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  1. Article ; Online: Self-reported health related quality of life in children and adolescents with an eating disorder.

    Wever, A / van Gerner, E / Jansen, J C M / Levelink, B

    BMC psychology

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 242

    Abstract: Background: Eating disorders in children and adolescents can have serious medical and psychological consequences. The objective of this retrospective quantitative study is to gain insight in self-reported Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of ... ...

    Abstract Background: Eating disorders in children and adolescents can have serious medical and psychological consequences. The objective of this retrospective quantitative study is to gain insight in self-reported Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents with a DSM-5 diagnosis of an eating disorder.
    Method: Collect and analyse data of patients aged 8-18 years, receiving treatment for an eating disorder. At the start and end of treatment patients completed the KIDSCREEN-52, a questionnaire measuring HRQoL.
    Results: Data of 140 patients were analysed. Children diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder all had lower HRQoL on multiple dimensions at the start of treatment, there is no statistically significant difference between these groups. In contrast, patients with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder only had lower HRQoL for the dimension Physical Well-Being. HRQoL showed a significant improvement in many dimensions between start and end of treatment, but did not normalize compared to normative reference values of Dutch children.
    Conclusion: The current study showed that self-reported HRQoL is low in children with eating disorders, both at the beginning but also at the end of treatment. This confirms the importance of continuing to invest in the various HRQoL domains.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adolescent ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Child ; Female ; Male ; Self Report ; Feeding and Eating Disorders/psychology ; Retrospective Studies ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Health Status ; Anorexia Nervosa/psychology ; Anorexia Nervosa/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2705921-2
    ISSN 2050-7283 ; 2050-7283
    ISSN (online) 2050-7283
    ISSN 2050-7283
    DOI 10.1186/s40359-024-01684-y
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  2. Article ; Online: Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells promote intestinal epithelium regeneration after chemotherapy-induced damage.

    Yetkin-Arik, B / Jansen, S A / Varderidou-Minasian, S / Westendorp, B / Skarp, K-P / Altelaar, M / Lindemans, C A / Lorenowicz, M J

    Stem cell research & therapy

    2024  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) 125

    Abstract: Background: Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curative treatment for leukemia and a range of non-malignant disorders. The success of the therapy is hampered by occurrence of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD); an ... ...

    Abstract Background: Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a curative treatment for leukemia and a range of non-malignant disorders. The success of the therapy is hampered by occurrence of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD); an inflammatory response damaging recipient organs, with gut, liver, and skin being the most susceptible. Intestinal GvHD injury is often a life-threatening complication in patients unresponsive to steroid treatment. Allogeneic mesenchymal stromal/stem cell (MSC) infusions are a promising potential treatment for steroid-resistant aGvHD. Data from our institution and others demonstrate rescue of approximately 40-50% of aGvHD patients with MSCs in Phase I, II studies and minor side effects. Although promising, better understanding of MSC mode of action and patient response to MSC-based therapy is essential to improve this lifesaving treatment.
    Methods: Single cell human small intestine organoids were embedded in Matrigel, grown for 5 days and treated with busulfan for 48 h. Organoids damaged by treatment with busulfan or control organoids were co-cultured with 5000, 10,000, and 50,000 MSCs for 24 h, 48 h or 7 days and the analyses such as surface area determination, proliferation and apoptosis assessment, RNA sequencing and proteomics were performed.
    Results: Here, we developed a 3D co-culture model of human small intestinal organoids and MSCs, which allows to study the regenerative effects of MSCs on intestinal epithelium in a more physiologically relevant setting than existing in vitro systems. Using this model we mimicked chemotherapy-mediated damage of the intestinal epithelium. The treatment with busulfan, the chemotherapeutic commonly used as conditioning regiment before the HSCT, affected pathways regulating epithelial to mesenchymal transition, proliferation, and apoptosis in small intestinal organoids, as shown by transcriptomic and proteomic analysis. The co-culture of busulfan-treated intestinal organoids with MSCs reversed the effects of busulfan on the transcriptome and proteome of intestinal epithelium, which we also confirmed by functional evaluation of proliferation and apoptosis.
    Conclusions: Collectively, we demonstrate that our in vitro co-culture system is a new valuable tool to facilitate the investigation of the molecular mechanisms behind the therapeutic effects of MSCs on damaged intestinal epithelium. This could benefit further optimization of the use of MSCs in HSCT patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/cytology ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/drug effects ; Intestinal Mucosa/drug effects ; Intestinal Mucosa/cytology ; Intestinal Mucosa/metabolism ; Regeneration/drug effects ; Organoids/metabolism ; Coculture Techniques ; Graft vs Host Disease/therapy ; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation/methods ; Busulfan/pharmacology ; Cell Proliferation/drug effects ; Apoptosis/drug effects
    Chemical Substances Busulfan (G1LN9045DK)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2548671-8
    ISSN 1757-6512 ; 1757-6512
    ISSN (online) 1757-6512
    ISSN 1757-6512
    DOI 10.1186/s13287-024-03738-9
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  3. Article ; Online: Evaluation of practice nurses' management of paediatric psychosocial problems in general practice.

