Single-use cardiac catheters contain platinum group metals, platinum, palladium, and iridium, in their electrode components, yet are routinely incinerated after a single procedure, destroying materials that are both economically valuable and classified as critical raw materials by the European Union. …

This study investigates the process conditions required for the scalable production of NPK 5-10-30 using sewage sludge ash as a recycled phosphate source for fertilizer production. Although sewage sludge ash offers strong potential for circular phosphate recovery, its industrial implementation remains …

Cyclophosphamide (CPA) is a commonly used alkylating chemotherapeutic drug that targets rapidly dividing cells causing apoptosis by crosslinking DNA. While effective against neoplasms, CPA can also affect healthy immune cells. This study investigated whether a single dose of CPA alters healthy lymphoid …

Door de toenemende verzilting van grond- en oppervlaktewater neemt de druk op de drinkwatervoorziening toe. Klimaatverandering, stijgende zeespiegels en menselijke activiteiten zorgen ervoor dat conventionele zuiveringstechnologieën vaak tekortschieten. Sweco onderzoekt daarom in dit rapport de mogelijkheden …

This study focuses on developing of a cost-effective and comprehensive physiotherapy protocol for the rehabilitation of patients with femur fractures complicated by osteomyelitis with significant muscle atrophy. The primary physiotherapeutic goal is to regain ambulatory mobility, ensure the safe progression …

Flooding continues to be a major problem for informal urban settlements like Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. The recent heavy rains in early 2024 in Kenya indicate the vulnerability level of individuals living in informal settlements. This thesis explores how effective the current flood prevention, preparedness, …

In stroke patients, does the combination of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) with exercise result in superior functional recovery compared to exercise alone?

The effect of virtual reality therapy compared to mirror therapy on the functional recovery of the upper extremity in stroke patients.

In de fysiotherapiepraktijk is 38% van de patiënten chronisch ziek. In het behandelplan is bewegen een belangrijk behandeldoel. Vooraf wordt de fysieke fitheid gemeten, er wordt dan over cardiorespiratoire fitheid (CRF) gesproken. De steep ramp test (SRT) kan de CRF inventariseren. De heart rate recovery …

In de fysiotherapiepraktijk is 38% van de patiënten chronisch ziek. In het behandelplan is bewegen een belangrijk behandeldoel. Vooraf wordt de fysieke fitheid gemeten, er wordt dan over cardiorespiratoire fitheid (CRF) gesproken. De steep ramp test (SRT) kan de CRF inventariseren. De heart rate recovery …