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Bacteriophages as drivers of gut microbiome composition and function and type 2 diabetes Targeting the gut microbiome serves as a preventive measure for the development of type 2 diabetes or to lower the burden on those already affected.

Ongoing

HEART (Hogeschool van Amsterdam En Amsterdam UMC Research Team): Ten years of interdisciplinary research collaboration The Amsterdam UMC Heart Center has developed a successful research collaboration with the Amsterdam University of Applied Science, Faculty of Health.

Ongoing

ABIDE: Alzheimer’s Biomarkers in Daily Practice To translate diagnostic tests in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and their related biomarkers’ values to daily practice in local memory clinics.

Completed

New, rational therapy decisions for developmental brain disorders The NWA supported NewTDec* consortium takes on the challenge to inform, perform and monitor rational treatments at the patient ‘N-of-1’ level.

Ongoing

Stopping the progression of MS Why do people with MS continue to deteriorate? How can disease progression be stopped? The researchers at the MS Center Amsterdam want to find answers to these questions.

Ongoing

Nationwide study on community-acquired bacterial meningitis: from genetics to therapy Genetic studies have provided important clues to which mechanisms play a role in the response to the bacteria and secondary damage to the brain.

Ongoing

EEG controlled triage in the ambulance for acute ischemic stroke Endovascular stroke treatment is effective, but performed in selected hospitals. Pre-hospital identification helps paramedics to choose the right hospital.

Ongoing

Biomarker and Test Evaluation (BiTE) projects A variety of methodological projects around the evaluation of diagnostic and prognostic tests, devices and biomarkers.

Ongoing

HIIT-the track: High Intensity Interval cycle-ergometer exercise Training in people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Intensive physical training is promising for promoting neuroplasticity in patients with Parkinson’s disease. High-intensity exercise appears to improve walking, balance and cognition.

Ongoing

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