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1. Immunology and Pathology:To determine the immune response of patients with simple and complex appendicitis in order to identify markers which distinguish between simple and complex appendicitis.2.Clinical and Imaging:To analyze the differences in…
To estimate the incidence of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa ICU pneumonia, especially VAP, and to assess its association with patient-related and contextual factors, e.g. colonization status, serum antibody levels against S. aureus alpha toxin [AT],…
Objective of the study is to quantify the microbiological etiology in immunocompromised patients, at least 18 years of age, with CAP needing hospitalization. And to determine the severity, antibiotic use and outcome of CAP in immunocompromised…
To investigate the pathophysiological link between RA and PD, and test the efficacy of RvE1 treatment in gingival tissue biopsies of RA-PD and RA risk-PD patients ex vivo.
The aim of this research is to contribute to the understanding of the pathophysiology of severe infections, and subsequently providee relevant new insights in the development of new treatment modalities. In the present research proposal we would…
The overall aim of our study is to evaluate the management of suspected uncomplicated UTI in women presenting in primary care through use of a novel point of care test (POCT, Flexicult). This study is being carried out in 4 European networks: Wales…
To determine the frequency of MBL and FCN SNPs in patients with a history of a proven gram-positive bacteremia, compared to patients without such history. A secondary objective is to determine whether extracorporeal circuits, used in cardiothoracic…
Investigate the incidence and severity of early coagulopathy in severe sepsis and septic shock patients and investigate the correlation between these coagulation disturbances and the incidence and severity of microvascular changes.
The aim of this study is to determine whether the presence and the extent of periodontitis are independently related to the presence and extent of coronary calcification.To determine if periodontal treatment has an positive effect on the…
1. To evaluate the burden of disease of CAP and other LRTI in elderly in primary care in terms of duration of symptoms, number of hospitalization and mortality, and number of complications.2. To evaluate the burden of disease of CAP and other LRTI…
Primary objectives:1. To determine the effect of the use of a tailored intervention protocol (regarding reduced antimicrobial use, improving hygiene and changing the animal contact structure) on pig and veal farms on the degree of antimicrobial…
To determine the presence of ACPAs in patients with generalized severe periodontitis. Second objective is to assess RA development of ACPA positive periodontitis patients in the future.
Primary Objective: To investigate the presence of periodontitis in ACPA and or RF positive patients with arthralgia*s.Secondary Objective: to unravel the role of the cellular immune response in ACPA positive persons with arthralgia*s who are at risk…
The main objective of this part of the study (Work Package 1, WP1) which is part of a n European Union funded FP7 project entitled EUCLIDS is to develop, maintain and regulate the clinical network required to collect clinical data and patient…
To determine the genetic risk of susceptibility to, or severity of community-acquired pneumonia by comparing the interpersonal genetic variation of the host immune response of patients with community-acquired pneumonia to healthy controls and by…
1. To determine, in patients treated with TNF α blockers and living in the Q-fever endemic area, the prevalence of antibodies against C. burnetii and the prevalence of chronic Q fever.2. To assess other determinants in this group of patients which…
Primary objective: To determine the effect of hyperbilirubinemia on systemic activation of the innate immune response induced by a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge. Secondary Objective(s): - To determine if hyperbilirubinemia shifts the pro-anti…
The principal goal of this study is to identify whether and how innate immune host factors predispose to the development of chronic Q-fever.
To examine the effect of BCG as a booster vaccine on salmonella typhi Vi polysaccharide vaccination
The primary objective of the study is to identify the bacterial flora on the abutment in a phylum/species classification. The secondary objectives are to assess the relationships between the commensal skin flora and the flora on the abutment and to…