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Monique Heijmans, PhD
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Berends, M.S., Homburg, M., Kupers, T., Meijer, E.N., Bos, I., Verheij, R., Kuiper, J., Berger, M.Y., Peters, L.L. Impact of pre-existing comorbidities and multimorbidities, demography and viral variants on post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 ('Long COVID') in Dutch primary care: a retrospective cohort study. International Journal of Infectious Diseases: 2025, Art. nr. 107912.

… Comorbidities significantly increasing PASC risk included lung disease (RR: 1.95), cardiovascular disease (RR: 1.73), … 3.25), and 75+ (AOR: 2.44). Combined mental illness and lung disease further increased risk (AOR: 2.55). Conclusion …

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| Kempen, T.G., Hedman, A., Hadziosmanovic, N., Lindner, K.J., Nielsen, E.I., Melhus, H., Sulku, J., Gillespie, U. Drug-related hospital visits in older patients: a post-hoc analysis of risk factors, preventability and causes in a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy: 2022, 44(6), p. 1481. Conference abstract of the 50th ESCP Symposium on Clinical Pharmacy, Polypharmacy and ageing - highly individualized, interprofessional, person-centered care, 19–21 October 2022, Prague, Czech Republic

… visits, number of medications, and cardiovascular, liver, lung and peptic ulcer disease were identified. The 400 randomly selected patients … hospital visits, medications, and cardiovascular, liver, lung and peptic ulcer disease. Drug-related hospital … …

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| Leupoldt, A. von, Brighton, L.J., Peters, J., Volpato, E., Verkleij, M., Hutchinson, A., Heijmans, M., Farver-Vestergaard, I., Langer, D., Spruit, M.A. ERS Scientific Working Group 09.04, "Psychologists and behavioural scientists": the next step towards multidisciplinary respiratory care. European Respiratory Journal: 2020, 56(3), p. 2001881.

… Impaired lung function is a cardinal feature in people with various … optimal medical treatment, many people with respiratory disease still experience daily physical, psychological and social limitations [1, 2]. As the degree of lung function impairment only partially explains these daily …

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| Pati, S., Pati, S., Akker, M. van den, Schellevis, F.F.G., Jena, S., Burgers, J.S. Impact of comorbidity on health-related quality of life among type 2 diabetic patients in primary care. Primary Health Care Research and Development: 2020, p. Art. nr. e9.

… (r = -0.21, P < 0.0001). Among comorbidities, acid peptic disease, chronic lung disease, visual impairment, depression, and stroke had … 0.0001). Among comorbidities, acid peptic disease, chronic lung disease, visual impairment, depression, and stroke had …

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| Baliatsas, C., Dückers, M.L.A., Smit, L.A.M., Heederik, D., Yzermans, C.J. Morbidity rates in an area with high livestock density: a registry-based study including different groups of patients with respiratory health problems. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: 2020, 17(5), p. 20 p..

… elderly, and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lower respiratory tract infections, … differences in chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, or lung cancer. Prescription rates for broad-spectrum … differences in chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, or lung cancer. Prescription rates for broad-spectrum …

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| Spronk, I., Meijers, M., Heins, M., Francke, A., Elwyn, G., Lindert, A.C.M. van, Dulmen, S. van, Vliet, L.M. van. Availability and effectiveness of decision aids for supporting shared decision making in patients with advanced colorectal and lung cancer: results from a systematic review. European Journal of Cancer Care: 2019, 28(3), p. e13079.

… making is not always commonplace in advanced colorectal or lung cancer care. Decision aids (DAs) might be helpful. This … overview of DAs for patients with advanced colorectal or lung cancer and assess their availability; and (b) to assess … available. Most (9/12) were applicable throughout the disease pathway and usable for all decisions, or to the …

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| Baliatsas, C., Dückers, M.L.A., IJzermans, C.J. Health effects of livestock farms: an updated analysis of seven consecutive years. European Journal of Public Health: 2018, 28(supl. 4), p. 109. Abstracts: 11th European Public Health conference: Winds of change: towards new ways of improving public health in Europe, Ljubljana, Slovenia 28 November – 1 December 2018

… There were no significant differences in asthma, COPD, lung cancer or coronary heart disease. The current findings constitute work in progress; … There were no significant differences in asthma, COPD, lung cancer or coronary heart disease. The current findings …

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| Francke, A.L., Heins, M., Hofstede, J., Rijken, M., Donker, G., Korevaar, J. Autonomy and information: do patients with advanced cancer receive what they want? European Journal of Palliative Care: 2017, p. 347. Abstract. In: Abstractbook 15th World congress of the European associationn for Palliative care: Progressing Palliative Care. 18-20 mei 2017, Madrid.

