Publications by authors named "S J van Baal"

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  • - LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification) is a fast and effective method for diagnosing diseases, especially useful in point-of-care settings, and has evolved with adaptations for multiplex detection, allowing for testing multiple targets simultaneously.
  • - The technique gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic for diagnosing various viruses, but there is limited research on its effectiveness in detecting Herpesviridae, which are significant for immunocompromised patients.
  • - This review discusses recent advancements in LAMP technology, current research trends, and the challenges related to detecting Herpesviridae, stressing its importance for patient care.
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Cellular compartmentalization, achieved through membrane-based compartments, is a fundamental aspect of cell biology that contributes to the evolutionary success of cells. While organelles have traditionally been the focus of research, membrane-less organelles (MLOs) are emerging as critical players, exhibiting distinct morphological features and unique molecular compositions. Recent research highlights the pivotal role of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in MLOs and their involvement in various cellular processes across different organisms.

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  • Some gamblers face serious problems because of gambling, but many don't get help because they feel ashamed or worried about what others think.
  • People often turn to online forums where they can talk about their gambling issues anonymously and get support from others.
  • A study looked at these online conversations and found that gamblers often discuss their feelings, relationships, and other factors that cause harm, showing that gambling affects them in many different ways.
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Chatbots can effect large-scale behaviour change because they are accessible through social media, flexible, scalable, and gather data automatically. Yet research on the feasibility and effectiveness of chatbot-administered behaviour change interventions is sparse. The effectiveness of established behaviour change interventions when implemented in chatbots is not guaranteed, given the unique human-machine interaction dynamics.

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Reducing high mechanical stress is imperative to heal diabetes-related foot ulcers. We explored the association of cumulative plantar tissue stress (CPTS) and plantar foot ulcer healing, and the feasibility of measuring CPTS, in two prospective cohort studies (Australia (AU) and The Netherlands (NL)). Both studies used multiple sensors to measure factors to determine CPTS: plantar pressures, weight-bearing activities, and adherence to offloading treatments, with thermal stress response also measured to estimate shear stress in the AU-study.

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