… No differences were found between the groups with respect to levels of the neutrophil
chemoattractant leukotriene B 4 or neutrophil elastase activity, or in the activity of one of the …

… In: Quality of Life and Pharmacoeconomics in Clinical Trials Second Edition (Edited by: Spilker
B). Raven Press Ltd, New York 1995, 49–56. … Brigitte WM Willemse … Brigitte WM Willemse …

Tens of thousands of patients with advanced lung diseases may be eligible to be considered
as potential candidates for lung transplant around the world each year. The timing of referral…

… b) Age at onset is crucial information that helps to consider some aetiologies more than
others. c) Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) eliminates infectious causes of ILD and provides clues …

… Consequently, the lack of change of B-cells in the smokers in the current study with COPD
after smoking cessation might be related to the presence of ongoing inflammation. The latter is …

Objective: Informal caregivers often experience psychological distress due to the changing
functioning of the person with dementia they care for. Improved understanding of the person …

Objectives: Caregivers and clinicians may be confronted with the dilemma whether to allow
people in early stages of dementia to go outside independently with the risk of getting lost, or …

Background Chronic smoking is the main risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease. Knowledge on the response to the initial smoke exposures might enhance the …

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate to what extent 9 to 11 year old children
participating in a specific sport already exhibit a specific anthropometric, physical fitness and …

BACKGROUND: Healthcare workers in nursing homes are faced with high job demands
that can have a detrimental impact on job-related outcomes, such as job satisfaction. Job …