… A Hijdra initiated and supervised the study, and with CP Stoutenbeek, RJ de Haan, and
EGJ Zandbergen designed the study protocol. EGJZ collected the data and with RJdeH did the …

Little attention has been focused on quality of life in stroke outcome research. The purpose
of this review is to outline the meaning of the concept, describe important methodological …

BACKGROUND: Although orthostatic hypotension (OH) is recognized as one of the main
non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), there is inconsistent evidence about the …

Objective To perform a two-part study of pancreaticoduodenectomy in the Netherlands, focusing
on the effects of risk factors on outcomes in a single high-volume hospital and the effect …

Background Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease often have rapid swings between
mobility and immobility, and many respond unsatisfactorily to adjustments in pharmacological …

We examined the relationships between the serum levels of chromium and cobalt ions and
the inclination angle of the acetabular component and the level of activity in 214 patients …

Background Platelet transfusion after acute spontaneous primary intracerebral haemorrhage
in people taking antiplatelet therapy might reduce death or dependence by reducing the …

Background and Purpose The Rankin Scale is a frequently used handicap index in stroke
outcome research. However, relatively little is known about its validity. The purpose of this …

Objective: To determine the optimal timing of somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP) recordings
and the additional value of clinical and biochemical variables for the prediction of poor …

Assessment of functional status in stroke patients is of major importance in both clinical practice
and outcome studies. The Frenchay Activities Index has been developed specifically for …