Publicaties
Use of thyroid function tests in urine Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
Author Correction Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
Quiz case: a clinical reasoning challenge in the emergency stroke setting Vrije Universiteit Brussel
A Pseudo-Cardiogenic Shock Due to Bilateral Subclavian Artery Stenosis Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Stent appearance in a novel silicon-based photon-counting CT prototype: ex vivo phantom study in head-to-head comparison with conventional energy-integrating CT Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Methods: An ex vivo phantom was created, consisting of a 2% agar-water mixture, in which human-resected and stented arteries were individually embedded. Using similar technique parameters, helical scan data was acquired using a novel ...
Thyroid autoimmunity and pregnancy in euthyroid women Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Women with thyroid autoimmunity (TAI), predominately characterized by increased levels of thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), are at risk for developing pregnancy related complications. In this review, we discuss the importance of TAI during natal and perinatal stages. Before pregnancy, TAI is associated with higher mean serum TSH levels and certain causes of subfertility. During pregnancy, TAI increases the risk of an insufficient response ...
Characteristics of specialists treating hypothyroid patients Vrije Universiteit Brussel
INTRODUCTION: Thyroid specialists influence how hypothyroid patients are treated, including patients managed in primary care. Given that physician characteristics influence patient care, this study aimed to explore thyroid specialist profiles and associations with geo-economic factors.
METHODS: Thyroid specialists from 28 countries were invited to respond to a questionnaire, Treatment of Hypothyroidism in Europe by Specialists: an ...
Starting point for benchmarking outcomes and reporting of pituitary adenoma surgery within the European Reference Network on Rare Endocrine Conditions (Endo-ERN) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
OBJECTIVE: The European Reference Network on Rare Endocrine Conditions (Endo-ERN) aims to organize high-quality healthcare throughout Europe, including care for pituitary adenoma patients. As surgery is the mainstay of treatment, we aimed to describe the current surgical practice and published surgical outcomes of pituitary adenoma within Endo-ERN.
DESIGN AND METHODS: Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting surgical ...
Impact of the initial clinical presentation on the outcome of patients with infective endocarditis Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BACKGROUND: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening disease. Despite advancements in diagnostic methods, the initial clinical presentation of IE remains a valuable asset. Therefore, the impact of clinical presentation on outcomes and its association with microorganisms and IE localization were assessed herein.
METHODS: This retrospective study included 183 patients (age 68.9 ± 14.2 years old, 68.9% men) with definite IE at ...