Résultats de la recherche - 252 results
Evaluation of an electrochemical sensor and comparison with spectroscopic approaches as used today in practice for harm reduction in a festival setting-A case study: Analysis of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine samples
emphasise the value of harm reduction measures in the context of illicit drug use and abuse. One of these measures is drug checking, a preventive action that can represent a quick win by tailored consultation ...
Urine concentrations of Arsenic and its species in adolescents from Wallonia (Belgium).
determinants such as gender and determined exposure reference values. We analysed urine concentrations of total arsenic (AsT), arsenobetaine (AB) and toxic relevant arsenic (TRA, the sum of DMA, MMA and ...
The Belgian physiotherapy reimbursement criteria for fall prevention fails in screening appropriately fall-prone community-dwelling older adults
positive and negative predictive value and area under the curve (AUC) were calculated to ascertain which algorithm is more accurate. RESULTS: The database included a total of 94 community-dwelling older ...
Assessing European national health information systems in peer review format: lessons learnt
study is to identify lessons learnt and the added value of the InfAct peer assessment for the assessors. METHODS: A qualitative evaluation of the peer HIS assessment was performed based on 12 ...
Integrating human papillomavirus testing as a point-of care service using GeneXpert platforms: Findings and lessons from a Kenyan pilot study (2019-2020).
specimens was calculated as overall concordance and kappa value. We conducted a final evaluation and applied the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) to identify implementation challenges and opportunities. KEY ...
Occurrence of microcystin congeners in surface waters and food in Belgium as a source of exposure to humans
analyzed, whereof nine samples contained MC s. Moreover, three samples exceeded the concentration of 1 µg g−1 total microcystins, previously proposed as a guideline value. Microcystis sp. were determined as ...
Validation of the Flemish-Dutch diabetic foot ulcer scale short form (DFS-SF) questionnaire for diabetic foot ulcers
None of the 6 predefined hypotheses to determine the construct validity was confirmed. The different DFS- SF subscales showed a moderate to strong correlation with the EQ-5D-5L index value. The DFS- SF ...
Validation of the Flemish-Dutch Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) questionnaire for diabetic foot ulcers
to determine the construct validity of LEFS was confirmed (17%). The LEFS score showed a strong correlation with the EQ-5D-5L index value (p<0.0001) and a moderate correlation with the EQ-5D-5L ...
Implementation of MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry to Identify Fungi From the Indoor Environment as an Added Value to the Classical Morphology-Based Identification Tool
of the isolates, emphasizing its highly added value to the standard microscopic analysis in routine practice. In addition, MALDI- TOF MS also enables to assess the accuracy of ...
Clinical Evolution and Disease Burden in Belgian Cystic Fibrosis Patients: effect of Newborn Screening?
months, IQR 0.00-0.36 months) but lower in NBS patients (median 1.38 months, IQR 0.82-1.74 months) compared to non- NBS patients (8.01 months, IQR 2.47-37.58 months, p-value < 0.001). Height z-scores at ...