Publications
2009-2010
1. Flouris AD, Vardavas CI, Metsios GS, Tsatsakis AM, Koutedakis Y.Biological evidence for the acute health effects of secondhand smoke exposure. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2010 Jan;298(1):L3-L12. Epub 2009 Sep 18. Review.
2. Flouris AD, Cheung SS. On the origins of cold-induced vasodilation. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Dec 18. [Epub ahead of print].
3. Carrillo AE, Metsios GS, Flouris AD.Effects of secondhand smoke on thyroid function. Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets. 2009 Dec;8(5):359-63.
4. Metsios GS, Flouris AD, Koutedakis Y. Passive smoking, asthma and allergy in children. Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets. 2009 Dec;8(5):348-52.
5. Faught BE, Flouris AD, Cairney J. Epidemiological evidence associating secondhand smoke exposure with cardiovascular disease. Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets. 2009 Dec;8(5):321-7.
6. Flouris AD, Cheung SS.Thermometry and calorimetry assessment of sweat response during exercise in the heat. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Nov 27. [Epub ahead of print]
7. Flouris AD, Metsios GS, Famisis K, Geladas N, Koutedakis Y. Prediction of V O(2max) from a new field test based on portable indirect calorimetry. J Sci Med Sport. 2009 Jun 26. [Epub ahead of print]
8. Flouris AD, Metsios GS, Carrillo AE, Jamurtas AZ, Gourgoulianis K, Kiropoulos T, Tzatzarakis MN, Tsatsakis AM, Koutedakis Y. Acute and short-term effects of secondhand smoke on lung function and cytokine production. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2009 Jun 1;179(11):1029-33. Epub 2009 Mar 5.
9. Flouris AD, Cheung SS. Influence of thermal balance on cold-induced vasodilation. J Appl Physiol. 2009 Apr;106(4):1264-71. Epub 2009 Feb 12.
10. Flouris AD, Spiropoulos Y, Sakellariou GJ, Koutedakis Y.Effect of seasonal programming on fetal development and longevity: links with environmental temperature. Am J Hum Biol. 2009 Mar-Apr;21(2):214-6.
11. Flouris AD, Cheung SS. Human conscious response to thermal input is adjusted to changes in mean body temperature. Br J Sports Med. 2009 Mar;43(3):199-203. Epub 2008 Jan 23.
12. Kalafati M, Jamurtas AZ, Nikolaidis MG, Paschalis V, Theodorou AA, Sakellariou GK, Koutedakis Y, Kouretas D. Ergogenic and antioxidant effects of spirulina supplementation in humans. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2010 Jan;42(1):142-51.
13. Theodorou AA, Nikolaidis MG, Paschalis V, Sakellariou GK, Fatouros IG, Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas AZ.Comparison between G6PD-Deficient and Normal Individuals after Eccentric Exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Dec 9. [Epub ahead of print]
14. Paschalis V, Nikolaidis MG, Theodorou AA, Giakas G, Jamurtas AZ, Koutedakis Y. Eccentric exercise affects the upper limbs more than the lower limbs in position sense and reaction angle. J Sports Sci. :1-11. [Epub ahead of print]
15. Paschalis V, Nikolaidis MG, Giakas G, Jamurtas AZ, Koutedakis Y. Differences between arms and legs on position sense and joint reaction angle. J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Sep;23(6):1652-5.
16. Tsaopoulos DE, Baltzopoulos V, Richards PJ, Maganaris CN. A comparison of different two-dimensional approaches for the determination of the patellar tendon moment arm length. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Mar;105(5):809-14. Epub 2009 Jan 6.
17. Paschalis V, Nikolaidis MG, Giakas G, Theodorou AA, Sakellariou GK, Fatouros IG, Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas AZ. Beneficial changes in energy expenditure and lipid profile after eccentric exercise in overweight and lean women. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2009 Apr 14. [Epub ahead of print]
18. Fatouros IG, Chatzinikolaou A, Tournis S, Nikolaidis MG, Jamurtas AZ, Douroudos II, Papassotiriou I, Thomakos PM, Taxildaris K, Mastorakos G, Mitrakou A. Intensity of resistance exercise determines adipokine and resting energy expenditure responses in overweight elderly individuals. Diabetes Care. 2009 Dec;32(12):2161-7. Epub 2009 Sep 3.
