Quantification of Monoclonal Immunoglobulins by Immunochemical and Densitometry Techniques.

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:There are controversial results regarding the relationship of serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D] and ulcerative colitis (UC) activity. To address this issue, the current study was designed to evaluate the correlation of serum 25(OH)D level and disease activity in patients with UC. METHOD:All consecuti...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Dolatshahi S,Pishgar E,Jamali R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant visceral edema associated with massive fluid resuscitation, paralytic ileus and formation of pancreatic ascites in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) can lead to abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) that can contribute to the early development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), espec...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Leppäniemi A,Johansson K,De Waele JJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND:The management of therapy-resistant lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and symptoms resulting from pelvic organ dysfunctions are subject to a high variability in the Belgian health-care centres. Practical guidelines and standardized patient clinical care pathways are often lacking and unadapted...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ghijselings L,Van De Putte D,Hervé F,Goessaert AS,Beeckman D,Pattyn P,Everaert K

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of aneurysm of the abdominal aorta with spontaneous rupture in a 64-year-old man with emphysema and chronic alcoholism. Campylobacter fetus subspecies fetus was repeatedly recovered from the blood and from specimens of the excised aneurysm. The patient died in spite of early diagnosis, intravenous ery...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Jacobs J,Van Lierde J,Nevelsteen A,Vermylen J,Verbist L

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the findings in 21 Belgian patients (12 males and 9 females, median age 61 years) with LGLPD. Symptoms at presentation included infection (n = 9), weight loss (n = 5), asthenia (n = 9), pruritus (n = 2) and arthralgia (n = 7). Four patients were asymptomatic. The main clinical findings were hepatomegaly (n =...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Pierre PG,Bosly A,De Bock R,Debusscher L,Ferrant A,Feremans W,Lacor P,Michaux JL,Van Camp B,Van Hoof A

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the technique of immunofluorescence on clinical samples (IFCS) and immunofluorescence on centrifuged cell cultures (IFCC) for the detection of respiratory viruses, using monoclonal antibodies. Four hundred fourty five nasopharyngeal aspirates were tested prospectively for RSV, influenza- (A and B), parainf...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Pattyn SR,Provinciael D,Lambrechts R,Ceuppens P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Within the scope of an information campaign of the Belgian Institute for Road Safety an attempt was made to classify 179 medicinal drugs from 9 therapeutic groups, listed in the Belgian "Commented Repertory of Drugs--1997", according to their effect on driving performance. The categorisation was based on literature da...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Maes V,Grenez O,Charlier C,Smet H,Verstraete A,Wennig R

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation program has become an important part of the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It can improve both exercise tolerance and health related quality of life in these patients. Exercise training has to be included for the program to be successful. The intensity ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Backer LA,Ides K,Daems D,Dieriks B,De Backer WA,Germonpre P

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus is a frequent chronic disease that affects children as well as adults. The disease keeps a life-long burden on patients, their environment and society. Although still incompletely understood, its pathogenesis becomes progressively unravelled. Autoimmune phenomena play an im...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Gorus FK,Anselmo J,Keymeulen B

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a 39-year-old Caucasian woman who was admitted to the University Hospital of Antwerp with a clinical picture suggestive of adult Still's disease. Even though a transoesophageal echocardiography showed endocarditis of the aortic valve, blood cultures remained negative. Additional serological tes...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Clerck KF,Van Offel JF,Vlieghe E,Van Marck E,Stevens WJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the diagnostic performance of the CAGE and AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test) and its derivatives, and laboratory tests for screening alcohol abuse or dependence in a male medical hospital population. DESIGN:A diagnostic cross-sectional prevalence study. SETTING:Three general hospita...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Aertgeerts B,Buntinx F,Ansoms S,Fevery J

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To present an overview of almost two decades of multi-faceted campaigning by the Belgian Antibiotic Policy Coordination Committee (BAPCOC) and partners, and its impact on public and prescribers' awareness, outpatient antibiotic use, its cost and antimicrobial resistance in Belgium.Methods: Awareness of both...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Bruyndonckx R,Coenen S,Hens N,Vandael E,Catry B,Goossens H

更新日期：2020-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：:P-glycoprotein, a pump located in the plasma cell membrane, extrudes several clinically important drugs from the cell, and hence causes multidrug resistance. Reversing clinical drug resistance is possible by using agents that inhibit the activity of P-glycoprotein. We describe the results of sequential flow cytometric...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Moerloose B,Muylaert A,Gemmel F,Janssens A,Poppe B,Dhooge C,Benoit Y,Van Hove W,Philippé J

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis affects about 2 to 3% of the caucasian population. It is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting predominantly the skin with the involvement of autoimmune mediated mechanisms. Typical pathogenic features include an increased renewal of epidermal keratinocytes, the enlargement of the germinating compartment,...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： de la Brassinne M,Failla V,Nikkels A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (m-ccRCC) patients with bone metastases (BM) treated with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) have a poorer outcome compared to patients without BM. We aimed to investigate whether an increased incidence of VEGFR-TK...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Haaker L,De Meue E,Wildiers H,Verbiest A,Dumez H,Lerut E,Pans S,Albersen M,Beuselinck B

