Publications by authors named "C H van Gils"
Introduction: There is a lack of real-world evidence on direct comparisons between COVID-19 vaccines in multiethnic low- and middle-income settings. Cancer patients have an impaired vaccine response due to the disease itself or the effects of treatment. Hence, identifying the best vaccine to use for cancer patients is important.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnowledge among clinical personnel on the impact of hemolysis using blood gas analyzers.
Clin Chem Lab Med
December 2024
Objectives: In the light of a rapidly increasing use of POCT blood gas testing, where tests and interpretation are performed by non-laboratory personnel, the objective was to investigate the knowledge among personnel in the Nordic countries using blood gas analyzers with focus on the interference from hemolysis.
Methods: Information was obtained from a self-developed, pre-tested online questionnaire. The questions covered demographic information about the respondents and specific questions on handling of and knowledge about blood gas analyses and the impact of hemolysis.
Article Synopsis
- Elevated mammographic density (MD) is a significant risk factor for breast cancer, and this study investigates how factors like childbirth, age at first birth, and breastfeeding relate to MD in a large group of women across different countries.
- The research analyzed data from 11,755 women aged 35-85 years, focusing on how factors such as the number of births and the timing of the first birth influence measurements of MD.
- The findings suggest that having more children decreases MD, while older age at first birth is linked to higher MD, particularly in post-menopausal women, highlighting the complex relationships between reproductive factors and breast density.
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk in adults with hereditary thrombophilia, including Factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, prothrombin G20210A (FII) mutation, compound heterozygosity, protein C (PC), protein S (PS), and antithrombin (AT) deficiency. Eligibility criteria included studies suitable for quantitative synthesis with extractable information on VTE risk in adults (> 15 years). There were no restrictions on VTE type, location, or occurrence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRadiotherapy (RT) is a standard treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) and chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is indicated for patients with locally advanced disease. Toxicities during treatment are common and can lead to early cessation of chemotherapy and radiotherapy (RT) interruptions, which can affect oncologic outcomes. Skeletal muscle mass (SMM) is a new biomarker to predict toxicities and overall survival.
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