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Willox G, Gudex F, Smith G, Ruygrok P, Chateleine A, Stewart R, Sasse A. Evaluation of Tests for Frailty in Elderly Patients Accepted for Cardiac Surgery Compared to Those Managed Conservatively. Heart Lung Circ 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.04.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Verbrugge R, Deblonde J, Beckhoven DV, Sasse A. P3.252 STI Surveillance Within the General Population and in AIDS Reference Centres (ARC) in Belgium: Circumstances of HIV Testing in Patients Diagnosed with an STI. Br J Vener Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051184.0708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Van Beckhoven D, Buvé A, Ruelle J, Seyler L, Sasse A. A national cohort of HIV-infected patients in Belgium: design and main characteristics. Acta Clin Belg 2013. [PMID: 23189540 DOI: 10.2143/acb.67.5.2062686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In Belgium, individual laboratory and treatment data of all HIV-infected patients seen in the 9 AIDS Reference Centres and 7 AIDS Reference Laboratories are collected prospectively since 2006. We present here an analysis of patients recorded in the cohort database between 1st of January 2006 and 31st of December 2008. During that period, 11982 patients were under medical follow-up in Belgium. Sixty-one percent of the patients were male and the median age was 39.8 at the time of first recorded viral load. Among the patients whose nationality or probable mode of transmission was recorded, nearly half (48.0%) were Belgian and 38.3% originated from Sub-Saharan Africa; heterosexual contacts were reported in the majority of cases (56.0%) followed by homosexual contacts (35.3%). A total of 145 deaths were reported. Around three quarters of the patients were on ART. The median CD4 cell count rose from 470 cells/mm3 in 2006 to 501 cells/mm3 in 2008. This cohort enabled us to obtain comprehensive information on the numbers and characteristics of HIV-infected patients currently being followed up in Belgium, and on trends in antiretroviral therapy and biological results. This will serve for planning purposes, evaluation of access to care and as a source of information for further studies.
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Macedo LT, Sasse A. Prevention Strategies for Chemotherapy Induced Hand-Foot Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Randomised Trials. Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)34141-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Sasse A, Nourani C, Reis L. Low-Dose Dethylstilbestrol in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)33488-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Chen-Xu M, Johnston L, Holley A, Sasse A, Larsen P, Harding S. Comparison of the Multiplate and VerifyNow Assays for Monitoring Residual Platelet Reactivity after Clopidogrel. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Shi B, Ferrier K, Sasse A, Harding S, Larsen P. ECG Markers of Arrhythmogeneic Substrate and Structural Heart Disease. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Michel J, Mundell D, Boga T, Sasse A. Early Experience of Dabigatran Use in a Wellington Population. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Morgan A, Webber M, Harding S, Scully A, Sexton J, Johnson L, Larsen P, Sasse A. Strain and Pacing Study; Role of Pacing Lead Placement in LV Contraction. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Lou P, Morgan A, Harding S, Matsis P, Sasse A. Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: The Wellington Experience 2009–2012. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.05.417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Verbrugge R, Van Beckhoven D, Sasse A. P1-S2.34 STI-Surveillance within AIDS Reference Centres in Belgium - high consistent STI incidence among HIV-positive Men having Sex with Men, 2008-2009. Br J Vener Dis 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2011-050108.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Zhang Z, Ranchord A, Webber M, Simmonds M, Matsis P, Aitken A, Sasse A, Luo D, Harding S. Same-day Discharge Following Elective PCI – 10 Year Single Center Experience. Heart Lung Circ 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2011.03.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Töteberg-Harms M, Sturm V, Sel S, Sasse A, Landau K. Retinal Astrocytomas: Long-Term Follow-Up. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2011; 228:337-9. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1273228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Harding S, Johnston L, Michel J, Ramanathan A, La Flamme A, Sasse A, Larsen P. High on Treatment Platelet Reactivity is Common and Differs Among Ethnic Groups. Heart Lung Circ 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2011.05.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Zhang Z, Ranchord A, Webber M, Simmonds M, Matsis P, Aitken A, Sasse A, Luo D, Harding S. Same-day Discharge Following Elective PCI—10 Year Single Centre Experience. Heart Lung Circ 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2011.05.364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bredehorn-Mayr T, Marquardt L, Sasse A, Issa H, Duncker GIW. PKP bei Keratektasie im Säuglingsalter – Fallbericht. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1267559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Stewart RAH, Hamer A, Mahon B, Ruygrok P, Kang N, Sasse A, Fisher R, Luke R, Barber A, Naden R. Comparison of a New Clinical Score with Individual Clinician Judgement for Assigning Priority for Heart Valve Surgery. Heart Lung Circ 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2010.04.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Savage EJ, van de Laar MJ, Gallay A, van der Sande M, Hamouda O, Sasse A, Hoffmann S, Diez M, Borrego MJ, Lowndes CM, Ison C. Lymphogranuloma venereum in Europe, 2003-2008. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 14. [PMID: 20003898 DOI: 10.2807/ese.14.48.19428-en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Lymphogranuloma venereum, caused by the L serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis, emerged in Europe in 2003 and a series of outbreaks were reported in different countries. The infection presents as a severe proctitis in men who have sex with men, many of whom are co-infected with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. This paper reviews the number of cases reported over a five year period, from 2003 to 2008, from countries that were part of the European Surveillance of Sexually Transmitted Infections (ESSTI) network. Reports were received from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. It appears that after five years the characteristics of the patients infected has overall remained unchanged, although the total number of cases has increased and more countries in Europe have now identified cases of LGV.
