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  1. Article ; Online: Detectability and intra-fraction motion of individual elective lymph nodes in head and neck cancer patients on the Magnetic Resonance Image guided linear accelerator.

    Reinders, Floris C J / de Ridder, Mischa / Stijnman, Peter R S / Doornaert, Patricia A H / Raaijmakers, Cornelis P J / Philippens, Marielle E P

    Physics and imaging in radiation oncology

    2024  Volume 29, Page(s) 100532

    Abstract: Background and purpose: Individual elective lymph node irradiation instead of elective neck irradiation is a new concept for head-and-neck cancer (HNC) patients developed for the Magnetic Resonance Image guided linear accelerator (MR-linac). To prepare ... ...

    Abstract Background and purpose: Individual elective lymph node irradiation instead of elective neck irradiation is a new concept for head-and-neck cancer (HNC) patients developed for the Magnetic Resonance Image guided linear accelerator (MR-linac). To prepare this, the detectability, volume changes and intra-fraction motion of elective lymph nodes on the MR-linac was assessed.
    Materials and methods: A total of 15 HNC patients underwent diagnostic pre-treatment MRI. Additionally, two MR-linac scans were obtained with a 10-minute time difference in the first week of radiation treatment. Elective lymph node contours inside lymph node levels (Ib-V) were segmented on the pre-treatment MRI and the MR-linac scans and compared on number and maximal transversal diameter. Intra-fraction motion of elective lymph nodes on the MR-linac was estimated using Center of Mass (COM) distances and incremental isotropic expansion of lymph node segmentations.
    Results: Of all 679 detected lymph nodes on the pre-treatment MRI, eight lymph nodes were not detectable on the first MR-linac scan and 16 new lymph nodes were detected. Lymph node diameters between the pre-treatment MRI scan and the MR-linac scan varied from -0.19 to + 0.13 mm. COM distances varied from 1.2 to 1.7 mm and lymph node contours had to be expanded with 3 mm.
    Conclusions: Nearly all elective lymph nodes were detectable on the 1.5T MR-linac scan with no major changes in target volumes compared to the pre-treatment MRI. Simulated intra-fraction motion during the MR-linac scans was smaller than the 5-mm margin that will be used in the first elective lymph node radiation treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-04
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2405-6316
    ISSN (online) 2405-6316
    DOI 10.1016/j.phro.2024.100532
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  2. Article ; Online: The efficacy and safety of patient-specific instrumentation in primary total knee replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Hinloopen, J H / Puijk, R / Nolte, P A / Schoones, J W / de Ridder, R / Pijls, B G

    Expert review of medical devices

    2023  Volume 20, Issue 3, Page(s) 245–252

    Abstract: Introduction: Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery has been shown to increase accuracy of component positioning. However, it is unclear whether this also translates to actual benefits for patients in ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery has been shown to increase accuracy of component positioning. However, it is unclear whether this also translates to actual benefits for patients in terms of better outcomes (efficacy) or less complications such as revisions (safety). We therefore systematically reviewed the literature to determine the efficacy and safety of PSI in primary TKA.
    Methods: Randomized controlled trials comparing PSI to non-PSI in primary TKA were included. A random effects model was used with meta-regression in case of heterogeneity.
    Results: Forty-three studies were included with a total of 1816 TKA in the PSI group and 1887 TKA in the control group. There were no clinically relevant differences between the PSI-group and non-PSI group regarding all outcomes. There was considerable heterogeneity: meta-regression analyses showed that the year the study was published was an important effect modifier. Early publications tended to show a positive effect for PSI compared to non-PSI TKA, whereas later studies found the opposite.
    Conclusion: Based on evidence of moderate certainty, our study suggested that there were no clinically relevant differences in efficacy and safety between patients treated with PSI TKA and patients treated with non-PSI TKA.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee ; Knee Prosthesis ; Surgery, Computer-Assisted ; Knee Joint/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2250857-0
    ISSN 1745-2422 ; 1743-4440
    ISSN (online) 1745-2422
    ISSN 1743-4440
    DOI 10.1080/17434440.2023.2177152
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  3. Article ; Online: Pelvic ring injuries: recent advances in diagnosis and treatment.

    de Ridder, Victor A / Whiting, Paul S / Balogh, Zsolt J / Mir, Hassan R / Schultz, Blake J / Routt, Milton Chip

    OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma

    2023  Volume 6, Issue 3 Suppl, Page(s) e261

    Abstract: Pelvic ring injuries typically occur from high-energy trauma and are often associated with multisystem injuries. Prompt diagnosis of pelvic ring injuries is essential, and timely initial management is critical in the early resuscitation of ... ...

