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Acta Clinica Belgica, Volume 77, Issue 1 (2022)

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Letter to the Editor

Lessons from the Belgian experience with regulatory control during the COVID-19 pandemic for the implementation of the European IVD regulation 2017/746
Pieter Vermeersch, Frédéric Cotton, Dieter De Smet, Geert Martens, Matthijs Oyaert, Etienne Cavalier & On behalf of the Royal Belgian Society of Laboratory Medicine
Pages: 1-3
Published online: 02 Jul 2020
First Page PreviewforLessons from the Belgian experience with regulatory control during the COVID-19 pandemic for the implementation of the European IVD regulation 2017/746 | Full Text | References | PDF (128.2 KB) | EPUB
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Research Article

Article
Parathormone, bone alkaline phosphatase and 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in a large cohort of 1200 children and teenagers
Aurélie Ladang, Olivier Rousselle, Loreen Huyghebaert, Anne-Catherine Bekaert, Stéphanie Kovacs, Caroline Le Goff & Etienne Cavalier
Pages: 4-9
Published online: 22 May 2020
AbstractforParathormone, bone alkaline phosphatase and 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in a large cohort of 1200 children and teenagers | Full Text | References | PDF (964.9 KB) | EPUB
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Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy for the treatment of prosthetic knee and hip infections in Belgium, a cost minimization analysis
Niels Debaenst, Lucie Seyler, Koen Putman, Ina Van Den Borre & Johan Vanlauwe
Pages: 10-17
Published online: 02 Jun 2020
AbstractforOutpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy for the treatment of prosthetic knee and hip infections in Belgium, a cost minimization analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (941.6 KB) | EPUB
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Developing and evaluating a participatory arts programme for cancer patients and their caregivers
Tessa Lefebvre, Laura Tack, Marlies Meersman, Hilde Vanneste, Lieselot Cool, Koen Van Eygen, Karin Stellamans, Sofie Derijcke, Philippe Vergauwe, Jos De Backer, Rebecca Chandler, Pauline Lane, Tom Boterberg & Philip R. Debruyne
Pages: 18-24
Published online: 09 Jun 2020
AbstractforDeveloping and evaluating a participatory arts programme for cancer patients and their caregivers | Full Text | References | PDF (737.3 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Memory efficiency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy
Suljo Kunić, Omer Ć. Ibrahimagić, Zoran Vujković, Vlado Đajić, Dževdet Smajlović, Mitra Mirković – Hajdukov, Elvir Bećirović, Amela Kunić & Emir Tupković
Pages: 25-29
Published online: 12 Jun 2020
AbstractforMemory efficiency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy | Full Text | References | PDF (288.1 KB) | EPUB
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Immersion in an emergency department triage center during the Covid-19 outbreak: first report of the Liège University hospital experience
Allison Gilbert, Edmond Brasseur, Mérédith Petit, Anne Françoise Donneau, AnhNguyet Diep, Suzanne Hetzel Campbell, Jean-Christophe Servotte, Justine Piazza, Aurore Ancion, Mathieu Gensburger, Vincent D’Orio & Alexandre Ghuysen
Pages: 30-36
Published online: 12 Jun 2020
AbstractforImmersion in an emergency department triage center during the Covid-19 outbreak: first report of the Liège University hospital experience | Full Text | References | PDF (851.4 KB) | EPUB
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Barriers and facilitators to participate in the colorectal cancer screening programme in Flanders (Belgium): a focus group study
Sarah Hoeck, Kaatje Van Roy & Sara Willems
Pages: 37-44
Published online: 18 Jun 2020
AbstractforBarriers and facilitators to participate in the colorectal cancer screening programme in Flanders (Belgium): a focus group study | Full Text | References | PDF (282.2 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: correlation with hyperuricemia in a European Mediterranean population
Roberto Catanzaro, Morena Sciuto, Fang He, Birbal Singh & Francesco Marotta
Pages: 45-50
Published online: 19 Jun 2020
AbstractforNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease: correlation with hyperuricemia in a European Mediterranean population | Full Text | References | PDF (215.3 KB) | EPUB
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Malignant cardiac tamponade: safety and efficacy of intrapericardial bleomycin instillation
Loran Defruyt, Emine Özpak, Sofie Gevaert, Marc De Buyzere, Els Vandecasteele, Michel De Pauw & Fiona Tromp
Pages: 51-58
Published online: 05 Jul 2020
AbstractforMalignant cardiac tamponade: safety and efficacy of intrapericardial bleomycin instillation | Full Text | References | PDF (975.1 KB) | EPUB
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Palliative cytoreduction with low dose intravenous melphalan in patients with acute myeloid leukemia refractory to prior treatment
Eva De Backer & Dries Deeren
Pages: 59-64
Published online: 11 Jul 2020
AbstractforPalliative cytoreduction with low dose intravenous melphalan in patients with acute myeloid leukemia refractory to prior treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (655.4 KB) | EPUB
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Article
A legal framework on advanced practice nursing in Belgium: what do we and don’t we know?
