Publications by authors named "M C Kalff"

Despite intensive research and development of systems for restoration of sensory information, these have so far only been the subject of study protocols. A new noninvasive feedback system translates pressure loads on the forefoot and hindfoot into gait-synchronized vibrotactile stimulation of a defined skin area. To increase the authenticity, this treatment can be supplemented by a surgical procedure.

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  • This study investigated how different grades of tumor response (TRG) and a new scoring system (TRG-ypN) relate to cancer recurrence and survival in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma after treatment.
  • The research, which included 2,746 patients treated between 2007 and 2016, found that lower TRG scores corresponded to lower recurrence rates and longer overall survival, with TRG1 patients having better outcomes than those with higher scores.
  • Additionally, residual nodal disease had a more significant negative impact on prognosis compared to remaining disease at the primary tumor site, highlighting the importance of nodal status in treatment outcomes.
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Introduction: Thyroid incidentalomas are often encountered during imaging performed for the workup of esophageal cancer. Their oncological significance is unknown. This study aimed to establish incidence and etiology of thyroid incidentalomas found during the diagnostic workup of esophageal cancer.

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Background: Recurrence is frequently observed after esophageal cancer surgery, with dismal post-recurrence survival. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by esophagectomy is the gold standard for resectable esophageal tumors in the Netherlands. This study investigated the recurrence patterns and survival after multimodal therapy.

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The use of hands for gathering rich sensory information is essential for proper interaction with the environment; therefore, the restoration of sensation is critical for reestablishing the sense of embodiment in hand amputees. Here, we show that a noninvasive wearable device can be used to provide thermal sensations on amputees' phantom hands. The device delivers thermal stimuli to specific regions of skin on their residual limb.

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