    Abstract Pelvic ring injuries typically occur from high-energy trauma and are often associated with multisystem injuries. Prompt diagnosis of pelvic ring injuries is essential, and timely initial management is critical in the early resuscitation of polytraumatized patients. Definitive management of pelvic ring injuries continues to be a topic of much debate in the trauma community. Recent studies continue to inform our understanding of static and dynamic pelvic ring stability. Furthermore, literature investigating radiographic and clinical outcomes after nonoperative and operative management will help guide trauma surgeons select the most appropriate treatment of patients with these injuries.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2574-2167
    ISSN (online) 2574-2167
    DOI 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000261
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  4. Article ; Online: Advanced drinking water production by 1 kDa hollow fiber nanofiltration - Biological activated carbon filtration (HFNF - BACF) enhances biological stability and reduces micropollutant levels compared with conventional surface water treatment.

    Schurer, R / de Ridder, D J / Schippers, J C / Hijnen, W A M / Vredenbregt, L / van der Wal, A

    Chemosphere

    2023  Volume 321, Page(s) 138049

    Abstract: This study comprehensively investigates the quality of drinking water produced by novel advanced treatment encompassing 1 kDa hollow fiber nanofiltration (HFNF) - Biological Activated Carbon Filtration (BACF) from (reservoir) surface water, and compares ... ...

    Abstract This study comprehensively investigates the quality of drinking water produced by novel advanced treatment encompassing 1 kDa hollow fiber nanofiltration (HFNF) - Biological Activated Carbon Filtration (BACF) from (reservoir) surface water, and compares this with drinking water after conventional 'CSF' pretreatment (coagulation - flocculation - sedimentation - media filtration - UV-disinfection) - BACF. The objective of HFNF - BACF treatment is to enhance the drinking water's quality in increased biological stability, reduced concentrations of organic micropollutants (OMP), and improvement in other chemical-physical parameters, whilst maintaining sufficient hardness to avoid subsequent remineralization. For this study a large suite of quality parameters was extensively monitored in pilot plants during nearly two years, enabling the incorporation of seasonal effects. HFNF - BACF treatment accomplished a similarly high level of biological stability as regrowth-free drinking waters (total organic carbon (DOC) 0.6 mg/L, assimilable organic carbon (AOC) 4 μg/L Ac-C and <1 μg/L biopolymer-C, total microbial growth potential (MGP) as BPC
    MeSH term(s) Charcoal ; Drinking Water ; Filtration ; Water Purification ; Water Quality ; Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis
    Chemical Substances Charcoal (16291-96-6) ; Drinking Water ; Water Pollutants, Chemical
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 120089-6
    ISSN 1879-1298 ; 0045-6535 ; 0366-7111
    ISSN (online) 1879-1298
    ISSN 0045-6535 ; 0366-7111
    DOI 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138049
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  5. Article ; Online: The core epistemic responsibilities of universities: Results from a Delphi study.

    Lechner, I M / Mokkink, L B / de Ridder, G J / van Woudenberg, R / Bouter, L M / Tijdink, J K

    Accountability in research

    2023  , Page(s) 1–21

    Abstract: Epistemic responsibilities (ERs) of universities concern equipping and empowering its researchers, educators and students to attain, produce, exchange and disseminate knowledge. ERs can potentially guide universities in improving education, research and ... ...

    Abstract Epistemic responsibilities (ERs) of universities concern equipping and empowering its researchers, educators and students to attain, produce, exchange and disseminate knowledge. ERs can potentially guide universities in improving education, research and in service to society. Building on earlier philosophical work, we applied empirical methods to identify core ERs of universities and their constituting elements. We used a three-round Delphi survey, alternating between closed questions to gain consensus, and open questions to let panelists motivate their answers. 46 panelists participated in our study. We reached consensus on six ERs: 1) to foster research integrity, 2) to stimulate the development of intellectual virtues, 3) to address the big questions of life, 4) to cultivate the diversity of the disciplinary fields, 5) to serve and engage with society at large, and 6) to cultivate and safeguard academic freedom. Together the six ERs contain 27 elements. Consensus rates ranged from 73%-100% for both the ERs and their elements. Participants' detailed responses led to substantial improvements in the accompanying descriptions of the ERs. Our findings can inform the debate about the roles and responsibilities of universities, and inform researchers and policy makers to emphasize epistemic tasks of universities.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2069334-5
    ISSN 1545-5815 ; 0898-9621
    ISSN (online) 1545-5815
    ISSN 0898-9621
    DOI 10.1080/08989621.2023.2255826
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  6. Article ; Online: Revealing determinants of translation efficiency via whole-gene codon randomization and machine learning.

