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Georgios Markozannes
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Open AccessMetabolic syndrome and cognitive deficits in the Greek cohort of Epirus Health Study
Metabolic syndrome is considered an important risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. However, the evidence in middle-aged individuals is still conflicting. The aim of the study was to explore the asso...
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Open AccessRisk factors for human papillomavirus infection, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical cancer: an umbrella review and follow-up Mendelian randomisation studies
Persistent infection by oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) is necessary although not sufficient for development of cervical cancer. Behavioural, environmental, or comorbid exposures may promote or protect ag...
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Open AccessSedentary behavior and cancer–an umbrella review and meta-analysis
Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have summarized the association between sedentary behavior (SB) and cancer. However, the level of evidence and the potential for risk of bias remains unclear. This ...
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Open AccessSystematic review of Mendelian randomization studies on risk of cancer
We aimed to map and describe the current state of Mendelian randomization (MR) literature on cancer risk and to identify associations supported by robust evidence.
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Open AccessAn umbrella review of the evidence associating diet and cancer risk at 11 anatomical sites
There is evidence that diet and nutrition are modifiable risk factors for several cancers, but associations may be flawed due to inherent biases. Nutritional epidemiology studies have largely relied on a singl...
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Open AccessAwareness, knowledge and trust in the Greek authorities towards COVID-19 pandemic: results from the Epirus Health Study cohort
To assess the level of knowledge and trust in the policy decisions taken regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic among Epirus Health Study (EHS) participants.
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Open AccessA survey of methodologies on causal inference methods in meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been considered as the highest level of evidence in the pyramid of the evidence-based medicine. However, the causal interpretation of such results is s...
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Open AccessGlobal assessment of C-reactive protein and health-related outcomes: an umbrella review of evidence from observational studies and Mendelian randomization studies
C-reactive protein (CRP) has been studied extensively for association with a large number of non-infectious diseases and outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the breadth and validity of associations between CRP and ...
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Open AccessA genome-wide scan for pleiotropy between bone mineral density and nonbone phenotypes
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disorder globally and is characterized by skeletal fragility and microarchitectural deterioration. Genetic pleiotropy occurs when a single genetic element is asso...
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Impact of heat exposure on health during a warm period in Cyprus
People exposed to heat experience symptoms of varying severity, from mild manifestations to heat stroke. Due to global warming, interest in the impact of heat exposure on human health has been increasing. This...
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Open AccessAssociation between blood pressure and risk of cancer development: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
With the exception of renal cell carcinoma, studies assessing the association between hypertension and other cancers are inconsistent. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess this evidence. We included observat...
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Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on the Reproductive System of Athletes and Recreational Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are testosterone derivatives used by athletes and recreational users to improve athletic performance and/or enhance appearance. Anabolic androgenic steroids use may have seri...
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Open AccessAn umbrella review of the literature on the effectiveness of psychological interventions for pain reduction
Psychological interventions are widely implemented for pain management and treatment, but their reported effectiveness shows considerable variation and there is elevated likelihood for bias.
