A5041501681- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
- Political Influence and Corporate Strategies
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Hernia repair and management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- European Union Policy and Governance
- Labor Movements and Unions
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Policy Transfer and Learning
- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Public Relations and Crisis Communication
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
Leiden University
2013-2025
Hague Institute for Global Justice
2017-2022
Alfred Health
2015
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
1992-2003
St. Luke's Hospital
1997
University of Southern California
1993
Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
1992
Baptist Hospital
1992
European states responded to the rapid spread of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 with a variety public policy measures. In this article we ask what can account for variation responses, and identify number factors related institutions, general governance specific health-sector capacities, societal trust, government type, party preferences as possible determinants. Using multivariate regression survival analysis, model speed which school closures national lockdowns were imposed. The models suggest...
Fifty-one laparoscopie colectomies were attempted at two institutions. The clinical results and methods are presented. Seven cases (14%) converted to facilitated procedures, four (8%) “open.” Cases of cancer, diverticulitis, endomctriosis, regional enteritis, villous adenomas, sessile polyps operated. Right, transverse, left, low anterior, abdominoperineal performed. Colotomies wedge resections also Laparoscopie suturing was required in five incomplete anastomosis by circular stapler (18%)....
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Abstract Although scholars have long speculated about how organised interests link the public to decision makers, there has actually been little empirical research on this important element of democratic theory. This gap in literature is addressed article by examining, addition other supply‐side and demand‐side factors, whether groups mobilise issues policy areas that are regarded as salient public. Based an analysis 4,501 contributions 142 E uropean C ommission online consultations, it...
The number of interest organizations (density) varies across policy domains, political issues and economic sectors. This shapes the nature outcomes representation. In this contribution, we explain density per sector in European Union on basis institutional factors. Focusing business representation, show that institutions structure 'supply' by affecting potential constituents, resources available for lobbying geographical level collective action businesses. contrast, do not find consistent...
Annual influenza vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended in Australia, but uptake facilities has historically been low (approximately 50%). The objective this study was to develop and implement a dedicated campaign improve staff annual at large Australian health service. A quality improvement program developed Alfred Health, tertiary metropolitan service spanning 3 campuses. Pre-campaign evaluation performed by questionnaire 2013 plan multimodal strategy. Reasons for against...
Following crises and fiascos, a framing contest takes place in which actors have to account for their actions might get blamed what went wrong. An inadequate response blame can lead resignation or losing re‐election. Currently, the literature on games focuses mainly policy, agency, – especially presentational strategies one use respond blame. Based our analysis of following two festival disasters Germany Netherlands, we show that current understanding responses needs be broadened include...
We analyzed the impact of COVID-19 policy restrictions on mobility patterns and excess mortality at regional level in The Netherlands between 2020 2022. Our analysis combines data public policies, from Google Mobility Reports, officially registered cases deaths, region-specific measures over a relatively long time period extending beyond first wave pandemic. modeled dynamic relationships these variables as system which responds to information about pandemic; reacts both pandemic policy;...
With increasing acceptance of routine cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (for confirmation anatomy) there has been increased identification common duct calculi. A technique transcystic stone extraction is described and early clinical results are presented. Successful was accomplished in 39 out 41 consecutive attempts by one surgical team. Two cases required choledochotomy. There were four complications including hyperamylasemia (2), minor wound infection (1), incidental...
∗ This article presents a different viewpoint to that in R. H. F. Dal ton's with similar title the Review for February, 1961 (13.2).
Non-opioid analgesics have become increasingly popular as part of a multimodal regimen for pain management in the ambulatory setting. We designed this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate effect perioperative administration cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor rofecoxib on patient outcome after inguinal herniorrhaphy procedures. Sixty consenting outpatients undergoing elective hernia repair surgery were randomly assigned one two treatment groups: control (vitamin C, 500 mg)...
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is rapidly evolving as a therapeutic modality for the treatment of gallstone disease. The technical details this procedure and method by which gallbladder dissected removed are critical to safe, effective execution procedure. Our technique has been developed through extensive practice in porcine models experience with more than 250 patients. To perform laparoscopic we employ high-resolution video endoscopy system, two color monitors, high-flow CO2 insufflator,...
The structure and organisation of the machinery government are key to ambitions political coalitions. When portfolio allocation agencification a function choice, volatility should also affect internal administrations. This study tests effects turnover individual ministers ideology coalitions on dataset intra-ministerial changes in Dutch ministries between 1980 2014. Findings indicate that heads departments shifts policy preferences successive indeed affects ministerial departments. Political...