JULY-AUGUST 2026, VOLUME 43, No 4

CONTENTS

in memoriam

George N. Papanikolaou" and his liquid calling:
From the jellyfish of Kymi to the salvation of life
A.G. Diamantis
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reviews

The investigation of organizational culture in healthcare services in Greece
M. Rovithis, A. Poulaki, S. Koukouli, M. Moudatsou, A. Stavropoulou, N. Rikos
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Global health and health crisis preparedness in light of climate change
and natural disasters
T. Zacharis, V. Skanavis, C. Skanavis
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Current and emerging therapeutic approaches
in the management of pulmonary hypertension
G.T. Papamitouka, P. Theodosis-Nobelos, G. Papagiouvannis
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The impact of physical activity and outdoor exposure on skin health in football players
V.J. Malliou, G. Pafis, S. Plakias, C. Katsikas
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The role of naltrexone in the management of chronic pain
in patients with multiple sclerosis
A. Panagi, P. Theodosis-Nobelos, C. Triantis
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original papers

Regional university general hospitals
of the national health system assessment for the period 2016–2023
E. Papadakis, I. Dimotikalis, J.G. Vasiliadis, J. Fanourgiakis
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Patients' experiences in an emergency department: A cross-sectional study
M. Kitsou, P. Galanis, S. Plakas, E. Papageorgiou, M. Kelesi-Stavropoulou, I. Efstratiou, C. Tsiou
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Regional discrepancies in the provision of primary health care
by regional health authorities' units
S. Karakolias, N. Polyzos
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The value of DNA methylation biomarkers in the diagnosis
and chemotherapy sensitivity of primary hepatocellular carcinoma
D.Χ. Zha, Q.Q. Ou, L. Yang, Y.M. Sun
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Investigation of factors influencing health-related quality of life
in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Α. Mitsi, Μ. Sarris, S. Soulis, G. Pierrakos, Α. Goula
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A comprehensive analysis of attendance at health services for the populations
of two distinct areas within the regional unit of Heraklion, Crete
M. Spiridaki, K. Karakonstantaki, M. Linardakis, N. Rikos
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Cross-sectional study on the self-reported restless legs syndrome risk
in the community of Alonissos
P. Kassas, E. Gogou, C. Varsamas, K. Vogiatzidis, A. Psatha, M. Pinaka, D. Siachpazidou, A. Sistou,
E. Papazoglou, D. Kalousi, K. Vatzia, K. Astara, N. Tsiouvakas, S. Zarogiannis, K. Gourgoulianis

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special articles

Algorithm for the management of patients with possible allergic rhinitis
in primary health care. Referral indications
N. Papanikolaou, A. Tatsioni, I. Tsiligianni, X. Aggelidis, S. Vasileiadou, D. Vourdas, M.V. Dimou,
M. Gkagka, C. Grigoreas, J. Kapsali, F. Kapsouli, M. Katotomichelakis, I. Konstantinidis, J. Constantinidis,
S. Loukidis, P. Maggina, M. Makris, E. Manousakis, P. Maragoudakis, N. Mikos, D. Mitsias,
P. Bakakos, A. Pagkalos, V. Papanikolaou, E. Paraskakis, G. Paraskevopoulos, E. Prokopakis,
N. Rovina, K. Samitas, A. Sinaniotis, S. Stamataki, N. Stratidakis, E. Stefanaki, A. Syrigou,
P. Fragkos, F. Psarros, P. Xepapadaki, J. Bousquet, N.G. Papadopoulos

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Long-term health care as a cornerstone of health system sustainability:
Informal caregiving, emerging challenges, and future perspectives
E. Konstantinou, I. Apostolakis, P. Sarafis
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Leadership and healthcare quality:
The role of leadership behavior in improving healthcare services
Α. Mitakos, P. Mpogiatzidis
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history of medicine

The development of cardiology in the 19th century at the Paris School of Medicine
G. Papastavrou, S. Michaleas, I. Dimitriadis, G. Marinos, M. Karamanou
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short communication

Furosemide and acute pancreatitis. An uncommon entity
V.M. dos Santos, K.M. Sugai, R.C. Nunes
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applied medical research

Data collection methods in qualitative research
A. Katsiroumpa, P. Galanis
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continuing medical education

Hematology Quiz – Case 75
Pernicious anemia as a diagnostic challenge in the hematology laboratory

V. Kyriazi, M. Pseimada
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