Publications by authors named "E S M de Lange-de Klerk"

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  • * The analysis included 676 patients, revealing that females were generally older, had a lower body surface area, and exhibited different preoperative health conditions compared to males, which potentially influences surgical outcomes.
  • * Key findings indicate that females undergoing elective procedures experienced significantly higher 20-year mortality rates and longer recovery times, while morbidity and mortality for acute procedures were similar between sexes.
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Introduction: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic condition increasing among young people. Identity development occurs during an individual's life and can be significantly influenced by a chronic disease such as T1DM. We have critically reviewed the relevant scientific literature to understand young people's identity development with T1DM.

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Stress and human error during perioperative emergency situations can significantly impact patient morbidity and mortality. Previous research has shown that cognitive aid bundles (CABs) minimize critical misses by 75%. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two different CAB designs with the same content in reducing missed critical management steps for simulated perioperative emergencies.

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(1) Background: Type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) almost always requires emergency surgery, and postoperative complications are common. Quality assurance systems tend to measure only the hard outcomes, e.g.

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Insulin secretion from pancreatic β cells is essential to the maintenance of glucose homeostasis. Defects in this process result in diabetes. Identifying genetic regulators that impair insulin secretion is crucial for the identification of novel therapeutic targets.

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