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Determination of Biological Age: Geriatric Assessment vs Biological Biomarkers by Diebel, Lucas W. M., Rockwood, Kenneth

“…Purpose of Review Biological age is the concept of using biophysiological measures to more accurately determine an individual’s age-related risk of adverse…”
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Irrigant flow in the root canal during ultrasonic activation: A numerical fluid–structure interaction model and its validation by Boutsioukis, Christos, Verhaagen, Bram, Sluis, Lucas W. M., Versluis, Michel

“…Aim The aim of the study was (a) to develop a three‐dimensional numerical model combining the oscillation of a tapered ultrasonic file and the induced irrigant…”
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The response of dual‐species bacterial biofilm to 2% and 5% NaOCl mixed with etidronic acid: A laboratory real‐time evaluation using optical coherence tomography by Borges, Mariana Maciel Batista, Dijkstra, René J. B., Andrade, Flaviana Bombarda, Duarte, Marco Antonio Hungaro, Versluis, Michel, Sluis, Lucas W. M., Petridis, Xenos

“…Aim The addition of etidronic acid (HEDP) to sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) could increase the antibiofilm potency of the irrigant, whilst maintaining the…”
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The Anal Fistula Plug Treatment Compared With the Mucosal Advancement Flap for Cryptoglandular High Transsphincteric Perianal Fistula: A Double-Blinded Multicenter Randomized Trial by van Koperen, Paul J, Bemelman, Willem A, Gerhards, Michael F, Janssen, Lucas W. M, van Tets, Willem F, van Dalsen, Annette D, Slors, J. Frederik M

“…BACKGROUND:The anal fistula plug was developed as an alternative treatment for perianal fistulas. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to compare the anal fistula plug…”
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Anal inspection and digital rectal examination compared to anorectal physiology tests and endoanal ultrasonography in evaluating fecal incontinence by DOBBEN, Annette C, TERRA, Maaike P, DEUTEKOM, Marije, GERHARDS, Michael F, BIJNEN, A. Bart, FELT-BERSMA, Richelle J. F, JANSSEN, Lucas W. M, BOSSUYT, Patrick M. M, STOKER, Jaap

“…Anal inspection and digital rectal examination are routinely performed in fecal incontinent patients but it is not clear to what extent they contribute to the…”
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Sodium chloride and potassium sorbate: a synergistic combination against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms: an in vitro study by van der Waal, Suzette V., Jiang, Lei-Meng, de Soet, Johannes J., van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., Wesselink, Paul R., Crielaard, Wim

“…Incomplete disinfection of the root canal system is a major cause of post‐treatment disease. This study aimed to investigate the disinfecting property of…”
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The Role of Endoluminal Imaging in Clinical Outcome of Overlapping Anterior Anal Sphincter Repair in Patients with Fecal Incontinence by Dobben, Annette C, Terra, Maaike P, Deutekom, Marije, Slors, J. Frederik M, Janssen, Lucas W. M, Bossuyt, Patrick M. M, Stoker, Jaap

“…Anterior sphincter repair has become the operation of choice in patients with fecal incontinence who have defects of the external anal sphincter (EAS), but not…”
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Prospective Assessment of Interobserver Agreement for Defecography in Fecal Incontinence by Dobben, Annette C, Wiersma, Tjeerd G, Janssen, Lucas W. M, de Vos, Rien, Terra, Maaike P, Baeten, Cor G, Stoker, Jaap

“…The primary aim of our study was to determine the interobserver agreement of defecography in diagnosing enterocele, anterior rectocele, intussusception, and…”
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Evaluation of Irrigant Flow in the Root Canal Using Different Needle Types by an Unsteady Computational Fluid Dynamics Model by Boutsioukis, Christos, DDS, MSc, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, Kastrinakis, Eleftherios, PhD, Wesselink, Paul R., DDS, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of needle tip design on the irrigant flow inside a prepared root canal during final…”
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Comparison of the Cleaning Efficacy of Different Final Irrigation Techniques by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Lak, Bram, DDS, Eijsvogels, Leonardus M., DDS, Wesselink, Paul, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the removal of dentin debris from artificially made grooves in standardized root canals by 6…”
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The Effect of Needle-insertion Depth on the Irrigant Flow in the Root Canal: Evaluation Using an Unsteady Computational Fluid Dynamics Model by Boutsioukis, Christos, DDS, MSc, Lambrianidis, Theodor, DDS, PhD, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, Kastrinakis, Eleftherios, PhD, Wesselink, Paul R., DDS, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of needle-insertion depth on the irrigant flow inside a prepared root canal during final…”
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Evaluation of a Sonic Device Designed to Activate Irrigant in the Root Canal by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the removal of dentin debris from the root canal by sonic or ultrasonic activation of the…”
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Study on the Influence of Refreshment/Activation Cycles and Irrigants on Mechanical Cleaning Efficiency During Ultrasonic Activation of the Irrigant by van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., PhD, Vogels, Maikel P.J.M., DDS, Verhaagen, Bram, Msc, Macedo, Ricardo, DDS, Wesselink, Paul R., PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate dentin debris removal from the root canal during ultrasonic activation of sodium hypochlorite (2%…”
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Relationship Between External Anal Sphincter Atrophy at Endoanal Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical, Functional, and Anatomic Characteristics in Patients With Fecal Incontinence by Terra, Maaike P, Deutekom, Marije, Beets-Tan, Regina G. H, Engel, Alexander F, Janssen, Lucas W. M, Boeckxstaens, Guy E. E, Dobben, Annette C, Baeten, Cor G. M. I, de Priester, Jacobus A, Bossuyt, Patrick M. M, Stoker, Jaap

“…PURPOSE: METHODS: RESULTS:External anal sphincter atrophy was demonstrated in 123 patients (62 percent)graded as mild in 79 (40 percent), and severe in 44…”
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The Influence of the Ultrasonic Intensity on the Cleaning Efficacy of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, Langedijk, Jelmer, DDS, Wesselink, Paul, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction It is not clear whether increasing the ultrasonic intensity would enhance the cleaning efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI)…”
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Functional changes after physiotherapy in fecal incontinence by DOBBEN, Annette C, TERRA, Maaike P, BERGHMANS, Bary, DEUTEKOM, Marije, BOECKXSTAENS, Guy E. E, JANSSEN, Lucas W. M, BOSSUYT, Patrick M. M, STOKER, Jaap

“…Physiotherapy is a common treatment option in patients with fecal incontinence. Although physiotherapy may result in relief of symptoms, to what extent…”
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Effect of Maintaining Apical Patency on Irrigant Penetration into the Apical Two Millimeters of Large Root Canals: An In Vivo Study by Vera, Jorge, DDS, Hernández, Erick M., DDS, Romero, Mónica, DDS, Arias, Ana, DDS, Dr Odont, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., PhD

“…Abstract Introduction Factors such as complex root canal anatomy and the vapor lock phenomenon have been shown to limit the penetration of irrigating solutions…”
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Autoantibodies involved in primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency following treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors by Helderman, N.C., Lucas, M.W., Blank, C.U.

“…Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency (AI) are commonly known immune-related adverse events following treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs),…”
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Influence of the Oscillation Direction of an Ultrasonic File on the Cleaning Efficacy of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The cleaning mechanisms and characteristics of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) are not yet completely understood. The aim of this…”
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Optimal Choice of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for HER2-Negative Breast Cancer: Clinical Insights by Lucas, Mairi W, Kelly, Catherine M

“…The neoadjuvant setting provides immense opportunities for translational research and drug development. The acceptance of pathological complete response (pCR)…”
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