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Achaiki Iatriki : official publication of the medical society of western Greece and Peloponnesus
In the current issue, the editorial by Cauchi et al.
argues for eco-friendly measures in endoscopy and
emphasies the role of healthcare providers in reducing waste. The editorial adeptly employs the three Rs
(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) framework to tackle waste
management, offering practical solutions. The editorial by Milionis et al. focuses on the reverse cascade
screening for paediatric familial hypercholesterolaemia
(FH), which is an upcoming tool for public health. Advantages, practices, and challenges regarding FH are
thoroughly discussed. Lastly, the editorial by Fousekis
et al. presents the main aspects of a chronic immune-mediated cutaneous disease, dermatitis herpetiformis
(DH), which constitutes an extraintestinal manifestation
of celiac disease, including its diagnosis, pathogenesis,
and management.
Moreover, this issue includes three review articles.
The review article by Krontira et al. discusses the evolving data on the epidemiology, diagnostic approach and
appropriate management of foreign body and caustic
substance ingestion, based on updated guidelines
published by gastroenterological and endoscopic societies. The review by Halliasos et al. provides data on the
clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of
metastatic acute spinal cord compression, focusing on
the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach,
including spine surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical
oncologists, palliative care clinicians, physiotherapists,
and psychologists. Lastly, the review by Schinas et al.
outlines the potential of immune modulation in the
treatment of infections and the need for individualised approaches in the modern world of personalised
medicine by examining some of the key strategies and
immune-based therapies being developed to combat
infectious diseases.peer-reviewe