A5049466532- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Medical Research and Practices
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Semantic Web and Ontologies
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Health Sciences Research and Education
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
2016-2025
Erasmus University College Brussels
2023
Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
2009-2022
Institute for Medical Informatics and Biostatistics
2008-2021
Université Laval
2020
HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
2020
Université de Montréal
2020
Faculty of Public Health
2014-2018
SOMT University of Physiotherapy
2018
Médecins du Monde
2016
Repolarization abnormalities in the inferior-lateral leads Brugada syndrome (BS) have not been systematically investigated.280 patients (age, 41+/-18 years; 168 males) with BS were screened for repolarization abnormalities. The classified either as early pattern or coved > = 2-mm and spontaneous class I antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) induced. Thirty-two (11%) had pattern. These less likely to be asymptomatic at first presentation (13 of 32 versus 156 248 patients, P=0.02), type ECG was more...
BRAF V600 mutant circulating cell-free tumor DNA (BRAF V600mut ctDNA) could serve as a specific biomarker in patients with melanoma. We analyzed the value of ctDNA from plasma monitoring tool for advanced melanoma treated BRAF/MEK inhibitors. Allele-specific quantitative PCR analysis E/E2/D/K/R/M mutations was performed on extracted known who were dabrafenib and trametinib. 245 samples 36 analyzed. In 16 first sample obtained before dosing dabrafenib/trametinib. At baseline, detected 75 % (n...
OBJECTIVE: In this study, we determined the prevalence of hearing loss in 157 children with proven congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection. We looked at possible risk determinants for developing and proposed recommendations screening follow-up newborn. METHODS: a prospective 22-year cCMV infection were evaluated sensorineural (SNHL). The development SNHL was correlated type maternal (primary versus nonprimary), gestational age primary infection, imaging findings birth, presence...
In the summer of 2015, exodus Syrian war refugees and saturation refugee camps in neighbouring countries led to influx asylum-seekers European countries, including Belgium. This study aims describe demographic clinical characteristics asylum seekers who arrived a huddled camp, centre well-developed country with all medical facilities.Using descriptive cross-sectional design, physicians Médecins du Monde prospectively registered age, gender, origin, symptoms diagnoses patients presenting an...
OBJECTIVE The traditional freehand technique for external ventricular drain (EVD) placement is most frequently used, but remains the primary risk factor inaccurate placement. As this procedure could benefit from image guidance, authors set forth to demonstrate impact of augmented-reality (AR) assistance on accuracy and learning curve EVD compared with technique. METHODS Sixteen medical students performed a total 128 placements custom-made phantom head, both before after receiving...
The mainstay of treatment for symptomatic or large chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is surgery, but controversy still exists regarding the best surgical technique. Three different techniques are commonly used: burr hole craniostomy (BHC), minicraniotomy (MC), and twist drill (TDC).To determine which technique drainage CSDH offers results.We set up a multicenter prospective randomized trial (Comparison Chronic Subdural Hematoma Treatment [COMPACT] trial) comparing BHC, MC, TDC CSDH. primary...
In alcohol-dependent patients craving is a difficult-to-treat phenomenon. It has been suggested that high-frequency (HF) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may have beneficial effects. However, exactly how this application exerts its effect on the underlying neurocircuit currently unclear. an effort to induce alcohol and maximize detection of HF-rTMS effects cue-induced craving, were exposed block event-related cue-reactivity paradigm while being scanned with fMRI. Hence, we...
Disaster medicine research generally lacks control groups. This study aims to describe categories of diagnoses encountered by the Belgian First Aid and Support Team after 2010 Haiti earthquake extract earthquake-related changes from comparison with comparable baseline data. The hypothesis is that besides trauma, medical problems emerge soon, questioning an appropriate composition Foreign Medical Teams Interagency Emergency Health Kits.Using a descriptive cohort design, patients presenting...
