Publications
Low adherence with national travel medicine recommendations in Belgian expatriate children: a retrospective analysis Institute of Tropical Medicine University of Antwerp
Background: Expatriates (expats) from European countries regularly migrate to low-income countries where infectious diseases are more prevalent. Little evidence exists however on pediatric expatriates' compliance with preventive measures related to infectious diseases. This study aims to evaluate compliance in Belgian expat-children.
Methods: Data of 135 Belgian expat-children, visiting the Institute of Tropical Medicine (Antwerp, ...
Functional mobility in children and young adults with Dravet syndrome University of Antwerp
The evolution of motor development and gait in children and young adults with Dravet syndrome University of Antwerp
Foot-floor contact pattern in children and adults with Dravet Syndrome University of Antwerp KU Leuven
Independent walking and cognitive development in preschool children with Dravet syndrome KU Leuven University of Antwerp
Motor development in children with Dravet syndrome University of Antwerp Hasselt University
Working with mothers and fathers of children with disabilities: metaphors used by parents in a continuing dialogue Ghent University
Effectiveness and safety of the tri-iodothyronine analogue Triac in children and adults with MCT8 deficiency: an international, single-arm, open-label, phase 2 trial Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Background: Deficiency of the thyroid hormone transporter monocarboxylate transporter 8 (MCT8) causes severe intellectual and motor disability and high serum tri-iodothyronine (T 3) concentrations (Allan–Herndon–Dudley syndrome). This chronic thyrotoxicosis leads to progressive deterioration in bodyweight, tachycardia, and muscle wasting, predisposing affected individuals to substantial morbidity and mortality. Treatment that safely ...
The impact of weather conditions on everyday cycling with different bike types in parents of young children participating in the CARTOBIKE randomized controlled trial Vrije Universiteit Brussel Ghent University
Knowledge about how weather conditions affect travel behavior in different user groups and contexts is relevant for planners and policymakers to facilitate sustainable transportation systems. We aimed to assess the influence of day-to-day weather on cycling for transportation among parents of young children with access to different bike types (e-bike vs non e-bike) in a natural study setting over nine months. We hypothesized less impact of ...