Publications by authors named "Hester Coppoolse"
Article Synopsis
- Scabies, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, has seen rising diagnoses in the Netherlands since 2011, prompting a study that analyzed the genetics of the mite through PCR-positive skin samples collected from 2016 to 2023.
- The research identified 15 distinct genetic subtypes of the mite, with the most common subtype found in various demographic groups, and showed similarities with strains from countries like Australia, the USA, and China, indicating global distribution.
- Findings revealed that a significant number of patients (73%) required multiple treatments to eliminate scabies, with no differences in treatment effectiveness among the various subtypes, highlighting the need for more extensive research to better understand mite transmission patterns and enhance control measures.
Zn deficiency arising from inadequate dietary intake of bioavailable Zn is common in children in developing countries. Because house crickets are a rich source of Zn, their consumption could be an effective public health measure to combat Zn deficiency. This study used Optifood, a tool based on linear programming analysis, to develop food-based dietary recommendations (FBR) and predict whether dietary house crickets can improve both Zn and overall nutrient adequacy of children's diets.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Management of diet-related chronic diseases may benefit from improved nutrition education of medical students. This study aims to investigate the effects of a nutrition education course on nutritional knowledge and intentions towards nutritional counselling in Dutch medical students.
Design: This is a pre-post intervention study with a comparison group.