A. Van Hecke, P. Van Bogaert, E. Decoene, F. Dobbels, E. Goossens, G.A. Goossens, S. Verhaeghe & T. Goffin
Pages: 65-70
Published online: 22 Jul 2020
AbstractforA legal framework on advanced practice nursing in Belgium: what do we and don’t we know? | Full Text | References | PDF (202.1 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Comparative evaluation of BACTEC FX, BacT/ALERT 3D, and BacT/ALERT VIRTUO automated blood culture systems using simulated blood cultures
Zhengkang Li, Suling Liu, Huimin Chen, Xinqiang Zhang, Yong Ling, Ni Zhang & Tieying Hou
Pages: 71-78
Published online: 29 Jul 2020
AbstractforComparative evaluation of BACTEC FX, BacT/ALERT 3D, and BacT/ALERT VIRTUO automated blood culture systems using simulated blood cultures | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Article
Malnutrition and its relation with diabetic foot ulcer severity and outcome: a review
Patrick Lauwers, Eveline Dirinck, Saskia Van Bouwel, An Verrijken, Kristof Van Dessel, Carolien Van Gils, Michaël Sels, Frida Peiffer, Paul Van Schil, Christophe De Block & Jeroen Hendriks
Pages: 79-85
Published online: 29 Jul 2020
AbstractforMalnutrition and its relation with diabetic foot ulcer severity and outcome: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (297.2 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Neoplasia in Turner syndrome: a retrospective cohort study in a tertiary referral centre in Belgium
Cas Dejonckheere, Carolien Moyson, Francis de Zegher, Leen Antonio, Griet Van Buggenhout & Brigitte Decallonne
Pages: 86-92
Published online: 11 Aug 2020
AbstractforNeoplasia in Turner syndrome: a retrospective cohort study in a tertiary referral centre in Belgium | Full Text | References | PDF (348.8 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report

Case Report
Acquired hemophilia A revealed by spontaneous bleeding in an 80-year-old man: a marginal diagnosis?
