Neither got a good bill of musculoskeletal health: a comparative study among medical and dental students.

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：:A 61-year-old woman presented with recurrent pleuro-pericarditis following Nissen fundoplication. A diagnosis of anterior gastrodiaphragmatic fistula was made. The suspected etiology of the fistula was local ischemia. This kind of fistula, although exceptional, should always be considered in the presence of unexplaine...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Descamps OS,Donckier JE,Collard JM,Michel L,Trigaux JP,Melange M,Buysschaert M

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 25 year old male who presented with a well-circumscribed mass in the infratemporal fossa, without intracranial localisation. On histological examination, this tumor was a transitional type of meningioma. We review the literature and discuss the pathogenesis and the differential diagnosis. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Galant C,Rombaux P,Hamoir M,Marbaix E,Gosseye S

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare form of systemic vasculitis, characterized by necrotizing inflammation of medium-sized vessels. In clinical practice, the distinction is made between a limited, mostly cutaneous, form and a generalized form. The Chapel Hill Consensus Conference of 2012 on the classificati...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Kint N,De Haes P,Blockmans D

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively studied 29 cases of S.pyogenes bacteremia, treated from September 1985 through September 1993, in order to define the clinical pattern, predisposing factors and the outcome of S.pyogenes bacteremia in our region. The number of infections, the clinical picture and mortality rate of S.pyogenes bactere...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van de Mierop F,Knockaert DC,De Raedt S,Verhaegen J,Peetermans WE

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of the St Vincent declaration, a Belgian "task force" was installed in 1992 and consequently 16 working groups were formed. They presented their objectives in 1995. The working group "prevention and treatment of diabetic foot lesions" started the implementation of a screening program to obtain an overview ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van Acker K,Weyler J,De Leeuw I

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent abdominal pain may be enigmatic to solve. We report three cases, presenting after a protracted history of severe recurrent bouts of epigastric pain, impeding daily activities. In all cases, serology for strongyloidiasis stercoralis proved positive. In one case, stool examination was positive for larvae. Trea...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Isen C,Ivens C,Callens SF,Meeuwissen J,Vonck A,Koch A,Vogelaers D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thorax scan was performed for elucidation of a pulmonary problem in a Nigerian immigrant. The aspect of the vertebrae suggested sickle cell disease, of course without specification of the genotype. Routine hematological tests seemed compatible with an HbSC disease, showing typical laboratory features, namely a signifi...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Thoma J,Kutter D,Casel S,Rosoux P,Braas C,Ries F,Groff P,Kalmes G,Golinska B

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the correlation between liver echogenicity and serum C-peptide levels in type 2 diabetic patients treated with oral hypoglycaemic agents. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study included 231 type 2 diabetic patients (114 men) with a mean age of 64.3 +/- 6.9 years and a mean diabetes duration of 8.5 +/- 3.2 y...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Papanas N,Symeonidis G,Mavridis G,Papazoglou D,Giannakis I,Papatheodorou K,Pastore F,Lakasas G,Maltezos E

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This cross-sectional study registered the prevalence of sedative drug use and withdrawal strategies in geriatric in-patients from 30 centres in nine European countries. METHODS:We conducted a survey among young geriatricians using a standardised questionnaire on sedative drug use for more than three weeks. T...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Petrovic M,Spatharakis G,Conroy S,Van Maeles G,Moulias S

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vitro activity of cefepime has been compared with that of cefotaxime, ceftazidime, aztreonam, and piperacillin against 1826 Enterobacteriaceae including 537 inducible Enterobacteriaceae (Enterobacter spp., Serratia spp., Citrobacter spp,. Morganella morganii) and 572 non-fermenters, including 401 Pseudomonas ae...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Verbist L,Glupczynski Y

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：:We report a skin Mycobacterium marinum infection presenting as wide ulcerative lesions of the arm (4 cm for the widest) in a hypoxic COPD patient who takes 4 mg methylprednisolone daily and higher doses during exacerbations. Diagnostic delay as well as glucocorticoid use could be responsible for the extension of the l...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Buttafuoco F,Peché R,Vander Elst B,Van Meerhaeghe A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. It is characterized by the presence of noncaseating granulomas and an inflammatory process in which T lymphocytes, especially type-1 helper T (Th1) cells, macrophages and different cytokines are involved. Different studies ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Esendagli D,Koksal D,Emri S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last two decades have witnessed that flow-assisted analysis of in vitro-activated basophils can constitute a valuable adjunct in the in vitro diagnostic approach of immediate drug hypersensitivity reactions (IDHR). This article summarises the current experience with the basophil activation test in the diagnosis of...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Mangodt EA,Van Gasse AL,Bastiaensen A,Decuyper II,Uyttebroek A,Faber M,Sabato V,Bridts CH,Hagendorens MM,De Clerck LS,Ebo DG

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disease with various clinical manifestations. It is a rare cause for rhabdomyolysis and massive pericardial effusion. We describe a case of severe hypothyroidism secondary to autoimmune hashimoto thyroiditis with massive pericardial effusion and rhabdomyolysis. Improvement of mentioned c...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Zare-Khormizi MR,Rahmanian M,Pourrajab F,Akbarnia S

