University of Groningen

Recovery trajectories and predictors of symptom resolution in post-COVID-19 condition: a population-based cohort study

Background SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to persistent symptoms, known as Post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC). Previous studies on PCC prognosis mainly looked at severe cases in rehabilitation settings and without knowledge about pre-infection symptom levels. Uncertainty remains about...

Using the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide to Inform Our Understanding of Suicide Risk in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review

Abstract This scoping review is the first to systematically map the literature on suicidality in autistic adults through the lens of Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (ITS). Reviewing 51 studies and distinguishing between those directly assessing ITS constructs and those c...

Planetesimal Formation Across the Stellar Mass Spectrum and its Influence on Exoplanet-Inherited Volatile Budgets

Abstract Protoplanetary discs emerging from collapsing molecular clouds are capable of forming planetesimals at the water snowline during both the cloud collapse and Class II disc phases; such a scenario could be responsible for creating the carbonaceous/non-carbonaceous (CC/NC)...

Effect of genetic factors on [18F]FDG PET metabolic phenotypes in dementia with Lewy bodies

BACKGROUND: F]FDG PET can support the diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), but it remains unclear how genetic factors influence metabolic phenotypes. OBJECTIVES: F]FDG PET metabolic patterns in DLB. METHODS: F]FDG PET scans from 43 patients with DLB stratified by GBA1 an...

Visual strategies in influencer marketing campaigns: The role of consistency

Abstract This research analyzes the role of visual features in influencer marketing campaigns, focusing on visual consistency within campaigns. Using 707 posts and 1,105 stories from 182 campaigns, we extract 47 visual and consistency features along four fundamental visual dimens...

Community engagement in epidemics – experiences from the SoNAR-Global COVID-19 vulnerability assessment

Since the largest outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease 2014–2016, the concept of community engagement (CE) gained popularity in global frameworks and strategies to tackle infectious disease. Recent studies suggest that CE might be a useful approach to understand and resolve vulnerabil...

Deep learning for assessing corneal endothelial cell density in patients after descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty: towards improved evaluation

Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) represents a pivotal advance in corneal transplantation, specifically targeting cases of endothelial dysfunction. Postoperative monitoring of endothelial cell density (ECD) is critical for graft health and patient outcomes. Theref...

Prognostic Stratification of Brain Metastases from Nonanaplastic Follicular Cell–Derived Thyroid Carcinoma: Results of an International Multicenter Retrospective Study

Background: Brain metastases (BMs) from nonanaplastic follicular cell–derived thyroid carcinoma (hereinafter referred to as non-ATC) are rare and not well characterized, with limited evidence guiding treatment and prognostic stratification. We aimed to describe clinical features,...

A proposed approach for involving general practice in integrated oncological decision-making for frail patients

As populations age, the number of older adults (≥70 years) diagnosed with cancer is increasing, now accounting for the majority of new cancer diagnoses and experiencing the highest treatment burden. Treatment decision-making in this population is often complex, as multimorbidity,...

Extended haplotypes at the complement factor H gene locus are associated with liver transplant rejection.

BACKGROUND: Acute T-cell-mediated rejection (ACR) remains an important complication after liver transplantation. Polymorphisms in the factor H gene (CFH) and factor H-related protein genes (CFHRs) affect the risk of multiple complement-related diseases. Given the complement syste...

Exploring the impact of event-related and personal vulnerability characteristics on mental health after pandemic-related trauma exposure

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic heightened exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs), such as severe illness or the loss of a loved one. Its prolonged nature may have influenced how mental health symptoms evolved.Objective: This study examined changes in posttraumatic str...