Ghent University Hospital

Melanins Enhance Radical Scavenging Through Wavelength‐Selective Excited‐State Manifold Diversity

ABSTRACT Melanin is a ubiquitous pigment that mitigates photoinduced damage in biological systems through light absorption, heat dissipation, and radical scavenging. While these functions have traditionally been considered independent, recent studies suggest that they may be intr...

P1.005. Preliminary Pilot Study Cohort Results - Cost-Effective Surveillance Strategies and Prediction of Cancer Recurrence After Endoscopic Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus (Endeavor)

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Barrett‘s Esophagus: High-Grade Dysplasia and Early Invasive Cancer Background In many European countries, esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) incidence is increasing [1]. Barrett’s esophagus(BE), strongly associated with EAC, can progress via dyspla...

Non-Price Criteria in European Offshore Wind Auctions: Dataset and Codebook

This dataset describes the use of non-price criteria in the prequalification and award phases for European offshore wind auctions between 2005-2028. It cointains a codebook, verbatim descriptions of the award and prequalification criteria used, and values for the criteria disaggr...

Evaluation of the Pulp Space Morphology of the Mandibular Premolars in a Greek Population by Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Background/Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the pulp space morphology (PSM) of both first and second mandibular premolars in a sample of a Greek population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Two hundred and ninety nine CBCTs of a Greek population were ass...

Improving Functional Oral Intake in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors with Chronic Radiation-Associated Dysphagia – The Multicenter Randomized Controlled HIT-CRAD Trial

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of home-based treatment programs for chronic radiation associated dysphagia (CRAD) in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, comparing high-volume strength training to combined strength-skill training with either real or sham...

Availability and representativeness of freshwater macroinvertebrate data to enable Europe-wide assessment of biodiversity trends

Freshwater ecosystems, though covering less than 1% of Earth's surface, harbor around 10% of all species. Pressures like pollution, water extraction, and habitat loss can exhibit complex interactions in their effects on freshwater biodiversity. Understanding the effects of these...

Stars, states, and salvation. Recalibrating government in Morin’s astrology

This paper historicizes the Astrologia Gallica (1661) by Jean-Baptiste Morin, a text traditionally celebrated by modern practitioners as a purely technical, analytical milestone in early modern horoscope interpretation. Rather than viewing Morin’s method merely as an epistemic or...

Integrated single-cell transcriptomic, proteomic, and tissue-level analysis defines cancer-associated fibroblast programs in pseudomyxoma peritonei

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an ultra-rare mucinous neoplasm with extensive stromal remodeling, yet the role of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) remains poorly defined. A PMP-derived CAF culture was established and characterized through multiple omics and phenotypic assays...

Technical note: reconstructing dose distributions from manually planned electron boosts in breast radiotherapy

Purpose In breast radiotherapy, delivery of manually-calculated electron boosts limits retrospective dose–response analyses as dose distribution is unavailable. This work evaluates the feasibility of reconstructing dose distributions from manually planned electron boosts in breas...

Larval ExposureRather than Adult Worm Burden ShapesSystemic and Mucosal Th2 Immunity in Ascaris suum Infected Pigs

Abstract Ascariasis is a prevalent parasitic infection in both humans and pigs, resulting in significant human morbidity and economic losses in the porcine industry. Experimental infections are often studied by mimicking natural settings, exposing the host to frequent, small dose...

Defining Language Profiles in Young Autistic Children Across Verbal, Speaking, and Generative Dimensions

Language trajectories in autism are highly heterogeneous and cannot be captured by unidimensional classifications. Research and clinical practice often rely on verbal/non-verbal or speaking/non-speaking labels, but these categories, when used in isolation, obscure distinct lingui...

The role of transparency in AI-supported journalism: Understanding audiences’ perceptions of AI disclosures

Although generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is increasingly integrated into journalistic news reporting, its adoption raises normative questions about news credibility, audience trust, and transparency. While transparency is widely invoked as an ethical safeguard, empiric...

Towards Personalized Medicine in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Roadmap for the future of Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Management: A Consensus Roadmap from the EUTox, PerMedik and KidneyHealth networks

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 800 million individuals worldwide and represents one of the fastest‑growing causes of morbidity and mortality. Despite major therapeutic advances, CKD is frequently detected only after substantial and irreversible loss of kidney func...

Vancomycin optimised dosing regimens for critically ill patients receiving renal replacement therapy

Optimal dosing of vancomycin in critically ill patients receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT) is uncertain due to high pharmacokinetic variability. We aimed to develop individualised vancomycin dosing recommendations that optimise efficacy while minimising toxicity. Prospecti...

Derivation of a Bioavailability-Based Environmental Quality Standard for Copper in European Freshwaters under the Water Framework Directive using an updated methodology

Copper (Cu) is a river basin specific pollutant under the European Water Framework Directive (WFD). Compliance assessment under the WFD should be based on a tiered approach that considers a bioavailability correction integrating local physico-chemistry conditions. The existing pr...

Bone Accrual During Puberty Suppression and Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents

Importance Puberty is a critical window for bone mass acquisition, determining lifelong fracture risk. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa)–based pubertal suppression followed by gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is increasingly used in transgender and gender-dive...

KSR2 is a novel oncogene in TAL1 subtype of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with potential clinical and prognostic implications - Supplementary Methods

Supplementary Materials and Methods for "KSR2 is a novel oncogene in TAL1 subtype of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with potential clinical and prognostic implications" accepted for publication in Haematologica (2026) The published article includes an abbreviated Methods sec...

KSR2 is a novel oncogene in TAL1 subtype of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with potential clinical and prognostic implications - Supplementary Methods

Supplementary Materials and Methods for "KSR2 is a novel oncogene in TAL1 subtype of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with potential clinical and prognostic implications" accepted for publication in Haematologica (2026) The published article includes an abbreviated Methods sec...

The perceptions and practices of speech-language pathologists in Turkiye regarding therapy approaches for children who stutter focusing on the Lidcombe Program

PURPOSE: The Lidcombe Program is an evidence-based treatment for early stuttering. Although negative attitudes towards direct stuttering therapies have previously been reported among Turkish speech-language pathologists, these data are outdated, and this study updates the field b...

The use of equine-assisted therapy in children with learning disabilities: a narrative review focusing on secondary support needs

Children with specific learning disabilities (SLD) often face, beyond academic difficulties, secondary support needs impacting their social, emotional, and cognitive well-being. While conventional interventions primarily target academic skills, equine-assisted therapy (EAT) has e...