… 74 of those 96 patients (most with advanced breast, lung or colon cancer) completed a questionnaire. Furthermore, … risks and benefits and/or about the expected course of the disease. These aspects of respecting autonomy and providing … 74 of those 96 patients (most with advanced breast, lung or colon cancer) completed a questionnaire. Furthermore, …

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| Borlée, F., Yzermans, C.J., Aalders, B., Rooijackers, J., Krop, E., Maassen, C.B.M., Schellevis, F., Brunekreef, B., Heederik, D., Smit, L.A.M. Air pollution from livestock farms is associated with airway obstruction in neighboring residents. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine: 2017, 196(9), p. 1152-1161.

… variation in pollutant emissions from livestock farms and lung function in a general, non-farming, rural population in … ambient PM10 and ammonia (NH3) concentrations prior to lung function measurements. Data were analyzed with … in livestock air pollution emissions are associated with lung function deficits in non-farming residents. … Rationale …

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| Sluga, R., Smeele, I.J.M., Lucas, A.E., Thoonen, B.P., Grootens-Stekelenburg, J.G., Heijdra, Y.F., Schermer, T.R. Impact of switching to new spirometric reference equations on severity staging of airflow obstruction in COPD: a crosssectional observational study in primary care. Primary Care Respiratory Journal: 2014, 23(85)

… of airflow obstruction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is based on forced expiratory volume in one …

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| Vonk, R., Korevaar, J., Saase, L. van, Schoenmaker, C. Een samenhangend beeld van kanker: ziekte, zorg, mens en maatschappij. Themarapportage van de Staat van Volksgezondheid en Zorg. Bilthoven: RIVM, 2016. 72 p.

… as a result of which fewer people are now dying from the disease. However, there is not much information about the drastic long-term effects of the disease and its treatment on the quality of life and on …

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| Borlée, F., Yzermans, J.C., Dijk, C.E. van, Heederik, D., Smit, L.A.M. Increased respiratory symptoms in COPD patients living in the vicinity of livestock farms. European Respiratory Journal: 2016, 46(6), p. 1605-1614.

… of potentially susceptible patients with a pre-existing lung disease.In total, 14 875 adults (response rate 53.4%) … of potentially susceptible patients with a pre-existing lung disease.In total, 14 875 adults (response rate 53.4%) …

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| Vizcaya, D., Mirabelli, M.C., Gimeno, D., Antó, J.M., Delclos, G.L., Rivera, M., Orriols, R., Arjona, L., Burgos, F., Zock, J.P. Cleaning products and short-term respiratory effects among female cleaners with asthma. Occupational and Environmental Medicine: 2015, 72(11), p. 757-763.

… the short-term effects of exposure to cleaning products on lung function and respiratory symptoms among professional … the short-term effects of exposure to cleaning products on lung function and respiratory symptoms among professional …

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| Guerra, S., Halonen, M., Vasquez, M.M., Spangenberg, A., Stern, D.A., Morgan, W.J., Wright, A.L., Tares, L., Carsin, A.E., Dobano, C., Zock, J.P., Martinez-Moratalla, J., Urrutia, I., Sunyer, J., Keidel, D., Imboden, M., Probst-Hensch, N., Halberg, J., Wichman, M., Bousquet, J., Belgrave, D.C.M., Singer, E., Custovic, A., Antó, J.M., Martinez, F.D. Relation between circulating CC16 concentrations, lung function, and development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease across the lifespan: a prospective study. Lancet Respiratory Medicine: 2015, 3(8), p. 613-620.

… 1 s (FEV1) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We investigated whether low circulating CC16 concentrations precede lung function deficits and incidence of COPD in the general … 11 years), and Swiss Cohort Study on Air Pollution and Lung Diseases in Adults ([SAPALDIA] n=167, 8 years) studies. …

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| Hofstede, J., Bie, J. de, Wijngaarden, B. van, Heijmans, M. Knowledge, use and attitude towards eHealth among patients with chronic lung diseases. International Journal of Medical Informatics: 2014, 83(12), p. 967-974.

