Beliefs, Perceptions, and Behaviors Regarding Chronic Respiratory Diseases of Roma in Crete, Greece: A Qualitative FRESH AIR Study

BackgroundThe global burden of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) disproportionally affects Roma populations.Health interventions addressing CRD among Roma or other vulnerable groups often fail to be effective, as their implementation strategy misaligns with the local context.To design context-driven strategies, we studied CRD-related beliefs, per

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The View of Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome as a Podocytopathy

Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a complex clinical entity characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema.In this review, we propose the view of NS as a podocytopathy, highlighting the importance of understanding the role of podocytes in the development of this condition.We discuss the various etiologies of NS, ranging from congenital to primar

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