Zoekresultaten
24
jun
14:00
- PhD Defence
On-Site PhD conferral mrs. Carolien van Rossem
… shows both practice nurses and GPs are highly effective in smoking cessation when medication is given. In addition, this research also showed that smokers with COPD experience more and different difficulties in quitting, which indicates that this group of smokers needs specific smoking cessation assistance, potentially from the practice nurse. Click here for the live stream. Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Bestuursgebouw Minderbroedersberg 4-6 … Supervisors: prof.dr.ir. C.P. van Schayck, prof.dr. d. Kotz, Heinrich-University Düsseldorf Co-supervisor: dr. M.G. Spigt … "Smoking cessation in primary care - intensive practice nurse counselling versus brief general practitioner advice" …
03
dec
12:00
- PhD Defence
On-Site PhD conferral Checca Bakkers
… survival, even though treatment strategies have improved over the past years. Furthermore, population-based studies in this thesis showed that the incidence of colorectal peritoneal metastases is increasing. To further improve survival in this growing group of patients, the CAIRO6 study was initiated, in which the value of perioperative (before and after surgery) chemotherapy is being investigated. Safety and feasibility results of this study are depicted in this thesis. Also, patient-reported … and patient education for physicians treating, and patients suffering from colorectal peritoneal metastases. Click here for the full dissertation. Click here for the live stream. Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Bestuursgebouw Minderbroedersberg 4-6 … Supervisor: Prof. dr. I.H.J.T. De Hingh Co-supervisors: Dr. S.W. Nienhuijs, Dr. F.N. van Erning … "Impact of multimodal treatment on patient outcomes and prognosis in colorectal peritoneal metastases" … On-Site PhD conferral Checca Bakkers …
30
nov
13:00
- PhD Defence
Online PhD conferral Ying Gong
… needed in the clinic. Nowadays, new cancer treatments emerged that are based on the immune system that have achieved encouraging outcomes. Together these modalities are called tumour immunotherapy. In this current PhD thesis, we have continued our group’s previous research on developing novel approaches for cancer immunotherapies are based on natural killer (NK) cells. This research demonstrated multiple methods to enhance the anti-tumour capacities of NK cells: 1) a combination with an … approaches are ready for scale-up to be implemented into clinical treatments to the ultimate benefit of patients. Click here for the full dissertation. Click here for the live stream. Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Bestuursgebouw Minderbroedersberg 4-6 … Supervisors: Dr. W.T.V. Gemeraad, Prof. dr. G.M.J. Bos Co-supervisor: Dr. R.G.J. Klein Wolterink … "Combination and Integration to Redicrect NK cells for Cancer Immonutherapy" … Online PhD conferral Ying Gong …
11
nov
12:00
- PhD Defence
On-Site PhD conferral Michele Di Mauro
… is the main approach when regurgitation becomes significant, but even today there are unresolved topics such as the sub-optimal outcome of surgery in some cases. This thesis has dealt to highlight the need to intervene earlier in some particular groups of patients, and to evaluate those risk factors that could predict a failure, inducing thus the surgeon to change surgical strategy. In a few words, this thesis I tries to outline the profile of patients with tricuspid regurgitation in order to … simply a technical-centric one. This thesis was supported by the Netherlands Heart Foundation and CARIM (Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht). Click here for the live stream. Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Bestuursgebouw Minderbroedersberg 4-6 … Supervisors: Prof. dr. Roberto Lorusso, Prof. dr. Jos G. Maessen Co-supervisor: Dr. Mart Maesen … "Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation: its Interplay with the right Ventricle, Prognostic Role, and Surgical Results in Various Settings" … On-Site …
01
mrt
13:00
- PhD Defence
Online PhD conferral mrs. Emilia Ruggiero
