Publications by authors named "N Pauwels"
Article Synopsis
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly lethal cancer with a low 5-year survival rate, highlighting the need for effective monitoring and prognosis.
- A systematic review analyzed 3,904 studies to investigate if N-glycomics can predict HCC risk and survival in adults with chronic liver disease, ultimately including 30 studies in the analysis.
- The findings suggest that changes in N-glycans, particularly the Mac-2 binding protein glycosylation isomer (M2BPGi), are valuable indicators for predicting HCC development and patient prognosis.
Aims: A significant number of children and adolescents are insufficiently physically active and have a sedentary lifestyle, which is associated with adverse health outcomes, necessitating effective interventions. Using a participatory approach, which engages youth in intervention development, may enhance intervention effectiveness, as such interventions are believed to be more tailored to the needs of the target group. This scoping review aimed to provide an overview of the results of process and effect evaluations of studies that developed school-based physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour interventions using a participatory approach among children and adolescents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground & Aims: The efficacy of a low fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) diet in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is well established. After the elimination period, a reintroduction phase aims to identify triggers. We studied the impact of a blinded reintroduction using FODMAP powders to objectively identify triggers and evaluated the effect on symptoms, quality of life, and psychosocial comorbidities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: Health education using videos has been promoted for its potential to enhance community health by improving social and behavior change communication.
Objective: To provide stakeholders in maternal and child health with evidence that can inform policies and strategies integrating video education to improve maternal, newborn, and child health.
Data Sources: Five databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and CENTRAL) were searched on January 28, 2022, and November 10, 2022 (updated search).
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- - The study investigates the link between urbanization and the rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting a significant difference in MetS rates between urban and rural populations.
- - After reviewing 9,773 studies, 19 were included in the analysis, showing that urban dwellers face a 24% higher risk of MetS compared to their rural counterparts, with even more pronounced risk in certain regions like India.
- - The findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions and policies to address the health risks associated with MetS, particularly in urban settings.