Publications
Barriers and opportunities to increase PD incidence and prevalence : lessons from a European survey Ghent University Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Incidence, prevalence and long-term progression of Goh algorithm rated interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis in two independent cohorts in flanders : a retrospective cohort study Ghent University KU Leuven
Determinants of non-adherence to anti-TB treatment in high income, low TB incidence settings: a scoping review Institute of Tropical Medicine
BACKGROUND: Improving adherence to anti-TB treatment is a public health priority in high-income, low incidence (HILI) regions. We conducted a scoping review to identify reported determinants of non-adherence in HILI settings.METHODS: Key terms related to TB, treatment and adherence were used to search MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsycINFO and CINAHL in June 2019. Quantitative studies examining determinants (demographic, clinical, health ...
The impact of the DREAMS partnership on HIV incidence among young women who sell sex in two Zimbabwean cities: results of a non-randomised study Institute of Tropical Medicine
INTRODUCTION: Young women who sell sex (YWSS) in Zimbabwe remain at high risk of HIV infection. Effective HIV prevention strategies are needed. Through support to access a combination of evidence-based interventions, including oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) partnership aimed to reduce new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women by 40% over 24 ...
Long-term exposure to low-level air pollution and incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Background: Air pollution has been suggested as a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but evidence is sparse and inconsistent.
Objectives: We examined the association between long-term exposure to low-level air pollution and COPD incidence.
Methods: Within the ‘Effects of Low-Level Air Pollution: A Study in Europe’ (ELAPSE) study, we pooled data from three cohorts, from Denmark and Sweden, with ...
Incidence and associated risk factors of necrotic enteritis in Belgian layer pullet flocks Ghent University
Incidence of endometrioid and clear-cell ovarian cancer in histological proven endometriosis : the ENOCA population-based cohort study Ghent University
Effect of Recombinant Zoster Vaccine on Incidence of Herpes Zoster After Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven Ghent University
Importance: Herpes zoster, a frequent complication following autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), is associated with significant morbidity. A nonlive adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine has been developed to prevent posttransplantation zoster.
Objective: To assess the efficacy and adverse event profile of the recombinant zoster vaccine in immunocompromised autologous HSCT recipients.
Design, Setting, ...
Incidence and outcome of invasive candidiasis in intensive care units (ICUs) in Europe Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
Background: The objective of this study was to assess the cumulative incidence of invasive candidiasis (IC) in intensive care units (ICUs) in Europe. Methods: A multinational, multicenter, retrospective study was conducted in 23 ICUs in 9 European countries, representing the first phase of the candidemia/intra-abdominal candidiasis in European ICU project (EUCANDICU). Results: During the study period, 570 episodes of ICU-acquired IC were ...