Anastasios D. Tsaousis

Exploring Blastocystis: hidden complexity in a common intestinal microbe

Graphical Abstract Graphical overview of the present Blastocystis review: historical perspective, clinical presentation, microbial characteristics, putative pathogenic strategies, epidemiology, diagnosis and biosafety, treatment and resistance and key open questions.

The Blastocystis-colorectal cancer hypothesis: correlation is not causation

Introduction Emotional empathy is a key component of medical professionalism, enhancing doctor–patient communication, trust, treatment adherence, and clinical outcomes. However, research suggests that emotional empathy tends to decline during medical education, with potential neg...