Publications by authors named "K Maassen-van den Brink"
The continued effort to study gait kinematics and the increased interest in identifying individuals based on their gait patterns could be strengthened by the inclusion of data from older groups. To address this need and complement our previous database on healthy young adults, we present an addition to the Nonlinear Analysis Core (NONAN) GaitPrint database. We offer full-body inertial measurement data during self-paced overground walking on a 200 m indoor track of 41 older adults (56 + years old; 20 men and 21 women; age: 64.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Long-acting beta2-agonists (LABA) in combination with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly used to treat asthma, however, some children lack response to the addition of LABA. This might be partially due to the presence of the Arg16Gly polymorphism, encoded by rs1042713 G>A in the ADRB2 gene. Carrying the A allele (Arg16) at this variant has been associated with an increased risk of exacerbations despite LABA treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn understanding of the dynamics of bone growth is key to interpreting life-history parameters of vertebrates. In this study, we used fluorochrome labels in captive leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) to track bone growth and intraskeletal variability from embryonic to adult growth stages. Thirteen individuals were administered fluorochromes from pre-hatching to 4 years of age.
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- In 2023, an outbreak of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the Netherlands severely affected ruminants, particularly causing clinical signs and mortality in sheep.
- Data from monitoring systems showed BTV-3 infections confirmed in multiple animal species, with sheep experiencing the most severe effects.
- The study suggests that BTV-3 might persist through winter, emphasizing the need for effective vaccines to mitigate future outbreaks.
Article Synopsis
- In September 2023, the bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) outbreak in the Netherlands affected over 5,000 livestock farms, leading to unusually high rates of sickness and death in sheep compared to past outbreaks.
- The study analyzed livestock movement and BTV-3 notification data from 2020 to 2023 to measure the virus's impact on sheep and goats, revealing significant increases in mortality rates during the outbreak.
- Notably, mortality in infected areas surged 4.2 times for lambs and 4.6 times for adult sheep, with confirmed cases showing even higher rates, while around 4,000 additional goat deaths were also reported.