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypothyroidism is relatively rare etiology of serositis with effusion, but massive pleural effusion is very unusual. This is a report of massive pleural effusion in patient taking methimazole after surgical resection of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)-producing pituitary adenoma (TSHoma). The patient was clinically ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Lee JH,Park M,Park MJ,Jo YS

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the high prevalence of malnutrition among elderly patients, nutritional problems are still not recognized as a priority forthem by health professionals. The need for nutritional assessment and intervention is particularly crucial in this age group, in whom the incidence of chronic illness is high and a myriad ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Pepersack T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis due to an azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus is described. Despite treatment change from voriconazole to amphotericin B as soon as the resistance data were available, the patient died. Azole resistance is an emerging problem, which significantly complicates the manage...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Jeurissen A,Cooreman S,Van Kerckhoven W,Van Leemput J,Vanhove P,Lagrou K,Heytens L

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis received d-penicillamine treatment for 16 months. She developed mild pruritus 6 months after d-penicillamine initiation, and severe pemphigus 10 months after d-penicillamine was changed to azathioprine. Subsequent methylprednisolone pulse therapy resulted in a transient clini...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Wouters EA,De Clerck LS,Francx L,Stevens WJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Vitamin K plays an important role in blood coagulation. Diet is the main source of vitamin K and body stores are depleted in days, hence deficiency is common in malnourished older people. A high proportion of people who sustain a hip fracture are already malnourished, compounded by fasting for surgery wh...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Bultynck C,Munim N,Harrington DJ,Judd L,Ataklte F,Shah Z,Dockery F

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estrogen treatment in high doses is effective in reducing adult stature in constitutionally tall girls. In this study, growth data of 38 normal girls with a predicted final height beyond 178 cm, are reported. They were treated with ethinyloestradiol in a daily dose of 0.200 mg until the epiphyseal plates were practica...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Du Caju MV,Bleyaert S,Op De Beeck L

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On a regular basis, the media presents the potential risks of the use of psycho-active compounds, including misused pharmaceuticals (flunitrazepam, GHB) or drugs of abuse (cannabis, LSD, ecstasy). Ethanol is also frequently encountered. These drugs can be used for recreational purposes by addicts or can be observed af...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Kintz P,Villain M,Cirimele V,Goullé J,Ludes B

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Case report We report the case of a young Cameroonian woman who presented with cough, hyperthermia, weight loss, pancytopenia, and hepatosplenomegaly. A positive HIV serology was discovered and a chest radiography revealed a 'miliary pattern'. Bone marrow aspiration pointed out yeast inclusions within macrophages. Giv...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Evrard S,Caprasse P,Gavage P,Vasbien M,Radermacher J,Hayette MP,Sacheli R,Van Esbroeck M,Cnops L,Firre E,Médart L,Moerman F,Minon JM

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report and discuss the case of a 51-year-old patient undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery for pheochromocytoma after 10 days of medical pre-treatment. After anaesthetic induction, a deep level of anaesthesia could not prevent the onset of repeated hypertensive peaks, followed by severe hypotensive periods. Once...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Jakus L,Jacquet LM,Maiter D,Mourad M,Jonas C,Scholtes JL

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common hereditary lung diseases. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA), Aspergillus fumigatus (AF) and Candida albicans (CA) are the principal bacterial and fungal pathogens in the airways of CF patients. The interactions of coexisting bacterial-fungal pathogens are of great interest. In ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Yan K,Yin H,Wang J,Cai Y

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Although giant cell arteritis, also called temporal arteritis, is the most common primary vasculitis in the elderly, an association with AA amyloidosis has rarely been reported. AA amyloidosis is a disorder that results from the extracellular deposition of proteolytic cleavage products of serum amyloid A, which occurs...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van De Ginste L,Dendooven A,Van Dorpe J,Delanghe JR,Vanmassenhove J,Speeckaert MM

更新日期：2020-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:After notification of a case of fulminant hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in a 83-year-old female resident of a nursing home to the Flemish Health Inspectorate, a seroepidemiological study and a retrospective cohort study were conducted among the 94 residents and 47 nursing staff to assess the extent of HBV transmis...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Schrijver K,Maes I,Van Damme P,Tersago J,Moës E,Van Ranst M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A tired 32-year-old woman complaining of tiredness was referred for work-up of a possible immune deficiency. She had a history of recurrent infections since birth, which usually responded to antibiotics within a few days. Her mother, a nurse, had reported that early charts had disappeared. Munchausen's by proxy was su...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Farber CM,Wanders JA,Goffard JC,Parma J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of acquired hepatocerebral degeneration (AHD) presenting with confusion and worsening memory problems since her discharge from the gastroenterology units. Cases of AHD are rare and are frequently confused with hepatic encephalopathy and Wilson's disease. There are no proven pharmacological therapies...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ghys C,Kong MF,Glibert G,Lasser L,Karmali R

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Azole antifungals are a group of fungistatic agents that can be administered orally or parenterally. The determination of the concentrations of these antifungals (miconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, and its major active metabolite, hydroxy-itraconazole) in serum can be usef...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Mistretta V,Dubois N,Denooz R,Charlier C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00