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Weight loss and BMI criteria in GLIM's definition of malnutrition is associated with postoperative complications following abdominal resections - Results from a National Quality Registry
(Journal article, 2020)Background & aims: Although malnutrition is thought to be common among patients with intraabdominal diseases and is recognized as a risk factor for postoperative complications, diagnostic criteria for malnutrition have not ... -
Weight of salivary gland ultrasonography compared to other items of the 2016 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for Primary Sjögren's syndrome
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: Major salivary gland ultrasonography (SGUS) is widely used for the diagnosis of primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS). Our objective was to assess the contribution of SGUS compared to other items of the 2016 ACR/EULAR ... -
What is the best preoperative imaging for endometrial cancer?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-04)Although endometrial cancer is surgicopathologically staged, preoperative imaging is recommended for diagnostic work-up to tailor surgery and adjuvant treatment. For preoperative staging, imaging by transvaginal ultrasound ... -
White Matter Hyperintensities and the Course of Depressive Symptoms in Elderly People with Mild Dementia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)Objectives: To explore the relationship between white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and the prevalence and course of depressive symptoms in mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Lewy body dementia. Design: This is a prospective ... -
WHO multicentre study for the development of growth standards from fetal life to childhood: the fetal component
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-05-02)Background: In 2006 WHO presented the infant and child growth charts suggested for universal application. However, major determinants for perinatal outcomes and postnatal growth are laid down during antenatal development. ... -
WHO multicentre study for the development of growth standards from fetal life to childhood: The fetal component
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-05-02)Background: In 2006 WHO presented the infant and child growth charts suggested for universal application. However, major determinants for perinatal outcomes and postnatal growth are laid down during antenatal development. ... -
Whole genome sequencing of clinical isolates of Giardia lamblia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-10-29)Clinical isolates from protozoan parasites such as Giardia lamblia are at present practically impossible to culture. By using simple cyst purification methods, we show that Giardia whole genome sequencing of clinical stool ... -
Williams Syndrome neuroanatomical score associates with GTF2IRD1 in large-scale magnetic resonance imaging cohorts: A proof of concept for multivariate endophenotypes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-06-08)Despite great interest in using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for studying the effects of genes on brain structure in humans, current approaches have focused almost entirely on predefined regions of interest and had ... -
Working Towards a Common Transatlantic Approach for Evaluation of Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction
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Worst lead ST deviation and resolution of ST elevation at one hour for prediction of myocardial salvage, infarct size, and microvascular obstruction in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background ECG changes after revascularization predicts improved outcome for patients with ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Worst lead residual (WLR) ST deviation and resolution of worst lead ST elevation (rST ... -
Xpert MTB/RIF assay can be used on archived gastric aspirate and induced sputum samples for sensitive diagnosis of paediatric tuberculosis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-09-29)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) in children is neglected, mainly due to lack of sensitive diagnostic tools. Recently Xpert MTB/RIF assay has revolutionized the diagnostic field, but its usefulness in pediatric TB has not ... -
Zebrafish Larvae as a Model to Study Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity
(Master thesis, 2020-06-30)Doxorubicin is one of the most versatile cytostatic drugs available and shows efficacy on most cancer forms. However, it also possesses the risk of cardiotoxicity that is hard to predict, can occur decades after treatment, ...