Publications
Below you can find a list of our published research.
Below you can find a list of our published research.
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Cited 1 times since 2025 (3.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
International journal of cardiology, Volume 437, 8 2 2025, Pages 133493 Prognostic utility of hybrid coronary computed tomography angiography and myocardial perfusion imaging in elderly patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Nammas W, Ajosenpää I, Maaniitty T, Stenström I, Bax JJ, Knuuti J, Saraste A
Background: The prognostic utility of sequential hybrid imaging strategy (coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) followed by positron emission tomography (PET) myocardial perfusion imaging in those with obstruction) in the elderly remains unclear. We explored the predictors of adverse outcome in patients ≥65, versus those Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2025 (3.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
Communications biology, Volume 8, Issue 1, 7 1 2025, Pages 890 Observational social learning of "know-how" and "know-what" in wild orangutans: evidence from nest-building skill acquisition. Permana AL, Permana JJ, Nellissen L, Prayogi ES, Prasetyo D, Wich SA, van Schaik CP, Schuppli C
Immature great apes learn how to build their nests over multiple years, yet how they do so has remained largely unclear. We investigated the detailed role of social learning in the acquisition of nest-building skills in wild Sumatran orangutans (Pongo abelii) using data on nest-building, nest practice, and nest peering behaviour from 44 individuals, collected over 17 years. We found that nest peering (but not being close to a nesting individual without peering) is associated with a significant i... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2025 (3.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
JCI insight, Volume 10, Issue 13, 5 1 2025, Pages e190992 Distinct cell types along thick ascending limb express pathways for monovalent and divalent cation transport. Demirci H, Bahena-Lopez JP, Smorodchenko A, Su XT, Nelson JW, Yang CL, Curry JN, Duan XP, Wang WH, Sharkovska Y, Liu R, Yilmaz DE, Quintanova C, Emberley K, Emery B, Himmerkus N, Bleich M, Ellison DH, Bachmann S
Kidney thick ascending limb (TAL) cells reabsorb sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium and contribute to urinary concentration. These cells are typically viewed as a single type that recycles potassium across the apical membrane and generates a lumen-positive transepithelial voltage driving calcium and magnesium reabsorption, though variability in potassium channel expression has been reported. Additionally, recent transcriptomic analyses suggest that different cell types exist along this se... Abstract
Expert review of respiratory medicine, Volume 19, Issue 8, 4 1 2025, Pages 887-897 The relation between visceral fat and lung function in the general population is in part mediated by CRP and leptin. Oosterom-Eijmael MJP, le Cessie S, Slats AM, Hiemstra PS, Thijs W, Lamb HJ, Willems van Dijk K, Rosendaal FR, de Mutsert R
Background: Abdominal obesity is associated with reduced lung function. It remains unclear whether this results from mechanical pressure or whether visceral fat also plays a role via inflammation. Our aim was to examine the association between visceral fat and lung function, and the role of inflammation. Methods: In this cross-sectional analysis, visceral fat was measured by magnetic resonance imaging and lung function by spirometry. We examined the association between visceral fat and lung func... Abstract
Biological cybernetics, Volume 119, Issue 2-3, 4 1 2025, Pages 12 Decreased spinal inhibition leads to undiversified locomotor patterns. de Graaf ML, Wagner H, Mochizuki L, Le Mouel C
During walking and running, animals display rich and coordinated motor patterns that are generated and controlled within the central nervous system. Previous computational and experimental results suggest that the balance between excitation and inhibition in neural circuits may be critical for generating such structured motor patterns. In this paper, we explore the influence of this balance on the ability of a reservoir computing artificial neural network to learn human locomotor patterns, using... Abstract