ABSTRACT STUDY QUESTION Does IVM of immature oocytes retrieved from small antral follicles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an impact on obstetric and neonatal outcomes compared to controlled ovarian stimulation (COS)? SUMMARY ANSWER Obstetric after appear be similar those COS. WHAT IS KNOW ALREADY Women PCOS increased risk adverse pregnancy congenital malformations their offspring. For patients who require IVF, germinal vesicle (GV)-stage has been adopted as a mild...
Abstract Background Technology offers opportunities to support older adults with mild cognitive impairments remain independent and socially connected, but is often not used. Although determinants of technology use among in general are well studied, much less known about how these factors impact behaviour cognitively impaired adults. This study aimed bridge this gap research by examining the underlying community-dwelling impairments. Methods We applied a generic qualitative design used 16...
BackgroundPerioperative education should be improved to decrease unfavourable outcomes after lumbar surgery. This trial aimed compare effectiveness in terms of pain, quality life, pain cognition, surgical experience, healthcare use, work resumption, and cost-effectiveness perioperative neuroscience (PPNE) vs traditional biomedical (perioperative [PBE]) people undergoing surgery for radiculopathy.MethodsIn this multicentre RCT (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02630732), patients radiculopathy three...
Paternal perinatal depression affects 10% of fathers, implying a significant burden on families and public health. A better insight into the population's health literacy could guide professionals policymakers in addressing these men making use existing healthcare options. It is also crucial for caregivers, as they play vital role identifying symptoms, encouraging help-seeking, reducing stigma. This study aimed to explore awareness, knowledge, attitudes general population Belgium towards...
Current low back pain (LBP) treatment might be improved by tailoring treatments to subgroup characteristics. The Start Back screening Tool (SBT) and Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) classify people with LBP into subgroups. It is currently unknown whether linear trends exist regarding somatosensory changes, psychological characteristics, physical disability across severity levels of the SBT CSI in patients LBP. To investigate variables (kinesiophobia, catastrophizing), disability,...
BACKGROUND.: Lymphoedema of the operated and irradiated breast is a common complication following early cancer treatment. There no consensus on objective diagnostic criteria standard measurement tools. This study investigates use ultrasound elastography as an quantitative tool for diagnosis parenchymal oedema. PATIENTS AND METHODS.: The elasticity ratio subcutis, measured with elastography, was compared high-frequency parameters subjective symptoms in twenty patients, bilaterally, prior to...
Background: The transverse myocutaneous gracilis flap provides adequate autologous tissue for breast reconstruction from the high thigh region, but harvest may affect patient's activities of daily living, sexuality, and quality life. authors evaluated outcome, postoperative donor-site complications, quality-of-life outcomes. Methods: All patients who underwent performed by senior author (M.H.) since 2007 were included in study. Patient files reviewed, a questionnaire was used to assess...
Many patients with chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS) and/or fibromyalgia(FM) have little understanding of their condition, leading to maladaptive pain cognitions and coping strategies. These should be tackled during therapy, for instance by neurophysiology education (PNE). Although positive effects PNE are well-established, it remains unclear why some benefit more than others. This paper aims at exploring characteristics responding poor further improve its effectiveness. Data from two RCT’s were...
Summary Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of two airway clearance techniques (ACT's) in children <24 months hospitalized with mild to moderate bronchiolitis. Design One hundred and three were randomly allocated receive one 20‐min session daily, either assisted autogenic drainage (AAD), intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), or bouncing (B) (control group), ninety‐three finished study. Outcome measures Mean time recovery days was our primary outcome measure. The impact...
Abstract Objective The Syrian civil war since 2011 has led to one of the most complex humanitarian emergencies in history. objective this study was document impact conflict on familial, educational, and public health state children. Methods A cross-sectional observational conducted May 2015. Health care workers visited families with a prospectively designed data sheet 4 Northern governorates. Results 1001 children included originated from Aleppo (41%), Idleb (36%), Hamah (15%), Lattakia...