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Accuracy of HPV E6/E7 oncoprotein tests to detect high-grade cervical lesions: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

biomarkers usable in managing screen-positive women. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the accuracy of HPV- E6 / E7-oncoprotein tests to detect underlying cervical-precancer ...

Belgian recommendations for analytical verification and validation of immunohistochemical tests in laboratories of anatomic pathology

a quality management system in anatomic pathology laboratories has been reviewed to meet this demand and additionally to prepare the laboratories for the EU  —  IVD revised regulations (IVDR). This paper ...

Exploratory study of risk factors related to SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in nursing homes in Flanders (Belgium) during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic

SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies was assessed by ELISA. Risk factors were evaluated using a questionnaire, filled in by the director or manager of the NH. Assessed risk factors comprised community-related factors, ...

Transforming Shiga toxin-producing surveillance through whole genome sequencing in food safety practices.

confinement, in broadening STEC epidemiology and in contributing to risk assessment and source attribution. However, despite international recommendations, WGS is often restricted to assist outbreak ...

Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic test accuracy of host and HPV DNA methylation in cervical cancer screening and management.

methylation cut-off thresholds, and accuracy in high-risk HPV positive women. Our reference standard will be histology. We will perform meta-analyses using Cochrane guidelines for diagnostic test accuracy. We ...

Occurrence of microcystin congeners in surface waters and food in Belgium as a source of exposure to humans

risk management through concrete policy measures. This doctoral dissertation discusses the development and validation of fit-for-purpose analytical methodologies to quantify the most prevalent cyanotoxin ...

Social inequalities and long-term health impact of COVID-19 in Belgium: protocol of the HELICON population data linkage

Belgium Cohort Studies COVID-19 COVID-19 Testing Humans Pandemics SARS-CoV-2 Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Data linkage systems have proven to be a powerful tool in support of combating and managing the COVID-19 ...

SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and determinants for salivary seropositivity among pupils and school staff: a prospective cohort study

level, school SES and language network in staff in June. Associations with behavioural characteristics were inconsistent. Seroconversion rates increased two- to four-fold after self-reported high-risk ...

Determinants of the risk of burnout among nurses during the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic in Belgium: A cross‐sectional study

Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Yasmine Khan; Arnaud Bruyneel; Pierre Smith Source: Journal of Nursing Management (2022) Abstract: Aim(s):To estimatethe prevalence of ...

Genomic epidemiology of persistently circulating MDR Shigella sonnei strains associated with men who have sex with men (MSM) in Belgium (2013–19)

both. Men were at higher risk of carrying a double resistant S. sonnei strain, compared with women (risk ratio = 8.6, 95% CI = 5.4-13.9). Phylogenetic analysis revealed four independent Belgian clusters ...

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