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Geert Litjens appointed professor Al for analysis of medical imaging in pathology and radiology

6 June 2023

Your brain shape affects how you think New approach to brain activity yields remarkable results

6 June 2023

Jeroen Boogaarts is appointed professor of Open and Endovascular Neurosurgery

1 June 2023

Anticoagulant drug cannot prevent miscarriage 'Treatment guidelines should be updated'

1 June 2023

Brain works better after bariatric surgery Study shows positive effect of weight loss on brain performance

31 May 2023

Ancient and inexpensive drug promising for the future of patients with osteoarthritis Colchicine reduces the number of knee and hip replacements by thirty percent

30 May 2023

Surgery no longer required for non-malignant cartilaginous tumors Monitoring by MRI scans is sufficient for these patients

17 May 2023

Sleep problems Usher patient appears to be a hallmark feature of the disease Vision impairment is not the driver of fatigue and sleep problems

10 May 2023

Radboud University and Radboud university medical center research team issues recommendations for better transgender care in the Netherlands

9 May 2023

Behavioral therapy helps with persistent fatigue after COVID-19 Positive effect shown in study conducted in five Dutch hospitals

9 May 2023

Genetics enables personalized dosing of antidepressants Individually determined rate of drug degradation plays important role

9 May 2023

Janiëlle van der Velden appointed professor of pediatrics

8 May 2023

DNA errors studied before they cause cancer Researchers map DNA errors that can lead to leukemia

5 May 2023

Family has role in euthanasia wish of people with dementia Recognizing role of family and relatives is important

26 April 2023

Maroeska Rovers appointed member of KNAW

25 April 2023

Jörgen Bruhn appointed professor of Anesthesiology, Pain and Palliative Medicine

18 April 2023

8.8 million euros for accelerated drug repurposing for rare neurological disorders SIMPATHIC Consortium receives grant from European Commission

17 April 2023

Higher level of antibodies when influenza vaccine and COVID-19 booster are administered intermittently Concurrent administration of both vaccines is safe, but the quantitative and functional antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 were marginally lower compared to booster vaccination alone

13 April 2023

More complications when pregnant within three months of discontinuing oral contraceptives 'Consider temporary use of another method of birth control'

13 April 2023

Specific DNA mutations are common in atypical tumors of patients with Lynch syndrome Abnormalities increase the chance of effective treatment

12 April 2023

Tijn Kool appointed professor of appropriate care

11 April 2023

Does this mutation cause blindness? It does, doesn’t, does! Janine Reurink ends long lasting controversy with major impact on healthcare

6 April 2023

Ultrasound can replace mammogram to assess breast abnormality Ultrasound is cheaper, more pleasant and reassures four in five women immediately

6 April 2023

Moderate exercise safe for people with muscle pain from statins Statins do not increase muscle injury after prolonged walking, important for heart health in statin users

5 April 2023

First artworks of art route unveiled Enjoy the Walk of Wonder on the Radboud Campus

4 April 2023

Genetic technique reveals pathogens much more accurately PhD student Jordy Coolen provides insight into spread of infections

31 March 2023

Cancer is more frequent in young patients with stroke Cancer may be involved in causing ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhages

29 March 2023

Christine Mohrmann Stipend for two PhD candidates of Radboudumc

28 March 2023

Research into innovative treatment for prostate cancer Therapy specifically targets tumor and surrounding tissue

28 March 2023

Standardized scanning reduces laboratory animal use Improved quality and better comparison of studies in rats

28 March 2023

Remote monitoring and intervention during detoxification from addictive substances Grant from Dutch Research Council for Arnt Schellekens

23 March 2023

Klokhuis Science Award for 'Daddy can't walk, but he can hop' Special episode on Parkinson's disease research

20 March 2023

Sara Lynn Blanken one of the new Faces of Science Researcher brings her work into focus for large audience

9 March 2023

A specific rehabilitation program improves arm function in patients with neuralgic amyotrophy

8 March 2023

Medication for children not always evidence-based Understanding the pediatric body provides more insights

7 March 2023

First patients with hereditary eye disease treated with investigational gene therapy Study shows potential to restore vision with new therapy

6 March 2023

What do we do with that worn-out knee?

2 March 2023

Result study shows improvement in social participation and activity in Myotonic Dystrophy patients measurable in blood

28 February 2023

Teun Bousema receives NWO Vici grant for malaria research NWO grant for research on drug resistance

23 February 2023

Strongest MRI scanner in the world will be built in the Netherlands 19 million euro grant from NWO for project led by Donders Institute

20 February 2023

A modified rehabilitation program reduces sitting time in patients with cardiovascular disease 'These patients really want to change their behavior'

17 February 2023

A quarter less chance of bladder cancer recurrence with healthy lifestyle Better prognosis with healthy weight, exercise and good nutrition

16 February 2023

Natural antibodies provide blueprint for malaria vaccine Insights in natural immunity thanks to girl from Uganda and Dutch missionary

15 February 2023

Hospital visit for chest pain not always necessary Pre-hospital troponin measurement in low-risk patients is safe and reduces healthcare costs