Marie Gicart, Anne De Weweire, Anne Demulder & Virginie De Wilde
Pages: 93-95
Published online: 27 May 2020
AbstractforAcquired hemophilia A revealed by spontaneous bleeding in an 80-year-old man: a marginal diagnosis? | Full Text | References | PDF (292.2 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Non-primary CMV infection not always innocent. A case-report and literature review
Lieselot Arnouts, K. Van Mechelen, S. Laroche, M. Meuwissen, A. Boudewyns, M. Martens & L. Mahieu
Pages: 96-100
Published online: 03 Jun 2020
AbstractforNon-primary CMV infection not always innocent. A case-report and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Foxglove poisoning: diagnostic and therapeutic differences with medicinal digitalis glycosides overdose
Koen R. Maes, Pieter Depuydt, Joris Vermassen, Peter De Paepe, Walter Buylaert & Cathelijne Lyphout
Pages: 101-107
Published online: 04 Jun 2020
AbstractforFoxglove poisoning: diagnostic and therapeutic differences with medicinal digitalis glycosides overdose | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Resolution of a hepatoduodenal fistula after nivolumab treatment in a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma: challenges in immunotherapy
Thomas De Somer, Erik Vanderstraeten, Vincent Bouderez, Els Monsaert & Christophe Van Steenkiste
Pages: 108-112
Published online: 12 Jun 2020
AbstractforResolution of a hepatoduodenal fistula after nivolumab treatment in a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma: challenges in immunotherapy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis in a patient with type 1 diabetes and SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: case-report and review of the literature
Philippe Oriot & Michel P Hermans
Pages: 113-117
Published online: 16 Jun 2020
AbstractforEuglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis in a patient with type 1 diabetes and SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: case-report and review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (303.6 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
A novel mutation in the ZNF462 gene c.3306dup; p.(Gln1103Thrfs*10) is associated to Weiss-Kruszka syndrome. A case report
R. González-Tarancón, E. Salvador-Rupérez, MD Miramar Gallart, E. Barroso, I. Díez García-Prieto, R. Pérez Delgado, J. López Pisón & MC García Jiménez
Pages: 118-121
Published online: 16 Jun 2020
AbstractforA novel mutation in the ZNF462 gene c.3306dup; p.(Gln1103Thrfs*10) is associated to Weiss-Kruszka syndrome. A case report | Full Text | References | PDF (202.8 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Paraneoplastic Raynaud’s phenomenon as sign of progression: a case report on a patient with breast cancer
Tine Vanlancker, Barbara Stragier & Marlies De Bock
Pages: 122-125
Published online: 24 Jun 2020
AbstractforParaneoplastic Raynaud’s phenomenon as sign of progression: a case report on a patient with breast cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (986 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
A case of Escherichia coli and Peptoniphilus species mixed osteomyelitis successfully identified by MALDI TOF-MS with a review of the literature
Diana Isabela Costescu Strachinaru, Jean-Luc Gallez, Marie-Sophie Paridaens, Sarah Djebara, Olivier Soete & Patrick Soentjens
Pages: 126-129
Published online: 18 Jun 2020
AbstractforA case of Escherichia coli and Peptoniphilus species mixed osteomyelitis successfully identified by MALDI TOF-MS with a review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (767.9 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Rapidly progressive dementia in a nonagenarian with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Peter Desmet
Pages: 130-136
Published online: 30 Jun 2020
AbstractforRapidly progressive dementia in a nonagenarian with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis | Full Text | References | PDF (837.8 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Thyroid gland involvement in secondary syphilis: a case report
Thomas Strypens, Gudrun Alliet, Greet Roef & Linsey Winne
Pages: 137-141
Published online: 26 Jun 2020
AbstractforThyroid gland involvement in secondary syphilis: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (410.4 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Unusual non-valvular left ventricular endocarditis presenting as multiple brain embolism
Aleksandar Redzek, Andrej Preveden, Svetlana Ruzicka Kaloci, Golub Samardzija, Mihaela Preveden, Miodrag Golubovic & Lazar Velicki
Pages: 142-146
Published online: 30 Jun 2020
AbstractforUnusual non-valvular left ventricular endocarditis presenting as multiple brain embolism | Full Text | References | PDF (4.8 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Trichinella spiralis-associated myocarditis mimicking acute myocardial infarction
Othmane Mohib, Philippe Clevenbergh, Carine Truyens, Marielle Morissens & José Castro Rodriguez
Pages: 147-152
Published online: 04 Jul 2020
AbstractforTrichinella spiralis-associated myocarditis mimicking acute myocardial infarction | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
