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Doxepin cream is not effective in reducing itch in burn scar patients

Kwa, K A A; Legemate, C M; Pijpe, A; Meij-de Vries, A; Middelkoop, E; van Baar, M E; Breederveld, R S; Nieuwenhuis, M K (Functional Recovery And Quality Of Life After Burns)

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of doxepin hydrochloride 5% cream on reducing pruritus in burn scar patients compared to a placebo cream. METHOD: We conducted a multicenter triple-blind randomized clinical placebo-controlled crossover trial in which burn patients ≥18 years with an itch intensity ≥3 …

2020-03-01AlgemeenArtikel

Nutrition status and health-related quality of life among outpatients with advanced head and neck cancer

Mulasi, Urvashi; Vock, D.M.; Jager-Wittenaar, Harriët (Malnutrition And Healthy Ageing); Teigen, L.; Kuchnia, A.J.; Jha, G.; Fujioka, N.; Rudrapatna, V.; Patel, M.R.; Earthman, Carrie

This pilot study evaluated nutrition status and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes among outpatients with head and neck cancer (HNC). Data were collected from 19 patients (18 males, 1 female) during 3 time points: once before chemoradiotherapy (CRT) initiation and 1 and 3 months after CRT. …

2020-03AlgemeenArtikel

Letter to the editor on the continued use of the “vertebrobasilar insufficiency” test

Kerry, Roger; Hutting, Nathan; Kranenburg, Rik H.A. (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing)

2020-02-01AlgemeenArtikel

Recidivism and predictors of recidivism among female high level persistent offenders after a special court order for persistent offenders in the Netherlands

Blaauw, Eric; Doddema, Bertine; de Vogel, Vivienne; Bogaerts, Stefan

Previous research has shown that female persistent offenders have multiple psychiatric and psychosocial problems, such as substance use disorders, other mental disorders, financial problems and housing problems. The present study examined recidivism and predictors of recidivism in a sample of 74 Dutch …

2020-02-01AlgemeenArtikel

Low muscle mass is associated with early termination of chemotherapy related to toxicity in patients with head and neck cancer

Sealy, Martine J. (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); Dechaphunkul, Tanadech; van der Schans, Cees P. (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); Krijnen, Wim P (Statistical Techniques For Applied Research); Roodenburg, Jan L. N.; Walker, John; Jager-Wittenaar, Harriët (Malnutrition And Healthy Ageing); Baracos, Vickie E.

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 …

2020-02AlgemeenArtikel

Reliability and validity of ultrasound to estimate muscles

Nijholt, Willemke; Jager-Wittenaar, Harriët (Malnutrition And Healthy Ageing); Raj, Isaac S.; van der Schans, Cees P. (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); Hobbelen, Hans (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing)

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 …

2020-02AlgemeenArtikel

Lipoedema-myths and facts, Part 5

Bertsch, Tobias; Erbacher, Gabriele; Corda, D.; Damstra, R. J.; Van Duinen, K.; Elwell, R.; Van Esch-Smeenge, J.; Faerber, G.; Fetzer, S.; Fink, J.; Fleming, A.; Frambach, Y.; Gordon, K.; Hardy, D.; Hendrickx, A. (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); Hirsch, T.; Koet, B.; Mallinger, P.; Miller, A.; Moffatt, C.; Torio-Padron, N.; Ure, C.; Wagner, S.; Zähringer, T.

The four previous articles in this series addressed the myths and facts surrounding lipoedema. We have shown that there is no scientific evidence at all for the key statements made about lipoedema-which are published time and time again. The main result of this misunderstanding of lipoedema is a therapeutic …

2020-01-31AlgemeenArtikel

Improved and standardized method for assessing years lived with disability after burns and its application to estimate the non-fatal burden of disease of burn injuries in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands

Spronk, Inge; Edgar, Dale W.; Van Baar, Margriet E.; Wood, Fiona M.; Van Loey, Nancy E.E.; Middelkoop, Esther; Renneberg, Babette; Öster, Caisa; Orwelius, Lotti; Moi, Asgjerd L.; Nieuwenhuis, Marianne (Functional Recovery And Quality Of Life After Burns); Van Der Vlies, Cornelis H.; Polinder, Suzanne; Haagsma, Juanita A.

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, …

2020-01-29AlgemeenArtikel

Linking the missing links

van Boeckel, Jan (Art & Sustainability); Colucci-Gray, Laura; Burnard, Pamela

This chapter offers an account of a workshop in arts-based learning called “Metamorphoses of Organic Forms”. This detailed description of a particular practice may inform a discussion of ways in which artful approaches, in general, may come to matter in STEAM education, with implications for both educational …

2020-01-17AlgemeenBoekdeel

Non-engagement of mid-aged and elderly residents in rural civic livability initiatives

Ubels, Hiska (Living Environment In Transition); Bock, Bettina; Haartsen, Tialda

In the context of public budget cuts and rural areas facing depopulation and aging, local governments increasingly encourage citizen engagement in addressing local livability issues. This paper examines the non-engagement of mid-aged and elderly residents (45+ years old) in civic initiatives that intend …

2020-01-10AlgemeenArtikel

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