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Meeting:“Health Tourismin Greece”

London, 23 November 2018Hong Kong Amphitheatre, London School of Economics

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Dear Sirs,

Taking into account the rapid development of the Health Tourism sector in the world due to the advancement of med-ical science, medical technologies and the prolongation of the life expectancy of the citizens, we believe that it is an opportunity to take advantage of the comparative advantages that Greece has today and to promote it as an attractive Health Tourism Destination.Greece, the mother of Modern Medicine, possesses great advantages that can place our country in a competitive po-sition in the global medical tourism market:

Medical ExcellenceThe long tradition of Greece in Medicine begins with God of the Medical Asclepius, continues with the father of Med-icine Hippocrates and other eminent doctors of antiquity who communicated their knowledge to the whole known world. Today Greece produces many, and especially good, doctors.

InfrastructuresThe private sector has hospital complexes and other well - functioning medical units, physicians and healthcare pro-fessionals infrastructures and make them constantly important investments. The quality of health services in Greece competing for quality and infrastructure by the best hospitals in the world.

SafetyStrictly international standards are being applied certification for health infrastructure health care, but also health care services ensure excellent quality.

CostCompetitive prices approximately 60% lower cost health care compared to their respective ones in Australia, Canada, many countries within Europe and the United States

Recovery environmentGreece is an ideal place to revive one patient from a treatment. In addition, the hotel infrastructure and the hosting services are of the highest standard.As part of this national effort, we organize a Conference on “Health tourism in Greece” in London on November 23, 2018.Our goal is to join forces and work together systematically to promote the competitive advantages of our country and to highlight the prospects and investment opportunities of Health Tourism.

Kind Regards,

Georgios PatoulisPresident of I.H.T.C., President of G.G.D.I, President of ELITOUR, President of Athens Medical Association, President of Central

Union of Municipalities of Greece, Mayor of Maroussi

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Patients DO travel and this is the cornerstone of Medical Tourism!

Patients may travel to receive top expertise from specialists or may travel for vacation and they would require access to healthcare facilities for chronic treatment.

Greece, the country where the Hippocratic idea was born, appears as the ideal destination for the development of Medical Tourism not only because offers a number of high profile specialist who may provide top healthcare services to a variety of conditions but also because Greece is an extremely popular holiday destination and patients may enjoy access to healthcare facilities during their vacation time.

The Hellenic Medical Society of the United Kingdom (HMS UK) is a charity organization that was founded in London in 1985 and for more than 30 years has been promoting knowledge in the field of Medical Sciences. A number of high profile Medical Doctors of Greek origins have contributed over the years towards this purpose.

As current president of the Hellenic Medical Society UK it is a great honor and pleasure to co-organize this event in conjunction with the International Health Tourism Center.

Purpose of this interaction is to exchange views on how Medical Tourism can be best developed in Greece using the expertise from the UK in developing high standard healthcare services and in offering innovative, minimal invasive, cutting-edge treatment for international patients.

With kind regards,

Miltiadis Krokidis MD, PhD, EBIR, FCIRSE, FRCR, FSIRConsultant Vascular and Interventional Radiologist - President HMS UK

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Master of Ceremony: Kiki Sonidou, GPwSI in Cardiology, MD, MSc, LLP, Vice President of Hellenic Society of Professional people and Scientists, Treasurer of Hellenic Medical Society

18:00 - 18:30 S A L U T A T I O N S

Giorgos Patoulis, President of I.H.T.C., President of G.G.D.I, President of ELITOUR, President of Athens Medical Association, President of Central Union of Municipalities of Greece, Mayor of Maroussi

Dimitris Caramitsos-Tziras, Ambassador of Greece to the Court of St. James’s

Miltiadis Krokidis, MD, PhD, EBIR, FCIRSE, FRCR, FSIR Consultant Vascular and Interventional Radiologist - President HMS UK

Joyce Harper, Professor of Human Genetics and Embryology at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London

Giorgos Tziallas, Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development

Professor Kypros Nicolaides, Director of Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine

Moderator - Presenter: Nikolas Vafiadis, Journalist 18:30 - 21:00 S P E E C H E S Konstantinos Pantos, Director of Assisted Fertilization Unit, Founder of “GENESIS ATHENS CLINIC”, General Secretary of Hellenic Society of Repro- ductive Medicine, Vice President I.H.T.C., Vice President G.G.D.I., Member of Greek Medical Tourism Council-ELITOUR “IVF:apowerfulpolicytoolintheMedicalTourismΜarket”

John Giakoumakis, Clinical Director of Mediterranean Fertility Centre, Reproductive Gynaecologist “Ethical - Legal - Clinical aspect of the surrogacy motherhood program in Greece”

Elias Tsakos, FRCOG Consultant Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist Medical Director EmbryoClinic IVF Greece, Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists “Greece:WorldClassFertilityDestination”

Asc. Pr. Lydia Ioannidou-Mouzaka MD, PhD Gynaecologist - Breast Sureon National Representative of Greece in the European Committee Initiative on Breast Cancer (ECIBC) “Diagnostic and Therapeutic Possibilities of breast diseases in Greece, fromAtoZ”

Dr. Christopher Tzermias, MD, FASLMS, Dermatologist, Scientific Director of the Medical Group “IQ-Intensive Quality Skin Clinics”, Board Member of ELITOUR, Member of the Disciplinary Board of Athens Medical Association. “Hair Transplant, Invasive Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: A Promising SectorforMedicalTourisminGreece”

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Zisis Boukouvalas, Specialist in Plastic Surgery “Greece2018:TheRisingStarofAestheticMedicalTourism”

Athanassios Katsikis, D.D.S., Head of Hellenic Dental Association & Ioannis Prevezanos, D.D.S., Periodontist “DentaltourisminGreece”

Petros Mamalakis, General Secretary of I.H.T.C., General Secretary of ELITOUR, CEO & Founder of www.vitabooking.com

Grigoris Tsiotos, Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Surgery Mayo Clinic “Advanced Oncologic and Laparoscopic Surgery in Greece - A Center of ExcellencebyAmericanBoardCertifiedMultispecialtyExperts”

Dr. Dimitrios Tsoukalas, MD, Board Certified Family Physician, Scientific Director of the Metabolomic Medicine Switzerland Medical Group, President of European Institute of Nutritional Medicine “Metabolomics:AnemergingtoolforPersonalisedMedicine”

Sabine Switalla, Business Development Manager - Health Tourism Euro- medica Rhodes “BuildinganoutstandingtourismdestinationforHolidayDialysisGuests”

Despina Komninou, MD, PhD, CNS, Certified Nutrition Specialist, QLS (Quality of Life Services) Chief Scientific Officer & Founder “Restoring Metabolic Balance by Medical - Nutrition Tourism Evidence: Based PracticesandNewInsightsintotheHippocraticConceptofPositiveHealth”

Dr Katerina Douma - Michelakis, DDS, PhD, Board Certified Specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Louisville University USA, Dipl Ortho University of Athens, f Ass Clinical Professor EUC, UAE, gen secretary GOAS “The impact of oral health to psychological well being; current aspects in the newdigitaldentalera”

Theodoros Chatzis, Consultant at Haematology/Oncology, University Hospitals of Leicester, Scientific Director of “Omnigen” Stem Cell Bank, Athens, Associate at Haematology/Oncology, “Hygeia” Hospital Group, Athens “Immunotherapies and Umbilical Cord Blood. NewperspectivesinthetreatmentofHaematologicalmalignancies”

Listening to the Omogeneia: Expatriate Testimonies about their experie- nces in Greece

Zoe Vlamaki, MD, FRCS, Consultant Breast & General Surgeon - Founder of Biovitality Clinic “Past,Present,FutureinMedicalPractice”

Dimitrios Batakis, Administrator of Eleftho, MSc Health Economics and Management, LSE ΜSc International Health Policy, PhD candi “MedicaltourismasafactorofeconomicgrowthinGreece”

Victoria Polydorou MD, PhD, Consultant Cardiologist, Genesis Athens’ Clinic, Former fellow in fetal Cardiology, King’s College Hospital, London, UK “ThecontributionofmedicaltourismtotherepatriationofyoungGreek doctors”