19. Fatouros IG, Chatzinikolaou A, Douroudos II, Nikolaidis MG, Kyparos A, Margonis K, Michailidis Y, Vantarakis A, Taxildaris K, Katrabasas I, Mandalidis D, Kouretas D, Jamurtas AZ.Time-Course of Changes in Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status Responses Following a Soccer Game. J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Dec 1. [Epub ahead of print]
20. Veskoukis AS, Nikolaidis MG, Kyparos A, Kouretas D. Blood reflects tissue oxidative stress depending on biomarker and tissue studied. Free Radic Biol Med. 2009 Nov 15;47(10):1371-4. Epub 2009 Jul 17.
21. Kabasakalis A, Kalitsis K, Nikolaidis MG, Tsalis G, Kouretas D, Loupos D, Mougios V.Redox, iron, and nutritional status of children during swimming training. J Sci Med Sport. 2009 Nov;12(6):691-6. Epub 2008 Sep 2.
22. Nikolaidis MG, Jamurtas AZ.Blood as a reactive species generator and redox status regulator during exercise. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2009 Oct 15;490(2):77-84. Epub 2009 Aug 25. Review.
23. Kyparos A, Vrabas IS, Nikolaidis MG, Riganas CS, Kouretas D.Increased oxidative stress blood markers in well-trained rowers following two thousand-meter rowing ergometer race. J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Aug;23(5):1418-26.
24. Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Panoulas VF, Nevill AM, Jamurtas AZ, Koutedakis Y, Kitas GD. Underweight and obese states both associate with worse disease activity and physical function in patients with established rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Rheumatol. 2009 Apr;28(4):439-44. Epub 2008 Dec 19.
25. Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Nevill AM, Jamurtas AZ, Kita M, Koutedakis Y, Kitas GD. Associations of obesity with modifiable risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2009 Feb;68(2):242-5. Epub 2008 Aug 3.
26. Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Smith JP, Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Jamurtas AZ, Koutedakis Y, Kitas GD What predicts obesity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? An investigation of the interactions between lifestyle and inflammation.. Int J Obes (Lond). 2009 Oct 27. [Epub ahead of print]
27. Sakkas GK, Schambelan M, Mulligan K.Can the use of creatine supplementation attenuate muscle loss in cachexia and wasting? Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2009 Nov;12(6):623-7.
28. Giannaki CD, Sakkas GK, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Liakopoulos V, Anifandis G, Karatzaferi C, Koutedakis Y, Stefanidis I.Quality of life score is primarily affected by the mental rather than the physical component in patients with restless legs syndrome. Mov Disord. 2009 Sep 18. [Epub ahead of print]
29. Mulligan K, Khatami H, Schwarz JM, Sakkas GK, DePaoli AM, Tai VW, Wen MJ, Lee GA, Grunfeld C, Schambelan M.The effects of recombinant human leptin on visceral fat, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance in patients with human immunodeficiency virus-associated lipoatrophy and hypoleptinemia. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Apr;94(4):1137-44. Epub 2009 Jan 27.
30. Sakkas GK, Mulligan K, Dasilva M, Doyle JW, Khatami H, Schleich T, Kent-Braun JA, Schambelan M.Creatine fails to augment the benefits from resistance training in patients with HIV infection: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. PLoS One. 2009;4(2):e4605. Epub 2009 Feb 26.
31. Twitchett EA, Koutedakis Y, Wyon MA. Physiological fitness and professional classical ballet performance: a brief review. J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Dec;23(9):2732-40.
32. Hatzikotoulas K, Patikas D, Bassa E, Hadjileontiadis L, Koutedakis Y, Kotzamanidis C.Submaximal fatigue and recovery in boys and men. Int J Sports Med. 2009 Oct;30(10):741-6. Epub 2009 Jul 7.
