Publications by authors named "M D De Kruif"

Introduction: During the first COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 in the Netherlands, the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) appeared to be high in COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). This study was performed to evaluate the incidence of PE during hospital stay in COVID-19 patients not admitted to the ICU.

Methods: Data were retrospectively collected from 8 hospitals in the Netherlands.

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Background: Clinical presentation and prevalence of organ involvement is highly variable in sarcoidosis and depends on ethnic, genetic and geographical factors. These data are not extensively studied in a Dutch population.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of organ involvement and the indication for systemic immunosuppressive therapy in newly diagnosed sarcoidosis patients in the Netherlands.

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Introduction: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a frequent complication in COVID-19. However, the influence of PE on the prognosis of COVID-19 remains unclear as previous studies were affected by misclassification bias. Therefore, we evaluated a cohort of COVID-19 patients whom all underwent systematic screening for PE (thereby avoiding misclassification) and compared clinical outcomes between patients with and without PE.

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Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in women of childbearing age and during pregnancy. This paper presents a summary of the Dutch multidisciplinary guideline on asthma and pregnancy. The aim of this guideline is to provide structured, where possible, evidence-based recommendations to optimize the management of asthma during pregnancy.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the impact of exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (ECOPD) on global mortality and hospital readmission rates after hospitalization.
  • The analysis included data from 65,945 COPD patients, revealing a 6.2% in-hospital mortality rate and significant post-discharge mortality and readmission rates at various intervals.
  • Researchers emphasize the need for standardized management of ECOPD and suggest that policymakers prioritize funding for effective therapies to reduce the incidence of recurrent hospitalizations.
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