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… make lifestyle an integral part of regular healthcare, for people with health problems, medical conditions or illness. The call (availabe in Dutch) is issued by ZonMw, SGF and Health~Holland in collaboration Lifestyle interventions for chronic conditions Can lifestyle be used as a way of alleviating chronic medical conditions? Ten …

… and field tests.-> Download het filmpje Uitgeschreven tekst Sport and exercise for people with chronic conditions Getting enough exercise is important for people with chronic conditions too. … het filmpje Uitgeschreven text Active4Life:  lifelong exercise via eHealth How do you inspire chronically ill, low-educated adults and older persons to exercise? Download het filmpje …

… as cystitis or pyelonephritis, in older people is challenging because of the presence of other chronic conditions that can mimic UTI and reduce reliability of urine tests. Current diagnostic tests … and reliable, particularly in older people who may present with symptoms that mimic other conditions. We hypothesize that this new tool will lead to better patient outcomes, as both …

… infection and rehospitalization after sepsis: a record linkage study Infectious disease Chronic condition  Infection prevention Inflammations Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:00 - Sun, 03/01/2026 …

… it is not clear how the symptoms can be treated. Symptoms may last for just a short while, or chronic fatigue may set in. In some diseases, including Lyme disease, Q fever, ME/CFS and long COVID, fatigue is one of the main symptoms. ME/CFS ME/CFS is a severe, chronic illness for which there is no effective treatment as yet. People suffering from ME/CFS … diseases – either short-term or chronic – including cancer, muscular diseases, respiratory conditions and brain disease. It is important to work together and share knowledge or data in …

… preventing lung disease Lung disease is the fourth largest cause of death in the Netherlands. Chronic lung disease affects 1.2 million children and adults. Research provides more knowledge … on lung function Unhealthy air impacts the human lungs, and can cause or exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma or COPD. Passive smoking is also harmful to health and increases the … Aan Related topics COVID-19 Microplastics Antibiotics Infectious disease Climate change Chronic disease Stay notified Sign up for the Prevention newsletter Follow us on Linkedin …

… as a target in Crohn's disease Dr M.C. Barnhoorn, Leiden UMC Crohn's disease, characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation, is currently treated by inhibiting the immune cells in the … pain using advanced imaging Dr R.A. van der Heijden, Erasmus MC Chronic pain is a debilitating condition which not only affects normal daily activities but also has profound impacts on one’s …

… is not always immediately apparent to others. Physical and functional disorders There are many conditions that fall into the category of ‘physical disability’. The most common physical disabilities can be divided into two groups: Physical impairment: This group includes conditions in which there is something wrong with the body itself, such as the lack of an arm, … that have been developed for elderly people, for example, are also suitable for people with a chronic disease or disability. Read more about them on our e-health page Aan Contact Physical …

… Therapy to improve healthy movement behaviour in the patient’s context Allied healthcare Chronic diseases Primary care Physical disability Exercise therapy Wed, 12/01/2021 - 12:00 - … RESEARCH POPULATION Patients with chronic (>6 months) musculoskeletal pain. Musculoskeletal conditions, such as chronic low back pain, fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis are associated with …

… informal care, fewer professional staff will be needed. And technology that prevents existing conditions from worsening or becoming chronic reduces the demand for care. The same applies to technology that contributes to more … the patient does not transition to a more severe stage of cardiovascular disease or enter a chronic phase, thus reducing the demand for care. Collaboration Technology for Staffable Care is …

… can apply to ZonMw for a grant for health research. They must also satisfy the other funding conditions, of course. However, residents of the CAS islands – Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten – cannot apply for ZonMw funding. That is because our granting conditions state that 'only public or private legal entities located in the Netherlands' may … report indicates that specific attention is needed for themes such as mental health, chronic diseases, sexual health and the organization of care. The exploratory research process …

… as medicine. Knowledge about lifestyle for good health Lots of people experience illness and chronic medical conditions sometime in their life. Good treatment is important, but it is also important to … already underway. Researchers are studying the effect of various lifestyle interventions on chronic conditions. Accessible community disease prevention services When people turn to their …