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Kidney transplantation is the only treatment offering long-term benefit to patients with chronic kidney failure. Urological complications after kidney transplantation, such as urinary leakage and ureteral strictures, are associated with significant…
Recent research shows that obesity is associated with changed bowel flora composition with a relative abundance of the two dominant bacterial divisions, the Bacteroidetes and the Firmicutes. Interestingly, this specific bacteria associated condition…
Patient education on extended anticoagulation pros and cons: a journey app in venous thromboembolism
Our hypothesis is that patients whom receive targeted information about VTE and (extended) anticoagulation treatment with the 'patient journey app' on a daily basis in the week preceding their hospital visit will be more satisfied with the…
In the first 6 months Liraglutide affects weight more than CBT, but CBT provides weight maintenance after 12 months.
We hypothesize that depletion of carnitine occurs during infusion of oxaliplatin, due to increased renal loss. This secondary carnitine deficiency may contribute to the development of CIPN.
1. The primary research inquiry being raised concerns anaesthesia related causes: Is it possible that adapting an amount of Sevoflurane, from 1 MAC (minimum alveolar concentration) (2,5 vol%) to ½ MAC (1,25 vol%) in an MRI scan can reduce the…
We hypothesise that the diet over time has become healthier and more sustainable. Our current study was set up to (1) identify the differences in food consumption and nutritional quality over the course of 20 years in the Netherlands using the…
It is hypothesised that compared to waiting list control condition, participants in the intervention improve their diet and physical activity on the short (6 months after baseline) and long-term (12 months after baseline; when the participant…
Publishing a guideline is not enough. An implementation strategy is needed to improve pain reporting, pain measurement and adequate pain therapy.
Higher occlusion rate in the EVLA group seen at 1 week postoperative. More recurrences seen in the VNUS group seen at long term. No differences in short term recovery results between both groups.
Current standard treatments for symptomatic benign thyroid nodules (SBTN) are surgery or radioactive iodine. However, these interventions pose a risk to an otherwise healthy person. Therefore, minimally invasive alternatives have been explored.…
The CPCHILD-18+ is sufficiently tested for its psycometric characteristics to be used in clinical practice and research
Clinically, children with syndromic craniosynostosis seem to have an increased risk of learning disabilities and behavioral problems in comparison with the general population.
The OptiScanner provides accurate blood glucose levels in critically ill patients.
What is the influence of protective gear on the performance of basic life support (BLS) by KNRM lifeboat crewmembers during a manikin simulation training
1. Volume intervention by a diuretic and moderate sodium diet potentiates the antiproteinuric effects of aliskiren in patients with residual albuminuria during conventional RAAS-blockade; 2. Aliskiren neutralizes the reactive rise in plasma renin…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic, progressive lung disease. The prevalence and associated costs of COPD are projected to increase the upcoming decades. The treatment of COPD aims to reduce risk factors, prevent disease…
Diskus is superior to Elpenhaler with regard to ease of use, preference and satisfaction.
Impairment of immune-complex-induced neutrophil activation caused by PDE4 inhibition, making it a potential target for the treatment of pemphigoid diseases.
The addition of metronomic cyclophosphamide to standard 2nd line treatment with everolimus will improve progression free survival of patients at 4 months from the reported value of 50% to 70% in patients with mRCC.