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… cells as a treatment for haemochromatosis (iron overload) is an effective and patient-friendly alternative to phlebotomy (bloodletting). This was the conclusion drawn by Eva Rombout of Maastricht UMC+ and Sanquin in her thesis on treating the hereditary condition haemochromatosis, in which the body absorbs too much iron. The current standard treatment is with phlebotomy, the removal of blood from the circulatory system. This method has side-effects and patients are required to have half a litre of blood taken every week during the initial stages of the disease. By selectively withdrawing only red blood cells, the number of treatments – and therefore the patient burden - can be reduced. Haemochromatosis is a hereditary condition in which excessive amounts of iron are absorbed by the body. If the condition is detected too late or if it is left untreated, it can cause serious damage to various organs, including the liver, heart and pancreas. Depending on the … initial stage of the condition.’ Eva Rombout was awarded her PhD on 8 December at Maastricht University with her thesis: ‘Erythrocytapheresis, a treatment modality in hereditary hemochromatosis’. Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Dit is een persbericht van het Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum (mumc+). Voor meer informatie: www.mumc.nl . … The selective withdrawal of red blood cells as a treatment for haemochromatosis (iron overload) is an effective and patient-friendly alternative to …
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… institutes in the Netherlands,” says Professor Dr Onno van Schayck, scientific director of CaRe. Dr Godlee has been appointed at Maastricht University because its research institute CAPHRI (Care and Public Health Research Institute) hosts the secretariat of the CaRe research school. CaRe’s mission is national research collaboration as well as support and coaching of promising young researchers in the field of public health and primary care. Dr Fiona Godlee is editor in chief of The BMJ, which … institutes in the Netherlands,” says Professor Dr Onno van Schayck, scientific director of CaRe. Dr Godlee has been appointed at Maastricht University because its research institute CAPHRI (Care and Public Health Research Institute) hosts the secretariat of the CaRe research school. CaRe’s mission is national research collaboration as well as support and coaching of promising young researchers in the field of public health and primary care. Dr Fiona Godlee is editor in chief of The BMJ, which …
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De professoren Wynand Wijnen en Riet Drop worden postuum geëerd door een nieuwe onderwijsruimte naar elk van hen te vernoemen.
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… to Alzheimer's disease?' Thanks to the talent prize, she can also look in brain tissue to see whether these proteins are indeed involved in resilience to Alzheimer's disease. 'That is important, because it may provide us with very interesting targets against Alzheimer's disease. Not just for the long term through medication, but possibly also through lifestyle. It may be that we can do something ourselves to increase our resilience to Alzheimer's disease.' Advocate for diversity in research There are huge differences between the effects of alzheimer's proteins. What causes this is unclear. Is it gender, population group, genes or perhaps the way you look at life? Jansen: 'If we know what protects against Alzheimer's, we may be able to find a treatment. For this to happen, however, research must be more inclusive. As a society, but also as researchers, we are not …
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Dr. Willemijn Janssen heeft de Young Outstanding Research Award van Alzheimer Nederland gewonnen.
