Background & aims:  Low muscle mass and -quality on ICU admission, as assessed by muscle area and -density on CT-scanning at lumbar level 3 (L3), are associated with increased mortality. However, CT-scan analysis is not feasible for standard care. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) assesses body …

This article discusses the rationale for using language diaries as a method to evaluate language use and language choice in multilingual contexts, as well as the benefits and limitations of this approach vis-à-vis other research methods. This is illustrated using examples from two contexts: Flemish Sign …

Reference card for researchers on anonymization - in order to engage them with research supporters and privacy specialists in their research institutions to deal with research data about people and risk management in a proper way. Also a Dutch version available through www.lcrdm.nl

This matrix is generic. It is a tool for data stewards or other research supporters to assist researchers in taking appropriate measures for the safe use and protection of data about people in scientific research. It is a template that you can adjust to the context of your own institution, faculty and …

Background: A higher protein intake is suggested to preserve muscle mass during aging and may therefore reduce the risk of sarcopenia. Objectives: We explored whether the amount and type (animal or vegetable) of protein intake were associated with 5-y change in mid-thigh muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) …

Objectives To establish the prevalence and course of geriatric syndromes from hospital admission up to 3 months postdischarge and to determine the probability to retain geriatric syndromes over the period from discharge until 3 months postdischarge, once they are present at admission. Design Prospective …

Inleiding: Spasticiteit heeft grote gevolgen op het leven van een kind, het veroorzaakt vaak pijn, contracturen, vergroeiingen, spierzwakte en spierstijfheid. Een behandeling voor spasticiteit is het toedienen van Botulinetoxine type A (BoNT-A) injecties in een spastische spier met daarnaast fysiotherapie, …

Inleiding. In 2017 werden in het UMCG 420 bypassoperaties uitgevoerd. Postoperatieve cognitieve dysfunctie (POCD) wordt veelal geassocieerd met hartoperaties. Het voorkomen hiervan na een bypassoperatie is tussen de 30-60%. POCD bemoeilijkt herstel na een operatie en zorgt voor langdurige ziekenhuisopnames, …

AchtergrondDoor de toename van het aantal ouderen in Nederland, neemt de vraag naar opname in een zorginstelling toe. De overheid stimuleert ouderen zo lang mogelijk thuis te blijven wonen, waarbij de inzet van mantelzorg belangrijk is. De ervaringen van mantelzorgers betreffende deze mantelzorg zijn …

From the website of the publisher: "Background Nocturnal sialorrhea is one of the most frequent adverse events in clozapine treatment. Symptomatic management of sialorrhea usually consists of off-label treatment with anticholinergic agents. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the efficacy and …