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Health-Related Quality of Life in Childhood and Adolescence: The Interrelation with Level of Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Dietary Trajectories: Highlights from the DIATROFI Program (2021-2022) by Diamantis, Dimitrios V, Katsas, Konstantinos, Kalogiannis, Dimitrios, Kouvari, Matina, Linos, Athena

“…Children's dietary habits can have a key role in contributing to an improvement in their Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). This study aims to assess the…”
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The Effects of Stevia Consumption on Gut Bacteria: Friend or Foe? by Kasti, Arezina N, Nikolaki, Maroulla D, Synodinou, Kalliopi D, Katsas, Konstantinos N, Petsis, Konstantinos, Lambrinou, Sophia, Pyrousis, Ioannis A, Triantafyllou, Konstantinos

“…Stevia, a zero-calorie sugar substitute, is recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). In…”
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Improving Children's Lifestyle and Quality of Life through Synchronous Online Education: The Nutritional Adventures School-Based Program by Diamantis, Dimitrios V, Shalit, Almog, Katsas, Konstantinos, Zioga, Evangelia, Zota, Dina, Kastorini, Christina Maria, Veloudaki, Afroditi, Kouvari, Matina, Linos, Athena

“…The early introduction of effective nutritional educational programs is pivotal for instilling sustainable healthy behaviors. The present work aims to present…”
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Is the Mediterranean Low Fodmap Diet Effective in Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms and Gut Microbiota? An Innovative Research Protocol by Kasti, Arezina N, Katsas, Konstantinos, Petsis, Konstantinos, Lambrinou, Sophia, Synodinou, Kalliopi D, Kapetani, Aliki, Smart, Kerry Louise, Nikolaki, Maroulla D, Halvatsiotis, Panagiotis, Triantafyllou, Konstantinos, Muir, Jane G

“…Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be effectively managed with the low FODMAP diet. However, its efficacy in reducing inflammation is not yet proven…”
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Factors Associated with Interruptions of Enteral Nutrition and the Impact on Macro- and Micronutrient Deficits in ICU Patients by Kasti, Arezina N, Theodorakopoulou, Maria, Katsas, Konstantinos, Synodinou, Kalliopi D, Nikolaki, Maroulla D, Zouridaki, Alice Efstathia, Fotiou, Stylianos, Kapetani, Aliki, Armaganidis, Apostolos

“…Feeding interruptions in critical care patients are often unjustified. We aimed to determine the causes, duration, and frequency of enteral nutrition…”
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A Combination of Mediterranean and Low-FODMAP Diets for Managing IBS Symptoms? Ask Your Gut by Kasti, Arezina, Petsis, Konstantinos, Lambrinou, Sophia, Katsas, Konstantinos, Nikolaki, Maroulla, Papanikolaou, Ioannis S, Hatziagelaki, Erifili, Triantafyllou, Konstantinos

“…Among other factors, food intolerance is cardinal in triggering irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms in a significant percentage of patients. As a result,…”
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The Impact of Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium on the Incidence and Mortality of Oral and Gastrointestinal Cancers and Benign Diseases: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies, Reviews and Meta-Analyses by Konstantinos Katsas, Dimitrios V. Diamantis, Athena Linos, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Konstantinos Triantafyllou

“…Background: Limited evidence suggests a possible connection between natural or occupational exposure to chromium and an increased risk of gastrointestinal…”
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Nutritional Value of Meals Designed for a School-Based Food Aid Program and Comparison with Similar Commercial Products: An Example of Good Practice from the DIATROFI Program by Kouvari, Matina, Diamantis, Dimitrios V, Katsas, Konstantinos, Radaios, Vasiliki, Veloudaki, Afroditi, Linos, Athena

“…Providing meals of high nutritional value should be the principal objective of large-scale school-based food aid programs. This study aimed at highlighting the…”
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The Low-FODMAP Diet, IBS, and BCFAs: Exploring the Positive, Negative, and Less Desirable Aspects—A Literature Review by Nikolaki, Maroulla D, Kasti, Arezina N, Katsas, Konstantinos, Petsis, Konstantinos, Lambrinou, Sophia, Patsalidou, Vasiliki, Stamatopoulou, Sophia, Karlatira, Katerina, Kapolos, John, Papadimitriou, Konstantinos, Triantafyllou, Konstantinos

