Objective. To validate the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) in Greek patients and estimate the
prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) symptoms in the Greek population. Study Design…

Although recent studies suggest that high intakes of meat and heme iron are risk factors for
several types of cancer, studies in relation to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) are scarce. …

Objective This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic yield of comparative genomic hybridization
microarrays (aCGH) and compare it with conventional karyotype analysis of standard >5‐…

Objective Establishing sufficient primary health-care services in rural areas is of high interest
in developing health systems. The objective of the present study was to describe the state …

Backround Down syndrome (DS) is the most common aneuploidy in live-born individuals and
it is well recognized with various phenotypic expressions. Although an extra chromosome …

In intensive aquaculture, aggression among fish creates a disturbed social environment and
leads to serious implications. Food is a resource of great importance for fish and its …

Key points Asthma is one of the most common diseases complicating pregnancy. Pregnancy
influences the control of asthma; its effect may be beneficial or detrimental. Asthma during …

Thrombocytopenia‑absent radius syndrome (TAR) is a rare genetic disorder that is characterized
by the absence of the radius bone in each forearm and a markedly reduced platelet …

Background The 4q- syndrome is a well known genetic condition caused by a partial terminal
or interstitial deletion in the long arm of chromosome 4. The great variability in the extent of …

Background Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is the most preferable diagnostic examination
for patients over fifty when upper gastrointestinal symptoms appear. However, limited …