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A systematic review of first trimester prediction models for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
(2023)OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to perform a systematic review of available obstetric first trimester prediction models based on maternal characteristics for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS: The review ... -
Ocean Afforestation's effect on deep-sea biogeochemistry
(2023)If climate change is left unchecked it will lead to unprecedented deterioration of human health, economy and ecology. According to the IPCC, in order to avoid severe consequences, global warming will need to be limited ... -
How Student Involvement in Rubric Formulation Correlates With Feedback-Seeking Behaviour
(2023)This study investigated how the involvement of students in rubric criteria formation and other rubric-related metacognitive activities may increase feedback-seeking behaviour. Rubrics are helpful assessment tools, but ... -
Participation in International Cooperative Initiatives (ICIs) – Incentivising and Enhancing Local Non-State Actors in Sustainable Transitions in the Global South.
(2023)As the world faces sustainability challenges due to the effects of climate change, the global environmental governance landscape is striving to implement innovative solutions that can restore ecosystems. Due to the alarmingly ... -
Synthetic mRNA Delivery Platform for Ex Vivo Transfection of Natural Killer Cells
(2023)Natural Killer (NK) cells are a promising approach for adoptive cell therapy (ACT) since they can initiate a strong cytotoxic anti-tumor response, as the result of a balanced interplay between activating and inhibiting ... -
Timing of surgery after short course radiotherapy for rectal cancer: real-world evidence
(2023)Background: A prolonged interval between short course radiotherapy (SCRT, 25 Gy in 5 fractions) and surgery for rectal cancer (4-8 weeks, SCRT-delay) has been associated with a lower postoperative complication rate and ... -
Regulatory opportunities for treating age-related macular degeneration with bevacizumab biosimilars in low-middle income countries.
(2023)Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is a progressive eye-disease that can be treated through off-label intravitreal administration of bevacizumab, an anti-VEGF antibody registered for oncologic indications. ... -
Impact of lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 lockdown on sleep patterns: a population-based study in the Netherlands from the IMPACT project
(2023)Background: Although there is scientific evidence of an increased prevalence of sleep disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic, we still have limited information on how lifestyle factors might have affected sleep patterns. ... -
Local versus extra-local representation of Holocene vegetation change in North-East Germany
(2023)Contrasting results from studies on triggers of the postglacial expansion of Fagus sylvatica reveal that either the processes connected to this expansion were different across Europe or that these processes were acting on ... -
Petrological and mineralogical analysis of the metamorphic zones in Cap de Creus, NE Spain
(2023)The Cap de Creus massif in the northeastern Pyrenees consist of LP–HT greenschist to upper amphibolite facies metasediments and granitoid bodies. The region is subdivided into five metamorphic zones. These zones have been ... -
Mother milk use in the perioperative period, is there an association with NEC? A retrospective cohort study.
(2023)Background Patients with a congenital heart disease (CHD) are at high risk for developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) due to the decreased perfusion to the intestines. To limit the risk of NEC, nutrition, and specific ... -
Ovulation induction with letrozole in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
(2023)Study question: What is the effectiveness of first-line letrozole treatment in anovulatory women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and what ovulation induction protocols are followed in Dutch fertility clinics? Relevance ... -
Beyond the Goggles: Examining the Potential of Virtual Reality for Climate Change Empathy.
(2023)Despite recognition of the dire consequences of human-caused climate change, addressing the issue had been slow. Individuals struggle to empathize with environmental issues due to a lack of personal connections and physical ... -
Semantic-Aware Person Inpainting Using Generative Adversarial Networks
(2023)The widespread use of street view imagery in various applications, such as urban planning, navigation, and real estate, has raised concerns about the privacy of individuals captured in these images. While anonymization ... -
isoDGR fibronectin and CD9 association with MACE & aging in carotid endarterectomy patients
(2023)This study has identified two potential indicators that could help determine which patients still remain at high risk of life threatening events after they had plaque removal surgery in their carotid arteries. Every year, ... -
Oxytocin and vasopressin in the amygdala: key factors underlying the sex-differential liability for autism spectrum disorders?
(2023)Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), a range of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction, are particularly prevalent in boys, a phenomenon that has given rise to the notion ... -
Economic potential of Demand Response for office buildings in the Netherlands
(2023)To combat imbalances in the electricity grid and support the integration of renewable energy sources, demand response (DR) is increasingly being looked at as a key solution. Electricity consumers can change their electricity ... -
Mobilising academic research for transformative change
(2023)In order to face the societal challenges of today and tomorrow, governments look for innovations that could help in solving these challenges. In recent years a third frame on these governmental policies has been formed, ...