21:00 Q&A - Award Ceremony - Closing

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Konstantinos Pantos | Genesis Athens ClinicGenesis Athens Clinic, is the largest IVF Clinic in Greece and one of the busiest ones in Europe, at the forefront of our science and profession. Dr Konstantinos Pantos, Founder and Head of this Clinic and his colleagues are proud to have contributed to the turn-around of an outflow of patients from Greece in the recent past into a massive influx of infertile couples from over 65 countries around the world at present, running more than 6000 cycles annually and making our homeland a well-targeted destination for Medical Tourism.Since 2004, GENESIS ATHENS clinic has aimed to give back the smile on infertile couples and hope that they will be able to keep their hands on their own baby. GENESIS ATHENS Clinic affording modern equipment and manpower composed by top scientists, has already managed to make deep incisions in the sensitive field of health.Following a constant upgrading and incorporating new and initiative technologies on patient care-infertile couples, has gained inter-national recognition. But also ensuring valuable partnerships and research protocols, targets to the basic objective of addressing infertility.During the last 4 years, GENESIS AHENS clinic provides practical education in the e-learning program “Human Reproduction’’ of the University of Athens and the Hellenic Society of reproduction Medicine to young scientists. A highly successful program that it has been requested from the University of Bucharest and now educates health professionals in Romania, as well, while it has already been sought by other countries.At the same time, 2 years ago we are involved and in the national effort for the development of medical tourism in our country. Indeed we have the know-how and experience to the medical tourism framework development, as many years we have managed to be the reference point for the infertile couples from around the world. Participating, actively, in the International Institute of Health Tourism and the Global Greek Doctors’ Institute we keep on advising the diaspora for the competitive advantages of our country.

John Giakoumakis | Mediterranean Fertility InstituteMediterranean Fertility Institute, operating since 1994, is classified as one of the most successful centers in Europe and known globally, have helped to complete their family more than 5000 couples with increased success rates. Our continuous quality control checks and training of our medical and scientific team under the supervision of Dr Ioannis Giakoumakis (IVF Specialist), we constantly improve patient chances of creating a familyWe provide IVF and ICSI personalized treatment therapies which are tailored to patient needs. Our oocyte donation program from a group of selected donors which have been through strict criteria whilst maintaining their anonymity has been giving our patients healthy babies for more than 15 years. We treat patients with male infertility finding a solution to problems in collaboration with specialized andrologists. Our biggest asset is to assist prospective parents with our surrogacy program with a successful completion of the process, providing advice and suggestions from experienced professionals.

Petros Mamalakis | Vitabooking.comVitabooking.com is a health service hub where everyone gets easy and fast access to high-quality services at a much lower cost than their home country without waiting lists Services- Complete information about the range of therapies available in top medical centers in Greece and price comparison with the country of origin of each patient.- Integrated presentation of collaborating hospitals, with description, videos and photos of facilities, infrastructure, services and doctors.- Optional interpretation and translation services for documents-Dial of communication between the patient’s doctor and the Greek physician

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Elias Tsakos | EmbryoClinic IVF GreeceA) FERTILITYFull range of diagnostic and therapeutic care including (but not limited to):Tubal assessment (X-ray HSG and Hy-Co-Sy), Hysteroscopy, complete male & female diag-nostics & Investigations, IUI, IVF, ICSI, Blastocyst culture, Time Lapse Monitoring, TESE, mi-cro-TESE, MESA, PGS, PGD, Fertility preservation, Sperm, Oocyte & Embryo vitrification & Storage, Egg donation, Sperm Donation, Gestational Surrogacy.All surgical male and Fertility interventions eg varicocele repair, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy.AlphaZita is a Holistic Fertility Care Concept, providing pioneering evidence based Holistic Care online, on-site within the UK and with organizing dedicated Fertility Retreats in Greece.B) GYNAECOLOGYAll aspects of Gynaecology at tertiary level including benign and malignant Breast Surgery, Gynaecological Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery at all levels (hysteroscopy and laparoscopy) and Robotic Surgery (Da-Vinci Robotic Systems).C) OBSTETRICS Full range of Obstetrics Services including: tertiary Obstetric Care including Special Care Baby Unit, Fetal Medicine Department, Maternal Medicine Department, Invasive and Non-Invasive procedures (NIPT) and 24-hour on-site cover.D) BREAST Full range of Breast Care for benign and malignant diseases and full Cosmetic Breast Reconstruction care.E) CONSULTING Provision of expert services, know-how and supervision in setting up and running all of the Specialized Services within our expertise as described above.

