'Good cholesterol' also has negative effects
Study published in Cell Metabolism by University Maastricht/Maastricht UMC+ reveals increase in inflammatory response of immune cells due to HDL.
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Alternative for phlebotomy in haemochromatosis
The selective withdrawal of red blood cells as a treatment for haemochromatosis (iron overload) is an effective and patient-friendly alternative to phlebotomy (bloodletting) (PhD conferral Eva Rombout).
Nerve damage after chemotherapy underestimated
Certain types of chemotherapy cause a greater degree of nerve damage than was previously thought (PhD conferral Tonneke Beijers).
New technique preserves arm lymphatics in breast cancer patients
Pioneering research could prevent lymphoedema (PhD Maarten Beek).
New technique to detect sentinel node in ovarian cancer
A new detection technique – injecting tracers into ovarian ligaments – helps to carry out a sentinel lymph node procedure in ovarian cancer. This leads to greater accuracy in detecting lymph node metastases and also leads to fewer side effects for patients.
Effective muscle building by administering protein during sleep
The administration of proteins during sleep is an effective way to promote muscle building (PhD conferral Bart de Groen).
Major step towards bone implant of the future
Major subsidy for personalised treatment of degenerative joint conditions (MUMC+ News).
How to curb children's snacking habits
Research from Maastricht UMC+ on the influence that parents can have on children's snacking habits (MUMC+ news).
Energy transition for all? A third of the world's population still cooks on open fires
In a new study, PhD student Esther Boudewijns developed two practical tools to improve the implementation of cleaner cooking in low-wage countries. The results of the research will be published on June 16 in The Lancet Planetary Health.
