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To determine the epidemiology, diagnosis and prognosis of enterovirus (EV) and parechovirus (HPeV) infection in Dutch children. Hypotheses: 1. EVs are one of the most important viral agents of infection in Dutch children; 2. EVs are the major cause…
Information on the dynamics and shape of the device and how these change over time will improve our understanding about the fixation and/or sealing of the device, which may help in stent selection and in designing stent grafts that are more durable.
We expect less sedentary time in the classroom and more standing time, from the objective data delivered by ActivPAL accelerometry. We expect beneficial findings on motivation, vitality, self-esteem, and mental well-being. We expect beneficial…
Enhanced endoscopic imaging, including high-definition white light endoscopy and virtual chromoendoscopy, alongside targeted biopsies provides an accurate and reproducible assessment of chronic atrophic gastritis disease extent and staging, when…
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…
To prospectively study the incidence of polyps and CRC in first degree relatives of patients with serrated polyposis syndrome.
Whole Body Vibration (WBV) applied via a chair has positive chronic effects on cognitive function of older people.
The aim of this programm is to stimulate people to follow the medical instructions and therefore to optimise the rehabilitation process and the bonehealing. In this project a prototypes was fabricated and will be used in twenty patients with a…
Certain patient-specific factors contribute significantly to the outcome of delivery after a cesarean section in a Dutch hospital setting. These factors influence the decision to initiate trial of labour (TOL) or plan for an elective repeat…
Chemodenervation by lidocaine of the m. vastus intermedius and the m. rectus femoris improves gait pattern in stroke patients presenting a stiff knee gait.
Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disorder of unknown cause. Current therapy is immunosuppressive, not curative and often ineffective, as we do not thoroughly understand the underlying pathogenesis. Oral corticosteroids are the first line of therapy in…
1. We expect the ST/SPSP-50 condition to be more effective than ST/SPSP-25 condition on depression outcome and/or characterological symptoms. 2. No differences in outcome are expected between ST en SPSP and we don’t expect the type of treatment to…
To evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of 3 months statin therapy on vessel wall inflammation by means of FDG PET/CT in patients with CKD.
Hard-core smokers are smokers who have been smoking for many years and who do not intend to quit. This makes them vulnerable to disease and death. Since hard-core smokers are unlikely to quit smoking, before aiming at actually quitting, we first…
In this RCT we investigate the effects of two school-based physical activity interventions (aerobic exercises versus coordinative exercises) in primary school children on executive functions and academic achievement. We hypothesize that both aerobic…
We hypothesize that, with increased arm abduction moment loading with a constant exerted abduction force, primary arm moment generators (deltoid muscle) will have a greater increase in activation (EMG) as compared to primary arm/glenohumeral…
The overall aim of this study is to generate a first impression about the usability of the therapy-supportive Luca app with youngsters in youth mental healthcare. For this purpose, we will ask the following research questions: 1. How do therapists…
HIV-infection and antiretroviral therapy use may lead to a diminished neurological and neurocognitive performance in HIV-infected children.
We hypothesize that general practitioner (GP) involvement improves both aftercare and preventive care resulting in improved quality of life and patients’ satisfaction. Furthermore, a GP-led recurrence detection programme leads to at least equal…