Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

This study tested whether a gene test called MammaPrint can help doctors decide which breast cancer patients need chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to shrink tumors enough so that patients can have less invasive surgery, like a lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy. The study…

This study tested whether a special forehead thermometer called SpotOn can accurately measure core body temperature in children during surgery. Researchers enrolled 70 children aged 1 day to 16 years having elective surgery. The goal was to see if this non-invasive sensor could r…

This study looked at 136 premature babies who needed breathing help. Researchers tracked how long they needed support and checked for lung problems. The goal was to learn more about different non-invasive breathing methods, not to test a new treatment.

This study looked at 60 women who had surgery for borderline or benign ovarian tumors. Researchers used questionnaires to measure anxiety, depression, body image, and sexual health. The goal was to understand the emotional and psychosexual impact of a borderline tumor diagnosis c…

This study compared two devices that measure muscle response during anesthesia in 24 adults. Both devices were placed on each patient's arms to see if they give similar readings. The goal was to check if one device could replace the other for monitoring muscle relaxation during s…

This completed study tested whether a mild electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) can change how the brain handles stress and imagines future events. Sixty healthy adults underwent brain scans while receiving either real or fake stimulation. The goal was purely to learn m…

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 tested whether a short training video on 'blink features' (visual clues like redness or ulcers) could help medical students and non-gastroenterology trainees better detect cancer in images of colon polyps. 65 participants completed an online survey before and after wat…

This study compared two ways to help patients breathe during short gynecologic laparoscopic procedures: the I-gel laryngeal mask (a soft tube placed in the throat) and the standard endotracheal tube (a tube placed into the windpipe). Researchers measured air leaks, ease of placem…

This study followed 196 patients who had jaw-lengthening surgery to see if using a calcium phosphate paste leads to more infections or hardware removal. The paste is meant to prevent a visible notch and improve stability. The goal was to weigh these benefits against any added ris…

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 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 anal samples and survey data from 304 participants, including both HIV-negative men on PrEP and HIV-posi…

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.

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 standard medical monitors in 22 adults undergoing elective procedures. The goal was to see if the app could accurately…

This study tested whether a device called MyotonPro can reliably measure the biomechanical properties of facial muscles in people with facial paralysis. Researchers compared it to standard electromyography (EMG) in 40 patients. The goal was to see if MyotonPro could be a useful t…