33. Angioi M, Metsios GS, Koutedakis Y, Wyon MA.Fitness in contemporary dance: a systematic review. Int J Sports Med. 2009 Jul;30(7):475-84. Epub 2009 Mar 19. Review. Erratum in: Int J Sports Med. 2009 Jul;30(7):484.
34. Nevill A, Tsiotra G, Tsimeas P, Koutedakis Y. Allometric associations between body size, shape, and physical performance of Greek children. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2009 May;21(2):220-32.
35. Tsiotra GD, Nevill AM, Lane AM, Koutedakis Y.Physical fitness and developmental coordination disorder in Greek children. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2009 May;21(2):186-95.
36. Metsios GS, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Panoulas VF, Wilson M, Nevill AM, Koutedakis Y, Kitas GD. Association of physical inactivity with increased cardiovascular risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2009 Apr;16(2):188-94.
37. Twitchett E, Angioi M, Koutedakis Y, Wyon M.Video analysis of classical ballet performance. J Dance Med Sci. 2009;13(4):124-8.
38. Angioi M, Metsios GS, Twitchett E, Koutedakis Y, Wyon M.Association between selected physical fitness parameters and aesthetic competence in contemporary dancers. J Dance Med Sci. 2009;13(4):115-23.
39. Koutedakis Y. Analysis of dance performance. J Dance Med Sci. 2009;13(4):99-100.
40. Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Smith JP, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Nightingale P, Kitas GD.Transforming growth factor-beta1 869T/C, but not interleukin-6 -174G/C, polymorphism associates with hypertension in rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2009 Feb;48(2):113-8. Epub 2008 Dec 23.
41. Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Smith JP, Metsios GS, Elisaf MS, Nightingale P, Kitas GD.Galectin-2 (LGALS2) 3279C/T polymorphism may be independently associated with diastolic blood pressure in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Exp Hypertens. 2009 Apr;31(2):93-104.
42. Panoulas VF, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Smith JP, Milionis HJ, Douglas KM, Nightingale P, Kitas GD. Association of interleukin-6 (IL-6)-174G/C gene polymorphism with cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: the role of obesity and smoking. Atherosclerosis. 2009 May;204(1):178-83. Epub 2008 Sep 6.
43. Panoulas VF, Toms TE, Metsios GS, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Kosovitsas A, Milionis HJ, Douglas KM, John H, Kitas GD. Target organ damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: The role of blood pressure and heart rate. Atherosclerosis. 2009 Aug 31. [Epub ahead of print]
44. Toms TE, Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Griffiths H, Sattar N, Smith JP, Symmons DP, Nightingale P, Metsios GS, Kitas GD. Statin use in rheumatoid arthritis in relation to actual cardiovascular risk: evidence for substantial under treatment of lipid associated cardiovascular risk? Ann Rheum Dis. 2009 Oct 23. [Epub ahead of print]
2007-2008
1. Cairney J, Hay JA, Faught BE, Flouris A, Klentrou P. Developmental coordination disorder and cardiorespiratory fitness in children. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2007 Feb;19(1):20-8.
2. Chatzinikolaou A, Fatouros I, Petridou A, Jamurtas A, Avloniti A, Douroudos I, Mastorakos G, Lazaropoulou C, Papassotiriou I, Tournis S, Mitrakou A, Mougios V. Adipose tissue lipolysis is upregulated in lean and obese men during acute resistance exercise. Diabetes Care. 2008 Jul;31(7):1397-9.
3. Flouris AD, Bouziotas C, Christodoulos AD, Koutedakis Y. Longitudinal preventive-screening cutoffs for metabolic syndrome in adolescents. Int J Obes (Lond). 2008 Oct;32(10):1506-1512.
4. Flouris AD, Canham CH, Faught BE, Klentrou P. Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk in Ontario adolescents. Arch Dis Child. 2007 Jun;92(6):521-3.
5. Flouris AD, Cheung SS. Human conscious response to thermal input is adjusted to changes in mean body temperature. Br J Sports Med. 2008 Jan 23.
