Search Results - "Moons, P."

A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences by Haraldstad, K., Wahl, A., Andenæs, R., Andersen, J. R., Andersen, M. H., Beisland, E., Borge, C. R., Engebretsen, E., Eisemann, M., Halvorsrud, L., Hanssen, T. A., Haugstvedt, A., Haugland, T., Johansen, V. A., Larsen, M. H., Løvereide, L., Løyland, B., Kvarme, L. G., Moons, P., Norekvål, T. M., Ribu, L., Rohde, G. E., Urstad, K. H., Helseth, S.

“…Purpose Quality of life (QOL) is an important concept in the field of health and medicine. QOL is a complex concept that is interpreted and defined differently…”
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Physiological stress reactivity and recovery related to behavioral traits in dogs (Canis familiaris) by Lensen, Rian C M M, Moons, Christel P H, Diederich, Claire

“…This study investigated whether stress responsiveness (in one context) can be used to predict dog behavior in daily life. On two occasions (NT1 = 32 puppies;…”
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Burden of itch in ichthyosis: a multicentre study in 94 patients by De Palma, A.M., Mazereeuw‐Hautier, J., Giehl, K., Hernández‐Martin, A., Merlos, M., Moons, P., Morren, M.A.

“…Background From clinical experience, we know that itch is a major concern for many ichthyosis patients. Nonetheless, no previous studies specifically addressed…”
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Discerning pig screams in production environments by Vandermeulen, J, Bahr, C, Tullo, E, Fontana, I, Ott, S, Kashiha, M, Guarino, M, Moons, C P H, Tuyttens, F A M, Niewold, T A, Berckmans, D

“…Pig vocalisations convey information about their current state of health and welfare. Continuously monitoring these vocalisations can provide useful…”
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The STEPSTONES transition program for adolescents with congenital heart disease is effective in improving patient empowerment: a randomized controlled trial by Bratt, E, Acuna Mora, M, Sparud-Lundin, C, Saarijarvi, M, Skogby, S, Burstrom, A, Rydberg, A, Hanseus, K, Fernlund, E, Fadl, S, Kazamia, K, Moons, P

“…Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect, with a global birth prevalence of 8.2 per 1000 new-borns. Improvements in…”
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High prevalence of virological failure and HIV drug mutations in a first-line cohort of Malawian children by Huibers, M H W, Moons, P, Cornelissen, M, Zorgdrager, F, Maseko, N, Gushu, M B, Iwajomo, O H, Boele van Hensbroek, M, Calis, J C J

“…Drug resistance mutations (DRMs) increasingly jeopardize paediatric HIV programmes in sub-Saharan Africa. As individual monitoring of DRMs and viral loads has…”
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Comparing normal saline versus diluted heparin to lock non-valved totally implantable venous access devices in cancer patients: a randomised, non-inferiority, open trial by Goossens, G.A., Jérôme, M., Janssens, C., Peetermans, W.E., Fieuws, S., Moons, P., Verschakelen, J., Peerlinck, K., Jacquemin, M., Stas, M.

“…Heparin has been used for years as a locking solution in totally implantable venous access devices. Normal saline (NS) might be a safe alternative for heparin…”
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Automatic weight estimation of individual pigs using image analysis by KASHIHA, Mohammadamin, BAHR, Claudia, OTT, Sanne, MOONS, Christel P. H, NIEWOLD, Theo A, ÖDBERG, Frank O, BERCKMANS, Daniel

“…Health is a key element in pig welfare and steady weight gain is considered an indicator of good health and productivity. However, many diseases such as…”
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Public opinions on seven different stray cat population management scenarios in Flanders, Belgium by De Ruyver, Ciska, Abatih, Emmanuel, Villa, Paolo Dalla, Peeters, Els H.K.A., Clements, Jane, Dufau, Agnes, Moons, Christel P.H.

“…Stray cat population management is an important worldwide issue. Understanding citizen attitudes towards stray cat control options is vital to the success of…”
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Rejections in an non-purpose bred assistance dog population: Reasons, consequences and methods for screening by Bogaerts, Evelien, Moons, Christel P H, Van Nieuwerburgh, Filip, Peelman, Luc, Saunders, Jimmy H, Broeckx, Bart J G

“…Assistance dogs aid people with various impairments on a daily basis. To become an assistance dog, a strict selection procedure and intensive training period…”
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Burden of itch in epidermolysis bullosa by Snauwaert, J.J.L., Yuen, W.Y., Jonkman, M.F., Moons, P., Naulaers, G., Morren, M.A.

