Publications by authors named "C De Moor"

Management of natural resources and environmental systems has often involved top-down approaches in which government agencies set and enforce regulations on extractive activities. More recently, market-driven approaches were introduced to incentivise producers to voluntarily engage in practices that align with management objectives and support regulations. For the first time, we compare government and voluntary approaches within fisheries management systems and quantify their relative influences on the sustainability status of fish populations.

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There is increasing interest in the use of home-based monitoring in people with chronic lung diseases to improve access to care, support patient self-management, and facilitate the collection of information for clinical care and research. However, integration of home-based monitoring into clinical and research settings requires careful consideration of test performance and other attributes. There is no published guidance from professional respiratory societies to advance the science of home-based monitoring for chronic lung disease.

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Complications like acute cellular rejection (ACR) and infection are known risk factors for the development of chronic lung allograft dysfunction, impacting long-term patient and graft survival after lung transplantation (LTx). Differentiating between complications remains challenging and time-sensitive, highlighting the need for accurate and rapid diagnostic modalities. We assessed the ability of exhaled breath analysis using an electronic nose (eNose) to distinguish between ACR, infection, and mechanical complications in LTx recipients (LTR) presenting with suspected complications.

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Article Synopsis
  • Patients with systemic sclerosis are at high risk for interstitial lung disease (ILD), which can lead to increased mortality, making early detection critical for better management and outcomes.
  • The DecreaSSc study, conducted in the Netherlands, involved eligible patients using home spirometry to monitor lung function weekly for a year, comparing these results with hospital tests.
  • The study aimed to determine how well home spirometry could identify a significant decline in lung function (≥5% decrease in forced vital capacity) and involved patient feedback throughout its design and execution.
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