-Flight tickets / hotel reservations, transportation services-Help assistance in all bureaucratic & procedural matters, documents and claims of insurance companies- Tourist activities for the patient and / or his / her family membersVitabooking.com offers medical tourism services and access to specialized specialties in the following areas:-IVF / Plastic surgery / Dental care / Ophthalmological interventions / Bariatric / Thermal springs / Rehabilitation Centers

Dr. Christopher Tzermias | IQ-Intensive Quality Skin Clinics IQ – Intensive Quality Skin Clinics operate since 1996 under the scientific direction of Dr. Christopher Tzermias MD, Dermatologist-Venereologist. Currently, IQ-Skin Clinics op-erate three very successful Dermatology Clinics in Greece: in Athens, Glyfada & Marousi while in Marylebone, London new prestigious & consultation rooms are fully operational.All clinics are fully equipped with state-of-the-art advanced LASER & Energy-Based Devices and bespoke services in the fields of Clinical & Invasive Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatol-ogy, Hair Transplantation, Cosmetic Surgery, Anti-Aging & Preventive Medicine are offered by qualified and experienced clinical staff in the comfort of our clinics. Worth mentioning are FUE Hair Transplantation, VASER Lipo a minimally invasive liposuction, miraDry treatment for Hyperhidrosis, Scar Revision, Photodynamic Therapy for Acne, Treatment of Vascular Birthmarks, Tattoo Removal with Pico LASER, Coolsculpting for local fat treatment.IQ-Intensive Quality Skin Clinics have its human resources as priority, which consists of 90 people as medical & nursing staff and around 14.000 patients receive medical treatments every year.For more information about our treatments please visit: www.tzermias.gr, www.iqskinclinics.com

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Zisis Boukouvalas | Dr. Boukouvalas Plastic Surgery GroupDr. Boukouvalas Medical Group comprises of four medical offices spanned all around Greece and is a certified and multi-awarded Plastic Surgery provider.Its founder Dr Zisis Boukouvalas M.D, Ph.d Plastic Surgeon is an active member of all the major Global Organizations and Societies such as “ISAPS”, “IPRAS”, “ESPRAS” and “EBOPRAS”.Dr Boukouvalas along with his Medical Team, top specialist Plastic surgeons, dermatologists and experienced staff apply the most up-to-date treatments in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.His Plastic Surgery Clinics provide a wide range of both reconstructive and plastic surgery treatments with special focus in Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Face LifT, Blepharoplasty and Rhinoplasty operations.Dr. Boukouvalas Medical Group also specializes in all minimally invasive treatments like Cryolipoliysis up to the revolutionary PRP facial treatment, a long list of advanced non-invasive treatments like V-Lift, 3D Bio Lift with fillers which can help achieve remarkable results with minimum recovery time.The surgical operations are performed by a team of medical specialists who operate under the close guidance and supervision of Dr. Boukouvalas within the five operating theatres in Metropolitan Hospital in Athens Greece.Whether you are looking to combine your vacation in Greece with an invasive or non invasive treatment the expert medical team and highly trained nursing personnel will cater to your specific needs and offer high-quality services at market-competitive prices with absolute respect to your need for privacy and unparalleled attention to safe and state of the art treatments and aesthetic results.For more information about our invasive and non invasive treatments please visit: www.drboukouvalas.gr