… and experiences with eHealth of people with chronic lung diseases. Method: A telephone survey among 400 people … and experiences with eHealth of people with chronic lung diseases. Method: A telephone survey among 400 people … and attitude towards eHealth among patients with chronic lung diseases. International Journal of Medical Informatics : …

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| Rovira, E., Cuadras, A., Aguilar, X., Esteban, L., Borràs-Santos, A., Zock, J.P., Sunyer, J. Asthma, respiratory symptoms and lung function in children living near a petrochemical site. Environmental Research: 2014, 133, p. 156-163.

… and the prevalence of asthma, respiratory symptoms and lung function in children. Children aged 6-7 (n=2672) and … Allergies in Childhood written and video questionnaires. Lung function measurements were done in a subsample of 959 … the effects of the residential area on symptoms and lung function adjusted for potential confounders. Crude …

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| Jacobs, J., Borràs-Santos, A., Krop, E., Täubel, M., Leppanen, H., Haverinen-Shaughnessy, U., Pekkanen, J., Hyvärinen, A., Doekes, G., Zock, J.P., Heederik, D. Dampness, bacterial and fungal components in dust in primary schools and respiratory health in schoolchildren across Europe. Occupational and Environmental Medicine: 2014, 71(10), p. 704-712.

… of fungal and bacterial markers, respiratory symptoms and lung function in children. Methods: Primary schools in Spain, … being more pronounced in Finnish pupils. Effects on lung function were not apparent. Levels of microbial markers … of fungal and bacterial markers, respiratory symptoms and lung function in children. Methods: Primary schools in Spain, …

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| Veer, A.J.E. de, Stringer, B., Meijel, B. van, Verkaik, R., Francke, A. Access to palliative care of homeless people: perceived barriers and facilitators from different viewpoints. European Journal of Palliative Care: 2015, p. 59. Abstract. 14th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care: Building Bridges. 8-10 mei 2015, Copenhagen.

… progressive diseases like COPD, chronic heart failure and lung cancer. Little is known about how palliative care for … progressive diseases like COPD, chronic heart failure and lung cancer. Little is known about how palliative care for …

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| Rodríguez, E., Ferrer, J., Zock, J.P., Serra, I., Antó, J.M., Batlle, J. de, Kromhout, H., Vermeulen, R., Donaire-Gonzalez, D., Benet, M., Balcells, E., Monso, E., Gayete, A., Garcia-Aymerich, J. Lifetime occupational exposure to dusts, gases and fumes is associated with bronchitis symptoms and higher diffusion capacity in COPD patients. PLoS One: 2014, 9(2), p. e88426.

… to all occupational agents was associated with better lung diffusion capacity, in long-term quitters. In the … to all occupational agents was associated with better lung diffusion capacity, in long-term quitters. In the …

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| Galenkamp, H., Huisman, M., Braam, A.W., Schellevis, F.G., Deeg, D.J.H. Disease prevalence based on older people's self-reports increased, but patient-general practitioner agreement remained stable, 1992-2009. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology: 2014, 67(7), p. 773-780.

… (N = 1,086). We compared respondent (R) and GP records of lung disease, cardiac disease, peripheral arterial disease, … (N = 1,086). We compared respondent (R) and GP records of lung disease, cardiac disease, peripheral arterial disease, …

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| Amaral, A.F.S., Ramasamy, A., Castro-Giner, F., Minelli, C., Accordini, S., Sorheim, I.C., Pin, I., Kogevinas, M., Jögi, R., Balding, D.J., Norbäck, D., Verlato, G., Olivieri, M., Probst-Hensch, N., Janson, C., Zock, J.P., Heinrich, J., Jarvis, D.L. Interaction between gas cooking and GSTM1 null genotype in bronchial responsiveness: results from the European Community Respiratory Health Survey. Thorax: 2014, 69(6), p. 558-564.

… has been associated with respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function. However, little is known about the effect of … has been associated with respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function. However, little is known about the effect of …

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| Gefenaite, G., Tacken, M., Kolthof, J., Mulder, B., Korevaar, J.C., Stirbu-Wagner, I., Bos, J., Stolk, R.P., Hak, E. Predictors of influenza in the adult population during seasonal and A(H1N1)pdm09 pandemic influenza periods. Epidemiology and Infection: 2014, 142(5), p. 950-954.