6. Flouris AD, Faught BE, Klentrou P.Cardiovascular disease risk in adolescent smokers: evidence of a 'smoker lifestyle'. J Child Health Care. 2008 Sep;12(3):221-31.
7. Flouris AD, Metsios GS, Jamurtas AZ, Koutedakis Y. Sexual dimorphism in the acute effects of secondhand smoke on thyroid hormone secretion, inflammatory markers and vascular function. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Feb;294(2):E456-62.
8. Flouris AD, Westwood DA, Cheung SS. Thermal balance effects on vigilance during 2-hour exposures to -20 degrees C. Aviat Space Environ Med. 2007 Jul;78(7):673-9.
9. Flouris AD, Westwood DA, Mekjavic IB, Cheung SS. Effect of body temperature on cold induced vasodilation. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2008 Oct;104(3):491-9
10. Gaff CL, Aitken M, Flouris A, Metcalfe SA. A model for the development of genetics education programs for health professionals. Genet Med. 2007 Jul;9(7):451-7. Review.
11. Gordon PL, Sakkas GK, Doyle JW, Shubert T, Johansen KL. Relationship between vitamin D and muscle size and strength in patients on hemodialysis. J Ren Nutr. 2007 Nov;17(6):397-407.
12. Gougoura S, Nikolaidis MG, Kostaropoulos IA, Jamurtas AZ, Koukoulis G, Kouretas D. Increased oxidative stress indices in the blood of child swimmers. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2007 May;100(2):235-9.
13. Hadjigeorgiou GM, Stefanidis I, Dardiotis E, Aggellakis K, Sakkas GK, Xiromerisiou G, Konitsiotis S, Paterakis K, Poultsidi A, Tsimourtou V, Ralli S, Gourgoulianis K, Zintzaras E. Low RLS prevalence and awareness in central Greece: an epidemiological survey. Eur J Neurol. 2007 Nov;14(11):1275-80.
14. Ispirlidis I, Fatouros IG, Jamurtas AZ, Nikolaidis MG, Michailidis I, Douroudos I, Margonis K, Chatzinikolaou A, Kalistratos E, Katrabasas I, Alexiou V, Taxildaris K. Time-course of changes in inflammatory and performance responses following a soccer game. Clin J Sport Med. 2008 Sep;18(5):423-31.
15. Karatzaferi C, Franks-Skiba K, Cooke R. Inhibition of shortening velocity of skinned skeletal muscle fibers in conditions that mimic fatigue. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2008 Mar;294(3):R948-55.
16. Koutedakis Y, Hukam H, Metsios G, Nevill A, Giakas G, Jamurtas A, Myszkewycz L. The effects of three months of aerobic and strength training on selected performance- and fitness-related parameters in modern dance students. J Strength Cond Res. 2007 Aug;21(3):808-12.
17. Li X, Youngren JF, Hyun B, Sakkas GK, Mulligan K, Majumdar S, Masharani UB, Schambelan M, Goldfine ID. Technical evaluation of in vivo abdominal fat and IMCL quantification using MRI and MRSI at 3 T. Magn Reson Imaging. 2008 Feb;26(2):188-97.
18. Liakopoulos V, Sakkas GK, Giannaki CD, Giannopoulou M, Eleftheriadis T, Stefanidis I. Factors affecting quality of sleep in dialysis patients: preliminary polysomnographic evidence. Ren Fail. 2008;30(4):475-6.
19. Margonis K, Fatouros IG, Jamurtas AZ, Nikolaidis MG, Douroudos I, Chatzinikolaou A, Mitrakou A, Mastorakos G, Papassotiriou I, Taxildaris K, Kouretas D. Oxidative stress biomarkers responses to physical overtraining: implications for diagnosis. Free Radic Biol Med. 2007 Sep 15;43(6):901-10. Erratum in: Free Radic Biol Med. 2008 Jun 15;44(12):2058.