BMC medical imaging, Volume 25, Issue 1, 3 1 2025, Pages 201 Multimodality comparison of aorta morphology in patients with aortopathy: 4D flow CMR, CTA, mDIXON. Te Kiefte BJC, Gholamiankhah F, Juffermans JF, Van Den Boogaard P, Scholte AJHA, Lamb HJ, Westenberg JJM
Background: Four-dimensional cardiovascular magnetic resonance flow imaging (4D flow CMR) enables analysing of aortic blood flow dynamics. In order to examine the relationship between morphology and hemodynamics, additional anatomical imaging is required. This study aims to assess if 4D flow CMR segmentations can be used to determine morphological parameters by comparing with segmentations from Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) and mDIXON CMR. Methods: This study included 18 patients with va... Abstract
Neurology, Volume 104, Issue 12, 3 1 2025, Pages e213673 Epigenetic Aging in Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis. Goyne C, Fair AE, Yilmaz D, Race J, Schuette A, Caillier SJ, Aaen GS, Abrams AW, Benson LA, Casper TC, Chitnis T, Gorman MP, Lotze TE, Krupp LB, Mar SS, Ness JM, Rensel M, Rodriguez M, Rose JW, Schreiner TL, Tillema JM, Waldman AT, Wheeler YS, Barcellos LF, Waubant E, Graves JS, as the US Network of Pediatric MS Centers
Background and objectives: Older chronological age is associated with decreased multiple sclerosis (MS) relapse rates and increased risk of progressive disease. Measurement of biological age may be more precise than birthdate in understanding these aging effects. In addition to normal aging, MS-related accelerated aging may contribute. Measurement of biological age in adults may be confounded by the effects of natural aging and age-related comorbidities. Examining age extremes can be informative... Abstract
Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, Volume 15, Issue 11, 3 1 2025, Pages 1653 Prospects for Data Collection to Optimise Kid Rearing in Dutch Dairy Goat Herds. Dijkstra E, Santman-Berends I, de Haan T, van Schaik G, van den Brom R, Stegeman A
Optimising kid rearing is essential for sustainable dairy goat farming, yet validated parameters and practical benchmark data are lacking. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring kid-rearing practices through a participatory approach. Researchers, veterinarians and five dairy goat farms participated developed a prototype set of KPIs covering birth, colostrum management, average daily gain (ADG), and mortality, which were stratified acros... Abstract
American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice, Volume 56, 3 1 2025, Pages 100562 Impact of aortic valve calcification volume on left ventricular systolic function in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Anwar HS, Algowhary M, Abdelmegid MAF, Helmy HA, Montero-Cabezas JM, Van Der Kley F
Background: Aortic valve calcification (AVC) has been linked to negative cardiac outcomes in patients with aortic stenosis (AS). Given the limited understanding of its specific contributions, we aimed to investigate the interaction between AVC and the left ventricular (LV) systolic function in patients with severe AS and LV systolic dysfunction who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Materials and methods: An observational study of 75 patients with severe AS and LV ejection... Abstract
Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985), Volume 138, Issue 6, 2 1 2025, Pages 1560-1570 Intraoperative evaluation of right ventricular mechanics in a pressure-overload swine model. Lo Muzio FP, Zirngast B, Karner B, Manninger M, Fontana M, Steendijk P, Mächler H, Rozzi G, Alogna A
Assessment of right ventricular (RV) mechanical performance during open chest surgery is typically based on invasive methods and subjective evaluations. This study developed a porcine model of acute progressive RV pressure overload to evaluate hemodynamic changes and validate the three- dimensional (3-D) video kinematic assessment of the videocardiograph (VCG). Seven healthy Landrace pigs were instrumented under fluoroscopic guidance with Swan-Ganz and RV conductance catheters. Following a media... Abstract
JACC. Cardiovascular imaging, Volume 18, Issue 6, 1 1 2025, Pages 745-746 Reply: Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation in the Setting of Mitral Annular Disjunction. van der Bijl P, Stassen J, Ajmone Marsan N, Bax JJ
