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Ventilation-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an important complication in intubated mechanically ventilated patients. VAP is associated with a substantial increase in morbidity, mortality, and cost. One of the most relevant causes of VAP is passage of…
It is expected that the urinary and serum level of intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) and the urinary level of Claudin-3 have prognostic relevance for early identification of patients at risk for intestinal ischemia-related morbidity or…
When this new knee system will facilitate a high knee flexion, this will be depicted in a superior knee function. In addition, a high flexion ability will result in high clinical and functional outcome scores and high patient satisfaction.
Een "systeem biologische aanpak" kan nieuwe diagnostische markers en oorzakelijke immuunprocessen identificeren bij patiënten met artritis psoriatica.
Behavioural Activation is effective in reducing acute major and minor depression in elderly.
We hypothesize that group medical appointments will enhance adherence to treatment and self-efficacy in patients with sickle cell disease, as well as increase quality of life, and satisfaction with the treating physician and nurse. When performing…
The main hypothesis is that normo-ovulatory women with a deleterious BRCA mutation have lower levels of AMH compared to normal controls, with at least a difference of 0.90 ng/ml, suggesting an effect size of approximately five years in menopausal…
This study compares persons with a psychotic disorder currently in treatment at a forensic clinic (F-P), with patients with a psychotic disorder currently not in treatment at a forensic clinic (P) and with healthy controls (HC). Confounders such as…
To validate the Vancouver Symptom Score for Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome in Dutch.
This study has 2 primary objectives: 1) To determine the time point of induction of VEGF expression in the tumour tissue of oesophagus carcinomas during chemoradiation. 2) To determine whether the tumour promoting effects of this induction of VEGF…
The primary objective is to estimate the frequency of subjects with at least one apnoeic episode, defined as respiratory rate ≤6, detected using the respiR8® device for up to 6 hours after surgery. Apnoea is defined as 10 seconds of no breathing…
We hypothesize that age-related changes in hepatic and intestinal drug metabolism affect the pharmacokinetics of paracetamol.
Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are frequently used in the prophylaxis and therapy of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and the prophylaxis of arterial thromboembolism. LMWHs are mainly excreted by the kidneys and may accumulate in patients with…
1. Alcohol marketing influences youth drinking 2. The following factors moderate of mediate the relationship between marketing & drinking: a. Personal relevance of advertisements, b. Sociability, parental guidance in understanding TV and…
Usage of the 'Moveosiphon' sonothermal sink disinfection device prevents leads to a persistant decrease in colonization with multiresistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Elderly patients of 70 years and older with acute malignant left-sided colonic obstruction will have a better treatment outcome with the ‘bridge to surgery’ method by means of a colonic stent or transverse colostomy.
Warmte zorgt voor toename van de doorbloeding, welke lokaal een afname van de endotheelfunctie na een maaltijd kan voorkomen.
A nutrient rich diet can improve immunological functions and reduce respiratory infections