Even if it looks like COVID-19, think again: the importance of differential diagnosis during a pandemic.

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：:Prototheca zopfii, an alga-like organism, was isolated from subungual material in a patient with onycholysis. This organism seldom causes human infections. Clinical and laboratory aspects are described. The literature is reviewed. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Magerman K,Gordts B,Hindryckx P,Van Landuyt HW

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calciphylaxis, or calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA) is a rare but well described entity in patients with endstage renal disease (ESRD) and/or hyperparathyroidism. CUA is characterized by systemic acute calcification of the small and intermediate dermal vasculature that can lead to epidermal ischemia, ulceration, an...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Sermijn E,Strobbe T,Vandekerckhove L,Libbrecht L,Colle I,Schoonjans R,Vogelaers D

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and subsequent abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in burned patients is common. This sequence of events typically occurs in patients with larger burns receiving high volume fluid resuscitation. METHODS:A review of the literature was performed. The National Library of M...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Tuggle D,Skinner S,Garza J,Vandijck D,Blot S

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:Insertion sequences IS481 and IS1001 are targets for molecular detection of respectively Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis. There is a raising concern about specificity of these targets due to sequence similarity with Bordetella holmesii and Bordetella bronchiseptica. The likelihood of false (para)pert...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van den Bossche D,De Bel A,De Smet D,Heylen O,Vekens E,Vandoorslaer K,Soetens O,Piérard D

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) has traditionally been measured in the supine position, however, measuring the pressure in lateral semi-recumbent position has not been studied. DESIGN:A single centre prospective 1-day study. PATIENTS:10 patients admitted for more then 24 hours who were mechanically ventilate...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Keulenaer BL,Cheatham ML,De Waele JJ,Kimball EJ,Powell B,Davis WA,Jenkins IR

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate long-term effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on physical and psychosocial health as well as eating behavior of obese patients. METHODS:We compared 23 patients 7 years after RYGB to 23 body mass index (BMI), sex, and age matched obese control patients by me...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vangoitsenhoven R,Frederiks P,Gijbels B,Lannoo M,Van der Borght W,Van den Eynde A,Mertens A,Mathieu C,Van der Schueren B

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) exerts effects not only on intra-abdominal organs, but also on organs distant to the abdominal compartment. Abdomino-thoracic interaction during intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) or abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) interferes with pulmonary, cardiovascular and cerebral func...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Wauters J,Wilmer A,Valenza F

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Immunotherapy represents a recent milestone in the treatment of lung cancer, particularly with the rapidly expanding development of monoclonal antibodies targeting checkpoint inhibitors in the programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) pathway, such as nivolumab and pembrolizumab. Classical auto-immune side effects of t...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Inthasot V,Bruyneel M,Muylle I,Ninane V

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Up to a little while ago there was no uniform definition for acute kidney injury (AKI). Recently, the Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative proposed the RIFLE consensus classification for AKI. This classification was adapted and modified by the Acute Kidney Injury Network into the AKI staging system. This classification d...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Hoste EA,De Corte W

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most commonly reported symptom in patients with cancer with a prevalence up to 100%. It has a significant negative impact on quality of life. An effective management of CRF could significantly reduce the disease burden associated with cancer and its treatment. Unfortunately, the und...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Waele S,Van Belle S

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is currently one of the leading causes of end-stage renal failure requiring renal replacement therapy in the Western World. About 15% to 20% of type 1 diabetic patients and 30% to 40% of type 2 diabetic patients will eventually develop end-stage renal failure. To prevent the development or progression of diab...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Schrijvers BF,De Vriese AS

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:'Lung cancer associated with cystic airspaces' is a rare radiological entity that is more frequently encountered on imaging studies and is gaining more attention since the widespread use of CT for lung cancer screening. Numerous aspects of this entity remain unraveled, including molecular profiling. The goal of this o...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Snoeckx A,Reyntiens P,Pauwels P,Van Schil PE,Parizel PM,Van Meerbeeck JP

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant insulinomas are very rare. They have typical clinical and biochemical characteristics that allow an early detection and distinction from other sorts of islet cell carcinoma. As a result a curative resection can occasionally be managed. Nevertheless, for more advanced stages the same treatment options as for ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Berwaerts J,Verhelst J,Hubens H,Kunnen J,Schrijvers D,Joosens E,Mahler C,Van Gaal L