Cited 1 times since 2025 (3.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
European heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging, Volume 26, Issue 7, 1 1 2025, Pages 1163-1173 Derivation and validation of an artificial intelligence-based plaque burden safety cut-off for long-term acute coronary syndrome from coronary computed tomography angiography. Bär S, Knuuti J, Saraste A, Klén R, Kero T, Nabeta T, Bax JJ, Danad I, Nurmohamed NS, Jukema RA, Knaapen P, Maaniitty T
Aims: Artificial intelligence (AI) has enabled accurate and fast plaque quantification from coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). However, AI detects any coronary plaque in up to 97% of patients. To avoid overdiagnosis, a plaque burden safety cut-off for future coronary events is needed. Methods and results: Percent atheroma volume (PAV) was quantified with AI-guided quantitative computed tomography in a blinded fashion. Safety cut-off derivation was performed in the Turku CCTA regist... Abstract
Lancet (London, England), Volume 405, Issue 10495, 1 1 2025, Pages 2153-2163 Surgery versus corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome (DISTRICTS): an open-label, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Palmbergen WAC, Beekman R, Heeren AM, van Nuenen BFL, Alleman TWH, Verstraete E, Jellema K, Verhagen WIM, Visser LH, de Ruiter GCW, van de Beek D, de Borgie CAJM, Bogaards JA, de Bie RMA, Verhamme C, Dutch CTS study group
Background: Surgery and corticosteroid injections are established treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, but the optimal treatment strategy remains unclear. This study aimed to compare starting treatment with surgery versus starting with a corticosteroid injection. Methods: We conducted an open-label, randomised controlled trial across 31 hospitals in the Netherlands. Eligible patients, diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome for at least 6 weeks and confirmed by electrophysiological or sonographi... Abstract
Cited 5 times since 2025 (16.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
European heart journal, Volume 46, Issue 22, 1 1 2025, Pages 2079-2088 Transcatheter vs. surgical aortic valve replacement in women: the RHEIA trial. Tchetche D, Pibarot P, Bax JJ, Bonaros N, Windecker S, Dumonteil N, Nietlispach F, Messika-Zeitoun D, Pocock SJ, Berthoumieu P, Swaans MJ, Timmers L, Rudolph TK, Bleiziffer S, Leroux L, Modine T, van der Kley F, Auffret V, Tomasi J, Stastny L, Hengstenberg C, Andreas M, Leclercq F, Gandet T, Mascherbauer J, Trescher K, Prendergast B, Vasa-Nicotera M, Chieffo A, Mares J, Wesselink W, Rakova R, Kurucova J, Bramlage P, Eltchaninoff H
Background and aims: Although women with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis have more complications than men when undergoing surgical valve replacement, they are under-represented in clinical trials. The Randomized researcH in womEn all comers wIth Aortic stenosis (RHEIA) trial investigates the balance of benefits and risks of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) vs. surgery in women. Methods: Women were randomized 1:1 to transfemoral TAVI with a balloon-expandable valve or surgery. Th... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2025 (3.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
JACC. Cardiovascular interventions, Volume 18, Issue 12, 1 1 2025, Pages 1540-1553 Aortic Valve Replacement in Women: A Pooled Analysis of the RHEIA and PARTNER 3 Trials. Eltchaninoff H, Windecker S, Mack MJ, Pibarot P, Thourani VH, Bax JJ, Cohen DJ, Bonaros N, Makkar R, Bleiziffer S, Szeto WY, Berthoumieu P, Hahn RT, Hovorka T, Mareš J, Taylor J, Tchetche D, Leon MB
Background: In women with severe aortic stenosis, there are limited data regarding outcome differences following transcatheter (TAVR) vs surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Objectives: The authors sought to examine outcomes of TAVR vs SAVR in a patient-level pooled analysis of women in the RHEIA and PARTNER 3 trials. Methods: Patients in both trials were randomly allocated to a balloon-expandable SAPIEN 3/Ultra valve or to surgical bioprostheses. Individual patient data of female participa... Abstract