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Sasse A, Defraye A. HIV infections and STI co-infections in men who have sex with men in Belgium: sustained increase in HIV diagnoses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 14. [PMID: 19941801 DOI: 10.2807/ese.14.47.19420-en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Belgium is currently experiencing an upward trend in the number of new HIV diagnoses characterised by a continuous increase in the number of cases among men who have sex with men (MSM). Based on surveillance data, in the past decade the yearly number of newly diagnosed HIV cases in MSM increased more than threefold, from 101 cases diagnosed in 1999 to 332 cases in 2008. During this period, the majority of new HIV infections in MSM were diagnosed among Belgian citizens (72%), followed by other European nationalities (13%). The increase in HIV diagnoses does not reflect an increase in HIV testing since the number of tests performed nationwide remained remarkably stable over time. The steady increase in the number of newly diagnosed HIV cases among MSM, and the high proportion of MSM among HIV-positive patients co-infected with other sexually transmitted infections (STI) (95.6% in 2008) indicate increases in unsafe sex practices in this group. Development of behavioural surveillance and more qualitative research on reasons for unsafe sex are needed in order to develop more effective prevention strategies.
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Defraye A, Crucitti T, Ducoffre G, Mak R, Sasse A. [Incidence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in Belgium: trends 2000-2006]. REVUE MEDICALE DE BRUXELLES 2009; 30:93-98. [PMID: 19517905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In Belgium, three registration systems collect epidemiological information on N. gonorrhoeae infections. The descriptive analysis of the data presented in this article allows describing the epidemiology of N. gonorrhoeae infections in Belgium in terms of trends in time, describing the characteristics of the patients, and providing information on resistance to antibiotics. The results on the incidence of N. gonorrhoeae infections show an important increase since the year 2000, and this increase is even more pronounced between 2005 and 2006. The majority of the patients reside in big cities, mainly in the district of Antwerp and in the Brussels-Capital region. Among the N. gonorrhoeae specimens that were sent to the reference laboratory, the proportion of specimens resistant to ciprofloxacine increases each year; this proportion reaches 61.4% in 2006. The increase in the incidence of N. gonorrhoeae infections and in antimicrobial resistance is also observed in other European countries. The increase in incidence may be partly related to the important increase of resistance to ciprofloxacine. It is very important to continue the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance, to adapt treatment in function of the recent evolutions and to inform physicians at a regular basis. The results show that homo- and bisexual men are most at risk for N. gonorrhoeae infections. The prevention campaigns for sexually transmitted infections and screening policy have to be reinforced, particularly among homo- and bisexual men.
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Sasse A, Colindres P, Brewer M. Effect of Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants on the Oxidative Stability of Cooked, Frozen Pork Patties. J Food Sci 2009; 74:S30-5. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2008.00979.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sasse A, Vincent A, Galand M, Ryckmans P, Liesnard C. High HIV prevalence among patients choosing anonymous and free testing in Belgium, 1990-2002. Int J STD AIDS 2007; 17:817-20. [PMID: 17212858 DOI: 10.1258/095646206779307504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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From 1990 through 2002, 25,250 anonymous and free HIV tests were performed at a testing site, which carried out the majority (85%) of anonymous testing in Belgium. During the same period, approximately 7.3 million confidential tests were registered nationwide. The rate of new HIV infections diagnosed at the anonymous testing site was 11.1/1000 tests; it was significantly higher than the rate observed among confidential tests (relative risk = 7.41; P < 0.0001). New HIV cases diagnosed through anonymous testing include a higher proportion of young adults (42.0% versus 32.5% in confidential testing; P < 0.001) and a higher proportion of men who have sex with men (32.7% vs. 25.9% in confidential testing; P < 0.02). Anonymous and free HIV testing was particularly sought by persons with higher infection risk, and efficiently contributed to HIV diagnosis in this population. Anonymous and free testing should be and remain an accessible alternative integrated in HIV testing policies.
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Harrer JU, Sasse A, Klötzsch C. Intimal flap in a common carotid artery in a patient with Marfan's syndrome. ULTRASCHALL IN DER MEDIZIN (STUTTGART, GERMANY : 1980) 2006; 27:487-8. [PMID: 16703490 DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-926718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Dissection of the common carotid artery is a rare but important complication of Marfan's syndrome. The following case describes a patient with formation of an intimal flap of the common carotid artery who had suffered from an aortic dissection years before.
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Schickel J, Beetz C, Frömmel C, Heide G, Sasse A, Hemmerich P, Deufel T. Unexpected pathogenic mechanism of a novel mutation in the coding sequence of SPG4 (spastin). Neurology 2006; 66:421-3. [PMID: 16476945 DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000196468.01815.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The authors report a nucleotide substitution (c.1216A>G) in SPG4 (spastin) causing hereditary spastic paraplegia. This apparent missense mutation in the ATPase domain confers aberrant, in-frame splicing and results in destabilization of mutated transcript. Mutated protein is deficient in microtubule-severing activity but, unlike neighboring mutations, shows regular subcellular localization. The authors' data point to haploinsufficiency rather than a dominant negative effect as the disease-causing mechanism for this mutation.
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