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The differential diagnosis between hypertonic, isotonic and hypotonic hyponatremia are presented. The help of some usual serum (urea, uric acid and TCO2) and urine parameters (mainly osmolality and sodium concentration) are discussed and help to determine the best treatment. Morbidity associated with untreated hyponat...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Decaux G

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to characterize the clinical picture of macroprolactinemic patients and to further assess whether macroprolactinemia was part of an auto-immune syndrome. Eighty-two hyperprolactinemic (serum PRL > 1000 mU/l) patients were investigated and the PEG precipitation test identified 14 patients ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Theunissen C,De Schepper J,Schiettecatte J,Verdood P,Hooghe-Peeters EL,Velkeniers B

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient with therapy resistant multicentric reticulohistiocytosis (MRH). MRH is a rare granulomatous, multisystem disease characterised most frequently by disfiguring papulonodular skin lesions and sometimes a destructive polyarthritis, though any organ can be involved. Abnormal histiocytic reactions to a...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： De Knop KJ,Aerts NE,Ebo DG,Van Offel JF,Stevens WJ,De Clerck LS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Belgium, individual laboratory and treatment data of all HIV-infected patients seen in the 9 AIDS Reference Centres and 7 AIDS Reference Laboratories are collected prospectively since 2006. We present here an analysis of patients recorded in the cohort database between 1st of January 2006 and 31st of December 2008....

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van Beckhoven D,Buvé A,Ruelle J,Seyler L,Sasse A,Belgian HIV Cohort Study Group.

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), HIV is considered a chronic disease. Adherence to HAART is crucial for effectiveness. Non-adherence negatively impacts patient outcome and the larger economy. However, data on adherence among the Belgian HIV cohort are scarce. Therefore, the purpose of thi...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Degroote S,Vogelaers D,Vermeir P,Mariman A,De Rick A,Van Der Gucht B,Pelgrom J,Van Wanzeele F,Verhofstede C,Vancauwenberghe J,Vandijck D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of heparin may be complicated by two types of thrombocytopenia (HAT): type I occurs early, is transient, and has no clinical relevance, while type II may lead to very severe manifestations (arterial or venous thromboses and more rarely bleedings), that are still underestimated by some clinicians. HAT-type II m...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Fondu P

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In many health care systems, strategies are currently deployed to engage patients and other stakeholders in decisions affecting hospital services. In this paper, a model for stakeholder involvement is presented and evaluated in three Flemish hospitals. In the model, a stakeholder committee advises the hosp...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Malfait S,Van Hecke A,Hellings J,De Bodt G,Eeckloo K

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the performance of the stand-alone sediMAX conTRUST (77Elektronika, Budapest, Hungary) analyser as an alternative to microscopic analysis of urine. The validation included a precision, carry-over, categorical correlation and diagnostic performance study with manual phase-contrast microscopy as ref...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Bogaert L,Peeters B,Billen J

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of primary aldosteronism secondary to bilateral adrenal hyperplasia in three subsequent pregnancies. The disease was diagnosed soon after the first pregnancy, which ended in a miscarriage, and was treated pharmacologically with spironolactone. Because spironolactone is contraindicated in pregnancy, ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Krysiak R,Samborek M,Stojko R

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of secondary leukemia in donor cells after allogeneic stem cell transplantation is a rare event. We describe the occurrence of acute myeloid leukemia in donor cells 4 years after a stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma. The multiple myeloma was relapsing at the time of the onset of acute myelo...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Havelange V,Antoine-Poirel H,Saussoy P,Van Den Neste E,Ferrant A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate, through a patient chart analysis, the average and the variation in the medical resource use in pulmonary embolism (PE) patients in Belgium, and to find explanatory variables for the possible variation. A sample of patients with confirmed PE (n = 54) from 5 centres was se...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Annemans L,Robays H,Bruart J,Verstraeten P

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD) is a rare, non-clonal lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by constitutional symptoms, anaemia and generalised lymphadenopathy. Its incidence among the HIV-positive population seems to have increased during the past decades. AIM:The present study intends to compa...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Jonckheere S,Vandercam B,Theate I,Michaux L,Yombi JC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00