ACHAIKI IATRIKI | 2022; 41(1): 6
Letter from the editor
Dear colleagues,
In the current issue, the editorial by Tzakis et al. describes in detail the operation of uterus transplantation, from the original concept up to human trials through a very interesting personal experience. The editorial by Tourkochristou et al. provides the latest information on the new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern Omicron, including its genetic profile, its characteristics, and its impact on the immune system and vaccination against COVID-19.
The original article by Merekoulias et al. investigates the outbreak of COVID-19 cases in a rehabilitation center and examines the evidence on the preventive effect of vaccination. In addition, this study evaluates the association between viral load and severity of COVID-19 disease. Moreover, this issue includes the review by Kitsou et al. on the management of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on management guidelines and the actions taken in the Radiation Oncology Department within a tertiary public Hospital. The review, by Papantoniou et al. presents important elements on primary colorectal cancer prevention and the role of primary care physicians in this setting.
Lastly, this issue includes a case report by Bousis et al. which depicts an unusual case of tuberculosis in a 27-years old male, previously healthy, who was presented with a solid neck mass without any other associated features of the disease, highlighting the need for clinicians to include tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of cervical lymphadenopathy.
Yours sincerely
C. Triantos
Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine
and Gastroenterology Faculty of Medicine,
School of Health Sciences, University of Patras
Editor-in-Chief of the journal “ACHAIKI IATRIKI”