ACHAIKI IATRIKI | 2026; 45(1): 6
Letter from the editor
Dear colleagues,
In the current issue, the editorial by Benou et al. highlights recent advances and current evidence in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of congenital cytomegalovirus infection, with emphasis on strategies that reduce long-term sequelae such as hearing loss and neurodevelopmental impairment. The editorial by Miruzzi et al. reviews and discusses the growing evidence supporting a non-biopsy diagnostic pathway for coeliac disease in selected adults, while defining the clinical contexts in which histological confirmation remains necessary.
The original research article by Bakola et al. investigates potential associations between general practitioners’ personality traits and the distribution of chronic disease profiles among their patients.
Lastly, the current issue features three review articles. The first, authored by Papageorgopoulou et al., provides an overview of the principles, advantages, and current clinical applications of digital PCR, with an emphasis on its role in diagnostics, therapeutic monitoring, and personalized medicine. The review by Taprantzi D. provides a literature-based diagnostic guide to paraneoplastic syndromes across organ systems, facilitating early recognition of underlying malignancies and improving clinical decision-making. Finally, the review by Papafaklis et al. outlines the current evidence on the role of coronary revascularization, particularly percutaneous coronary intervention, on top of optimal medical therapy in patients with chronic coronary syndrome, focusing on symptom relief, quality of life, and clinical outcomes.
Yours sincerely,
C Triantos
Associate Professor in Internal Medicine
and Gastroenterology Faculty of Medicine,
School of Health Sciences, University of Patras
Editor-in-Chief of the journal “ACHAIKI IATRIKI”