“…The literature about the association of branched short-chain fatty acids (BCFAs) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is limited. BCFAs, the bacterial products…”
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Dental Health, Caries Perception and Sense of Discrimination among Migrants and Refugees in Europe: Results from the Mig-HealthCare Project by Karnaki, Pania, Katsas, Konstantinos, Diamantis, Dimitrios V., Riza, Elena, Rosen, Maya Simona, Antoniadou, Maria, Gil-Salmerón, Alejandro, Grabovac, Igor, Linou, Athena

“…Dental and oral health are considered among the main health issues for migrants and refugees, as access to dental health care services is often expensive and…”
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Combating Loneliness in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a Volunteer-Based Program in Greece by Balta, Marianna, Katsas, Konstantinos, Grigoropoulou, Chrysoula, Diamantis, Dimitrios V, Kalogiannis, Dimitrios, Drougos, Nikolaos, Fagogeni, Eleni, Veloudaki, Afroditi, Panagiotakos, Demosthenes, Linos, Athena

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the feeling of loneliness, especially among older adults. This study aims to investigate any association between COVID-19…”
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Essential Skills for Health Communication, Barriers, Facilitators and the Need for Training: Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals from Seven European Countries by Zota, Dina, Diamantis, Dimitrios V, Katsas, Konstantinos, Karnaki, Pania, Tsiampalis, Thomas, Sakowski, Piotr, Christophi, Costas A, Ioannidou, Eleni, Darias-Curvo, Sara, Batury, Victoria-Luise, Berth, Hendrik, Zscheppang, Anja, Linke, Maike, Themistokleous, Sotiris, Veloudaki, Afroditi, Linos, Athena

“…Many healthcare professionals are unaware of the necessary skills and barriers hindering interpersonal health communication. This study aimed to evaluate the…”
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Access to Healthcare for Migrant Patients in Europe: Healthcare Discrimination and Translation Services by Gil-Salmerón, Alejandro, Katsas, Konstantinos, Riza, Elena, Karnaki, Pania, Linos, Athena

“…Background: Discrimination based on ethnicity and the lack of translation services in healthcare have been identified as main barriers to healthcare access…”
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Assessing Quality of Life in First- and Second-Generation Immigrant Children and Adolescents; Highlights from the DIATROFI Food Aid and Healthy Nutrition Promotion Program by Diamantis, Dimitrios V, Stavropoulou, Iliana, Katsas, Konstantinos, Mugford, Lyndsey, Linos, Athena, Kouvari, Matina

“…To compare first- and second-immigrant pediatric populations with a non-immigrant pediatric population in terms of quality-of-life metrics, a cross-sectional…”
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Malnutrition in older adults: Correlations with social, diet-related, and neuropsychological factors by Katsas, Konstantinos, Mamalaki, Eirini, Kontogianni, Meropi D., Anastasiou, Costas A., Kosmidis, Mary H., Varlamis, Iraklis, Hadjigeorgiou, Georgios M., Dardiotis, Efthimios, Sakka, Paraskevi, Scarmeas, Nikolaos, Yannakoulia, Mary

“…The number of older adults is increasing rapidly. Malnutrition is a major problem in this age group, which may adversely affect health and quality of life…”
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Evaluation of the effect of Mozart music on pain and respiratory rate after thyroidectomy by Tripyla, Niki, Katsas, Konstantinos, Karagkouni, Katerina, Liosis, Ioannis, Ntelis, Spyridon, Linos, Dimitrios

“…Purpose Pain has always been a major concern in postoperative care. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of Mozart music on postoperative pain and…”
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Determinants of Refugee and Migrant Health Status in 10 European Countries: The Mig-HealthCare Project by Riza, Elena, Karnaki, Pania, Gil-Salmerón, Alejandro, Zota, Konstantina, Ho, Maxwell, Petropoulou, Maria, Katsas, Konstantinos, Garcés-Ferrer, Jorge, Linos, Athena

“…In this study, we collect and synthesize information on the health status of the refugee/migrant population in ten European countries in order to map…”
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Older People in Emergencies; Addressing Food Insecurity, Health Status and Quality of Life: Evaluating the "365+ Days of Care" Program by Diamantis, Dimitrios V, Katsas, Konstantinos, Kastorini, Christina Maria, Mugford, Lyndsey, Dalma, Nadia, Ramizi, Marsellos, Papapanagiotou, Ourania, Veloudaki, Afroditi, Linos, Athena, Kouvari, Matina

“…During emergencies, older adults stand among the most vulnerable, facing long-lasting food insecurity and overall health issues. The "365+ Days of Care" food…”
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