University of West Attica

Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Red Blood Cells Under Oxidative Stress Using Optical Tweezers

Abstract Red blood cells (RBCs) rely on their mechanical and electrostatic properties to maintain microvascular circulation and oxygen delivery. Oxidative stress, a hallmark of many diseases, disrupts these properties by damaging membrane lipids and cytoskeletal proteins. In this...

Project, Analysis of Solana (SOL) Cryptocurrency in Blockchain Technology

This white paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Solana (SOL), one of the leading blockchain platforms and cryptocurrencies. It explores Solana’s history, development, and technological foundations, highlighting its innovative Proof of History (PoH) mechanism combined with P...

Climate Change Impacts on One Health Systems: A Narrative Review of Empirical Evidence and Policy Responses

ABSTRACT Background Climate change poses critical threats to human, animal, and environmental health, yet evidence on integrated One Health responses remains fragmented. Although numerous studies highlight climate‐driven health risks, many climate adaptation frameworks still unde...

Homicide at home: setting the agenda for an international collaboration to improve support for children bereaved due to family violence

Background: Bereavement due to fatal family violence (e.g. intimate partner homicide, filicide, parricide, siblicide) is a profoundly disruptive experience for children, with lifelong psychosocial consequences. Although the need for fatal family violence prevention is increasingl...

Differential Impact of Bacterial Infection on Preterm Birth in Singleton and Twin Pregnancies and Its Association with Cervical Cerclage or Arabin Pessary: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Bacterial infection’s differential impact in singleton versus twin pregnancies and the modifying role of cervical interventions remain unclear. The objective is to investigate the association between bacterial infection and preterm birth in singleton and twin pregnanc...

Preliminary Validity and Reliability Evidence for a Derived 12-Item Greek Short-Form Model of the Quality Indicators for Physiotherapy Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis (QUIPA)

Background/Objectives: Osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee is a major contributor to pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. The aim of this study was to provide preliminary validity and reliability evidence for a Greek adaptation of the Quality Indicators for Physiother...

Beyond the Clinic: Artificial Intelligence Transforming STI Self-Assessment, Early Detection, and Personalized Decision Support

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major global public health challenge, while stigma, privacy concerns, and barriers to healthcare access continue to delay diagnosis and treatment. This narrative review summarizes the current evidence on the use of artificial intell...

Neurogenic bladder in the multiple sclerosis population: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and a proposed evaluation algorithm

BACKGROUND: Neurogenic bladder (NGB) is one of the most common and debilitating manifestations of multiple sclerosis (MS), substantially impairing quality of life and increasing the risk of secondary complications. OBJECTIVE: To determine the pooled prevalence of NGB and its subt...

Diabetes Mellitus and Long-Distance Running: A Systematic Review

BACKGROUND: Athletes with diabetes increasingly participate in endurance running, benefiting from physiological adaptations and technological advances like continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for glycemic control. So far, no comprehensive review summarizing the current knowledge...