Publicaties
Systemic Hydrocortisone To Prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in preterm infants (the SToP-BPD study); a multicenter randomized placebo controlled trial. (study protocol) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Randomized controlled trials have shown that treatment of chronically ventilated preterm infants after the first week of life with dexamethasone reduces the incidence of the combined outcome death or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). However, there are concerns that dexamethasone may increase the risk of adverse neurodevelopmental outcome. Hydrocortisone has been suggested as an alternative therapy. So far no randomized ...
Health impact assessment of cycling network expansions in European cities Universiteit Hasselt
Health Impact Assessment of Cycling Network Expansions in European Cities Universiteit Hasselt
Cardiorespiratory fitness in outpatients with bipolar disorder versus matched controls: an exploratory study KU Leuven
Neuromuscular paralysis for newborn infants receiving mechanical ventilation Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Background: Ventilated newborn infants breathing in asynchrony with the ventilator are potentially exposed to more severe barotrauma and are at risk for complications such as pneumothorax or intraventricular haemorrhage. Neuromuscular paralysis, which eliminates the spontaneous breathing efforts of the infant, creates complete synchronization with the ventilator andmayminimize these risks.However, complications have been reported with ...
Termination of pregnancy among very preterm births and its impact on very preterm mortality: results from ten European population-based cohorts in the MOSAIC study Universiteit Antwerpen
Cardiovascular effects of air pollution Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Air pollution is composed of particulate matter (PM) and gaseous pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide and ozone. PM is classified according to size into coarse particles (PM 10), fine particles (PM 2.5) and ultrafine particles. We aim to provide an original review of the scientific evidence from epidemiological and experimental studies examining the cardiovascular effects of outdoor air pollution. Pooled epidemiological studies reported that ...
Fighting the unbearable lightness of neglecting kidney health Vrije Universiteit Brussel
A brief comprehensive overview is provided of the elements constituting the burden of kidney disease [chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury]. This publication can be used for advocacy, emphasizing the importance and urgency of reducing this heavy and rapidly growing burden. Kidney diseases contribute to significant physical limitations, loss of quality of life, emotional and cognitive disorders, social isolation and premature ...