Our Research Highlights
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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
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Lyme borreliosis: diagnosis and management
Chronic symptoms attributed to Lyme borreliosis can be challenging to diagnose and treat. This state of the art and systematic review in the BMJ by Kullberg and collaborators offers a roadmap for physicians how to provide the best possible and personalised care for their patients.
Amsterdam institute for Infection and ImmunityOngoing
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Towards zero new HIV infections with PROTEST 2.0
Optimal HIV testing strategies are needed to reach zero new HIV infections by 2026.
Amsterdam institute for Infection and ImmunityOngoing
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Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic target attainment of antibiotics in different patient populations
The adequacy of currently used dosing regimens of ciprofloxacin and ceftazidime are explored and if required improved.
Amsterdam institute for Infection and ImmunityOngoing
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The ROAB-study: De-implementation strategy to reduce overtreatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common infections for which antimicrobials are prescribed. In the event of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), antimicrobial prescriptions are not always necessary. The aim of this project is to reduce the overtreatment of ASB by using a multifaceted de-implementation strategy.
Amsterdam institute for Infection and ImmunityOngoing
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Developing immunotherapy for atherosclerosis: a challenging adventure
Immunotherapy is integrated in oncology treatment, but the exploitation in cardiovascular disease is in its infancy. Lowering inflammation is an important strategy for combating cardiovascular disease.
Amsterdam Cardiovascular SciencesOngoing
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Biomarker and Test Evaluation (BiTE) projects
A variety of methodological projects around the evaluation of diagnostic and prognostic tests, devices and biomarkers.
Amsterdam Public HealthOngoing
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'Time to get real!' Using real world data to assess cost-effectiveness
Development and evaluation of advanced methods to perform cost-effectiveness studies using real world data.
Amsterdam Public HealthOngoing
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A comprehensive model of foot ulceration in diabetic foot disease
An analysis of foot loading based on biomechanical, ambulatory activity and footwear adherence profiles of people with diabetic foot disease.
Amsterdam Movement SciencesOngoing
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HIIT-the track: high intensity interval cycle-ergometer exercise training in people with parkinson’s disease
Intensive physical training is promising for promoting neuroplasticity in patients with Parkinson’s disease. High-intensity exercise appears to improve walking, balance and cognition.
Amsterdam Movement SciencesOngoing