Staged hybrid approach for acute type A aortic dissection: zone 2 arch replacement and completion thoracic endovascular aortic repair upon indication.

Objectives: This study evaluates a staged selective hybrid approach for acute type A aortic dissection. The approach involves a zone 2 aortic arch replacement with debranching of the brachiocephalic trunk and left common carotid artery to create a landing zone for thoracic endovascular aortic repair. This repair is performed either preemptively in the subacute phase to promote remodelling or electively in the chronic phase to manage aneurysm formation.

Contemporary outcomes of open thoraco-abdominal aortic repair: a single-centre experience.

Objectives: Untreated cases of thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysms pose significant challenges, often leading to severe morbidity and high mortality. While promising, endovascular treatment is not suitable in all cases, particularly younger patients and those with collagen disorders. This study reports on the contemporary outcomes of open thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm repair at our academic medical centre from 2015 to 2023.

Practical behavioural solutions to COVID-19: Changing the role of behavioural science in crises.

For a very long time in the COVID-19 crisis, behavioural change leading to physical distancing behaviour was the only tool at our disposal to mitigate virus spread. In this large-scale naturalistic experimental study we show how we can use behavioural science to find ways to promote the desired physical distancing behaviour. During seven days in a supermarket we implemented different behavioural interventions: (i) rewarding customers for keeping distance; (i) providing signage to guide customers; and (iii) altering shopping cart regulations.

Current treatment practice of functional abdominal pain disorders in children: A multicenter survey.

Background: Approximately 90% of the children with chronic abdominal pain are diagnosed as having functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD). The Dutch guideline "functional abdominal pain" provides a stepwise approach to treat FAPD. The aim of this survey was twofold first, to determine adherence to the Dutch guideline, and second to determine current management of FAPDs in clinical practice.

Promoting physical distancing during COVID-19: a systematic approach to compare behavioral interventions.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing behavior turned out to be key to mitigating the virus spread. Therefore, it is crucial that we understand how we can successfully alter our behavior and promote physical distancing. We present a framework to systematically assess the effectiveness of behavioral interventions to stimulate physical distancing.