Category: Lectures

Εminent Greek scientists participated in a round table discussion entitled “Topics in Biomedical Ethics” during the third lecture of the Institute of Public Health 7th Series of Lectures.

The second lecture of the current IPH series was dedicated to a highly prevalent, public health threat of the 21st century; Childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Long-COVID and COVID-19 implications, in all age groups including in asymptomatic COVID-19 patients, can only be prevented with worldwide mass vaccination;

Despite new concerns about emerging infectious diseases, resulting from climate change, global mobility and high population movements, the blood transfusion continues to be a safe procedure

Did you know that accident-related injuries are the leading cause of children’s death in developed countries, including Greece and that 80% of serious household accidents occur at the inside of the home, mostly in the living room and the bedroom?

The circadian rhythm balance is a prerequisite for the optimal functioning of the human body; by regulating the normal hormone production, the circadian rhythm protects against diabetes, obesity, depression, aging and more.

It has been statistically proven that the highest percentage of responsibility for road accidents lies with the human factor, under the triple capacity of driver – passenger – pedestrian and according to World Bank’ data, the financial cost of road accidents is calculated to 1-3% on each state’s GDP.