University Hospital, Ghent

This study tested whether a bedside computer program could help doctors dose a powerful antibiotic (vancomycin) more precisely for critically ill children. It compared the program to the standard dosing method to see if it helped children reach the right drug level faster, reduce…

This study tested if a simple mental exercise could help people hold their breath longer during breast cancer radiation treatment. Longer breath-holds help move the heart away from radiation, potentially reducing heart damage. Healthy volunteers tried holding their breath using a…

This study tested whether giving a higher daily dose of progesterone hormone improves pregnancy rates for women undergoing IVF. It focused on patients whose progesterone levels were low on the day their frozen embryo was transferred. Researchers compared giving the hormone twice …

This study aimed to help people who are stuck in a cycle of overusing nasal decongestant sprays, which can cause worse congestion when the spray wears off (a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa). First, researchers examined 72 participants to understand if an underlying nasal…

This study tested whether eye drops made from a patient's own blood serum work better than standard artificial tears for severe dry eye. Forty-six patients with severe dry eye tried three different treatments for eight weeks each: two strengths of their own serum drops and standa…

This study looked at how completely surgeons remove fallopian tubes during ovary removal surgery. Researchers examined tissue samples from 115 women to see if any fallopian tube tissue was left behind. The goal was to understand surgical quality and potentially create better trai…

This small pilot study aimed to understand how high-intensity exercise affects metabolism and safety in children with Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD), a rare genetic disorder that makes it hard for the body to break down fats for energy. Researchers compare…

This study looked back at medical records to see if using a special machine (ECMO) to support breathing and rest the lungs in patients with severe pneumonia had any effect on how well their kidneys worked. Researchers analyzed data from 76 adults who were treated in a single inte…

This study aimed to understand how much the public in Flanders knows about non-binary people and what their attitudes are. Researchers surveyed 2000 adults living in Flanders or the Netherlands through an online questionnaire. The goal was to measure current public understanding …

This study aimed to understand how often people are intentionally drugged (spiked) in Ghent, Belgium. Researchers asked 107 adults who came to the emergency room with this suspicion to answer questions and provide blood or urine samples for testing. The goal was to document how c…

This study aimed to understand how often alcohol or drugs are involved when people report sexual assault. Researchers in Ghent, Belgium, collected information and samples from 114 patients who came to a care center after an assault. The goal was to gather data to better understan…