University Hospital, Ghent

This study tested whether using a computer model to personalize vancomycin doses helps critically ill children reach the right drug levels faster and with fewer kidney problems. Over 300 children in intensive care took part. The goal was to improve treatment and reduce side effec…

This study looked at people who have used nasal decongestant sprays for too long, causing a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa (a stuffy nose that gets worse when the spray wears off). In the first part, researchers checked if these users had an underlying nasal problem. In …

This study looked at whether increasing the dose of vaginal progesterone (a hormone that supports pregnancy) helps women with low progesterone on the day of embryo transfer. 87 women undergoing IVF with a single frozen embryo were given either 400 mg twice or three times daily. T…

This study tested whether eye drops made from a patient's own blood (autologous serum) can relieve severe dry eye symptoms better than standard artificial tears. 46 adults with severe dry eye tried both diluted and undiluted serum drops, as well as artificial tears, in a random o…

This study looked at 114 people who reported sexual violence at a care center in Ghent. Researchers wanted to understand the characteristics of patients and the toxicology results in cases where drugs or alcohol were used to facilitate the assault. The goal was to gather informat…

This study looked at 76 adults with severe pneumonia who needed a lung machine (ECMO) in the intensive care unit. Researchers wanted to see if giving the lungs a rest with this machine changed how well the kidneys worked. They used information already collected from patients, so …

This study looked at 107 adults who visited emergency rooms in Ghent, Belgium, suspecting they had been drugged without their knowledge (spiking). Researchers collected urine and blood samples to identify what substances were used and how they were given. The goal was to better u…

This study surveyed 2000 adults in Flanders and the Netherlands to find out how much they know about non-binary individuals and what their attitudes are. Participants completed an online questionnaire. The goal was to measure current understanding and create a tool to track chang…

This study looked at how completely surgeons remove the fallopian tubes when women have surgery to remove an ovary and tube. Researchers checked if any tube tissue was left behind and looked for factors that might cause incomplete removal. The goal was to create a training video …

This study looked at how high-intensity exercise affects children with MCADD, a rare genetic condition that makes it hard to break down certain fats for energy. Researchers compared 4 children with MCADD to 4 healthy children, all aged 8-17, by having them do intense exercise and…

This study tested whether mental exercises or a slowed clock can help breast cancer patients hold their breath longer during radiotherapy. 36 healthy volunteers performed deep inspiration breath-holds with and without a simple tablet-based mental task. The goal was to see if thes…