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Source apportionment and spatial variability of PM₂.₅ using measurements at five sites in the Netherlands by Mooibroek, D, Schaap, M, Weijers, E.P, Hoogerbrugge, R

“…The Netherlands is considered one of the hotspot areas in Europe with high concentrations of particulate matter (PM) and may not be able to meet all standards…”
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Variability of particulate matter concentrations along roads and motorways determined by a moving measurement unit by Weijers, E.P., Khlystov, A.Y., Kos, G.P.A., Erisman, J.W.

“…The spatial variability of aerosol number and mass along roads was determined in different regions (urban, rural and coastal-marine) of the Netherlands. A…”
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Ultrafine particles in four European urban environments: Results from a new continuous long-term monitoring network by Hofman, J., Staelens, J., Cordell, R., Stroobants, C., Zikova, N., Hama, S.M.L., Wyche, K.P., Kos, G.P.A., Van Der Zee, S., Smallbone, K.L., Weijers, E.P., Monks, P.S., Roekens, E.

“…To gain a better understanding on the spatiotemporal variation of ultrafine particles (UFPs) in urban environments, this study reports on the first results of…”
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Source contributions to PM2.5 and PM10 at an urban background and a street location by Keuken, M.P., Moerman, M., Voogt, M., Blom, M., Weijers, E.P., Röckmann, T., Dusek, U.

“…The contribution of regional, urban and traffic sources to PM2.5 and PM10 in an urban area was investigated in this study. The chemical composition of PM2.5…”
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Illustrating the benefit of using hourly monitoring data on secondary inorganic aerosol and its precursors for model evaluation by Schaap, M, Otjes, R P, Weijers, E P

“…Secondary inorganic aerosol, most notably ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulphate, is an important contributor to ambient particulate mass and provides a means…”
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Accuracy of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Patients With Suspected Subacromial Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ottenheijm, Ramon P., MD, Jansen, Mariëtte J., MSc, Staal, J. Bart, MSc, PhD, van den Bruel, Ann, MD, PhD, Weijers, René E., MD, PhD, de Bie, Rob A., MSc, PhD, Dinant, Geert-Jan, MD, PhD

“…Abstract Ottenheijm RP, Jansen MJ, Staal JB, van den Bruel A, Weijers RE, de Bie RA, Dinant G-J. Accuracy of diagnostic ultrasound in patients with suspected…”
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The diagnostic accuracy of imaging modalities to detect pseudarthrosis after spinal fusion—a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature by Peters, Marloes J. M., Bastiaenen, Carolien H. G., Brans, Boudewijn T., Weijers, René E., Willems, Paul C.

“…Objective The aim of the study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of imaging modalities to detect pseudarthrosis after thoracolumbar spinal fusion, with…”
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Evaluation of biomass burning across North West Europe and its impact on air quality by Cordell, R.L., Mazet, M., Dechoux, C., Hama, S.M.L., Staelens, J., Hofman, J., Stroobants, C., Roekens, E., Kos, G.P.A., Weijers, E.P., Frumau, K.F.A., Panteliadis, P., Delaunay, T., Wyche, K.P., Monks, P.S.

“…Atmospheric particulate pollution is a significant problem across the EU and there is concern that there may be an increasing contribution from biomass…”
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Comparative analysis of organic and elemental carbon concentrations in carbonaceous aerosols in three European cities by Viana, M., Maenhaut, W., ten Brink, H.M., Chi, X., Weijers, E., Querol, X., Alastuey, A., Mikuška, P., Večeřa, Z.

“…Sampling and analysis of carbonaceous compounds in particulate matter presents a number of difficulties related to artefacts during sampling and to the…”
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The Use of 18F-Fluoride Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Scanning to Identify Sources of Pain after Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion—An Analysis in Patients with and without Symptoms by Peters, Marloes J. M., Brans, Boudewijn T., Broos, Wouter A. M., Jutten, Elisabeth M. C., Mottaghy, Felix M., Schijns, Olaf, Weijers, René E., Willems, Paul C.

