Publications by authors named "J E Weeda"
Introduction: Transposition of the great arteries (TGA), especially with intact ventricular septum (TGA-IVS), presents unique challenges during fetal-to-neonatal transition, which can contribute to developing persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN).
Case Presentation: A male newborn with TGA-IVS, delivered via caesarean section, presented with hypoxemia and tachycardia immediately after birth (preductal SpO: 50-60%, post-ductal SpO: 70-75%). Echocardiography revealed a floppy interatrial septum and two interatrial connections with bidirectional shunting.
Article Synopsis
- Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that often leads to scoliosis as a common orthopedic issue.
- This study investigates which factors can predict the rapid worsening of scoliosis in patients with Rett syndrome to help create models for future predictions.
- Key predictors for rapid progression identified include the patient's age at the start of the study, initial Cobb angle measurements, and the presence of epilepsy.
Background: Balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) is an emergent and essential cardiac intervention to enhance intercirculatory mixing at atrial level in deoxygenated patients diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries (TGA) and restrictive foramen ovale. The recent recall of several BAS catheters and the changes in the European legal framework for medical devices (MDR 2017/745), has led to an overall scarcity of BAS catheters and raised questions about the use, safety, and experience of the remaining NuMED Z-5 BAS catheter.
Aims: To evaluate and describe the practice and safety of the Z-5 BAS catheter, and to compare it to the performance of other BAS catheters.
Purpose: To study the prevalence, level, and nature of sleep problems and fatigue experienced by Usher syndrome type 2a (USH2a) patients.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Participants: Fifty-six genetically confirmed Dutch patients with syndromic USH2a and 120 healthy controls.