Publications

BACKGROUND: Normal dorsiflexion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint during dynamic activities is critical for effective propulsion. Therapeutic foot orthotics may address the pathomechanical loading and joint kinematics issues faced by this population. This study aims to evaluate the effect of two different types of Custom-made foot orthosis compared to shod condition on the stiffness of the rearfoot, midfoot, and 1st metatarsophalangeal ...

OBJECTIVE: To determine efficacy and safety of intrapartum and early postpartum advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL) therapy compared with standard insulin therapy in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes (T1D). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: CRISTAL was a double-arm, open-label, randomized controlled trial performed in Belgium and the Netherlands that assigned 95 pregnant participants with T1D 1:1 to a MiniMed 780G AHCL system (n = 46) or standard ...

Vegetable processing from "Farm to Fork" typically involves multiple consecutive processing steps as part of a complex processing chain. This vegetable processing chain typically consists of pretreatment, preservation, storage and preparation, which each can impact the health potential of vegetables. Existing knowledge gaps on the impact of processing on health-related compounds in vegetables were identified at three levels. (i) At the level of ...

The first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) and the first ray are crucial in walking, particularly during propulsion. Limitation in this joint's sagittal plane motion, known as hallux limitus, can cause compensatory movements in other joints. Some studies assessed the impact of various foot orthoses designs on the foot biomechanics; however, a comprehensive understanding is lacking. This study compared the effects of two custom-made foot orthoses ...

Socioeconomic status (SES) and race/ethnicity have been associated with the outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT). Certain aspects of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) management, such as the need for long-term care, prolonged immunosuppressive treatment, and close follow-up for complications, may exacerbate disparities. Adults (≥18 years) reported to the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant ...

INTRODUCTION: Iatrogenic shortening and elevation of the first metatarsal (MT1) is a common complication of hallux valgus surgery, inducing metatarsalgia underneath the lesser rays, a reason for patient dissatisfaction. For resolving this problem, different types of revision surgery are described, of which lengthening MT1 by distraction osteogenesis is underreported and therefore undervalued. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We present three cases with ...

In the context of food, there is an expansion in the (individual) demands from consumers, making the production challenging. The availability and price, as well as the quality of the product are important parameters that can impact the consumption. The quality of food, including vegetables, is determined by both its health and sensorial quality. The latter comprises parameters such as color, (micro)structure and flavor (i.e., aroma (odor) (i.e., ...