Objectives To assess the impact of BCG vaccination on systemic inflammation in neonates, focusing on sex-specific differences and the relationship between circulating inflammatory proteins and immune responses, including cytokine production and antibody levels. Methods A randomized clinical trial was …

Adsorbed natural gas (ANG) storage using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is a promising alter- native for efficient natural gas storage at moderate pressures. However, the presence of higher alkanes in natural gas mixtures can significantly affect storage performance by reducing methane adsorption capacity. …

The antibiotic streptomycin is an integral part of cell culture medium. Because streptomycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, streptomycin might also have off-target effects on muscle cell function. Here, we studied the effect of streptomycin on C2C12 myoblasts, myofiber growth, and metabolism. …

Surviving a burn can dramatically alter a child’s life, yet few studies examined long-term health-related quality of life (HRQL). This study assessed HRQL 5–7 years post-burn in children with mild/intermediate and severe burns and identified associated factors. Parents of children (5− < 18 years) who …

Over the last four months I have been working at Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V. (MTEE) in Almere, Netherlands. As part of my Bachelor’s thesis assignment, I was given the task to investigate the working principle of Helmholtz resonators and evaluate the factors influencing the sound …

Die Klientenzentrierung spielt eine zentrale Rolle in der Ergotherapie – Diese Arbeit untersucht, wie Ergotherapeut:innen die klientenzentrierte Gesprächsführung in der Interventionsphase mit Kindern von 6-11 Jahren in einem Gesundheitssystem umsetzen, welches die Meinung der Kinder wenig berücksichtigt. …

Diese Bachelorarbeit hat das Ziel die Gestaltung und Umsetzung der Inter professionellen Zusammenarbeit (IPZ) im Kontext der Behandlung von erwachsenem neurologischen Klientel im ambulanten Bereich in Deutschland zu untersuchen. Eine Mixed-Method-Studie mit explanativem sequenziellen Design aus Online-Fragebogen …

Urban densification is a key strategy to accommodate rapid urban population growth, but emerging evidence suggests serious risks of urban densification for individuals’ mental health. To better understand the complex pathways from urban densification to mental health, we integrated interdisciplinary …

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) typically arises from mutations inherited in the germline. BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutaions are predominant contributors to HBOC, accounting for the majority of cases. These mutations are associated with 10% of ovarian cancer cases and 3-5% of breast cancer cases [4]. BRCA1 …

In order to gain a better understanding of the debates surrounding language preferences, the shifts in intellectual disability terminology in Dutch newspapers were analysed. Using quantitative and qualitative content analysis, this study examined newspaper articles between 1950 and 2020. The results …