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  Tacrolimus-Based, Steroid-Free Regimens in Renal Transplantation: 3-year Follow-up of the ATLAS Trial; ; et al in Transplantation (2012), 94(5), 492-498 Background. Long-term use of corticosteroids is associated with considerable morbidity, including cardiovascular and metabolic adverse effects. Methods. This study evaluated the long-term efficacy and ... [more ▼] Background. Long-term use of corticosteroids is associated with considerable morbidity, including cardiovascular and metabolic adverse effects. Methods. This study evaluated the long-term efficacy and safety of two steroid-free regimens compared with a triple immunosuppressive therapy in renal transplant recipients. This was a 3-year follow-up to a 6-month, open-label, randomized, multicenter study. Results. Data from 3 years were available for 421 (93.3%) of 451 patients in the original intent-to-treat population (143 tacrolimus/basiliximab [Tac/Bas], 139 tacrolimus/mycophenolate mofetil [Tac/MMF], and 139 tacrolimus/MMF/ [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 24 (6 ULg)Le rôle du pharmacien comme conseiller en allaitement: perception des étudiants en pharmacieNoirhomme-Renard, Florence  ; ; Gosset, Christiane et alConference (2012, September 15) L’OMS et l’UNICEF recommandent un allaitement maternel exclusif durant les six premiers mois de vie et un allaitement maternel complété jusque deux ans. En Belgique, l’avis du Conseil Supérieur de la ... [more ▼] L’OMS et l’UNICEF recommandent un allaitement maternel exclusif durant les six premiers mois de vie et un allaitement maternel complété jusque deux ans. En Belgique, l’avis du Conseil Supérieur de la Santé relatif à la vente exclusive en pharmacie des préparations pour nourrissons (2008) souligne « l’importance d’un conseil éclairé de la part d’un universitaire sensibilisé et formé aux problématiques de santé et de nutrition ». Le pharmacien, par le contact fréquent qu’il a avec les jeunes parents, peut donc jouer un rôle dans l’allaitement. Cette étude vise à explorer la perception du rôle du pharmacien comme conseiller en allaitement. Cinquante-trois étudiants de dernière année de pharmacie de l’Université de Liège ont complété un questionnaire incluant des questions relatives à leurs perceptions, leur niveau de connaissances et leur expérience en matière d’allaitement, ainsi qu’une échelle d’attitude vis-à-vis de l’alimentation du nourrisson, l’IIFAS (Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale). 92% des étudiants pensent que le pharmacien a un rôle (très) important à jouer comme conseiller en allaitement à différents niveaux (recommandations, prise de médicaments, lait artificiel,…), et 77% estiment qu’il peut influencer les décisions prises par les mères, même si l’officine n’apparaît pas toujours comme un lieu propice pour répondre en toute discrétion aux questions posées (41%). Bien que l’expérience professionnelle et personnelle des étudiants soit faible, leur attitude est plutôt favorable à l’allaitement maternel selon l’échelle IIFAS (score de 61.25 ± 7.17). Toutefois, les étudiants évaluent globalement leur niveau de connaissance comme faible à très faible (insuffisance de lait maternel, stimulation de la lactation, utilisation du tire-lait, conservation du lait maternel, stérilisation des biberons,…). Les futurs pharmaciens estiment avoir un rôle de conseiller important en matière d’allaitement, mais il y aurait lieu de renforcer leur curriculum de formation actuel pour leur permettre de remplir adéquatement, en officine, ce rôle de conseiller auprès des parents. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 15 (6 ULg) Simultaneous measurement of protein-bound 3-chlorotyrosine and homocitrulline by LC-MS/MS after hydrolysis assisted by microwave: application to the study of myeloperoxidase activity during hemodialysis.; Franck, Thierry ; et alin Talanta (2012), 99 A high degree of uremia is common in patients with end-stage renal disease and has been linked to the development of chronic inflammation and cardiovascular diseases. In conditions where transplantation ... [more ▼] A high degree of uremia is common in patients with end-stage renal disease and has been linked to the development of chronic inflammation and cardiovascular diseases. In conditions where transplantation is not possible, uremia can be reduced by hemodialysis although the repeated interventions have been implicated in loss of renal function, partially as a result of chronic inflammation and/or oxidative stress processes. In this context, it has been suggested that myeloperoxidase (MPO) can contribute to the oxidative stress during hemodialysis and to the cardiovascular risk. Protein damages due to MPO activity have never been assessed during hemodialysis although two of its reaction products, 3-chlorotyrosine and homocitrulline, are of interest. Indeed, the first one is a specific product of MPO activity and the formation of the second one could be catalyzed by MPO. In order to analyze these products in plasma proteins, a total hydrolysis method followed by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry analysis was developed. Different conditions of hydrolysis were tested and the optimized procedure was assessed for complete hydrolysis and artifactual chlorination. Finally, the method was used for analyzing 3-chlorotyrosine and homocitrulline in plasma proteins during a hemodialysis session in fifteen patients and data were related to measurements of MPO concentration and activity. Both increases in MPO activity and protein-bound 3-chlorotyrosine were observed, highlighting the involvement of MPO in oxidative stress during hemodialysis and further demonstrating the link between hemodialysis and cardiovascular diseases. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 14 (0 ULg)Adaptive bilateral filtering for range imagesLejeune, Antoine ; Van Droogenbroeck, Marc ; Verly, Jacques in URSI Benelux Forum 2012 (2012, September 14) We propose an improvement for range images of the standard bilateral filter consisting in adapting it locally to the distribution of the range noise at each pixel. Detailed reference viewed: 83 (9 ULg)Error distribution function for parametrically truncated and censored dataLaurent, Géraldine ; Heuchenne, Cédric Conference (2012, September 14) Detailed reference viewed: 13 (4 ULg)Multiple imputation methods for incomplete longitudinal ordinal data: a simulation studyDonneau, Anne-Françoise Conference (2012, September 14) Detailed reference viewed: 10 (0 ULg)Status of on-board radiocommunication system of OUFTI-1 nanosatellite as of mid-2012: design, implementation, and testsWerner, Xavier ; Crosset, Nicolas ; et alConference (2012, September 14) We describe the space-segment component of the radiocommunication system of the OUFTI-1 nanosatellite system, providing D-STAR digital voice & data communication, AX.25 telecommand & telemetry, and OOK ... [more ▼] We describe the space-segment component of the radiocommunication system of the OUFTI-1 nanosatellite system, providing D-STAR digital voice & data communication, AX.25 telecommand & telemetry, and OOK beacon transmissions. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 12 (0 ULg)Evénements de santé et transition à la retraite des seniors en Belgique. Une approche biographiqueBanturiki, Yannick Védaste Doctoral thesis (2012) La thèse de Mr. Banturiki porte sur une analyse socio-démographique réalisée dans une perspective biographique mettant en relation des événements vécus dans le parcours de vie et la transition à la ... [more ▼] La thèse de Mr. Banturiki porte sur une analyse socio-démographique réalisée dans une perspective biographique mettant en relation des événements vécus dans le parcours de vie et la transition à la retraite des seniors en Belgique. L’une des approches novatrices de ce travail est la conceptualisation d’un événement de santé en vue de sa collecte dans les biographies individuelles. S’appuyant sur le paradigme des parcours de vie, ce travail se veut une contribution dans la compréhension de l’incidence que peuvent avoir des événements vécus tout au long de la vie sur le risque de connaître une sortie d’une activité salariée chez les seniors. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 24 (4 ULg)Electrografting on nanoparticles: A new way toward polymer stabilized nanoparticle suspensionsSerwas, Harry Doctoral thesis (2012) Abstract: Nowadays, nanomaterials keep sparking interest tremendously because of the unique properties materials exhibit at the nanoscale. However, the stabilization of nanoparticles against aggregation ... [more ▼] Abstract: Nowadays, nanomaterials keep sparking interest tremendously because of the unique properties materials exhibit at the nanoscale. However, the stabilization of nanoparticles against aggregation is a prerequisite to exploit their remarkable properties, since they are very prone to aggregation. Moreover, even if many synthetic methods have been reported to prepare nanoparticles, achieving an efficient and convenient stabilization, without an alteration of the properties nanoparticles remains a challenge up to now. Therefore, a novel approach toward polymer stabilized metal based nanoparticles was developed using sonoelectrochemistry combined to electrografting to form a protective polymer layer in-situ directly on the generated particles. Nanopaticles prepared using this new approach were characterized. The influence of major experimental parameters on the characteristics of the produced polymer coated particles was also studied. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 27 (8 ULg)The Prose Poem and the Third BodyDelville, Michel Scientific conference (2012, September 14) Detailed reference viewed: 1 (0 ULg)An Unpublished Description of Europe by al-MaqrīzīBauden, Frédéric Conference (2012, September 14) Detailed reference viewed: 12 (1 ULg)Passive radar testbed and preliminary experiments in recognition of non-cooperative aircraft intruding into controlled airspacePisane, Jonathan ; ; et alConference (2012, September 14) We consider the automatic classification of aircraft observed with a passive radar, thus using illuminators of opportunity. We deployed a testbed and developed classification algorithms. Preliminary tests ... [more ▼] We consider the automatic classification of aircraft observed with a passive radar, thus using illuminators of opportunity. We deployed a testbed and developed classification algorithms. Preliminary tests show a correct recognition rate of 72%. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 12 (2 ULg)Contribution of Robotic Surgery to Gynecologic OncologyGOFFIN, Frédéric Conference (2012, September 14) Compensating for Doppler effect in satellite D-STAR radiocommunications: On-board and on-the-ground solutionsPisane, Jonathan ; Werner, Xavier ; Denis, Amandine et alConference (2012, September 14) A major issue in the design of a D-STAR radiocommunication system for a satellite is the issue of Doppler shift compensation. We describe the various constraints we faced, and the solutions we implemented ... [more ▼] A major issue in the design of a D-STAR radiocommunication system for a satellite is the issue of Doppler shift compensation. We describe the various constraints we faced, and the solutions we implemented on-board and on the ground for the OUFTI-1 nanosatellite system. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 17 (1 ULg)"Echos en série : formes et enjeux de la réplique dans The Wire"Belloi, Livio Conference (2012, September 13) Detailed reference viewed: 1 (0 ULg)Sick leave due to low back pain in a cohort of young workers in Belgium; ; et al Poster (2012, September 13) Detailed reference viewed: 8 (1 ULg) Autofill remote storage form on the OPAC holdings pageRenaville, François ; Danhieux, Sylvain Conference (2012, September 13) A big part of our library collections are located in a remote storage which is about 12 km from its managing library. Until recently, the only way to request a volume was by filling in a paper form at a ... [more ▼] A big part of our library collections are located in a remote storage which is about 12 km from its managing library. Until recently, the only way to request a volume was by filling in a paper form at a library desk. The form was then faxed to the remote storage whose staff treated the request and delivered the ordered item to the pickup library. This workflow forced patrons to go to the library desk, no remote request was allowed. In order to modernize the workflow, we wanted to implement Aleph remote storage functionalities. We found it not so easy to set up and were faced moreover with two additional problems: we wanted to allow patrons to request (1) some items which are not in a remote storage and (2) serial issues from older collections which had never been itemized and so could not be requested through the traditional Aleph functionalities. Therefore, we set up a PHP form that any registered patron can call from the OPAC holding page (item-global) and that automatically contains patron information, bibliographic information and item details (location, call number, description, status, barcode). The patron just needs to select the appropriate pickup library before the form is sent by e-mail to the remote storage. That form can be used for any location (not necessarily for volumes located in a remote storage) and for serial holdings with few itemized volumes (a Z30 is not required to make a request). [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 37 (9 ULg)Important differences between multiple offenders ans non-multiple offendersGavray, Claire Conference (2012, September 13) importance to distinguish between young people who have a 'single- light' experience' of crime and those who do repeat illegal behaviours over time. The profile of those young people is quite different ... [more ▼] importance to distinguish between young people who have a 'single- light' experience' of crime and those who do repeat illegal behaviours over time. The profile of those young people is quite different and the necessary prevention is specific in both cases [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 5 (1 ULg)Prévention du vieillissement cognitif normal et pathologique: Eclairage au travers de la question de la retraite ...Adam, Stéphane Scientific conference (2012, September 13) Detailed reference viewed: 16 (2 ULg)Dynamic modeling and control strategies for Organic Rankine Cycle systemsQuoilin, Sylvain ; Lemort, Vincent Conference (2012, September 13) Control and optimization are major issues in ORC systems applied to waste heat sources. This talk provides an overview of the current state of the art and of the main areas of R&D in that topic, including ... [more ▼] Control and optimization are major issues in ORC systems applied to waste heat sources. This talk provides an overview of the current state of the art and of the main areas of R&D in that topic, including: - Steady-state and dynamic modeling of ORC cycles (simulation platforms, modeling paradigms, numerical issues) - Optimization of the working conditions for a given heat source and heat sink, and in particular of the evaporating temperature - Optimal start-up and shut-down strategies (grid synchronization, pressure overshoot, ...) - Control of the cycle under transient heat source conditions - Traditional and advanced controllers (PID, Model predictive control) The different adjustable working conditions (condensing/evaporating temperature, superheating, subcooling, working fluid flow rate) are listed with regard to the available degrees of freedom (pump/expander speed, secondary fluid flow rates and temperatures) and their optimal values are derived, depending on the target application. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 231 (8 ULg) |
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