    Nieuwkoop, Thijs / Terlouw, Barbara R / Stevens, Katherine G / Scheltema, Richard A / de Ridder, Dick / van der Oost, John / Claassens, Nico J

    Nucleic acids research

    2023  Volume 51, Issue 5, Page(s) 2363–2376

    Abstract: It has been known for decades that codon usage contributes to translation efficiency and hence to protein production levels. However, its role in protein synthesis is still only partly understood. This lack of understanding hampers the design of ... ...

    Abstract It has been known for decades that codon usage contributes to translation efficiency and hence to protein production levels. However, its role in protein synthesis is still only partly understood. This lack of understanding hampers the design of synthetic genes for efficient protein production. In this study, we generated a synonymous codon-randomized library of the complete coding sequence of red fluorescent protein. Protein production levels and the full coding sequences were determined for 1459 gene variants in Escherichia coli. Using different machine learning approaches, these data were used to reveal correlations between codon usage and protein production. Interestingly, protein production levels can be relatively accurately predicted (Pearson correlation of 0.762) by a Random Forest model that only relies on the sequence information of the first eight codons. In this region, close to the translation initiation site, mRNA secondary structure rather than Codon Adaptation Index (CAI) is the key determinant of protein production. This study clearly demonstrates the key role of codons at the start of the coding sequence. Furthermore, these results imply that commonly used CAI-based codon optimization of the full coding sequence is not a very effective strategy. One should rather focus on optimizing protein production via reducing mRNA secondary structure formation with the first few codons.
    MeSH term(s) Random Allocation ; Codon/genetics ; Codon/metabolism ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism ; Escherichia coli/genetics ; Escherichia coli/metabolism ; Machine Learning ; Protein Biosynthesis
    Chemical Substances Codon ; RNA, Messenger
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 186809-3
    ISSN 1362-4962 ; 1362-4954 ; 0301-5610 ; 0305-1048
    ISSN (online) 1362-4962 ; 1362-4954
    ISSN 0301-5610 ; 0305-1048
    DOI 10.1093/nar/gkad035
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  7. Article ; Online: Infliximab Monotherapy vs Combination Therapy for Pediatric Crohn's Disease Exhibit Similar Pharmacokinetics.

    Colman, Ruben J / Vuijk, Stephanie A / Mathôt, Ron A A / Van Limbergen, Johan / Jongsma, Maria M E / Schreurs, Marco W J / Minar, Phillip / de Ridder, Lissy / D'Haens, Geert R A M

    Inflammatory bowel diseases

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: The use of concomitant azathioprine may improve efficacy and pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of infliximab (IFX) but is also associated with an increased risk of adverse events. Proactive therapeutic drug monitoring (pTDM) of IFX monotherapy ...

    Abstract Background: The use of concomitant azathioprine may improve efficacy and pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of infliximab (IFX) but is also associated with an increased risk of adverse events. Proactive therapeutic drug monitoring (pTDM) of IFX monotherapy is an alternative strategy to improve PK. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether IFX with an immunomodulator (combo) has PK benefits over IFX-pTDM (mono) in pediatric Crohn's disease (CD).
    Methods: This PK analysis included pediatric CD patients who started either IFX combo (TISKids study) or IFX mono with pTDM (REFINE cohort). Combo and mono IFX trough levels (TLs) and antibodies-to-infliximab were assessed at infusion 3, 4, and 5. A population PK model was built to compare IFX PK outcomes (clearance [CL], TLs and cumulative exposure) between combo and mono groups at infusion 4 and 5. Clinical response and steroid-free clinical remission (SFCR) was assessed at infusion 4 and 5.
    Results: This study included 128 pediatric CD patients (66 mono and 62 combo). At infusion 5, there was no significant difference between mono and combo median TLs 4.1 µg/mL (2.1, 7.8) vs 5.9 µg/mL (3.2, 9.4; P = .14) or median CL 0.26 L/d (0.21, 0.32) vs 0.26 L/d (0.21, 0.33; P = .81). Mono patients had a lower SFCR rate at infusion 5 (53% [31 of 59] vs 80% [32 of 40]; P = .01). Clinical response rates were significantly higher among combo than mono patients at both infusion 4 and 5.
    Conclusions: This study suggests that there are no PK differences (TLs and CL) between combo and mono therapy in pediatric CD patients who started IFX.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1340971-2
    ISSN 1536-4844 ; 1078-0998
    ISSN (online) 1536-4844
    ISSN 1078-0998
    DOI 10.1093/ibd/izad307
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  8. Article ; Online: Effectiveness and complication rates of high intensity focused ultrasound treatment for abdominal wall endometriosis: A systematic review.

