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 whether a short educational session on 'blink' features (visual cues) can improve medical students' and non-GI trainees' ability to detect colorectal cancer in pictures of colon polyps. 65 participants took an online test before and after training. The goal w…

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 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 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 tested whether a device called MyotonPRO can reliably measure the stiffness and tone of facial muscles in people with facial paralysis. Researchers compared it to standard electromyography (EMG) to see if it could help monitor recovery after facial reanimation surgery.…

This study looked at how a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS affects stress and the ability to imagine future events. Sixty healthy adults aged 18-30 took part in an MRI session where they received either real or fake stimulation. The goal was to unders…

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 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 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 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.