Publications by authors named "T Van Esser"
At a time when increasing attention is paid to sustainability in chemistry, levulinic acid (LA) is one of the most important platform chemicals for the goal of overcoming our dependence on fossil raw materials. However, a so far limiting obstacle on the way to efficient LA production from biomass is the formation of undesirable humin byproducts. In this work, a new catalytic route for the effective utilization of these humin byproducts, enabling a cyclic synthesis of LA using formic acid (FA) as organocatalyst is proposed.
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- Increased physical activity is linked to improved survival rates among postmenopausal women with advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, according to a study conducted in Germany from 2012 to 2017.
- The study involved 1,440 participants who reported their physical activity levels using the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire, with findings indicating that "active" women experienced longer progression-free survival (PFS) and fewer adverse events compared to their "insufficiently active" peers.
- Additionally, "active" participants reported better quality of life (QoL) and lower fatigue levels, highlighting the benefits of maintaining physical activity during cancer treatment.
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- Osteochondral defects in the knee can cause early arthritis and are more common in young, active people with misaligned bones (called varus malalignment).
- A study looked at how well a combination treatment called Osteochondral Autologous Transfer (OAT) and Valgus High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) worked for these issues over a long time.
- The researchers found that the treatment had good results, with many patients feeling better and only a small number needing more surgeries after many years.
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- Lautropia mirabilis is a Gram-negative bacterium associated with respiratory infections in patients with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV or cystic fibrosis; however, its pathogenicity is not well understood due to limited cases.
- A 39-year-old female with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) experienced sepsis caused by L. mirabilis, which was identified through blood cultures and effectively treated with meropenem.
- Whole genome sequencing of L. mirabilis showed genes that aid in invading host cells and surviving inside them, underscoring the need to recognize its potential danger beyond respiratory infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Background: Injuries caused by explosions or pyrotechnic devices can lead to severe hand injuries with potential long-term consequences for both the affected individual and the healthcare system. The implementation of a nationwide ban on fireworks during the New Year festivities was only temporarily enforced as part of the protective measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. These two exceptional years provide an opportunity for evaluation as a model experiment to demonstrate the impact of a fireworks ban on the frequency of explosion-related hand injuries.
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