… Score, coffee, chili pepper "Mediterranean Diet And Beyond: An Italian Perspective" The health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet have been well established by several epidemiological studies consistently showing that adherence to this dietary pattern is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing chronic diseases, as well as all-cause mortality. Nevertheless, the dietary behaviors of many populations have been radically changing since the original definition of … that favors food exchanges from one country to another across the globe. The Mediterranean Diet Score is the most extensively used index to measure adherence to the Mediterranean diet in epidemiological studies but, although including the key food groups, it leaves out other foods and beverages, some of which might be positively associated with advantageous health outcomes. This thesis confirmed the health benefits of the traditional Mediterranean diet and its major determinants, such as … concluded however that the inclusion of these foods and beverages did not improve risk prediction beyond a traditional Mediterranean Diet Score. Click here for the full dissertation. Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Bestuursgebouw Minderbroedersberg 4-6 … Supervisors: Prof.dr. H. ten Cate, Prof.dr. G. de Gaetano, Pozzilli, Italy Co-supervisors: Dr. L. Iacoviello, Pozzilli and Varese-Como, Italy, Dr. M. Bonnaccio, Pozzilli, Italy … "Mediterranean Diet And Beyond: An Italian Perspective" … …
26
mrt
14:00
… with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) has been found. This has to do with various factors, but in particular with the way in which the classical studies are carried out. The heterogeneity of this disease most likely means that different patient groups with different comorbidities react differently to the same therapy. Click here for the full dissertation. Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Bestuursgebouw Minderbroedersberg 4-6 … Supervisor: Prof.dr. B. Schroen Co-supervisors: Dr. V.P.M. van Empel, Dr. C. Knackstedt … "The Pursuit Of Understanding Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)" … Online PhD conferral mrs. Arantxa Barandiaran Aizpurua …
17
dec
12:00
- PhD Defence
On-Site PhD conferral Christian Rauschenberg
… interventions, internet-based (eHealth) interventions, and virtual-reality (VR) interventions, in diverse non-clinical and clinical settings. The findings indicate that eHealth, mHealth, and VR interventions developed and evaluated by research groups signal great promise in terms of their safety, acceptability, and effectiveness, especially when they are embedded in social and therapeutic contexts (e.g., peer-support, blended care). Click here for the full dissertation. Click here for the live stream. Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Bestuursgebouw Minderbroedersberg 4-6 … Supervisor: Prof. dr. J. van Os, UM/Utrecht University Medical Centre Co-supervisor: Prof. dr. U. Reininghaus, Heidelberg University … "Transdiagnostic Approaches to Mental Health: Linking adversity, cognition, candidate mechanisms, and …
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… try to provide as much customization as possible and that depends on the context. A number of nursing homes also say they have built up a lot of routine in preventing and dealing with COVID-19 infections. If there are no infections, a substantial group of nursing homes still work with a (partial) visiting ban and restrictions. A quarter of the nursing homes have stricter visiting rules for the nursing home than the rules that currently apply to citizens at home. There are also nursing homes …
24
jun
12:00
- PhD Defence
On-Site PhD conferral mrs. Krystle A.P. Penders
… also a regular occurrence of (in)direct treatment rejection, non-compliance, less effective interventions (for other disorders) and a troubled doctor-patient relationship. Research shows that there are effective and feasible treatment options for this group. However, the recognition of personality disorders in the elderly is complex. In addition to factors such as agism, atypical expressions and a highly complex clinical picture as a result of comorbid psychological and somatic disorders, the lack … by several methods, including a literature review, cross-sectional studies, and a mixed-methods study. Click here for the full dissertation. Click here for the live stream. Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Administrative office Minderbroedersberg 4-6 … Supervisors: prof.dr. J.F.M. Metsemakers, prof.dr. S.P.J. van Alphen, VU Brussel/UvTilburg Co-supervisor: dr. I.G.P. Peeters … "Detecting personality disorders in older adults in general practice - The evaluation and validation of the …
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… thermostat down a few degrees. So does Maastricht University. But a lower temperature is not only good for our purse. A bit of cold is healthy Prof. Dr. Wouter van Marken Lichtenbelt is Professor of Ecological Energetics and Health and he his research group has been studying how a warm or cold environment affects our metabolism for years. His credo: our buildings should be less tightly regulated. After all, that's good for your heart and blood vessels. "A variation in ambient temperature is best for …