20. Metsios GS, Flouris AD, Jamurtas AZ, Carrillo AE, Kouretas D, Germenis AE, Gourgoulianis K, Kiropoulos T, Tzatzarakis MN, Tsatsakis AM, Koutedakis Y. A brief exposure to moderate passive smoke increases metabolism and thyroid hormone secretion. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Jan;92(1):208-11.
21. Metsios GS, Flouris AD, Koutedakis Y, Nevill A. Criterion-related validity and test-retest reliability of the 20m square shuttle test. J Sci Med Sport. 2008 Apr;11(2):214-7.
22. Metsios GS, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Douglas KM, Koutedakis Y, Nevill AM, Panoulas VF, Kita M, Kitas GD. Blockade of tumour necrosis factor-alpha in rheumatoid arthritis: effects on components of rheumatoid cachexia. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2007 Dec;46(12):1824-7.
23. Metsios GS, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Nevill AM, Douglas KM, Koutedakis Y, Kitas GD. Smoking significantly increases basal metabolic rate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2007 May 14.
24. Metsios GS, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Panoulas VF, Koutedakis Y, Nevill AM, Douglas KM, Kita M, Kitas GD. New resting energy expenditure prediction equations for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2008 Apr;47(4):500-6.
25. Metsios GS, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Veldhuijzen van Zanten JJ, Treharne GJ, Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Koutedakis Y, Kitas GD. Rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease and physical exercise: a systematic review. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2008 Mar;47(3):239-48. Review.
26. Michailidis Y, Jamurtas AZ, Nikolaidis MG, Fatouros IG, Koutedakis Y, Papassotiriou I, Kouretas D. Sampling time is crucial for measurement of aerobic exercise-induced oxidative stress. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 Jul;39(7):1107-13.
27. Nikolaidis MG, Jamurtas AZ, Paschalis V, Fatouros IG, Koutedakis Y, Kouretas D. The effect of muscle-damaging exercise on blood and skeletal muscle oxidative stress: magnitude and time-course considerations. Sports Med. 2008;38(7):579-606.
28. Nikolaidis MG, Kyparos A, Hadziioannou M, Panou N, Samaras L, Jamurtas AZ, Kouretas D. Acute exercise markedly increases blood oxidative stress in boys and girls. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2007 Apr;32(2):197-205.
29. Nikolaidis MG, Paschalis V, Giakas G, Fatouros IG, Koutedakis Y, Kouretas D, Jamurtas AZ. Decreased blood oxidative stress after repeated muscle-damaging exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 Jul;39(7):1080-9.
30. Nikolaidis MG, Paschalis V, Giakas G, Fatouros IG, Sakellariou GK, Theodorou AA, Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas AZ. Favorable and prolonged changes in blood lipid profile after muscle-damaging exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2008 Aug;40(8):1483-9.
31. Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Milionis HJ, Nightingale P, Kita MD, Klocke R, Metsios GS, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Elisaf MS, Kitas GD. Serum uric acid is independently associated with hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J Hum Hypertens. 2008 Mar;22(3):177-82.
32. Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Smith JP, Taffé P, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Toms TE, Elisaf MS, Nightingale P, Kitas GD. Polymorphisms of the endothelin-1 gene associate with hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Endothelium. 2008 Jul-Aug;15(4):203-12.
33. Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Nightingale P, Kita MD, Elisaf MS, Kitas GD. Long-term exposure to medium-dose glucocorticoid therapy associates with hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2008 Jan;47(1):72-5.
34. Panoulas VF, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Smith JP, Milionis HJ, Douglas KM, Nightingale P, Kitas GD. Association of interleukin-6 (IL-6)-174G/C gene polymorphism with cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: The role of obesity and smoking. Atherosclerosis. 2008 Sep 6.
35. Papavasileiou V, Liakopoulos V, Sakkas GK, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Koukoulis G, Stefanidis I. Serum levels of adipokine retinol-binding protein-4 in relation to renal function: response to Ziegelmeier et al. Diabetes Care. 2008 Apr;31(4):e23.
