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P. Behrakis MD,PhD,FCCPDirector, Institute of Public Health, the American College of Greece, Investigator, Biomedical Verified email at researchlab.gr Cited by 5727 |
Respiratory mechanics studied by multiple regression and the end-inspiratory pause technique during mechanical ventilation
…, A Amygdalou, K Kalopissi, M Moukas, PK Behrakis - Critical Care, 2000 - Springer
… (initial, P<0.05), 17.7±2.3 (mid, P=0.09), and 16.4±2.6 (end, P=0.9). CI was significantly
increased at 3.6±0.4 (P<0.01 vs PCV) while SvO2 was unchanged at 79.1±4.1 (P>0.05 vs PCV). …
increased at 3.6±0.4 (P<0.01 vs PCV) while SvO2 was unchanged at 79.1±4.1 (P>0.05 vs PCV). …
[HTML][HTML] Exhaled breath condensate: technical and diagnostic aspects
Purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate the 30-year progress of research on exhaled
breath condensate in a disease-based approach. Methods. We searched PubMed/Medline, …
breath condensate in a disease-based approach. Methods. We searched PubMed/Medline, …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic literature review of e-cigarette-related illness and injury: not just for the respirologist
…, V Evangelopoulou, P Behrakis - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Following the recent electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) illness outbreak, the current review
aimed to collect all related clinical cases for study and analysis and provide a critical synopsis …
aimed to collect all related clinical cases for study and analysis and provide a critical synopsis …
A simple method for assessing the validity of the esophageal balloon technique
A Baydur, PK Behrakis, WA Zin, M Jaeger… - American Review of …, 1982 - atsjournals.org
… The difference between the supine position with all other postures was significant (p <
0.01). The phase difference between APes and APm and the magnitude of the cardiac artifact …
0.01). The phase difference between APes and APm and the magnitude of the cardiac artifact …
Short-term pulmonary effects of using an electronic cigarette: impact on respiratory flow resistance, impedance, and exhaled nitric oxide
…, V Evangelopoulou, GN Connolly, PK Behrakis - Chest, 2012 - Elsevier
… by 2.14 ppb (P = .005) but not in the control group (P = .859). Total respiratory impedance at
5 Hz in the experimental group was found to also increase by 0.033 kPa/(L/s) (P < .001), and …
5 Hz in the experimental group was found to also increase by 0.033 kPa/(L/s) (P < .001), and …
Early phase changes by concurrent endurance and strength training
…, M Moukas, MPV ASSILIOU, PK Behrakis - The Journal of …, 2003 - journals.lww.com
… Level of significance was set at p … total energy intake were not found to be statistically
significant (at p … According to the level of statistical significance (p 0.05), no significant pre- to …
significant (at p … According to the level of statistical significance (p 0.05), no significant pre- to …
Lung mechanics in sitting and horizontal body positions
PK Behrakis, A Baydur, MJ Jaeger, J Milic-Emili - Chest, 1983 - Elsevier
… p<0.01) between sitting and supine position. Flow-resistance increased from 1.78 in sitting
to 2.5 cm H 2 O·L -l ·s (p… in spite of a 35 percent decrease in ERV (p<0.001). Since it is known …
to 2.5 cm H 2 O·L -l ·s (p… in spite of a 35 percent decrease in ERV (p<0.001). Since it is known …
Protective effect of L-cysteine and glutathione on the modulated suckling rat brain Na+, K+-ATPase and Mg2+-ATPase activities induced by the in vitro galactosaemia
…, KH Schulpis, K Marinou, P Behrakis - Pharmacological Research, 2004 - Elsevier
… B resulted in a decrease of TAS to 30% (P<0.01), while the presence of Cys or GSH
increased TAS to 20% (P<0.01) and 60% (P<0.001), respectively. The antioxidants reversed the …
increased TAS to 20% (P<0.01) and 60% (P<0.001), respectively. The antioxidants reversed the …
Burden of disease attributable to second-hand smoke exposure: a systematic review
…, L Clancy, S Keogan, H Byrne, P Behrakis… - Preventive …, 2019 - Elsevier
Our aim was to provide a systematic review of studies on the burden of disease due to
second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure, reviewing methods, exposure assessment, diseases …
second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure, reviewing methods, exposure assessment, diseases …
[HTML][HTML] Cough management: a practical approach
…, JC Virchow, M Polverino, A Zanasi, PK Behrakis… - Cough, 2011 - Springer
Cough is one of the most common symptoms for which patients seek medical attention from
primary care physicians and pulmonologists. Cough is an important defensive reflex that …
primary care physicians and pulmonologists. Cough is an important defensive reflex that …