TTP is a rare clotting disorder that is caused by a lack of the enzyme ADAMTS13. Normally, this enzyme cuts the von Willebrand factor into smaller pieces. If there is a shortage of the enzyme, the level of von Willebrand factor in the blood increases which in turn… read more
When fatty tissue in the abdomen becomes active and produces hormones and inflammatory substances, this is known as adipose tissue dysfunction. Overweight, in particular around the abdomen, is the most important cause of adipose tissue dysfunction. However, not… read more
In her doctoral thesis, Eva van Rikxoort describes methods for automatically identifying various structures on chest CT scans and defining their outlines. She demonstrates how it is possible to automatically outline the lungs – fissures, lobes, segments – the… read more