36. Paschalis V, Giakas G, Baltzopoulos V, Jamurtas AZ, Theoharis V, Kotzamanidis C, Koutedakis Y. The effects of muscle damage following eccentric exercise on gait biomechanics. Gait Posture. 2007 Feb;25(2):236-42.
37. Paschalis V, Nikolaidis MG, Fatouros IG, Giakas G, Koutedakis Y, Karatzaferi C, Kouretas D, Jamurtas AZ. Uniform and prolonged changes in blood oxidative stress after muscle-damaging exercise. In Vivo. 2007 Sep-Oct;21(5):877-83
38. Paschalis V, Nikolaidis MG, Giakas G, Jamurtas AZ, Owolabi EO, Koutedakis Y. Position sense and reaction angle after eccentric exercise: the repeated bout effect. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2008 May;103(1):9-18.
39. Paschalis V, Nikolaidis MG, Giakas G, Jamurtas AZ, Pappas A, Koutedakis Y. The effect of eccentric exercise on position sense and joint reaction angle of the lower limbs. Muscle Nerve. 2007 Apr;35(4):496-503.
40. Sakkas GK, Gourgoulianis KI, Karatzaferi C, Liakopoulos V, Maridaki MD, Pastaka C, Lavdas E, Soher BJ, Dovas S, Fezoulidis I, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Stefanidis I. Haemodialysis patients with sleep apnoea syndrome experience increased central adiposity and altered muscular composition and functionality. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2008 Jan;23(1):336-44.
41. Sakkas GK, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Karatzaferi C, Maridaki MD, Giannaki CD, Mertens PR, Rountas C, Vlychou M, Liakopoulos V, Stefanidis I. Intradialytic aerobic exercise training ameliorates symptoms of restless legs syndrome and improves functional capacity in patients on hemodialysis: a pilot study. ASAIO J. 2008 Mar-Apr;54(2):185-90.
42. Sakkas GK, Karatzaferi C, Liakopoulos V, Maridaki MD, Lavdas E, Giannaki CD, Gourgoulianis KI, Stefanidis I. Polysomnographic evidence of sleep apnoea disorders in lean and overweight haemodialysis patients. J Ren Care. 2007 Oct-Dec;33(4):159-64.
43. Sakkas GK, Karatzaferi C, Zintzaras E, Giannaki CD, Liakopoulos V, Lavdas E, Damani E, Liakos N, Fezoulidis I, Koutedakis Y, Stefanidis IL. Liver fat, visceral adiposity and sleep disturbances contribute to the development of insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in non diabetic dialysis patients. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2008 Oct 1.
44. Sakkas GK, Liakopoulos V, Karatzaferi C, Stefanidis I. Sleep quality and dialysis efficacy affect functional capacity in patients receiving haemodialysis therapy. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2008 Aug;23(8):2703-4;
45. Shaaban H, Giakas G, Bolton M, Williams R, Wicks P, Scheker LR, Lees VC. Contact area inside the distal radioulnar joint: effect of axial loading and position of the forearm. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2007 Mar;22(3):313-8.
46. Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Koutedakis Y, Nevill AM, Douglas KM, Jamurtas A, van Zanten JJ, Labib M, Kitas GD. Redefining overweight and obesity in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Ann Rheum Dis. 2007 Oct;66(10):1316-21.
47. Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Nevill AM, Jamurtas AZ, Kita M, Koutedakis Y, Kitas GD. Associations of obesity with modifiable risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2008 Aug 3.
48. Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Metsios GS, Panoulas VF, Douglas KM, Nevill AM, Jamurtas AZ, Kita M, Koutedakis Y, Kitas GD. Cigarette smoking associates with body weight and muscle mass of patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional, observational study. Arthritis Res Ther. 2008;10(3):R59.
49. Tofas T, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros I, Nikolaidis MG, Koutedakis Y, Sinouris EA, Papageorgakopoulou N, Theocharis DA. Plyometric exercise increases serum indices of muscle damage and collagen breakdown. J Strength Cond Res. 2008 Mar;22(2):490-6.