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of combination antiretroviral therapies (cART) represents a significant advance in the treatment of (human immunodeficiency virus) HIV infection. However, several studies report that a large percentage of individuals with HIV, particularly those receiving cART, present body composition differ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Chițu-Tișu CE,Barbu EC,Lazăr M,Bojincă M,Tudor AM,Hristea A,Abagiu AO,Ion DA,Bădărău AI

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report an observation of Wegener's granulomatosis with pulmonary, bronchial, renal, cutaneous and sinusal involvement. Five years ago, the patient was referred to us because of bilateral diffuse pulmonary infiltrates of unknown origin. A corticotherapy was introduced at that time and a complete clearance o...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Polus M,Hamels J,Dorzee J,Henkinbrant A,Carlier B,d'Odemont JP

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past 2 decades, IgE-mediated NRL allergy has become a well-defined condition with recognised risk groups, established diagnostic tools, and adequate prevention strategies (1-3). Furthermore, molecular biology and biochemical techniques have significantly improved our knowledge of the proteins responsible to cau...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ebo DG,Stevens WJ

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insight into the fundamental physiological mechanisms of blood vessel development and neoformation has led to the discovery of multiple angiogenic growth factors and inhibitors. To date, at least 5 angiogenesis inhibitors are readily available for clinical use, mainly in the treatment of cancers and age-related macula...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Buysschaert I,Carmeliet P,Dewerchin M

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malignant cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt treatment and effective management to prevent recurrence. This paper describes safety and efficacy outcomes after intrapericardial instillation of bleomycin as well as possible predictors of survival. METHODS:We performed a 10-...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Defruyt L,Özpak E,Gevaert S,De Buyzere M,Vandecasteele E,De Pauw M,Tromp F

更新日期：2020-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Various treatments for essential hyperhidrosis are available. The aim of this study is to present our experience with a simplified thoracoscopic sympathicolysis technique in this disorder, and to confront our results with data in the literature, 35 consecutive patients (11 male, 24 female, age 12-44 years) with essent...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Noppen M,Vincken W,Dhaese J,Herregodts P,D'haens J

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drugs with potential cardiac toxicity are prominent in cancer treatment, not only the old chemotherapeutic agents, but also the newer targeted drugs and biologic agents. As the long-term survival of patients with malignancies has improved and cancer turned into a chronic disease, physicians must take into account the ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Combes M,Rottey S,De Backer T

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the updated Belgian guidelines for the use of non-occupational HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (NONOPEP). This document is inspired by UK guidelines 2015, adapted to the Belgian situation and approved by all AIDS reference centers in Belgium. When recommended, NONOPEP should be initiated as soon as possible, ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Libois A,Florence E,Derdelinckx I,Yombi JC,Henrard S,Uurlings F,Vandecasteele S,Allard SD,Demeester R,Van Wanzeele F,Ausselet N,De Wit S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and objective: The prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) among nursing home (NH) residents is high. This study aimed to investigate the acceptance and implementation of pharmacist recommendations based on a screening tool for PIP, the Ghent Older People's Prescriptions community Pharmacy...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Foubert K,Muylaert P,Mehuys E,Somers A,Petrovic M,Boussery K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The HOPE and EUROPA clinical studies have shown that treatment with the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, ramipril and perindopril, may reduce the occurrence of major cardiovascular events in patients with proven atherosclerotic disease. The recently published results of the PRoFESS and TRANSCEND trials ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van Mieghem W,Billiouw JM,Brohet C,Dupont AG,Gazagnes MD,Heller F,Krzesinski JM,Missault L,Persu A,Piérard L,Rottiers R,Vanhooren G,Vervaet P,Herman AG

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors analyse the bacteriological data gathered by 100 successive tracheal Punctures and compare these results to those obtained by sputum cultures, which had either been collected by routine or when withdrawing the catheter for tracheal aspiration. This plain and not hazardous technique allows to draw the follo...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Schoutens E,Koster JP,Arouete A,Tombroff M,Yourassowsky E

更新日期：1971-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hepatotoxicity of tetracyclines is well known. If microvesicular steatosis due to a high dose of tetracycline has virtually disappeared, it can also be observed with other drugs belonging to the tetracycline family. To our knowledge, hepatotoxicity induced by doxycycline has never been reported. In our patient, th...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Lienart F,Morissens M,Jacobs P,Ducobu J

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multihospital study allowed us to follow a total of 62 serologically proven cases of Nephropathia epidemica (NE) in the Belgian region between Sambre and Meuse during the 1992-1993 period. The clinical picture consisted of sudden high fever (100% of the cases), headache (71%), abdominal or lumbar pains (80%) and, as...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Colson P,Damoiseaux P,Brisbois J,Duvivier E,Levecque P,Roger JM,Bouilliez DJ,McKenna P,Clement J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors reported a 56-year-old man with progressive pain over left bottom of oral cavity involving tongue for 3 days. He had a puncture history of tongue by fishbone, which was immediately removed 3 weeks ago. The subsequent contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan of neck disclosed an abscess formation with a f...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Chen PL,Chiang CW,Shiao CC

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00