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Researchers discover different types of plaques in vessel walls for the first time
Researchers from UMC Utrecht, Europe and the United States concluded that as many as five different types of plaques exist. These plaques, a local thickening of the vessel walls, differed in the presentation of symptoms and in the genetic risk for developing a heart or brain infarct in patients.
Read moreCardiovascular disease guidelines less applicable in poor countries
Researchers at UMC Utrecht concluded that the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines are less applicable in developing countries compared to developed countries.
Read moreNew research on rare forms of arthritis
When people think of rheumatoid arthritis, most think of osteoarthritis. But there are also more rare forms of inflammatory arthritis.
Read moreExtra impulse for research and cooperation in preventive health
Five research projects and 28 researchers of the alliance between Eindhoven University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Utrecht University and Utrecht University Medical Center (EWUU) will receive 200 thousand euros to drive research and cooperation in the field of preventive health.
Read moreNew prediction model can help GP recognize sepsis in adults earlier
New prediction model can help GP recognize sepsis in adults earlier
Read moreTU/e, WUR, UU, and UMC Utrecht are ‘Building the Future Together’
First in-person alliance annual conference takes place on our campus on April 19th.
Read moreCan we use artificial intelligence to safely taper rheumatoid arthritis drugs?
When the disease process in rheumatoid arthritis patients has been brought under control with medication, the medication is usually tapered. Unfortunately, when tapering medication, there is always a risk that rheumatic symptoms will re-appear. Such a flare can usually be treated by increasing the dose of medication. To reduce the risk of a flare, UMC Utrecht has developed a predictive computer model based on artificial intelligence that is now being investigated in a clinical study.
Read moreMarjolein de Bruin-Weller appointed as Professor of Atopic Dermatitis
Marjolein de Bruin-Weller has as of December 15, 2021 been appointed Professor of Atopic Dermatitis at Utrecht University/UMC Utrecht.
Read moreAttending courses at several universities with the press of a button
The Student Mobility Project has the ambition of enabling students to follow courses at multiple institutions, without the usual administrative and organisational obstacles.
Read moreJosefien Kursten appointed as member of the Executive Board of UMC Utrecht
Josefien Kursten has been appointed as a member of the Executive Board of UMC Utrecht with effect from January 1, 2022. She will focus within the board on the areas of operations and finance.
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