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FT-IR spectroscopy as a rapid method for Salmonella spp. typing
LDA. This can be explained by the selected spectral region, which reflects the carbohydrate composition, the main components of the somatic O-antigens determining the serogroup. Discriminating serotypes ...
A validation methodology for size and shape measurement of nanoplastics by transmission electron microscopy
uncertainty balance, we aim to determine the accuracy, precision and reliability of NP size and shape characterization by TEM. The method is validated supporting on the Nanosphere size standards 3060A (60 ...
Respi Radar, a tool to monitor respiratory infections
levels) is currently ongoing in order to determine the best approach for the assessment and management of the epidemiological situation during the next respiratory season. Health Topics: Health and ...
Analyzing the airborne birch and grass pollen monitoring network in Belgium
mode (three days), determining the trajectory of birch and grass pollen observed at the network stations. Nine pollen seasons (2013–2021) were analyzed using ECMWF ERA5 meteorology. Results The network ...
Impact of environmental nitrogen enrichment on birch pollen allergy
representing the nitrogen gradient, was used to determine their allergenicity in pollen-allergic adult patients (n = 60 in total) using ex vivo basophil activation testing (BAT) and specific IgE (sIgE) ...
Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination in Belgium
vaccination health determinants Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the links between socio-economic disparities and health inequalities, notably with respect to vaccination. In this ...
Characterisation and Hazard identification of substandard and Falsified Antimicrobial Drugs. The CantiBio project 2016-2020
identifying potential hazards to raise public awareness. Several quality aspects were evaluated. In a first step samples were screened and the dosage of the identified antibiotics was determined. Results showed ...
Validation of the measurement of Aluminium in food by ICP-OES after acid digestion
ICP- OES was performed, during which the precision, trueness and quantification limits (LOQ) of the measurement were determined. An expanded measurement uncertainty could be calculated. Keywords: ...
Influenza like-illness surveillance using a Belgian sentinel network of nursing homes: results of October 2022 onwards
questionnaire. During the flu season (as determined by the WHO: week 40-20), two nasopharyngeal samples are collected weekly per NH for viral typing with RT-qPCR. During season 2022-23 (October 2022 to September ...
The Belgian Cancer Inventory: Co-creating a framework for monitoring the implementation of cancer policies and associated inequalities
was determined. Results: In total, the Delphi study featured contributions from 94 participants. Following the first round during which importance was the sole evaluation criterion, all indicators and dimensions ...