PURPOSE: This study examined the effect of a 16-wk ball skill intervention on the ball skills, executive functioning (in terms of problem solving and cognitive flexibility), and in how far improved executive functioning leads to improved reading and mathematics performance of children with learning disorders. …

Achtergrond: Het vaststellen van lymfoedeem in de thorax blijkt in de praktijk niet altijd even gemakkelijk (Williams, 2006; Medifocus, 2013; Zuther & Norton, 2013). Tot op heden is er dan ook nog geen geschikte meetmethode voor het meten van lymfoedeem in de thorax ontwikkeld, die gebruikt kan worden …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Currently, feeding the ICU patient is highly discussed. Energy feeding has been the topic of randomized studies, but protein feeding has not. Study results are contradictory on early feeding; however, little is known about early protein requirement. What is this protein requirement …

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe characteristics of outdoor soccer injury and recovery among Dutch soccer players.

BACKGROUND:: Physical activity is the only nonpharmacological therapy that is proven to be effective in heart failure (HF) patients in reducing morbidity. To date, little is known about the levels of daily physical activity in HF patients and about related factors. OBJECTIVE:: The objectives of this …

The first physician assistant (PA) program in Germany began in 2005. As of 2013 there are three PA programs operational, with a fourth to be inaugurated in the fall of 2013. The programs have produced approximately 100 graduates, all with a nursing background. The PA model of shifting tasks from medical …

1e alinea: "Je neemt grote risico’s bij alles wat je doet, maar nog grotere risico’s als je niets doet"- S. Williams. Enkele maanden terug ging in Nederland een nieuwe internetbank open: Knab. De bank mede opgericht door een beleggingsfonds en verzekeraar. De naam is een spiegelbeeld van het woord bank …

BACKGROUND: The face is a very frequent site of burn injuries. This multicenter, randomized, controlled trial thus investigates the effectiveness of cerium nitrate-silver sulfadiazine in the treatment of facial burns compared with silver sulfadiazine. METHODS: Adult patients with acute facial burns admitted …

The first PA program in India was established in 1992 with a focus on expanding cardiovascular surgery. Since then, eight additional programs have developed (in total seven baccalaureate and two master's level programs). Approximately 850 graduates are distributed throughout southern India with concentrations …

This research explores the attitudes of children from different socio-economic backgrounds towards cars. This paper explores their projected choices and motivations in the context of (1) post-materialist values; (2) economic constraints; and (3) social status theories; and draws upon survey research …