    Koet, Lukas B M / Gerger, Heike / Jansen, Wilma / Bindels, Patrick J E / de Schepper, Evelien I T

    Journal of public health (Oxford, England)

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Child mental health services are under major pressure worldwide. In the Netherlands, Youth Mental Health Practice Nurses (YMHPNs) have been introduced in general practice to improve access to care. In this study, we evaluated care delivered ... ...

    Abstract Background: Child mental health services are under major pressure worldwide. In the Netherlands, Youth Mental Health Practice Nurses (YMHPNs) have been introduced in general practice to improve access to care. In this study, we evaluated care delivered by YMHPNs.
    Methods: We used medical records of a population-based cohort (21 717 children, 0-17 years). Characteristics of children consulting a YMHPN, type of problem, care delivered by YMHPNs and referrals were assessed using quantitative content analysis.
    Results: Records of 375 children (mean age 12.9 years, 59.2% girl) were analysed. These children were often in their adolescence (57.3% was between 13 and 17 years), and more often female than male (59.2% vs 40.8%). YMHPNs had a median of four consultations (IQR 2-7) with the child. YMHPNs managed a variety of psychosocial problems. YMHPNs managed 22.4% of children without need of referral, 52.0% were eventually referred for additional care. 13.3% of children dropped out during the treatment trajectory. In the remaining 12.3% of children, the treatment trajectory was stopped because the child was already attending specialized services, the treatment trajectory was still ongoing or the medical record was inconclusive.
    Conclusions: YMHPNs successfully managed one in four children with psychosocial problems without need for referral. Nevertheless, most children were eventually referred for additional care.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2142082-8
    ISSN 1741-3850 ; 1741-3842
    ISSN (online) 1741-3850
    ISSN 1741-3842
    DOI 10.1093/pubmed/fdae008
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  4. Article ; Online: The Diagnostics and Management of Bronchopulmonary Sequestration: An International Survey among Specialized Caregivers.

    Kersten, C M / Jansen, M D G / Zuidweg, M J P / Wijnen, R M W H / Krasemann, T B / Schnater, J M

    European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie

    2024  

    Abstract: Background:  Our objective was to explore the treatment preferences for bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) among an international group of specialized caregivers.: Methods:  Sixty-three participants from 17 countries completed an online survey ... ...

    Abstract Background:  Our objective was to explore the treatment preferences for bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) among an international group of specialized caregivers.
    Methods:  Sixty-three participants from 17 countries completed an online survey concerning the diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up. Recruitment took place among members of the Collaborative Neonatal Network for the first European Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Trial Consortium and through the Association for European Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology working group database.
    Results:  Most of the 63 participants were pediatric surgeons (52%), followed by pediatric pulmonologists (22%), and pediatric cardiologists (19%). The majority (65%) treated more than five cases per year and 52% standardly discussed treatment in a multidisciplinary team. Half of the participants (52%) based the management on the presence of symptoms, versus 32% on the intralobar or extralobar lesion localization. Centers with both surgical and interventional cardiac/radiological facilities (85%) preferred resection to embolization in symptomatic cases (62 vs. 15%). In asymptomatic cases too, resection was preferred over embolization (38 vs. 9%); 32% preferred noninterventional treatment, while 11% varied in preference. These treatment preferences were significantly different between surgeons and nonsurgeons (
    Conclusions:  This survey demonstrates a variation in management strategies of BPS, reflecting different specialist expertise. Most centers treat only a handful of cases per year and follow-up is not standardized. Therefore, management discussion within a multidisciplinary team is recommended. Recording patient data in an international registry for the comparison of management strategies and outcomes could support the development of future guidelines.
    Level of evidence: Level IV.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1065043-x
    ISSN 1439-359X ; 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    ISSN (online) 1439-359X
    ISSN 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    DOI 10.1055/s-0044-1782237
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  5. Article: Affine Deformation and Self-Assembly Alignment in Hydrogel Nanocomposites.

    Espíndola, Suellen Pereira / Norder, Ben / Jansen, Kaspar M B / Zlopasa, Jure / Picken, Stephen J

    Macromolecules

    2023  Volume 56, Issue 23, Page(s) 9839–9852

    Abstract: Tailoring the order in hierarchical structures is a key goal of bioinspired nanocomposite design. Recently, nacre-like materials have been developed by solvent evaporation methods that are scalable and attain advanced functionalities. However, ... ...

