Foams of polycaprolactone/MWNT nanocomposites for efficient EMI shielding

Conference (2008, September 09)

Foams of polyurethane/MWNT nanocomposites for efficient EMI reduction

Poster (2009, September 16)

La focalisation en français, néerlandais et dans l'interlangue d'apprenants d'une langue étrangère

in Wlodarczyk, H.; Wlodarczyk, A. (Eds.) La focalisation dans les langues (2006)

Focalized external radiotherapy for resected solitary brain metastasis: does the dogma stand?

in Radiotherapy & Oncology (1998), 47(1), 99-101

To investigate whether whole brain irradiation might be replaced by focalized irradiation after resection of a single brain metastasis in patients where extracranial tumor control is deemed to be obtained ... [more ▼]

To investigate whether whole brain irradiation might be replaced by focalized irradiation after resection of a single brain metastasis in patients where extracranial tumor control is deemed to be obtained. Patients and methods: Twelve patients were introduced in a phase I/II prospective study of conformal postoperative external irradiation after resection of a solitary brain metastasis. The radiation treatment consisted of 50.4 Gy (1.8 Gy per fraction, five fractions per week). The planning target volume consisted of the tumor bed and a 2 cm safety margin. All treatments were optimized with head immobilization, dedicated tomodensitometry and computer assisted three-dimensional treatment planning. Results: The median survival was 7.2 months (range 2.4–50.4 months). Eleven of the 12 patients died. Eight of the 12 patients presented intracranial recurrence and seven died as a consequence of intracranial tumor progression. Conclusions: Focalized external irradiation cannot serve as a reasonable alternative to whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) even for patients with apparently one single resected brain metastasis. The dogma of ‘one metastasis=multiple metastases' seems to be confirmed. [less ▲]

Foci report on indigenous Dermacentor reticulatus populations in Belgium and a preliminary study of associated babesiosis pathogens.

in Medical and Veterinary Entomology (2012), 26(3), 355-358

The occurrence of autochthonous clinical cases of canine and equine babesiosis in Belgium during the last two decades suggests that the vector of the pathogens responsible for these diseases, Dermacentor ... [more ▼]

The occurrence of autochthonous clinical cases of canine and equine babesiosis in Belgium during the last two decades suggests that the vector of the pathogens responsible for these diseases, Dermacentor reticulatus (Ixodida: Ixodidae), may be present in this country. Consequently, evidence for the presence of this tick species in different locations within Belgium was investigated. Four different locations were monitored by flagging in 2010; these included the locations at which D. reticulatus was previously found on a dog in 2009 and on two red deer in 2007. Two different species of tick were identified, Ixodes ricinus (Ixodida: Ixodidae) and D. reticulatus. A total of 282 D. reticulatus adult ticks (98 males, 184 females) were collected from the four sites. Ticks were found mainly from early March until the end of May and a peak in activity was apparent in March. A Babesia spp. (Piroplasmida: Babesiidae) genus-specific polymerase chain reaction test based on the amplification of a fragment of the 18S rRNA gene was used to investigate the potential presence of Babesia spp. All DNA extracts isolated from the total tick samples yielded negative results. Additional studies to accurately determine the distribution and vectorial capacity of this important tick species in Belgium are warranted. [less ▲]

Focus on skin cancer association and progression under TNF antagonist therapy.

in Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy (2011), 11(9), 1215-22

INTRODUCTION: Basal and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) in humans. Their prevalence is higher in immunocompromized patients. Results of some animal ... [more ▼]

INTRODUCTION: Basal and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) in humans. Their prevalence is higher in immunocompromized patients. Results of some animal experiments have indicated that TNF acts both as a tumour promotor and an inductor of apoptosis. AREAS COVERED: Peer-reviewed articles about human skin cancers possibly related to TNF antagonists. The occurrence and growth kinetics of NMSC are possibly increased in some patients under TNF antagonist therapy. Other issues of such biological treatment suggested include the activation of other distinct skin malignancies, including malignant melanoma. Benign melanocytic tumours appear to be boosted as well. At present, most of the reported findings only represent anecdotal case reports. The influence of cumulative co-factors must not be neglected, particularly the effect of other therapies administered to the patients. The occurrence of antibodies to some TNF antagonists may decrease both the treatment efficacy and the risk of skin cancer progression. EXPERT OPINION: More research needs to be performed in order to firmly establish and understand the risk of anti-TNF biologicals in the area of human skin cancers. At present, NMSC progression appears to be boosted on areas of skin field cancerization. Benign melanocytic naevi may develop as well. [less ▲]

Foedera aequa entre Rome et les cités grecques : nouveaux documents, nouvelles perspectives

Conference (2011, September 21)

A fog forecasting method in a deeply embanked valley.

in Atmospheric Environment, Part A : General Topics (1992), 26(5), 759-764

This paper presents a statistical model used to forecast fog in the Meuse Valley in Belgium. The method is a bootstrap discriminant analysis using eight predictors: river surface temperature, air pressure ... [more ▼]

This paper presents a statistical model used to forecast fog in the Meuse Valley in Belgium. The method is a bootstrap discriminant analysis using eight predictors: river surface temperature, air pressure, air temperature at two elevations, wind speed and relative humidity at the same two locations. These data are measured from November 1989 to April 1990. Tests are done to determine the number of resampling needed for this data set and the optimum projection delay for prediction from the meteorological data. The best results are obtained for the prediction at 0700h UT using meteorological data at 0400 h UT. [less ▲]

Foi et démocratie. Débat contradictoire avec le R.P. Ignace Berten, O.P.

Conference given outside the academic context (2008)

Foie et maladies inflammatoires du tube digestif

in Médecine et Hygiène (1995), 53