Growth Hormone Therapy in Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

N Theodorakis, G Feretzakis, M Kreouzi… - The Journal of …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Context Guideline-directed medical therapy of heart failure (HF) primarily targets
neurohormonal activation. However, growth hormone (GH) has emerged as a potential …

[HTML][HTML] Antibiotic resistance in the elderly: mechanisms, risk factors, and solutions

N Theodorakis, G Feretzakis, C Hitas, M Kreouzi… - Microorganisms, 2024 - mdpi.com
Antibiotic resistance presents a critical challenge in healthcare, particularly among the
elderly, where multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) contribute to increased morbidity …

[HTML][HTML] Immunosenescence: How Aging Increases Susceptibility to Bacterial Infections and Virulence Factors

N Theodorakis, G Feretzakis, C Hitas, M Kreouzi… - Microorganisms, 2024 - mdpi.com
The process of aging leads to a progressive decline in the immune system function, known
as immunosenescence, which compromises both innate and adaptive responses. This …

Growth Hormone and Heart Failure: Implications for Patient Stratification, Prognosis, and Precision Medicine

N Theodorakis, M Kreouzi, C Hitas, D Anagnostou… - Diagnostics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Heart failure (HF) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While
standard treatments primarily target neurohormonal pathways, emerging evidence …