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1. Providing children with tailored non-smoking advice will prevent them from becoming a smoker; 2. Children receiving tailored non-smoking advice will have stronger cognitions in favour of non-smoking; 3. Prompting children through e-mail and SMS…
1. The STERK-intervention will prevent early onset of anxiety and mood disorders in offspring (compared to a minimal information condition); 2. The STERK-intervention is cost-effective; 3. The effectiveness of the STERK-training will be influenced…
Which of two strategies for early detection of depression in primary care performs best, i.e. results in higher number of identified depressions. The two strategies are: 1. Active case finding of high risk patients by a nurse practitioner; 2.…
Bilirubin measurement in serum in more specific and sensitiver than the measurement of transcutaneous bilirubin.
The use of platelets in addition to mucosa advancement flap in the treatment of complex peri-anal fistula will reduce the recurrence rate of these fistulas.
The primary objective is to compare the pharmacokinetic profile of tacrolimus after rectal and sublingual administration with oral administration.
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The addition of a Functional Capacity Evaluation to a cognitive behavioral intervention will improve work ability, quality of life and self efficacy.
1. Muscle ultrasound is capable to detect dermatomyositis and polymyositis in suspected patients; 2. Muscle ultrasound is capable to detect improvement of structural muscle changes induced by treatment; 3. Muscle ultrasound is capable to detect…
The primary goal of this study is to determine whether it is possible to discontinue treatment with TNF blocking therapy in patients suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis when the patient has had stable low disease activity.
We aim to use Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) within nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) tumour cells as therapeutic target. In these cells EBV “hides” in a latent state due to methylation of the viral promoters, expressing only few non-immunogenic viral…
Increasing kidney function by kidney transplantation might improve the circadian rhythms of melatonin concentration, sleep and 24-hour blood pressure profile.
In the present proposal we aim to study whether the intrauterine application of hyaloronic acid (Hyalobarrier ® Gel Endo) immediately after curettage, in patients with a recurrent curettage reduces the incidence and severity (ESGE score/…
1. Participation in an early home-based education programme compared to care as usual will significantly increase knowledge on kidney disease and treatment options, communication on renal replacement options and promote a positive attitude towards…
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a clinical syndrome resulting from a decreased cardiac output, insufficient to maintain adequate tissue oxygenation. Eventually, inadequate tissue oxygenation will lead to pathological alterations, especially at the…
Based on current literature we hypothesize that mindfulness based stress reduction training reduces psychological distress and improves 'positive mental health' in medical interns. Possibly MBSR can prevent psychological distress in the…
1. Describe concomittant electrical activation of endocardial and epicardial layers of atrium that have been shown in animal models to be dissociated, and to be involved in the perpetuation of AF; 2. Describe with a density mapping catheter the…
The implementation of the delirium part of the Vulnerable elderly project will improve when nurses have completed an e-learning tool regarding delirium care for elderly patients.
A levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and endometrial ablation are two frequently used methods for the treatment of menorrhagia, of which the first can be applied by a general practitioner or a gynaecologist, whereas the second is…
Nowadays after every venous treatment some form of compressive treatment is prescribed. Its use has been proven for surgical interventions, but is unclear for EVLT. Patients often think of wearing of these stockings as a burden.Therefore we will…