Publications by authors named "Philippe Burette"
Legislation decriminalizing euthanasia came into effect in Belgium in 2002. Its application is monitored by a federal Commission, which submitted 2 reports to the Parliament, one covering the first 15 months of application and the other the years 2004 and 2005. This article analyzes and comments on the contents of these 2 documents, which provide interesting information on the medical practice of euthanasia in Belgium.
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- The study investigates severe vitamin D deficiency in elderly men, an issue that has mostly been studied in elderly women, focusing on those living in urban areas, whether at home or in care facilities.
- A total of 336 men aged 65 or older were recruited, with 291 included in the final analysis; results showed that 79% of institutionalized men and 57% of community-dwelling men experienced severe vitamin D deficiency.
- The study found that factors like walking distance and mobility were linked to severe vitamin D deficiency in men living in institutions, while no significant variables were associated with deficiency for those living at home, supporting the need for targeted interventions.
Gifted children account for about 2% of the population but are not always identified. Nonsynchronous intellectual, biological and affective development may cause problems and disrupt relationships at home and in school. GP's are consulted for mood or behavior disorders or somatization.
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