13 February 2023

Powerful MRI scanner allows early detection of metastases of prostate cancer Patients can receive earlier and more targeted treatment

6 February 2023

Royal decoration for Carla van Herpen Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau

4 February 2023

Bladder instillations with the BCG vaccine train the immune system of bladder cancer patients Vaccine induces stronger immune responses and reduces infections

3 February 2023

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Geert Litjens appointed professor Al for analysis of medical imaging in pathology and radiology

Your brain shape affects how you think New approach to brain activity yields remarkable results

Jeroen Boogaarts is appointed professor of Open and Endovascular Neurosurgery

Anticoagulant drug cannot prevent miscarriage 'Treatment guidelines should be updated'

Brain works better after bariatric surgery Study shows positive effect of weight loss on brain performance

Ancient and inexpensive drug promising for the future of patients with osteoarthritis Colchicine reduces the number of knee and hip replacements by thirty percent

Surgery no longer required for non-malignant cartilaginous tumors Monitoring by MRI scans is sufficient for these patients

Sleep problems Usher patient appears to be a hallmark feature of the disease Vision impairment is not the driver of fatigue and sleep problems

Radboud University and Radboud university medical center research team issues recommendations for better transgender care in the Netherlands

Behavioral therapy helps with persistent fatigue after COVID-19 Positive effect shown in study conducted in five Dutch hospitals

Genetics enables personalized dosing of antidepressants Individually determined rate of drug degradation plays important role

Janiëlle van der Velden appointed professor of pediatrics

DNA errors studied before they cause cancer Researchers map DNA errors that can lead to leukemia

Royal decorations for nine Radboudians Ribbon ceremony 2023

New approach by GlycoTherapeutics

Can funding harm rather than support scientific research?

Family has role in euthanasia wish of people with dementia Recognizing role of family and relatives is important

Maroeska Rovers appointed member of KNAW

Jörgen Bruhn appointed professor of Anesthesiology, Pain and Palliative Medicine

8.8 million euros for accelerated drug repurposing for rare neurological disorders SIMPATHIC Consortium receives grant from European Commission

Higher level of antibodies when influenza vaccine and COVID-19 booster are administered intermittently Concurrent administration of both vaccines is safe, but the quantitative and functional antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 were marginally lower compared to booster vaccination alone

More complications when pregnant within three months of discontinuing oral contraceptives 'Consider temporary use of another method of birth control'

Specific DNA mutations are common in atypical tumors of patients with Lynch syndrome Abnormalities increase the chance of effective treatment

Tijn Kool appointed professor of appropriate care

Does this mutation cause blindness? It does, doesn’t, does! Janine Reurink ends long lasting controversy with major impact on healthcare

Ultrasound can replace mammogram to assess breast abnormality Ultrasound is cheaper, more pleasant and reassures four in five women immediately

Moderate exercise safe for people with muscle pain from statins Statins do not increase muscle injury after prolonged walking, important for heart health in statin users

First artworks of art route unveiled Enjoy the Walk of Wonder on the Radboud Campus

Genetic technique reveals pathogens much more accurately PhD student Jordy Coolen provides insight into spread of infections

Cancer is more frequent in young patients with stroke Cancer may be involved in causing ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhages

Christine Mohrmann Stipend for two PhD candidates of Radboudumc

Research into innovative treatment for prostate cancer Therapy specifically targets tumor and surrounding tissue

Standardized scanning reduces laboratory animal use Improved quality and better comparison of studies in rats

Remote monitoring and intervention during detoxification from addictive substances Grant from Dutch Research Council for Arnt Schellekens

Klokhuis Science Award for 'Daddy can't walk, but he can hop' Special episode on Parkinson's disease research

Sara Lynn Blanken one of the new Faces of Science Researcher brings her work into focus for large audience

A specific rehabilitation program improves arm function in patients with neuralgic amyotrophy

Medication for children not always evidence-based Understanding the pediatric body provides more insights

First patients with hereditary eye disease treated with investigational gene therapy Study shows potential to restore vision with new therapy

What do we do with that worn-out knee?

Result study shows improvement in social participation and activity in Myotonic Dystrophy patients measurable in blood

Teun Bousema receives NWO Vici grant for malaria research NWO grant for research on drug resistance

Strongest MRI scanner in the world will be built in the Netherlands 19 million euro grant from NWO for project led by Donders Institute

A modified rehabilitation program reduces sitting time in patients with cardiovascular disease 'These patients really want to change their behavior'

A quarter less chance of bladder cancer recurrence with healthy lifestyle Better prognosis with healthy weight, exercise and good nutrition

Natural antibodies provide blueprint for malaria vaccine Insights in natural immunity thanks to girl from Uganda and Dutch missionary

Hospital visit for chest pain not always necessary Pre-hospital troponin measurement in low-risk patients is safe and reduces healthcare costs

Powerful MRI scanner allows early detection of metastases of prostate cancer Patients can receive earlier and more targeted treatment

Royal decoration for Carla van Herpen Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau

Bladder instillations with the BCG vaccine train the immune system of bladder cancer patients Vaccine induces stronger immune responses and reduces infections