Résultats de la recherche - 9 results
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 ...
Validity of self-reported data to assess the prevalence of overweight, hypertension and cholesterol
small-scale surveys (such as the Belgian health examination survey [BHES]). It has been shown, however, that relying on SR data leads to a prevalence underestimation. The objective of this study is to assess ...
Cost-effectiveness analysis of a school- and community-based intervention to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevent type 2 diabetes in vulnerable families across Europe: the Feel4Diabetes-study.
cost-effective, especially in countries with a high overweight and obesity prevalence, at a limited budget impact. The incremental financial investments to reach and support high-risk families did not result in the ...
Exposure to green space and pollen allergy symptom severity: A case-crossover study in Belgium
exposure Abstract: Background: The prevalence of pollen allergy has increased due to urbanization, climate change and air pollution. The effects of green space and air pollution on respiratory health of ...
Prevalence and incidence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in children measured for one year in Belgium: a sero-epidemiological prospective cohort study- questionnaire
Publication Type: Sci. report, recommendat°, guidance doc., directive, monograph Authors: Joanna Merckx; Melissa Vermeulen; Vandermeulen, Corinne; Mathieu Roelants; I Desombere; Els Duysburgh Source: Sciensano, Brussels, Belgium (2020) Keywords: Belgium C ...
SARS-CoV-2 prevalence, seroprevalence and seroconversion among healthcare workers in Belgium during the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak (SARS-CoV-2 HCW): amended protocol
Publication Type: Sci. report, recommendat°, guidance doc., directive, monograph Authors: Laure Mortgat; Lydia Gisle; Rana Charafeddine; Ariën, Kevin K; Cyril Barbezange; Stefaan Demarest; I Desombere; Veronik Hutse; Isabelle Thomas; Vuylsteke, Bea; Els D ...
Oxidative stress pathways involved in cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on cells constitutive of alveolo-capillary barrier in vitro.
The health risks of nanoparticles remain a serious concern given their prevalence from industrial and domestic use. The primary route of titanium dioxide nanoparticle exposure is inhalation. The extent ...
Genetic re-identification and antifungal susceptibility testing of Aspergillus section Nigri strains of the BCCM/IHEM collection.
to A. niger should not be considered as a separate species, but rather as a variety of A. niger. Furthermore, we found A. tubingensis at the same prevalence than A. niger in clinical samples. ...
Physical characteristics of the back are not predictive of low back pain in healthy workers: a prospective study.
Examination Predictive Value of Tests prevalence Prospective Studies Range of Motion, Articular Risk Factors Sciatica Self-Assessment Surveys and Questionnaires Young adult Abstract: BACKGROUND: In the working ...