Lydia Ioannidou-Mouzaka | DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC POSSIBILITIES FOR BREAST DISEASE IN GREECEFROM A TO ZHealth Tourism in Greece outmatches benefits in many levels , in comparison to the other countries and these benefits can be focused in medical and in touristic field.In order to demonstrate our abilities regarding diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities of breast diseases in Greece from A to Z, in accredited breast center (ISO 9001), we’ve prepared for you the following presentation which includes:1. The clinical examination and management2. All breast imaging techniques (Digital Tomosynthesis, All kind of ultra sounds, 3D etc, Elastography, Galactography, Breast MRI) 3. FNA and Cytological examination of nipple discharge4. Core biopsy5. Mammatome6. CT examinations (thorax, abdominal, cerebral)7. Bone scanning8. Pet scan9. Any kind of breast surgery for benign and malignant diseases (Tumorectomy, Quadrantectomy, Oncoplastic surgerySimple Mastectomy, Subcutaneous Mastectomy, Modified Radical Mastectomy, Sentinel lymph node, Axillary lymph node dissec-tion)10. Any kind of breast reconstruction 11. Any kind of aesthetic plastic surgery12. Psychosocial support13. Any kind of chemotherapy (Neo adjuvant, Systemic, Metastatic)14. Hormonal treatment 15. Personalized choice surgical treatment, oncologically and aesthetically accepted16. Any kind of radiation therapy

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Athanasios KatsikisPresident of the Greek Dental Association (2009-today). President of scientific affairs institute of Greek Dental Association (2017-today), responsible for Greek dentists’ continuing education. President of Dental Association of Attica (2004-2009). Vice president of the Greek Society of Osseointagration (2000-2006). Participation in advisory commission for public insurance issues. Member of Medicinal tourism’s administrative council. Participates in Athens Dental Experience cluster with his dental clinic in Athens.

Ioannis D. PrevezanosHe received his dental degree, as well as his master’s degree and specialisation in the field of Periodontology from Dental School University of Athens. He has participated as a speaker in many Greek and international congresses, as also he has published scien-tific articles in Greek and international journals. Research fields: effect of laser in human periodontal ligament cells. He was elected as a representative of Greek Dental Association in 2012 and 2015 elections. Participates in Athens Dental Experience cluster with his dental clinic in Piraeus.

Grigoris Tsiotos | Department of Digestive SurgeryHygeia - Mitera hospitals“Digestive Surgery” focuses exclusively on advanced treatments and procedures in the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon, abdominal wall). Our decade-long work experience at the Mayo Clinic, probably the world’s most prominent referral center, provided us with all the building blocks to form a center of excellence in surgery for diseases as pancreas and liver cancer, colon cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, morbid obesity, esophageal and gastric tumors, hernia, gallstone disease, etc. Advanced laparoscopic, robotic, or open techniques are utilized to secure the optimal functional, oncologic and long-term outcomes. Our team consists of American Board certified surgeons and anesthesiologists and is supported by American Board certified close colleagues in the specialties of cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, interventional radiology, and of course medical and ra-diation oncology. Our approach is strictly individual patient-centered. Our patients have the benefit of being evaluated and treated at the highest level, the same they would enjoy at a major American medical center.

Sabine Switalla | Health Tourism Euromedica Rhodes

Rhodes - the Island of “Knights” is one of the most popular in the world. Whether it be autumn, winter, spring or summer, the island attracts thousands of tourists from Greece and the rest of the world due to its unlimited sites and attractions.The Artificial Kidney Unit - Euromedica Rhodes operates at modern premises suitably adapted to cater for treating patients with chronic kidney failure while on vacation. The top priority of the Unit is to provide treatment of the highest standard.The unit is equipped with the latest generation of Baxter Physio devices. This is how the best possible treatment is achieved, meet-ing patients’ haemodialysis needs, improving their quality of life and minimising any potential treatment complications.With additional services like elderly care, free transfers and assistance in designing the vacation, the island is one of the most com-prehensive destiantion for Dialysis Holidays.