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… Dr Chris Arts, an expert in the field of applied biomaterials. ‘Age, weight, bone density and individual capacity for recovery are all factors that affect the joint and the treatment required.’ Clinical application The 3-D printed implants have a web-like structure, with intervening spaces. A unique, microscopically detailed framework is created to which bone cells can attach and grow optimally. The implants can also be given an antibacterial coating so that joint infections can be prevented. … of Leuven, Utrecht University Medical Centre, Delft University of Technology and Uniklinik RWTH Aachen) and seven partners from small and medium-sized companies in the region (3D Systems, Medanex Clinic BVBA, 2Move Implants BV, Xilloc Medical BV, 4WEB EU. B.V., PCOTech, Antleron BVBA) are also well represented. The project will also provide direct and indirect employment opportunities for the companies and knowledge institutions involved. PRosPERoS will create at least 20 new jobs in the …
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… of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. With the project 'About not being an Einstein', made possible by a grant from the Diversity & Inclusivity Office, she wants to ensure that being gifted is more widely recognised at Maastricht University. It all started when Anke Smeenk, as a study advisor, was approached by a gifted student who didn't know how to study. ‘She had gone through primary and secondary school easily, but once she got to university she struggled. To be able to advise her properly, I … To my surprise, I did not find any within the university, and the information on the internet was mainly focused on primary and secondary education. Shortly afterwards, I read about the Diversity & Inclusivity grants . This is how the idea arose to start a project at UM about giftedness’. Beyond the shame The aim of the project is threefold. Smeenk: 'First of all, it offers accessible activities for students, gifted or not, where they can exchange experiences and gain insights in peer-to-peer groups. In addition, the project should provide more expertise within UM [Smeenk is attending the Radboud International Training on High Ability for this purpose]. Finally, we want to create more awareness about being gifted, so both students and staff …
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… Psychology and Neuroscience Lecture Hall 2 Universiteitssingel 60 6229 ER Maastricht M0.09 About Prof. P. Eline Slagboom Professor P. Eline Slagboom, biologist, is head of Molecular Epidemiology at the Leiden University Medical Center. Studies in her group are aimed at the identification of biomarkers and causal pathways for metabolic health, age-related disease and longevity. The section of Molecular Epidemiology is embedded in the department of Medical Statistics and Bioinformatics. Focus of the research in the past 10 years is on genomic determinants (genetic, genomic, epigenetic), biomarker, functional genomic and intervention studies of healthy/unhealthy aging and longevity in humans. In addition to the focus on ageing, the group has developed expertise specifically in the field of osteoarthritis (dr Ingrid Meulenbelt) and epigenetic epidemiology (Dr Bastiaan Heijmans). Slagboom is PI of the Leiden Longevity Study, chair of the Medical Research Profile on Aging at LUMC … multi-scale modelling approaches. The centre is a joint initiative of the Faculty of Psychology & Neuroscience, Faculty of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences, and Faculty of Humanities and Sciences of Maastricht University. Relevant links MaCSBio Website Facebook Twitter Linkedin … With great pleasure we invite you to the lecture of Dr. P. Eline Slagboom, professor of Molecular Epidemiology at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and an expert in the field of genetic, epigenetic, …
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12:00
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PhD Conferral Mw.drs. Tanja A.C. Dorresteijn
… 12 mei 12:00 Zoekresultaten Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Supervisors: prof.dr. G. Kempen, prof.dr. J. Vlaeyen Co-supervisor: dr. G. Zijlstra Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Minderbroedersberg 4-6 Maastricht “A home-based program to manage concerns about Falls; Feasibility, effects and costs of a cognitive behavioral approach in community-dwelling, frail older people” Concerns about falls is a common problem among elderly people living independently and forms a threat to their self-reliance. The group course 'Zicht op Evenwicht' (originally developed in the US under the name A Matter of Balance) has shown to improve people's concerns about falls and their daily functioning, but many elderly people do not finish the course because of health …
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… 03 mrt 16:00 Zoekresultaten Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Minderbroedersberg 4-6 Maastricht Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Supervisor: prof.dr. R.G. De Vries Co-supervisors: dr. M. Ausems; dr. M. Nieuwenhuijze Keywords: maternal distress, pregnant women, intervention Each year, one in four or five … serious, long-term psychological symptoms. As for the child, it can lead to low birth weight and developmental and behavioural problems later in life. The intervention WazzUp Mama was developed to reduce and prevent maternal distress. This tailored website with practical tips can help pregnant women identify how they feel and determine the factors that contribute to emotional imbalance. In addition to the website, the intervention also includes instructions to help midwives offer the right support during pregnancy. This dissertation found that women who were introduced to the WazzUp Mama intervention method were emotionally stronger than women who weren't. This study was carried out as part of the Midwifery Science research group at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. … “WazzUp Mama ?! The development of an intervention to prevent and reduce maternal distress during pregnancy” … PhD Conferral Mw. Jacoba A.C.A. Fontein-Kuipers, MSc …