The use of point-of-care ultrasound in new-onset dyspnea: an unexpected diagnosis
Emine Özpak, Loran Defruyt, Laura Braeckeveldt, Jens Czapla & Els Vandecasteele
Pages: 153-156
Published online: 20 Jul 2020
AbstractforThe use of point-of-care ultrasound in new-onset dyspnea: an unexpected diagnosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Diagnosis of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma eight days postpartum: Is there a link with pregnancy? A case report and review of the literature
Nicky Somers, David Creytens, Simon Van Belle, Gwen Sys & Lore Lapeire
Pages: 157-162
Published online: 02 Aug 2020
AbstractforDiagnosis of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma eight days postpartum: Is there a link with pregnancy? A case report and review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Case Report
A rare case of Azathioprine-induced leukopenia in an European woman
Wautier Séverine, De Koninck Xavier & Coche Jean-Charles
Pages: 163-167
Published online: 25 Aug 2020
AbstractforA rare case of Azathioprine-induced leukopenia in an European woman | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Review

Benefits of antiretroviral therapy initiation during acute HIV infection
Jozefien De Clercq, Sofie Rutsaert, Marie-Angélique De Scheerder, Chris Verhofstede, Steven Callens & Linos Vandekerckhove
Pages: 168-176
Published online: 29 May 2020
AbstractforBenefits of antiretroviral therapy initiation during acute HIV infection | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) induced by phenytoin re-exposure: case report and systematic review
Cristian Morán-Mariños, Carlos Alva-Diaz, Walter De la Cruz Ramirez, Alvaro Quincho-Lopez, Nicanor Mori, Josmel Pacheco-Mendoza & Roberto Romero-Sánchez
Pages: 177-185
Published online: 29 May 2020
AbstractforDrug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) induced by phenytoin re-exposure: case report and systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhoea: 2019 Belgian National guideline for primary care
Vicky Jespers, Sabine Stordeur, Wim Vanden Berghe, Saphia Mokrane, Agnes Libois, Chris Kenyon, Clare Jones, Nicole Dekker, Anne-Sophie De Cannière, Irith De Baetselier & Tania Crucitti
Pages: 186-194
Published online: 02 Jun 2020
AbstractforDiagnosis and treatment of gonorrhoea: 2019 Belgian National guideline for primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (402.7 KB) | EPUB
  • 246 Views
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Diagnosis and treatment of syphilis: 2019 Belgian National guideline for primary care
Vicky Jespers, Sabine Stordeur, Serena Carville, Tania Crucitti, Els Dufraimont, Chris Kenyon, Agnes Libois, Saphia Mokrane & Wim Vanden Berghe
Pages: 195-203
Published online: 06 Jun 2020
AbstractforDiagnosis and treatment of syphilis: 2019 Belgian National guideline for primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (304.7 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
  • 358 Views
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Sense and nonsense concerning biotin interference in laboratory tests
Alena Moerman & Joris R. Delanghe
Pages: 204-210
Published online: 20 Jun 2020
AbstractforSense and nonsense concerning biotin interference in laboratory tests | Full Text | References | PDF (255.2 KB) | EPUB
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The role of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in the pathogenesis of COVID-19: the villain or the hero?
Josef Klhůfek
Pages: 211-218
Published online: 27 Jun 2020
AbstractforThe role of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in the pathogenesis of COVID-19: the villain or the hero? | Full Text | References | PDF (280.3 KB) | EPUB
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A deadly capillary leak attack. Clarkson’s disease: a narrative review
E De Tandt, D Van Sassenbroeck, L Heireman, J Dierick, A Luyckx & S Verelst
Pages: 219-226
Published online: 13 Jul 2020
AbstractforA deadly capillary leak attack. Clarkson’s disease: a narrative review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
  • 161 Views
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The use of carcinoembryonic antigen levels to predict lung nodule malignancy: a meta-analysis
Lei Li, Chen Guo, Jin-Liang Wan, Qing-Shuai Fan, Xiao-Liang Xu & Yu-Fei Fu
Pages: 227-232
Published online: 23 Jul 2020
AbstractforThe use of carcinoembryonic antigen levels to predict lung nodule malignancy: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Treatment innovation for patients: a collaborative network in the Benelux and an inside view of 20 years of Galapagos
Patrick Durez, André Hoekema, Tom Huizinga, Muriel Gazin, Erik Present, Dirk Veelaert, Piet Wigerinck & René Westhovens
Pages: 233-240
Published online: 16 Sep 2020
AbstractforTreatment innovation for patients: a collaborative network in the Benelux and an inside view of 20 years of Galapagos | Full Text | References | PDF (419.5 KB) | EPUB
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