Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

This study tested a special forehead thermometer called SpotOn to see if it can accurately measure core body temperature in children during surgery. Researchers studied 70 children aged 1 day to 16 years having elective surgery. The goal was to find a less invasive way to monitor…

This study compared two types of breathing tubes used during gynecologic laparoscopic surgery: the I-gel laryngeal mask and the standard endotracheal tube. The goal was to see which is safer, easier to use, and causes fewer side effects. 120 patients participated, and the study l…

This study looked at 22 women with a common type of breast cancer (HR+, HER2-). Doctors used a gene test called MammaPrint to see if patients would benefit from chemotherapy before surgery. The goal was to shrink tumors enough so that women could have a lumpectomy instead of a ma…

This study tested a device called MyotonPro to see if it can measure the stiffness and tone of facial muscles in people with facial paralysis. Researchers compared it to standard electromyography (EMG) to check if it's a reliable, non-invasive way to track recovery after facial r…

This study looked at how often anal high-risk HPV infection and abnormal anal cells occur in men who have sex with men (MSM) who use PrEP to prevent HIV. Researchers collected samples and survey answers from 304 participants. The goal was to understand HPV risks in this group and…

This study looked at how premature babies (born before 37 weeks) respond to different types of breathing support, like CPAP or high-flow nasal cannula. Researchers tracked how long babies needed support and checked for lung problems. The goal was to gather information, not to tes…

This study looked at how a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tDCS) changes stress responses and the ability to imagine future events. Sixty healthy adults aged 18-30 took part in one MRI session while receiving either real or fake stimulation. The goal was to unders…

This study looked at over 2,000 boys who had circumcision to see if a numbing medicine called ropivacaine is safe when injected near the penis. The main concern was whether it could cause tissue death (necrosis) of the glans. The goal was to find out how often this rare problem h…

This study compared two devices that measure muscle response during anesthesia in 24 adults undergoing noncardiac surgery. Both devices were placed on each patient's arms to see how well their readings matched. The goal was to understand if the newer device works as well as the s…

This study looked at how being diagnosed and treated for a borderline ovarian tumor affects a woman's emotional well-being and sexual health. Researchers compared 60 women with these tumors to women who had surgery for non-cancerous ovarian growths. The goal was to measure anxiet…

This study looked at 196 people who had jaw-lengthening surgery to fix jaw problems. Researchers wanted to see if using a special bone paste (calcium phosphate) led to more infections or extra surgeries to remove hardware. The goal was to find out if the paste's benefits—like bet…

This study tested a new Android app designed to measure how relaxed a patient's muscles are during surgery. Researchers compared the app's readings to those from a standard medical monitor in 22 adults undergoing planned procedures. The goal was to see if the app could accurately…

This study looked at whether a short educational session on 'Blink' features can improve medical students' and non-GI trainees' ability to detect colorectal cancer in static images of colon polyps. 65 participants without prior endoscopy training completed an online survey before…

This study looked at how a gentle electrical current applied to the brain (tDCS) changes the way healthy women process social criticism. 47 volunteers underwent brain scans while hearing critical, neutral, or praising comments. The goal was to understand brain activity and mood c…

This study looked at 1000 patients who needed extra tools to place a breathing tube during surgery. Researchers wanted to see if these patients had a higher chance of lung problems like pneumonia afterward. The goal was to better understand risks and improve patient safety.