    Abstract Tailoring the order in hierarchical structures is a key goal of bioinspired nanocomposite design. Recently, nacre-like materials have been developed by solvent evaporation methods that are scalable and attain advanced functionalities. However, understanding the alignment mechanisms of 2D fillers, nanosheets, or platelets remains challenging. This work explores possible pathways for nanocomposite ordering via orientation distribution functions. We demonstrate how the immobilization of 2D materials via (pseudo)network formation is crucial to alignment based on evaporation. We show a modified affine deformation model that describes such evaporative methods. In this, a gel network develops enough yield stress and uniformly deforms as drying proceeds, along with the immobilized particles, causing an in-plane orientation. Herein, we tested the dominance of this approach by using a thermo-reversible gel for rapid montmorillonite (MMT) particle fixation. We researched gelatin/MMT as a model system to investigate the effects of high loadings, orientational order, and aspect ratio. The nacre-like nanocomposites showed a semiconstant order parameter (⟨
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3436-8
    ISSN 0024-9297
    ISSN 0024-9297
    DOI 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c01638
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  6. Article ; Online: Voice outcome in medialisation thyroplasty with and without arytenoid adduction: a prospective comparison using intraoperative voice measurements.

    Mes, S D / van der Jagt, M A / Jansen, J C / Langeveld, A P M / Sjögren, E V / Heijnen, B J

    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    2024  Volume 281, Issue 5, Page(s) 2499–2505

    Abstract: Purpose: Arytenoid adduction as an addition to medialisation thyroplasty is highly advocated by some surgeons in selected cases but deemed less necessary by others in patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis. This study aims to evaluate the ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Arytenoid adduction as an addition to medialisation thyroplasty is highly advocated by some surgeons in selected cases but deemed less necessary by others in patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis. This study aims to evaluate the additional benefits on voice outcome of arytenoid adduction in patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis undergoing medialisation thyroplasty using intra-operative voice measurements.
    Design/methods: A prospective study was conducted. Voice audio recordings were obtained at 4 moments; 1. direct prior to the start of surgery, 2. during surgery after medialisation thyroplasty, 3. during surgery after medialisation and arytenoid adduction, 3 months postoperative. At these same timepoints patients rated their own voice on a numeric rating scale between 0 and 10. The blinded recordings were rated by consensus in a team of experienced listeners, using the Grade of the GRBAS scale. Furthermore, the Voice Handicap Index was administered before and at 3 months after surgery.
    Results: Ten patients who underwent medialisation and arytenoid adduction at our tertiary referral hospital between 2021 and 2022, were included. One patient was excluded after surgery. The intraoperative measurements showed a Grade score of 1.4 preoperatively, improving to 1.2 after medialisation, 1.2 after medialisation and arytenoid adduction, and further improving to 0.4 at 3 months postoperative, which was a not statistically significant improvement (p = 0.2). The intraoperative subjective numeric rating scale showed a statistically significant improvement from 3.9 preoperatively, to 6.1 after medialisation, 7.1 after medialisation and arytenoid adduction and a 7.6 at 3 months postoperative (p = 0.001). The Voice Handicap Index total score showed a statistically significant improvement from 71 points before surgery to 13 at 3 months after surgery (p = 0.008).
    Conclusions: Our study using intraoperative voice measurements indicate that the addition of arytenoid adduction to medialisation thyroplasty is a benefit in selected patients although more studies are needed due to the many limitations inherent to this field of investigation.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Laryngoplasty ; Prospective Studies ; Voice Quality ; Voice ; Vocal Cord Paralysis/surgery ; Arytenoid Cartilage/surgery ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-17
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1017359-6
    ISSN 1434-4726 ; 0937-4477
    ISSN (online) 1434-4726
    ISSN 0937-4477
    DOI 10.1007/s00405-024-08494-3
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  7. Article ; Online: Deploying a Fotonovela to Combat Methamphetamine Abuse among South Africans with Varying Levels of Health Literacy.

    Davis, Burt / Jansen, Carel J M

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 12

    Abstract: Poor health literacy in the Western Cape Province of South Africa is one of the main factors hampering methamphetamine (MA) use prevention efforts in the area, where the abuse of this drug is a major health and social problem affecting especially ... ...

