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A validation methodology for size and shape measurement of nanoplastics by transmission electron microscopy
smaller particles, might be at the origin of this discrepancy. We see indeed that for material 3060A, the outcome of the validation study is less robust against variations in image analysis settings. ...
Sociodemographic inequalities in smoking cessation: a population survey from Flanders, Belgium
cessation aids (15.3%). Conclusions: Low educated daily smokers are less likely to quit smoking. Former smokers limitedly use cessation aids to quit smoking and the use varies regarding one’s sociodemographic ...
Evaluation of European Pollen Reanalysis
same region. The birch timeseries are less sensitive to this feature because different taxa almost always have close flowering periods. Season start and end. These are the parameters practically not ...
Antimicrobial Use in Belgian Acute Care Hospitals: Results of the 2022 ECDC Point Prevalence Survey
Conclusion: The 2022 PPS reveals an increased AU prevalence (+1.2%) in Belgian acute care hospitals, especially in patients over 65 years of age (+1.5%). This increase was less pronounced in younger patients ...
Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination in Belgium
indicators. Indeed, it was seen at the individual level that persons with lower household incomes, a migration background, and/or belonging to a household with only one adult were less likely to be vaccinated, ...
The search for the best airborne pollen monitoring locations
a period of nine pollen seasons more than 60% of the daily RMSE values derived from the interpolated daily concentrations are less than their mean value. This is an indication that the interpolated network ...
Belgian general practitioners’ perception and use of physical activity on prescription
female. 66.4% work in Flanders, 19.4% in Wallonia and 14.2% in Brussels-Capital region. Among respondents, 44% only discuss the benefits of PA with patients with a CD. Interestingly, less than 2% never ...
Factors underlying COVID-19 booster vaccine uptake among fully vaccinated adults in Belgium
had previous infections were significantly less likely to receive the first booster dose compared to individuals with no infection, especially when the infection occurred after completion of PC and with ...
Evolution of patient characteristics and outcomes concerning diabetic foot ulcer care in Belgium between 2008 and 2020
faster presentation to the MDFC with less severe DFU, the outcome did not change over time and even a slight decrease in healed DFU after 6 months could be observed. A negative trend towards less ...
Spectroscopic approaches for conformity analysis of e-liquids
created with the intention of assisting smokers in quitting because they are believed to be less dangerous than conventional combustible cigarettes. With a range of flavors and nicotine levels to choose ...