08
MAR
2016

The Impact of Mobile Phone Dependency on Health and Biomarkers in a Greek University Student Sample

ABSTRACT Introduction: Mobile phone use can be addictive for the young. However, little is known about the behavioral and biological effects of this addiction among the student population. Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of mobile phone use on the health...
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08
MAR
2016

Compliance and Health Professionals’ role: The case of osteoporotic patients

ABSTRACT Osteoporosis is considered to be a major public health issue worldwide. Despite the large number of effective medication regimens available, patients’ non-compliance in treatment is one of the most common obstacles when attempting to achieve best therapeutic results...
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08
MAR
2016

Smoking Habits and Alcohol Use. Epidemiological data and countermeasures

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ABSTRACT Alcohol consumption and smoking among adolescents worldwide is increasing without any apparent differences between developed and developing countries. Increased rates of smoking and alcohol abuse have been documented among university students worldwide. In Greece,...
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08
MAR
2016

The Concept of Social Support and the Impact on Chronic Diseases Management

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ABSTRACT Worldwide, the chronic disease management is perhaps the major challenge for health care professionals, who are called to face patient’s problems in physical, psychological and social level. Social support, has an important role in the management of chronic disease, and...
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