Viruses, Vol. 15, Pages 1933: Unraveling the Dynamics of Omicron (BA.1, BA.2, and BA.5) Waves and Emergence of the Deltacton Variant: Genomic Epidemiology of the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic in Cyprus (Oct 2021 & ndash;Oct 2022)
This study offers a comprehensive assessment spanning genetic, phylogenetic, phylodynamic, and phylogeographic dimensions, focused on the trajectory of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Cyprus. Based on a dataset comprising 4700 viral genomic sequences obtained from affected individuals between October 2021 and October 2022, our analysis is presented. Over this timeframe, a total of 167 distinct lineages and sublineages emerged, including variants such as Delta and Omicron (1, 2, and 5). Notably, during the fifth wave of infections, Omicron subvariants 1 and 2 gained prominence, followed by the ascendancy of Omicron 5 in the subs...
Source: Viruses - September 15, 2023 Category: Virology Authors: Andreas C. Chrysostomou Bram Vrancken Christos Haralambous Maria Alexandrou Ioanna Gregoriou Marios Ioannides Costakis Ioannou Olga Kalakouta Christos Karagiannis Markella Marcou Christina Masia Michail Mendris Panagiotis Papastergiou Philippos C. Patsali Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 6710: Conspiracy Theories, Trust in Science, and Knowledge during the Third Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Cyprus
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Conspiracy theories flourish during periods of crisis. One way to counteract the believability of conspiracy theories is trust in science and knowledge about the “perceived threat”, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A total of 363 adults from Cyprus were recruited via convenience and snowball sampling methods. The data were collected via an internet-based questionnaire that examined participants’ belief in 17 conspiracy theory statements, trust in science and scientists, knowledge about the symptoms and the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, phobic anxiety, hostility, somatiza...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Marilena Mousoulidou Michailina Siakalli Andri Christodoulou Marios Argyrides Tags: Article Source Type: research
GSE237220 Analysis of light induced secondary seed dormancy in Aethionema arabicum, wild type and rgl2 mutant in Cyprus accession
Contributors : Zsuzsanna M érai ; Kai Graeber ; Ortrun Mittelsten Scheid ; Gerhard Leubner-Metzger ; Katarina LalatovicSeries Type : Expression profiling by high throughput sequencingOrganism : Aethionema arabicumLight inhibits the seed germination in the Cypriot accession (CYP) of Aethionema arabicum. Extended light illumination also induces a secondary seed dormancy that inhibits the germination even if the seeds were transferred back to darkness. A forward genetic screen identified rgl2 mutant, that show light inhibited germination, but fails to re-enter the secondary dormancy. This analysis aims to compare the s...
Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus - September 1, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing Aethionema arabicum Source Type: research
GSE237127 Analysis of light induced secondary seed dormancy in Aethionema arabicum, Cyprus accession
Contributors : Zsuzsanna M érai ; Kai Graeber ; Ortrun M Scheid ; Gerhard Leubner-Metzger ; Katarina LalatovicSeries Type : Expression profiling by high throughput sequencingOrganism : Aethionema arabicumLight inhibits the seed germination in the Cypriot accession (CYP) of Aethionema arabicum. Extended light illumination also induces a secondary seed dormancy that inhibits the germination even if the seeds were transferred back to darkness. This analysis aims to compare the seed transcriptome before or after the dormancy was established by light illumination (100 µmol/m2s; white light). One day light treatment (1dL) ...
