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Surgical treatment of the thyroid

When does the thyroid need surgery? For three main reasons: when there is cancer, when it malfunctions, such as in cases of hyperthyroidism where medication does not work, or when its size creates pro...

Modern Developments in Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Thyroid cancer is one of the most common malignancies of the endocrine system. Although the diagnosis of the word “cancer” causes reasonable concern, in the vast majority of cases it is a disease with...

Infantile hemangiomas: a guide for parents

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Infantile hemangiomas: a guide for parents

In the context of Pediatric Dermatology care at the Athens Pediatric Center, infantile hemangiomas are one of the most common benign vascular lesions of infancy. They usually appear in the first weeks...

Thyroid & Cervical Nodule Biopsy

What is the thyroid gland? A butterfly-shaped endocrine gland Located in the lower part of the neck It produces thyroid hormones that regulate: energy body temperature heart function the brain, muscle...

Asthma Medication: What You Need to Know

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, which causes various respiratory symptoms, such as cough, difficulty breathing, chest tightness and wheezing. It is one of the most common chro...

World Immunization Day: useful information

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World Immunization Day: useful information

Ms. Ekaterini Agrafiotou, Pediatrician, Director of the Second Pediatric Clinic of the Athens Pediatric Center • World Immunization Week (April 23–30) reminds us that vaccines are one of the most impo...

Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes: No More Prohibitions! How to Eat Healthy Without Losing the Joy

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Nutrition and Type 1 Diabetes: No More Prohibitions! How to Eat Healthy Without Losing the Joy

Quick Summary • The Myth: “A child with diabetes should not eat sugar / bread / pasta.” • The Truth: There is no “diabetic diet.” There is a healthy diet, the same for all children. • The Tool: Correc...

Metabolic syndrome: it’s not a simple diagnosis – it’s a warning for action

Metabolic syndrome — a condition that, if left untreated, significantly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. “Patients with metabolic syndrome have more than double the risk of heart disease...