    Knorren, Elisabeth R / de Ridder, Larissa A / Nijholt, Ingrid M / Dijkstra, Jeroen R / Braat, Manon N G J A / Huirne, Judith A F / Boomsma, Martijn F / Schutte, Joke M

    European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology

    2024  Volume 297, Page(s) 15–23

    Abstract: In this review, a systematic literature search on the effectiveness and complication rates of ultrasound-guided and magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (USg-/MRgHIFU) for abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) was conducted in six ... ...

    Abstract In this review, a systematic literature search on the effectiveness and complication rates of ultrasound-guided and magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (USg-/MRgHIFU) for abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) was conducted in six databases in May/June 2023. Original articles of (non)randomized trials, cohort studies, case-control studies and case series published in peer-reviewed journals were included. Of the included studies the level of evidence (LoE) and methodological quality using the ROBINS-I and IHE-QAT was assessed. Primary outcomes were non-perfused volume ratio (NPV%), lesion size, pain scores, side effects and complication rates according to Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) guidelines. Secondary outcomes were recurrence and re-intervention rates. Seven cohort studies (one of good methodological quality) (LoE 3) on USgHIFU were included (n = 212, AWE lesions = 240-245). Six months after USgHIFU treatment, pain scores were reduced with 3.3-5.2 points (baseline: 5.1-6.8, n = 135). Self-limiting side effects were pain (85.7 % (114/133)) and swelling (34.6 % (46/133)) in the treatment area. Complications occurred in 17.7 % (32/181), all of which were minor. Recurrence occurred in 12.8 % (11/86). Three of these seven cohort studies compared USgHIFU (n = 61) with surgical excision (n = 74). Pooled results showed no significant differences in pain scores, complications (resp. 26.3 % (10/38) vs. 32.6 % (15/46) (p = 0.53)) and recurrences (resp. 4.9 % (3/61) vs. 5.4 % (4/74) (p = 0.90)). This systematic review suggests that HIFU is an effective and safe treatment option for AWE. USgHIFU treatment led to reduced pain scores and lesion size, was free of major complications and had a pooled recurrence rate of 12.8 %. Compared to surgical excision pooled results showed no significant differences in pain scores, complications and recurrences after USgHIFU. However, many of the included studies had limitations in their methodological quality and therefore the results should be interpreted with caution. Well-structured high-quality randomized controlled trials comparing HIFU to standard care should be conducted to provide more conclusive evidence.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-26
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 190605-7
    ISSN 1872-7654 ; 0301-2115 ; 0028-2243
    ISSN (online) 1872-7654
    ISSN 0301-2115 ; 0028-2243
    DOI 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.03.029
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  9. Article ; Online: Treatment of closed femoral shaft fractures in children aged 2-10 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    van Cruchten, Stijn / Warmerdam, Eefke C / Kempink, Dagmar R J / de Ridder, Victor A

    European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society

    2021  Volume 48, Issue 5, Page(s) 3409–3427

    MeSH term(s) Bone Nails ; Casts, Surgical ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Femoral Fractures/surgery ; Femur/surgery ; Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary ; Humans ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-02
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2275480-5
    ISSN 1863-9941 ; 1863-9933
    ISSN (online) 1863-9941
    ISSN 1863-9933
    DOI 10.1007/s00068-021-01752-7
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  10. Article ; Online: Data Resource Profile: The Integrated Primary Care Information (IPCI) database, The Netherlands.

    de Ridder, Maria A J / de Wilde, Marcel / de Ben, Christina / Leyba, Armando R / Mosseveld, Bartholomeus M T / Verhamme, Katia M C / van der Lei, Johan / Rijnbeek, Peter R

    International journal of epidemiology

    2022  Volume 51, Issue 6, Page(s) e314–e323

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Netherlands/epidemiology ; Databases, Factual ; Primary Health Care
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 187909-1
    ISSN 1464-3685 ; 0300-5771
    ISSN (online) 1464-3685
    ISSN 0300-5771
    DOI 10.1093/ije/dyac026
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