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Join date: Oct 26, 2023
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Feb 5, 2026 ∙ 2 min
🫁 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET): A New Era in Exercise Assessment in Cyprus
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) is a sophisticated, non-invasive investigation that evaluates how the heart, lungs, and muscles function together during exercise . Unlike tests performed at rest, CPET assesses real-life physiological responses under controlled physical stress, providing insights that cannot be captured by spirometry, ECG, or imaging alone. What is CPET? During CPET, the individual performs gradually increasing exercise—usually on a cycle ergometer or treadmill—while...
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Oct 1, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Pertussis and Flu: How to Protect Your Child from Severe Respiratory Infections
As we enter the season when respiratory infections become more frequent, two vaccines are especially important in protecting children:...
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May 23, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Saharan Dust in Cyprus: Composition, Health Impacts on Children, and School Recommendations
Composition of Saharan Dust Saharan dust is a complex mixture of various particles and substances. Studies have shown that it contains: ...
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