The George D. Behrakis RESEARCH LAB is proud to share the recent Hellenic Post launch of a commemorative set of stamps, “Children and Stamps” The Commemorative set includes: • 2 SmokeFreeGreece postage stamps • A postage stamp printed with the 1st place award of a UNESCO competition child’s painting from the 13th Elementary School in...
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World Health Day
The World Health Organization marks April 7th as World Health Day “Health is a human right; it’s time for health for all.” -WHO
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2019 ENSP-SRP International Conference on Tobacco Control
The 4th annual ENSP-SRP International Conference on Tobacco Control was held recently in Bucharest. Prior to the ENSP conference opening, Professor Behrakis participated in a “Global Forum on Human Rights and a Tobacco Free World” The George D. Behrakis RESEARCH LAB team attended the event and presented results of recent scientific studies conducted at...
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World Cancer Day- February 4th 2019
Under the auspices and presence of H.E. President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos, the George D. Behrakis RESEARCH LAB was honoured to take part in the organisation of the official Hellenic National event for World Cancer Day by the Hellenic Cancer Society and the Greek Ministry of Health EU Commissioner of...
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The Research Lab recently visited Samothraki with the NGO Symplefsi
On November 24th and 25th, Associate Director of the George D. Behrakis Research Lab and Pulmonologist, Anna Tzortzi, along with colleague Marina Demi, visited the remote island of Samothraki with Symplefsi to offer healthcare services to residents. Dr. Tzortzi was able to see over 50 patients over the weekend while Marina had the opportunity to...
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD was the 3rd overall cause of death, globally in 2016. –World Health Organization What is COPD? According to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2018 report, “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common, preventable and treatable disease...
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9th Annual Student Conference “Learning not to Smoke” in Trikala
Congratulations to the winners of the annual art competition, “Learning not to Smoke!” and thank you to all the students who participated! Read more here.
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Visit from the EU Head of Cross-border Healthcare and Tobacco Control
On October 31st, we had the honor of welcoming the EU Head of Cross-border Healthcare and Tobacco Control, DG SANTE, Thea Emmerling, to the Research Lab and Institute of Public health of the American College of Greece in Plaka. Her organized visit also included a trip to the American College of Greece campus in Aghia...
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World Pneumonia Day!
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs especially affecting the alveoli that fill with pus and fluid instead of air. (alveoli are tiny air sacs that help to deliver oxygen from the air to the blood). Based on where it was acquired, pneumonia is characterized as: Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Responsible for the...
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Opening of the 4th Annual Series of Public Health Lectures
The Institute of Public Health of the American College of Greece will open the 4th Annual Series of Public Health Lectures this Wednesday October 17th with the topic devoted to Seasonal Influenza and progress made. Lectures are open to the public. The 4th Annual series of lectures are CME-CPD credited by the Panhellenic Medical Association...