Skitsou, E. Biskanaki, G. Charalambous
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Primary Health Care in Greece: Lost in the labyrinth
A. Philalithis
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Development of a computerized assistance system for management
of the daily activities of the elderly in a "smart" home
E. Biskanaki
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short communication

Movement science as the basis of modern physiotherapy
R.B. Shepherd, V.C. Skoutelis
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continuing medical education

Surgery Quiz – Case 34
Incarcerated inguinoscrotal urinary bladder hernia causing obstructive uropathy
K. Boulas, M. Nathanailidou, E. Kyriakidou, K. Sitaridis, A. Filippidis,
A. Paraskeva, A. Triantafyllidis, K. Chatzipourganis, A. Hatzigeorgiadis

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Medical Imaging Quiz – Case 67
Mucoid impaction
E. Botsa, I. Thanou, P. Panagiotou, L. Thanos
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Hematology-Cell Morphology – Case 11
Cell type: Reed-Sternberg cells; Hodgkin cells
J.V. Asimakopoulos, L. Papageorgiou, I. Vasilopoulos, E. Konstantinou, D. Galopoulos,
M.P. Arapaki, C. Chatzidimitriou, M. Belia, A. Machairas, J. Drandakis, A. Kopsaftopoulou,
A. Piperidou, A. Georgopoulou, A. Karapaschalidis, A. Alexandropoulos, M.A. Lefaki, P. Petsa,
F. Panitsas, K. Benekou, E. Sinni, E. Plata, M.P. Siakantaris, P. Tsaftaridis, T. Vassilakopoulos,
M.K. Angelopoulou, K. Konstantopoulos, J. Meletis

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Histopathology Quiz – Case 3
An exophytic gastric mass
N.A. Silva, M.D.G. Gonçalves, V.M. dos Santos
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