    Abstract Poor health literacy in the Western Cape Province of South Africa is one of the main factors hampering methamphetamine (MA) use prevention efforts in the area, where the abuse of this drug is a major health and social problem affecting especially previously disadvantaged communities. In the first part of a two-part study, we compared a health-related fotonovela about MA to an existing brochure group and a control group. Main findings show that the vast majority of readers preferred the fotonovela over the existing brochure. This included participants from all three age groups and for both levels of health literacy (low/high) distinguished (
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Health Communication ; Health Literacy ; Humans ; Methamphetamine ; Pamphlets ; South Africa/epidemiology
    Chemical Substances Methamphetamine (44RAL3456C)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1660-4601
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18126334
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  8. Article: The Diagnostics and Management of Bronchopulmonary Sequestration: An International Survey among Specialized Caregivers

    Kersten, C.M. / Jansen, M.D.G. / Zuidweg, M.J.P. / Wijnen, R.M.W.H. / Krasemann, T.B. / Schnater, J.M.

    European Journal of Pediatric Surgery

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Our objective was to explore the treatment preferences for bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) among an international group of specialized caregivers.: Methods: Sixty-three participants from 17 countries completed an online survey ... ...

    Abstract Background: Our objective was to explore the treatment preferences for bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) among an international group of specialized caregivers.
    Methods: Sixty-three participants from 17 countries completed an online survey concerning the diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up. Recruitment took place among members of the Collaborative Neonatal Network for the first European Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Trial Consortium and through the Association for European Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology working group database.
    Results: Most of the 63 participants were pediatric surgeons (52%), followed by pediatric pulmonologists (22%), and pediatric cardiologists (19%). The majority (65%) treated more than five cases per year and 52% standardly discussed treatment in a multidisciplinary team. Half of the participants (52%) based the management on the presence of symptoms, versus 32% on the intralobar or extralobar lesion localization. Centers with both surgical and interventional cardiac/radiological facilities (85%) preferred resection to embolization in symptomatic cases (62 vs. 15%). In asymptomatic cases too, resection was preferred over embolization (38 vs. 9%); 32% preferred noninterventional treatment, while 11% varied in preference. These treatment preferences were significantly different between surgeons and nonsurgeons ( p  < 0.05). Little agreement was observed in the preferred timing of intervention as also for the duration of follow-up.
    Conclusions: This survey demonstrates a variation in management strategies of BPS, reflecting different specialist expertise. Most centers treat only a handful of cases per year and follow-up is not standardized. Therefore, management discussion within a multidisciplinary team is recommended. Recording patient data in an international registry for the comparison of management strategies and outcomes could support the development of future guidelines.
    Level of Evidence: Level IV.
    Keywords congenital lung abnormalities ; bronchopulmonary sequestration ; surgery ; surgical resection ; embolization ; survey
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-06
    Publisher Georg Thieme Verlag KG
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1065043-x
    ISSN 1439-359X ; 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    ISSN (online) 1439-359X
    ISSN 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    DOI 10.1055/s-0044-1782237
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  9. Article ; Online: Low-Cost Wearable Fluidic Sweat Collection Patch for Continuous Analyte Monitoring and Offline Analysis.

    Steijlen, Annemarijn S M / Jansen, Kaspar M B / Bastemeijer, Jeroen / French, Paddy J / Bossche, Andre

    Analytical chemistry

    2022  Volume 94, Issue 18, Page(s) 6893–6901

    Abstract: Sweat sensors allow for new unobtrusive ways to continuously monitor an athlete's performance and health status. Significant advances have been made in the optimization of sensitivity, selectivity, and durability of electrochemical sweat sensors. However, ...

    Abstract Sweat sensors allow for new unobtrusive ways to continuously monitor an athlete's performance and health status. Significant advances have been made in the optimization of sensitivity, selectivity, and durability of electrochemical sweat sensors. However, comparing the
    MeSH term(s) Biosensing Techniques ; Humans ; Ions/analysis ; Monitoring, Physiologic ; Sweat/chemistry ; Sweating ; Wearable Electronic Devices
    Chemical Substances Ions
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1508-8
    ISSN 1520-6882 ; 0003-2700
    ISSN (online) 1520-6882
    ISSN 0003-2700
    DOI 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c01052
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  10. Article ; Online: Development of Low Hysteresis, Linear Weft-Knitted Strain Sensors for Smart Textile Applications.

    Bozali, Beyza / Ghodrat, Sepideh / Plaude, Linda / van Dam, Joris J F / Jansen, Kaspar M B

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 19

    Abstract: In recent years, knitted strain sensors have been developed that aim to achieve reliable sensing and high wearability, but they are associated with difficulties due to high hysteresis and low gauge ... ...

    Abstract In recent years, knitted strain sensors have been developed that aim to achieve reliable sensing and high wearability, but they are associated with difficulties due to high hysteresis and low gauge factor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s22197688
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