The Netherlands journal of medicine
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The study aimed to look at alterations in expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs) and their potential use as biomarkers in the pathogensis of SLE. ⋯ Findings suggest disturbed MMP and TIMP levels have a role in the pathogenesis of SLE.
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Observational Study
Lipegfilgrastim for prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia in Dutch patients.
Chemotherapy (CT)-induced neutropenia and febrile neutropenia (FN) can lead to changes in the treatment plan, potentially worsening the cancer outcome. This study evaluated the effect of the glycopegylated granulocyte-colony stimulating factor lipegfilgrastim, used as primary (PP) or secondary prophylaxis (SP), on treatment modifications in adult patients receiving cytotoxic CT with or without biological/targeted therapy (BT) for solid and haematological tumours. ⋯ Administration of lipegfilgrastim in routine clinical practice in the Netherlands results in limited CT/BT dose modifications and low incidence of neutropenic events, with no new safety concerns.
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Observational Study
Organisation of internal medicine in acute care in the Netherlands: a detailed overview.
Organisation of the emergency department (ED) is gaining attention due to an increased demand on emergency services, leading to crowding and influencing the quality of care. It is known that the organisation of acute care influences the performance of the ED. In the Netherlands, the organisation of EDs differs between hospitals. However, detailed information about the various organisational structures is lacking. This study aims to determine the organisational structures and the different roles and responsibilities of internists and emergency physicians (EPs) in the EDs. ⋯ This is the first study providing a detailed overview of the ED organisation in the Netherlands regarding internal medicine patients. This organisation differs in terms of staffing, presence of EPs and internists, and working agreements. The influence of the various organisational structures of EDs on quality of acute care should be the subject of future research.