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The aim of this project is to evaluate the clinical value of biomarkers in adult patients with pulmonary hypertension, in particular:1) To quantify biomarkers of neurohormonal activity as NTproBNP, endotheline-1 and of immunological activity as CRP…
We expect brain activity and brain reactivity to change as satiation progresses. ROI are : Brainstem (dorsal vagal complex (DVC), nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS), parabrachial nucleus (PBN)), Hypothalamus, Insula, overlying operculum, secondary:…
Whole Body Vibration (WBV) applied via a chair has positive chronic effects on cognitive function of older people.
The goal of this study is to identify and validate recently discovered and novel biomarkers of pathophysiology, diagnosis, classification, disease activity, prognosis, treatment susceptibility, and treatment efficacy in chronic inflammatory…
The quality of human milk shows an association with the women's diet and lifestyle.
The aim of this study is to identify barriers and facilitators for successful implementation of the care pathway, to ultimately inform national scale-up of the pathway.
By using a surgical safety checklist, the incidence of postoperative complications will decrease.
1. Regular physical follow-up can partly be replaced by nurse-led telephone follow-up, with at least similar quality of life (QoL), in breast cancer patients treated with curative intent. ( change in QoL < 5 points) 2. An informative/…
(Short) stay and, if possible, treatment at the PMU, will give an improvement in regular psychometrics or at least in some of them.
Early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) and primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) combined with swift identification and treatment of pulmonary infections is important for the preservation of pulmonary function, quality of life and life expectancy. A…
To assess the effectiveness of the Xience stent compared to the CYPHER stent in the PCI treatment of all patients in the MCL during 2007- 2008. This study runs parallel with the XAMI study.
The aim of the study is the assessment of microcirculatory alterations induced by xenon or sevoflurane anesthesia in patients with compromised left ventricular systolic function.
Severity of insomnia at three months post-stroke is correlated with severity levels of post-stroke depression.
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The primary objective is to determine the efficacy of angina control with this type of Peripheral Subcutaneous Field Stimulation (PSFS) at three months and 12 months. This will be assessed in a patient diary by the number of angina attacks and the…
Our primary objectives are to determine the diagnostic accuracy of handheld RCM in the diagnosing and subtyping of BCC in the head and neck compared to punch biopsy, and evaluate the associated rate of over- and understaging of BCC subtypes. In…
Liver and adipose tissue levels as well as serum levels of RBP4 are higher in obese subjects compared to lean subjects. In obese subjects tissue and serum levels of RPB4 are correlated with insulin sensitivity and hepatic triglyceride content.
To prospectively study the incidence of polyps and CRC in first degree relatives of patients with serrated polyposis syndrome.
Essess the effectiveness of the Xience stent compared to the CYPHHER stent in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction patients.