Source: GEO: Gene Expression Omnibus - September 1, 2023 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: Expression profiling by high throughput sequencing Aethionema arabicum Source Type: research
Development and internal validation of a clinical prediction model for serious complications after emergency laparotomy
ConclusionSEAL is a simple and promising model for individualized risk predictions of serious complications after EL. Future external validations should appraise SEAL ’s transportability across diverse settings. (Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - August 31, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Mental health status and stressful life events among postgraduate nursing students in Cyprus: a cross-sectional descriptive correlational study
Despite prior evidence supporting the association between stressful life events and mental health status, there are limited data on the number and severity of stressful life events and their effects on univers... (Source: BMC Nursing)
Source: BMC Nursing - August 30, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Sokratous Sokratis, Alexandrou Giorgos, Zavrou Rafailia and Karanikola Maria Tags: Research Source Type: research
Ambient climatic factors and term birthweight: A study of critical windows of exposure in the Republic of Cyprus
CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that higher ambient temperature exposure during early and late pregnancy is associated with lower birthweight in main and subgroup analysis. The findings demonstrate in a country highly impacted by climate change like Cyprus that rising temperatures may be associated with perinatal outcomes in susceptible populations during sensitive windows of exposure.PMID:37607623 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2023.116885 (Source: Environmental Research)
Source: Environmental Research - August 22, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kuangyliu Liu Panayiotis Kouis K Georgios Nikolopoulos Theopisti Kyprianou Kleanthis Nikolaidis Vasos Scoutellas Tymvios Filippos Petros Koutrakis K Panayiotis Yiallouros I Stefania Papatheodorou Source Type: research
Ambient climatic factors and term birthweight: A study of critical windows of exposure in the Republic of Cyprus
CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that higher ambient temperature exposure during early and late pregnancy is associated with lower birthweight in main and subgroup analysis. The findings demonstrate in a country highly impacted by climate change like Cyprus that rising temperatures may be associated with perinatal outcomes in susceptible populations during sensitive windows of exposure.PMID:37607623 | DOI:10.1016/j.envres.2023.116885 (Source: Environmental Research)
Source: Environmental Research - August 22, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kuangyliu Liu Panayiotis Kouis K Georgios Nikolopoulos Theopisti Kyprianou Kleanthis Nikolaidis Vasos Scoutellas Tymvios Filippos Petros Koutrakis K Panayiotis Yiallouros I Stefania Papatheodorou Source Type: research
Histopathological lesions of < em > Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae < /em > serotype 8 in infected pigs
In conclusion, these A. pleuropneumoniae serotype 8 cases were accompanied by acute illness, death and more pronounced bronchitis and bronchiolitis.PMID:37564359 | PMC:PMC10410112 | DOI:10.30466/vrf.2022.556971.3539 (Source: Cell Research)
Source: Cell Research - August 11, 2023 Category: Cytology Authors: Vasileios Georgios Papatsiros Ioanna Stylianaki Constantina Nikolaos Tsokana Georgios Papakonstantinou Marios Christophorou Nikolaos Papaioannou Labrini Vasileios Athanasiou Source Type: research
Undisturbed Posidonia oceanica meadows maintain the epiphytic bacterial community in different environments
This study provides a baseline for the knowledge of the P. oceanica microbiome and further supports its use as a putative seagrass descriptor.PMID:37548791 | DOI:10.1007/s11356-023-28968-x (Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International)
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - August 7, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Alice Rotini Chiara Conte Gidon Winters Marlen I Vasquez Luciana Migliore Source Type: research
Undisturbed Posidonia oceanica meadows maintain the epiphytic bacterial community in different environments
This study provides a baseline for the knowledge of the P. oceanica microbiome and further supports its use as a putative seagrass descriptor.PMID:37548791 | DOI:10.1007/s11356-023-28968-x (Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International)
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - August 7, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Alice Rotini Chiara Conte Gidon Winters Marlen I Vasquez Luciana Migliore Source Type: research
Implementing a Managed Entry Agreement Framework in Cyprus
Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res. 2023 Jul 23:1-9. doi: 10.1080/14737167.2023.2237684. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: The aim of this study is to explore the current practice in Cyprus regarding the introduction and reimbursement of innovative pharmaceuticals through Managed Entry Agreements (MEA), assess its operational context, and suggest approaches toward spanning the knowledge gap consequential to these efforts, especially the barriers of a small country context.AREAS COVERED: The recent introduction of a National Health System (NHS), brought about fundamental reforms in Cyprus' Healthcare sector. Amo...
Source: Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research - July 23, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Olga Pitsillidou Panagiotis Petrou M J Postma Source Type: research
Exploring public knowledge and perceptions regarding per os OTC pain-relieving medications: the case of paracetamol (acetaminophen)
ConclusionsTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first study conducted in the Republic of Cyprus on this topic. Paracetamol is frequently consumed by individuals, both in its generic and original forms. However, the study showed that respondents often misperceive NSAIDs and paracetamol-containing medications. In addition, it is identified that there is a lack of education among people about the safe and effective use of paracetamol, namely, indications, potential side effects, maximum daily dose, alcohol consumption, and the potential risks of hepatotoxicity. The study contributed to the current published literature as...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - July 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research
Sea turtles have 3000-year-old routines
You might think you’re a creature of habit—but sea turtles have you beat. Green sea turtles in the Mediterranean Sea visit the same areas of seagrass meadows today that they did 3000 years ago, a new study reveals. The results, the authors say, spotlight ecologically critical and currently unprotected coasts in North Africa—and a new way for deep history to guide present-day conservation.
“It’s really, really thrilling,” says Cyler Conrad, a cultural resources environmental scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory who was not involved in the research. “Very few” studies, he says, have s...
Source: Science of Aging Knowledge Environment - July 17, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Mental health services for children and adolescents in Cyprus
(Source: European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
Source: European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - July 15, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