… by 32%, while suffering from the comorbidities other than lung or cardiovascular diseases doubled the odds of ILI … by 32%, while suffering from the comorbidities other than lung or cardiovascular diseases doubled the odds of ILI …

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| Zock, J.P., Rodríguez-Trigo, G., Rodríguez-Rodríguez, E., Souto-Alonso, A., Espinosa, A., Pozo-Rodríguez, F., Gómez, F.P., Fuster, C., Castaño-Vinyals, G., Antó, J.M., Barberà, J.A. Evaluation of the persistence of functional and biological respiratory health effects in clean-up workers 6 years after the Prestige oil spill. Environment International: 2014, 62(1), p. 72-77.

… clean-up work in 2002/2003 and 87 non-exposed fishermen. Lung function and bronchial responsiveness testing and the … symptoms at baseline. During the 4-year follow-up period lung function, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and the levels … clean-up work in 2002/2003 and 87 non-exposed fishermen. Lung function and bronchial responsiveness testing and the …

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| Heins, M., Schellevis, F., Rijken, M., Donker, G., Hoek, L. van der, Korevaar, J. Partners of cancer patients consult their GPs significantly more often with both somatic and psychosocial problems. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care: 2013, 31(4), p. 203-208.

… of 3071 patients with breast, prostate, colorectal, or lung cancer were included. Patients were diagnosed in … was seen in somatic symptoms, whereas in partners of lung cancer patients, GP use was only increased for … of 3071 patients with breast, prostate, colorectal, or lung cancer were included. Patients were diagnosed in …

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| Vizcaya, D., Mirabelli, M.C., Orriols, R., Antó, J.M., Barreiro, E., Burgos, F., Arjona, L., Gomez, F., Zock, J.P. Functional and biological characteristics of asthma in cleaning workers. Respiratory Medicine: 2013, 107(5), p. 673-683.

… in cleaning workers is characterised by non-reversible lung function decrement and increased total IgE. Oxidative stress, altered lung permeability and eosinophilic inflammation are unlikely … in cleaning workers is characterised by non-reversible lung function decrement and increased total IgE. Oxidative …

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| Jansen, B., Tacken, M., Mulder, J., Korevaar, J., Schlief, A., Tiersma, W., Braspenning, J. Monitoring vaccinatiegraad Nationaal Programma Grieppreventie 2012 (verkorte versie) = Monitoring Vaccination rate Dutch National Influenza Prevention Program 2012 Nijmegen/Utrecht: IQ Healthcare/LINH, 2012. 4 p.

… with cardiovascular diseases, and 66.4% for people with lung disease. ‐ 22.1% of the practice population was identified as …

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| Labirua-Iturburu, A., Selva-O'Callaghan, A., Zock, J.P., Orriols, R., Martinez-Gómez, X., Vilardell-Tarrés, M. Occupational exposure in patients with the antisynthetase syndrome. Clinical Rheumatology: 2014, 33(2), p. 221-225.

… Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is common in patients with myositis and is … pulmonary function tests had been carried out to assess lung function. Thirty-two ASS patients and a control group of …

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| Casas, L., Zock, J.P., Torrent, M., García-Esteban, R., Gracia-Lavedan, E., Hyvärinen, A., Sunyer, J. Use of household cleaning products, exhaled nitric oxide and lung function in children. European Respiratory Journal: 2013, 42(5), p. 1415-1418.

… products on exhaled nitric oxide fraction (FeNO) and on lung function (forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced … products on exhaled nitric oxide fraction (FeNO) and on lung function (forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced … of household cleaning products, exhaled nitric oxide and lung function in children. European Respiratory Journal : …

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| Rava, M., Tares, L., Lavi, I., Barreiro, E., Zock, J.P., Ferrer, A., Muniozquren, N., Nadif, R., Cazzoletti, L., Kauffmann, F., Antó, J.M., Guerra, S. Serum levels of Clara cell secretory protein, asthma, and lung function in the adult general population. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: 2013, 132(1), p. 230-232.e6.

… a biomarker. This is relevant in the study of asthma and lung function phenotypes in adults from the Spanish branch of … a biomarker. This is relevant in the study of asthma and lung function phenotypes in adults from the Spanish branch of … Serum levels of Clara cell secretory protein, asthma, and lung function in the adult general population. Journal of …