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Main objective: 1) To investigate whether BAT activity differs between South Asians and Caucasians.Secondary objectives: 1) To investigate whether sympatic stimulation of BAT differs between South Asians and Caucasians2) To investigate the…
The main objectives of this study is to see if changes in the innate immune system can be found in diseases associated with increased risk for atherosclerosis
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of (repeated) cast immobilization on the bone strength of the lower leg in patients with diabetes mellitus. In this study, bone strength is examined by cortex thickness in millimeters and density…
In this study we aim to investigate the presence of CAN in diabetic patients scheduled for elective major abdominal and thoracic surgery and its relation with perioperative hemodynamic changes.
- To determine whether there is a mitigated immediate immune response to islet infusion in immunosuppressed recipients- To determine if complement activation during immediate immune response is affected in immunocompromised recipients
The current study aims to investigate the effect of a) caloric restriction (very low calorie diet (VLCD)); b) caloric restriction with mechanical restriction and physiological changes through malapsorption (Roux- en- Y bypass (RYGB) surgery); and c…
Brown adipose tissue activity and energy metabolism in cachexia induced by cancer or chronic disease
To study BAT activity and energy metabolism in patients with cachexia induced by cancer or chronic disease.
Verification of functional tests with the LoRRca, a next generation ektacytometer, on red blood cells of healthy individuals with or without comorbidities/risk factors.
To characterize phenotypical parameters, cytokine production and epigenetic characteristics of monocytes in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2, stratified according to antidiabetic treatment regime. Ex vivo exploration of the conditions which…
To study the pharmacokinetics of non-reactive labelled histidine (L-HISTIDINE:HCL:H2O (D5, 98%; 15N3,98%) and the effect on intestinal imidazole propionate (IP)production in small intestine vs colon in healthy controls, metabolic syndrome and DM2…
Aims of the Study: Our main aim is to characterize cortical brain plasticity in individuals with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and patients with type II diabetes mellitus (DM2) as compared with age-, gender-, and IQ-matched healthy controls(HC).•…
The aim of this pilot study is to assess the effect of low intensity mastication training in patients with a mitochondrial disease on masticatory performance, efficacy, endurance, bite force and the feasibility of this training .
The objective of the study is to investigate the applicability of the whole body MRI protocol in Gaucher disease. To do so, we will investigate:1. If whole-body MRI ironmeasurements represent the distribution and total amoount of Gauchercells in the…
Objective with respect to patient care: Obese patients have an increased risk of developing heart failure. By gaining insight on the role of obesity in cardiac dysfunction it will be possible to provide a better risk stratification for the onset of…
The aim of this trial is to study if physical performance improves and protein energy wasting decreases in patients who change from conventional hemodialysis to nocturnal hemodialysis, compared to patients who continue their treatment on…
The main objective of this study is to examine the executive, social-cognitive, and social functioning and behaviour of 7-30 year old PKU patients in relation to history of treatment and treatment adherence. It is expected that there will be…
1. to determine whether the oxidation of BCAA (leucine) is impaired in patients with T2DM and in humans at risk to develop T2DM (first degree relatives). 2. to investigate whether an altered leucine oxidation in muscle is associated with insulin…
Based on the gaps in our knowledge (as stated above), we have formulated the following objectives:- To quantify the degree of hepatic fat accumulation and fibrosis in patients with HFI. - To gain more insight in the mechanism leading to NAFLD in…
To investigate whether postprandial bacterial translocation and the subsequent inflammatory response can be modulated by oral vancomycin in lean versus obese subjects. Moreover, we will study the role of platelets in postprandial inflammation.
1. Determine body composition of MD patients;2. Determine physical function of MD patients;3. Determine the association of body composition and physical function of MD patients.