Publications by authors named "Nikki Kerssemakers"
Background: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring optimizes oral anticancer drug treatment by measuring plasma levels. Volumetric absorptive microsampling (VAMS) allows home sampling with a minimal blood sample. However, methods for converting whole blood into plasma are required to interpret these results.
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- * Researchers analyzed blood samples from 121 children with moderate-to-severe asthma to find DNAm markers linked to BDR and FeNO, using regression models to ensure accuracy while controlling for variables like age and sex.
- * They identified specific DNA markers and differential regions related to FeNO and BDR, with findings indicating associations with allergic reactions and inflammation, potentially opening avenues for better understanding and management of asthma in pediatric patients.
Perceived Immune Fitness, Individual Strength and Hangover Severity.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
June 2020
Various factors may contribute to alcohol hangover severity. The purpose of the current investigation was to evaluate the possible impact of alcohol consumption patterns, perceived immune status, and baseline fatigue on hangover severity. A survey was completed by a convenience sample of = 199 Dutch students who reported on their latest past month's heavy drinking occasion, including subjective intoxication (perceived drunkenness) and next-day hangover severity, which were rated on single-item scales ranging from 0 (absent) to 10 (extreme).
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