BACKGROUND & AIMS: We studied whether low pre-treatment muscle mass, measured with CT at thoracic (T4) or lumbar level (L3) associates with early termination of chemotherapy related to toxicity in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. METHODS: This was a retrospective chart and image review. Adult HNC …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: We aimed to investigate the test-retest reliability and validity of ultrasound for two commonly used types of transducer, using different methods for the estimation of muscle size and echo intensity (EI). METHODS: Fourteen healthy adults were included in this study. Ultrasound images …

Background: Burden of disease estimates are an important resource in public health. Currently, robust estimates are not available for the burn population. Our objectives are to adapt a refined methodology (INTEGRIS method) to burns and to apply this new INTEGRIS-burns method to estimate, and compare, …

The implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was the outcome of a long journey of nuclear disputes leading to the normalization of relations between Iran and the international community. This landmark agreement seems the first to have brought together historical antagonists to conclude …

This dissertation aims to research to what extent the municipality of The Hague has a grip on Europe. This dissertation sets out to answer the following main question: How does the municipality of The Hague profit from European funds and European networks? The research will include an analysis of the …

In 2013, the Joint Action Plan for Mental Health and Well-being (JA-MH-WB) was launched as a collaborative effort by the European Union and the 28 Member States. It aims were to build a framework for action mental health policy at the European level and builds on previous work developed under the European …

The purpose of this research paper was to answer the central question: How can promotion of electric cars be improved on social media? In order to answer this question desk and field research has been used. First, desk research has been conducted by analysing several articles and marketing books. Multiple …

In this dissertation, the effectiveness of the relationship between Japan and the European Union is assessed by means of a policy analysis on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EU-Japan EPA).

Currently, 2.1 million children in Ghana and Ivory Coast are exposed to extensive working hours and use of sharp and dangerous tools. Furthermore, these children are unprotected to the use of pesticides and are overstraining their bodies with excessive weight carrying. Various large chocolate producing …

This research analysed the extent of brand awareness between DIYS Soap, Lush and Holland & Barrett and advised how can DIYS Soap improve its brand awareness in the Dutch market. DIYS Soap is a social entrepreneurship start-up based in Amsterdam which sells personal care products at a relatively high price …