“…Summary Background Itch is an unpleasant feeling that leads to scratching. It is a common, but understudied, problem in patients with epidermolysis bullosa…”
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Long term outcome up to 30 years after the Mustard or Senning operation: a nationwide multicentre study in Belgium by Moons, P, Gewillig, M, Sluysmans, T, Verhaaren, H, Viart, P, Massin, M, Suys, B, Budts, W, Pasquet, A, De Wolf, D, Vliers, A

“…Objective: To assess long term outcome of patients who underwent Mustard or Senning repair for transposition of the great arteries up to 30 years earlier…”
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Automatic identification of marked pigs in a pen using image pattern recognition by Kashiha, Mohammadamin, Bahr, Claudia, Ott, Sanne, Moons, Christel P.H, Niewold, Theo A, Ödberg, F.O, Berckmans, Daniel

“…► Pigs are localised in a pen using ellipse fitting modelling. ► We paint fattening pigs with basic patterns to differentiate them. ► We introduce an elegant…”
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Attitudes of nurses towards family involvement in the care for patients with cardiovascular diseases by Luttik, MLA, Goossens, E, Ågren, S, Jaarsma, T, Mårtensson, J, Thompson, DR, Moons, P, Strömberg, A

“…Introduction: There is increasing evidence supporting the relationship between family support and patient outcomes. Therefore, involving families in the care…”
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Fatty acid kinase A is an important determinant of biofilm formation in Staphylococcus aureus USA300 by Sabirova, J S, Hernalsteens, J-P, De Backer, S, Xavier, B B, Moons, P, Turlej-Rogacka, A, De Greve, H, Goossens, H, Malhotra-Kumar, S

“…Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-USA300 is notorious for its ability to cause community- and healthcare-acquired infections, which are even…”
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Diagnostic accuracy of the Catheter Injection and Aspiration (CINAS) classification for assessing the function of totally implantable venous access devices by Goossens, G. A., De Waele, Y., Jérôme, M., Fieuws, S., Janssens, C., Stas, M., Moons, P.

“…Purpose Intravenous catheters are used for the administration of intravenous therapy and for blood sampling. These devices are considered as well-functioning…”
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The automatic monitoring of pigs water use by cameras by Kashiha, Mohammadamin, Bahr, Claudia, Haredasht, Sara Amirpour, Ott, Sanne, Moons, Christel P.H, Niewold, Theo A, Ödberg, Frank O, Berckmans, Daniel

“…► We introduce an elegant way to monitor water use in a group of pigs in a farm pen. ► We show how water use of fattening pigs can be related to drink nipple…”
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Are illness perception and coping style associated with the delay between symptom onset and the first general practitioner consultation in early rheumatoid arthritis management? An exploratory study within the CareRA trial by Van der Elst, K, De Cock, D, Vecoven, E, Arat, S, Meyfroidt, S, Joly, J, Moons, P, Verschueren, P, Westhovens, R, CareRA study group

“…Objectives: Persons who are later diagnosed with early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA) often delay their first contact with a health professional after symptom…”
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Effect of summer conditions and shade on the production and metabolism of Holstein dairy cows on pasture in temperate climate by Van laer, E., Tuyttens, F. A. M., Ampe, B., Sonck, B., Moons, C. P. H., Vandaele, L.

“…For dairy cattle on pasture in temperate regions, it is largely unknown to what degree hot summer conditions impact energy metabolism, milk yield and milk…”
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Sexual Counselling of Cardiac Patients: Nurses' Perception of Practice, Responsibility and Confidence by Jaarsma, T., Strömberg, A., Fridlund, B., De Geest, S., Mårtensson, J., Moons, P., Norekval, T.M., Smith, K., Steinke, E., Thompson, D.R.

“…Background: Cardiac patients may experience problems with sexual activity as a result of their disease, medications or anxiety and nurses play an important…”
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