Eleftherios Pelechas

Dr. Eleftherios Pelechas

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Academic Career Length

15Years (2012-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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10 June 2020 in Rheumatology International
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AVAliki I. Venetsanopoulou
Aliki I. Venetsanopoulou
EPEleftherios Pelechas
Eleftherios Pelechas
PVParaskevi V. Voulgari
Paraskevi V. Voulgari
ADA. A. Drosos
A. A. Drosos

22 February 2020 in Clinical Rheumatology
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ADA. A. Drosos
A. A. Drosos
EPEleftherios Pelechas
Eleftherios Pelechas
PVParaskevi V. Voulgari
Paraskevi V. Voulgari

20 March 2019 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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EPEleftherios Pelechas
Eleftherios Pelechas
PVParaskevi V. Voulgari
Paraskevi V. Voulgari
ADA. A. Drosos
A. A. Drosos
Since the advent of infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), new genetically-engineered molecules have appeared. This review aims to present the current data and body of evidence for golimumab (GLM). Safety, efficacy, tolerability and immunogenicity are all being investigated, not only through phase III trials (GO-BEFORE, GO-FORWARD, GO-AFTER, GO-MORE, GO-FURTHER, GO-NICE), but also through studies of real-world data. It seems that GLM in the subcutaneous form is an efficacious molecule with a good safety profile at the standard dosage scheme, but a 100 mg subcutaneous dose is associated with a higher risk of opportunistic infections, lymphoma and demyelination. Furthermore, when compared to other tumor necrosis factor-α molecules, it is non-inferior, and, at some points, such as when it comes to immunogenicity and persistence of the drug, it has a better profile. In summary, GLM is an effective, well-tolerated option for the treatment of RA, for both the clinician and patients who are seeking a convenient dosage scheme.

1 February 2019 in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism
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EKEvripidis Kaltsonoudis
Evripidis Kaltsonoudis
EPEleftherios Pelechas
Eleftherios Pelechas
PVParaskevi V. Voulgari
Paraskevi V. Voulgari
ADA. A. Drosos
A. A. Drosos

26 June 2020 in Current Rheumatology Reports
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ADA. A. Drosos
A. A. Drosos
EPEleftherios Pelechas
Eleftherios Pelechas
EKEvripidis Kaltsonoudis
Evripidis Kaltsonoudis
PVParaskevi V. Voulgari
Paraskevi V. Voulgari