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Sunitinib, when given in a high-dose, intermittent schedule, may exhibit improved efficacy with an acceptable toxicity profile.
Bipolar radiofrequency lesioning of the thoracic medial branch of the dorsal ramus is more effective than a monopolar radiofrequency lesion
HIV-infection and antiretroviral therapy use may lead to a diminished neurological and neurocognitive performance in HIV-infected children.
1. What are characteristic (neuro)physiological factors of fatigue in disease-free cancer patients? 2. To which degree can these factors be influenced by Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
medication reconciliation by pharmacists decreases the amount of medication transfer errors in patients admitted to the intensive care
Approximately 2% of the Dutch elderly population suffers from a major depressive disorder (MDD). Due to a depressed mood and a diminished interest in nearly all activities, MDD has serious consequences for daily living (e.g. withdrawal from social…
Short-term cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) given by primary health care workers with patients with chronic benzodiazepine use and new patients in the family practice with sleepinsdisorder, hypothised that CBT results in reduction of…
1. In Barrett Esophagus (BE), probe-based laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) provides better correlation with the histological diagnosis compared to detailed inspection with Narrow Band Imaging (NBI), reducing the high rate of false-positive findings with…
Information on the dynamics and shape of the device and how these change over time will improve our understanding about the fixation and/or sealing of the device, which may help in stent selection and in designing stent grafts that are more durable.
Het is veilig en haalbaar om in 1-2 gastroscopieen zowel een BDstent te plaatsen als brachytherapie toe te dienen.
The overall goal of this study is to test if the analogue patient paradigm is a valid method to assess the effects of physician-patient communication. More specifically, in Phase I, we aim to test if viewing a role-played interview about a common…
The carotid artery reactivity-test will have independent prognostic value compared to the current, standard prognostic tests (i.e. ankle-brachial-index, walking distance) for patients with peripheral artery disease
It can be hypothesized that fast track care and/or laparoscopy are associated with less exaggerated inflammatory response during and after surgery resulting in faster recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal motility.
The efficacy of transluminal drainage of pancreatic fluid collections may be increased by creation of a larger fistula than currently possible with placement of multiple plastic endoprostheses.
The new developed brace gives better correction by higher body brace interface pressures than the gold standard Boston brace.
NAVA (neurally adjusted ventilatory assist) is a newform of artificial respiration, based on the electrical activity of the diafragma. We want to investigate wether there are fysiological differences between the conventional mode and NAVA.
By using a surgical safety checklist, the incidence of postoperative complications will decrease.
The aim of the study is the assessment of microcirculatory alterations induced by xenon or sevoflurane anesthesia in patients with compromised left ventricular systolic function.
Liver and adipose tissue levels as well as serum levels of RBP4 are higher in obese subjects compared to lean subjects. In obese subjects tissue and serum levels of RPB4 are correlated with insulin sensitivity and hepatic triglyceride content.