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Despina Komninou | QLS Medical-Nutritional Tourism

QLS (Quality of Life Services, Inc.), based in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, provides high-quality medical tourism services to promote human health and well-being by restoring and maintaining metabolic balance through a well-designed Medical-Nutrition Intervention Program. This Program targets the metabolic stress (dysmetabolism) which triggers the processes of inflammation, oxida-tion and thrombosis in a vicious cycle of cellular stress responsible for most major health problems, such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, autoimmune disorders and infertility.OLS Program aims to treat dysmetabolism and includes:1. Thorough evaluation and understanding of the current state of patient health2. In-depth information on specific nutritional issues that affect patient health problems3. Experiential approach to the proposed nutritional therapy4. Presentation of low glycemic index/load meal preparation5. Managing and follow-up of individualized interventions on a case-by-case basis6. Provision of individual and group nutrition counseling7. Recommendations for the use of special supplements, as well as specific dietary aids in the form of ready-to-eat low glycemic index meals/snacks, specifically designed and appealing to patient taste preferences on local ethnic cuisine8. Practical solutions and tips for dietary choices compatible with daily needs and individual schedulesThe Program can be flexible and will be modified according to patient needs under the supervision of specialized physicians and nutritionists. It is executed in preselected hotels (5 stars) certified for celiac disease (gluten intolerance), where staff has also been trained. The required blood tests and special examinations take place in QLS-affiliated centers including a high-quality diagnostic center, a Medical-Nutrition Center and a private clinic with state of the art medical equipment providing care of the highest stan-dard.

Dr. Dimitrios Tsoukalas | Metabolomic Medicine®Curing the cause

Metabolomic Medicine® is a private health clinic for autoimmune and chronic conditions that pioneers in the use of advanced precision medicine diagnostic tools. With clinics in Athens, Milan and Zurich provide precision medicine to patients and medical doctors as B2B partners.NEW ERA OF MEDICINEThe basic idea behind precision medicine is that a human body is better understood when viewed as a whole. It is based on system biology approaches for disease diagnosis and treatment. Diet, supplementation and personalised adjustments in pharmaceutical regimens are core elements of the individualised treatment offered with precision medicine.METABOLOMIC ANALYSIS, AN EMERGING TOOL OF PRECISION MEDICINEThe metabolomic analysis is an emerging tool of precision medicine that traces interactions of metabolites related to environmental factors, diet, toxins, microbiome and drugs. It is an advanced analysis that provides accurate information on the human biological system at a cellular level.The analysis provides precise information of nutritional deficiencies, metabolic imbalances, environmental toxins, microbiome con-dition and uncovers genetic predispositions to disease.Metabolomic Analysis is a tool that directs the appropriate nutritional scheme, supplementation and pharmaceutical regimens for each patient.

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Katerina Douma-Michelakis | GreatsmilesOur office is a high end, multi-unit dental office offering excellent dental services primarily focused on preventive, orthodontic and aesthetic dental treatments.Current international aspects regarding dental treatment require the “facial driven” approach and this is what we focus on.Dental treatments in childrenIntroduction to a safe and comfort dental environment with full screening and oral hygiene instructions to promote dental health awareness. Preventive fluoridation, preventive fillings, dental procedures required in primary and mixed dentition.Orthodontic screening as recommended by the AAO and WFO at approximately the age of seven for proper diagnosis of any exist-ing or underlying problems in occlusion, mastication and speech.Treatment to correct severe malocclusions present at early ages and prevent trauma. Use of removable, orthopedic, fixed and Invisalign first appliances.Dental treatments in teenagersPreventive and therapeutic. Aesthetic restorations if needed. Orthodontics to correct malocclusions and enhance self-esteem. Fixed appliances, clear and invisible lingual brackets, Invisalign and overall aligner system treatments.Dental treatments in adultsPreventive and therapeutic. Aesthetic restorations, bleaching. Orthodontics from simple to very complex cases as ortho-perio, or-thognathic surgery patients. All types of invisible brackets, Invisalign and overall aligner systems.www.greatsmiles.gr

Theodoros Chatzis Immunotherapy represents a breakthrough approach for the management of cancer that is resistant to conventional modalities. Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is a readily available, rich source of cells and studies suggesting higher anticancer activity of UCB cells compared with other sources provide a ratio-nale for the application of UCB-derived immunotherapy.

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