Publications by authors named "J J A M van der Mullen"
Objective: Learning environments affect the well-being of surgical faculty and trainees. Psychological safety (PS) has been linked with learning behaviors and aspects of well-being within medicine; however, given the unique challenges inherent to the surgical learning environment, there is a need to more closely examine these concepts for surgical faculty and trainees. The objective of this study is to examine the relationships between learning environment and PS, as well as PS and well-being with surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The role of preoperative radiation therapy (RT) in the management of retroperitoneal sarcomas (RPS) remains controversial. A legitimate concern is the potential for worse outcomes after surgery for RPS with preoperative RT.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of preoperative (± intraoperative) RT on postoperative complications in patients undergoing surgery for RPS.
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- Breeding annual crops for deeper root depth and higher biomass can significantly enhance soil organic carbon (SOC) in croplands, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for climate change mitigation compared to traditional management methods.* -
- A two-year field experiment with maize, which has low root biomass mainly in the topsoil, showed that deeper root decomposition leads to increased formation of particulate organic matter (POM) and mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM).* -
- Modeling suggested that enhancing maize root traits could yield a modest increase in SOC of 0.05 to 0.15 Mg C per hectare annually, indicating limited direct impact on SOC accrual despite maize's widespread global cultivation.*
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- Ultrasound imaging plays a crucial role in musculoskeletal medicine, especially for sports and surgical procedures, but it has limitations like reliance on the operator and unclear images.
- The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) can improve ultrasound imaging by enhancing diagnosis and providing better prognostic tools for conditions like hip dysplasia and knee osteoarthritis.
- Recent advancements in AI/DL techniques, such as tissue segmentation and localization, could significantly increase the accuracy and efficiency of ultrasound-guided surgeries in treating musculoskeletal diseases.