“…Background: Identifying the cause of recurrent or persisting pain after posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is essential for establishing optimal…”
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Modelling the partitioning of ammonium nitrate in the convective boundary layer by Aan de Brugh, J. M. J, Henzing, J. S, Schaap, M, Morgan, W. T, van Heerwaarden, C. C, Weijers, E. P, Coe, H, Krol, M. C

“…An explanatory model study is presented on semi-volatile secondary inorganic aerosols on three clear days in May 2008 during the IMPACT campaign at the Cabauw…”
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Anthropogenic and natural constituents in particulate matter in the Netherlands by Weijers, E. P., Schaap, M., Nguyen, L., Matthijsen, J., Denier van der Gon, H. A. C., ten Brink, H. M., Hoogerbrugge, R.

“…To develop mitigation strategies for reducing concentrations of both PM2.5 and PM10, the origin of particulate matter (PM) needs to be established. An…”
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The contribution of fossil sources to the organic aerosol in the Netherlands by Dusek, U., ten Brink, H.M., Meijer, H.A.J., Kos, G., Mrozek, D., Röckmann, T., Holzinger, R., Weijers, E.P.

“…We measured the radiocarbon (14C) content of organic carbon (OC) samples from two locations in the Netherlands, the urban location of Amsterdam and the coastal…”
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Multiplanar reformation computed tomography for carpal malalignment by Schormans, Philip M. J., Schots, Judith P. M., Weijers, René E., Loeffen, Daan V., Poeze, Martijn, Hannemann, Pascal F. W.

“…Correct interpretation of scaphoid axial length and carpal malalignment is difficult owing to the complex geometry of the scaphoid. Traditional measurements,…”
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Could recombinant insulin compounds contribute to adenocarcinoma progression by stimulating local angiogenesis by Rensing, K. L, Houttuijn Bloemendaal, F. M, Weijers, E. M, Richel, D. J, Büller, H. R, Koolwijk, P, van der Loos, C. M, Twickler, Th. B, von der Thüsen, J. H

“…Aims/hypothesis Negative effects on the progression of adenocarcinomas by hyperinsulinaemia and the insulin analogue glargine (A21Gly,B31Arg,B32Arg human…”
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Ultrasound imaging to tailor the treatment of acute shoulder pain: a randomised controlled trial in general practice by Ottenheijm, Ramon P G, Cals, Jochen W L, Winkens, Bjorn, Weijers, René E, de Bie, Rob A, Dinant, Geert-Jan

“…ObjectiveTo determine the clinical effectiveness of ultrasound tailored treatment in patients with acute subacromial disorders.DesignPragmatic randomised…”
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Endothelial insulin receptor expression in human atherosclerotic plaques: Linking micro- and macrovascular disease in diabetes? by Rensing, K.L, von der Thüsen, J.H, Weijers, E.M, Houttuijn Bloemendaal, F.M, van Lammeren, G.W, Vink, A, van der Wal, A.C, van Hinsbergh, V.W.M, van der Loos, C.M, Stroes, E.S, Koolwijk, P, Twickler, Th.B

“…Highlights ► Insulin enhances capillary-like tube formation of human microvascular endothelial cells. ► Insulin receptors are highly expressed on endothelial…”
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The Maastricht Ultrasound Shoulder pain trial (MUST): ultrasound imaging as a diagnostic triage tool to improve management of patients with non-chronic shoulder pain in primary care by Ottenheijm, Ramon P G, Joore, Manuela A, Walenkamp, Geert H I M, Weijers, René E, Winkens, Bjorn, Cals, Jochen W L, de Bie, Rob A, Dinant, Geert-Jan

“…Subacromial disorders are considered to be one of the most common pathologies affecting the shoulder. Optimal therapy for shoulder pain (SP) in primary care is…”
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Adipose tissue-derived stromal cells acquire endothelial-like features upon reprogramming with SOX18 by Fontijn, R.D., Favre, J., Naaijkens, B.A., Meinster, E., Paauw, N.J., Ragghoe, S.L., Nauta, T.D., van den Broek, M.A., Weijers, E.M., Niessen, H.W., Koolwijk, P., Horrevoets, A.J.

“…Adipose tissue-derived stromal cells (ASC) form a rich source of autologous cells for use in regenerative medicine. In vitro induction of an endothelial…”
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Molecular weight fibrinogen variants alter gene expression and functional characteristics of human endothelial cells by WEIJERS, E. M., VAN WIJHE, M. H., JOOSTEN, L., HORREVOETS, A. J. G., DE MAAT, M. P. M., VAN HINSBERGH, V. W. M., KOOLWIJK, P.

“…Background: Fibrin is a temporary matrix that not only seals a wound, but also provides a temporary matrix structure for invading cells during wound healing…”
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