Nucleic acids research, Volume 53, Issue 12, 1 1 2025, Pages gkaf549 Extrusion fountains are restricted by WAPL-dependent cohesin release and CTCF barriers. Liu NQ, Magnitov M, Schijns MMGA, van Schaik T, Teunissen H, van Steensel B, de Wit E
Interphase chromosomes are mainly shaped by loop extrusion and compartmentalisation mechanisms. However, their temporal component and cause-effect relationships remain largely unknown. In this study, we use acute degradation of WAPL, CTCF and cohesin in mouse embryonic stem cells to investigate the dynamics of loop extrusion and its relationship to compartmentalisation. Stabilisation of cohesin on chromatin by depletion of WAPL results in the formation of extended loops and promotes looping betw... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2025 (3.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Volume 36, Issue 6, 1 1 2025, Pages e70113 ADRB2 genotype-guided treatment for childhood asthma: Cost analysis of the PUFFIN and PACT trials. Slob EMA, Frederix GWJ, Vijverberg SJH, Noij LCE, Ruffles T, Vasbinder EC, Mukhopadhyay S, van Schaik RHN, Kersten ETG, Pijnenburg MW, Koppelman GH, Maitland-van der Zee AH, PUFFIN and PACT investigators
Background: Long-acting β2-agonists (LABA) are commonly used to treat asthma. Some children do not respond well to LABA, which may be due to +46G>A-/rs1042713 (Arg16 amino acid) in the ADRB2 gene encoding the β2 receptor. Arg16Gly ADRB2 genotyping to guide treatment step-up decisions in children with uncontrolled asthma despite inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) has been shown to reduce asthma exacerbations. We investigated whether ADRB2 genotype-guided treatment is cost-saving. Methods: Total sem... Abstract
Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS, Volume 30, Issue 2, 1 1 2025, Pages e70031 Validity and Responsiveness of Balance Measurements Using Posturography in Patients With Immune-Mediated Neuropathies. Michael MR, van Veen R, Wieske L, Merkies ISJ, van Schaik IN, Eftimov F
Background and aims: Validated objective measures for balance in immune mediated neuropathies are lacking. In this study, we investigated the clinimetric properties of posturography using a force platform, a quantitative assessment of postural control. Methods: We assessed patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and IgM-related polyneuropathy (IgM-PNP) using sway parameters (path, area and amplitude) measured at multiple time points. Validity was investigated by as... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2025 (3.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
The clinical teacher, Volume 22, Issue 3, 1 1 2025, Pages e70073 Faculty Development for the People: Workplace-Based Solutions for Busy Clinicians. Brode EC, Bernal JM, Cornes SB, Santhosh L, Rivera JA, Kulkarni SA, Mandal JR, Henry DM, Bartz KS, Van Schaik SM
Background: Across clinical learning environments (CLEs), learners often encounter supervising clinicians who do not self-identify as educators and, therefore, may not seek out faculty development to augment their teaching skills. To reach those faculty, we conducted a proof-of-concept project framed by Billet's theory on workplace learning, bringing tailored faculty development to the clinical workplace. Approach: We recruited 22 faculty champions from 8 clinical departments at our institu... Abstract
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 67, Issue 6, 1 1 2025, Pages ezaf161 Sex difference in aortic root replacement with a stentless bioprosthesis†. Dagnegård H, Schneider AW, Timmermans PT, Glaser N, Kolseth SM, Vanky F, Gudbjartsson T, Haaverstad R, Cotovanu A, Sartipy U, Klautz RJM, Smerup M, Hjortnaes J, North Atlantic Freestyle Collaboration
Objectives: To investigate and quantify differences in survival and reinterventions between sexes after aortic root replacement with a stentless bioprosthesis, stratified for preoperative valve lesion. Methods: Elective adults undergoing aortic root replacement with the Freestyle bioprosthesis at six North-Atlantic centres were included. Survival analyses were performed using the Kaplan-Meier method or Aalen-Johansen with death as competing risk as relevant. Results were quantified using uni- an... Abstract