Projects
Research on exposure assessment of chinolizidine-alkaloides and phomopsins by food intake Ghent University
Lupins and derivatives are used in our agri-food chain as a valuable alternative protein source. The animal feed sector is looking for alternatives to soy, the use of which is under pressure from a sustainability perspective. For food we see a changing consumption pattern with a clear shift towards vegetable proteins, in this context lupine and derivatives can be a useful alternative. There is an increasing concern from EFSA (2012) and EFSA ...
Improving efficacy of dietary interventions: a quest for new methods KU Leuven
INTRODUCTION Measuring dietary intake remains challenging for both nutritional practitioners and researchers. To perform a successful dietary intervention however, it is crucial to assess dietary intake accurately and conveniently. While classic methods for dietary assessment are being used in research for years, they are known to have several limitations. Currently, there is an urgent need for new dietary assessment methods in order to meet ...
Dietary patterns linked to symptoms in patients with a disorder of gut-brain interaction KU Leuven
Even though irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been known for over
150 years, it still remains one of the research challenges of the 21st
century. According to the current diagnostic Rome IV criteria, IBS is
characterized by abdominal pain that is associated with defecation
and/or a change in bowel habit, in the absence of detectable organic
causes. Symptoms interfere with the daily life of patients, ...
Development and evaluation of a web-based diet quality screener for vegans HOGENT
Impact of meternal diet before and during pregnancy on DNA methylation status in mother and child influencin the child's risk for obesity KU Leuven
Parental nutrition before conception, maternal nutrition during pregnancy,and infant nutrition in the early postnatal period (lactation) can program the infant and affect its future health. One of the underlying mechanisms responsible for metabolic programming are epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation. The aim is to determine the effect of dietary (methionine, folate, betaine, and choline) and supplemental (folic acid) intake of ...
Can weekly self-bandaging help to maintain the results of the intensive phase and be cost-effective in patients with lower limb lymphedema? (Maintenance-lymph-trial) KU Leuven
In lymphedema swelling appears as a consequence of lymphatic system insufficiency and disturbance of the lymphatic transport.[1] The International Society of Lymphology[1], the Dutch Guideline for lymphedema[2] and the International Lymphedema framework[3] state that decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) is the first choice of treatment for lymphedema. This conservative treatment consists of two phases. The aim of the first phase or intensive ...
“One Health” implications of the use of antibacterial agents in pet animals Ghent University
The PET-AMR project will investigate the “One Health” implications of the use of antibacterial agents in pet animals in Belgium. Five different research questions will be investigated through 5 corresponding work packages. The first question is “which antibiotics are used in dogs and cats, for which indications and in which quantity”. To answer this, up to 200 veterinary practices will be contacted to collect data to quantify the ...
Post-market mesh surveillance and automated prediction of outcome of ventral hernia surgery in 3 European countries KU Leuven
Computerized decision support to assess the kidney function in critically ill patients KU Leuven
In critically ill patients, both increased and decreased renal clearance are highly prevalent and may vary during the course of critical illness. Acute kidney injury is a type of organ failure that is highly prevalent in many conditions that cause severe critical illness, and has an association with worse short- and long-term clinical outcomes. Fluctuations in renal clearance will influence the plasma levels and clearance of renally excreted ...