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R Beckers

Publications and source records attributed to R Beckers.

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PubMed1995

Distribution of single organ malformations in European populations. EUROCAT Working Group.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of congenital anomalies in 19 areas from 13 European countries. A total of 291,126 births were surveyed. On average most of the anomalies were recorded in livebirths. The total prevalence of congenital anomalies was 21.8 per 10,000 births. Four groups of congenital anomalies were of particular note in the consideration of geographic variations: neural tube defects, cleft lip, limb reduction defect and Down syndrome. For neural tube defects, 24 cases per 10,000 were recorded in the British Isles whereas only 9.6 cases per 10,000 were registered in Continental Europe. Cleft lip had a much higher prevalence in Groningen (The Netherlands) and in Odense (Denmark) than in the other European countries under study. The prevalence of limb reduction defect was high in Bilbao (Spain), in Odense, in Strasbourg (France) and in Groningen. In the study population the prevalence of Down syndrome ranged from 5.6 to 21.3 per 10,000 livebirths.

Cleft Lip↗
PubMed1990

Photoelectric plethysmography in monitoring skin circulation.

Photoelectric plethysmography is not new, but is a simple noninvasive technique to determine erythrocyte volume and oxygen saturation. The data are immediately available, accurate, repeatable, and recordable. Methods currently used for estimating microcirculation and oxygen saturation include clinical tests such as observation of skin color, temperature changes, capillary refill, and bleeding; chemical tests such as fluorscein injection; radioactive isotopes (24Na, 131I, 99mTc, and 133Xe); and instrumental methods (both invasive and noninvasive) such as temperature and infrared thermometry, thermocouples, oxygen probes, and/or the plethysmometer. None of these methods is entirely satisfactory.

Amplifiers, Electronic↗
PubMed1989

Incidence of congenital rubella syndrome in 19 regions of Europe in 1980-1986.

Twenty-five cases of congenital rubella syndrome were recorded in 1,458,126 live births in 19 EUROCAT birth defects registries from 1980 to 1986. During the study period, the incidence declined steadily from 3.50 to 0.41 per 100,000 births. Rubella infection occurred in 12 multiparous women indicating failure in immunization programme.

Cross-Cultural Comparison↗
PubMed1989

Perinatal mortality in Belgium.

Perinatal mortality in Belgium remains high compared with other countries of Western Europe, although a marked decrease was observed during the period from 1956 to 1984. Analysis of the death causes indicates that further progress is feasible. Social inequalities and geographic variation are persisting in spite of the long-established policy of social welfare and free access to health services. Most of the studies on perinatal mortality in Belgium are descriptive and based on data recorded in birth and infant death certificates. In the future, alternative sources of information should be used to analyze more precisely and to understand more clearly the interactions between the different determinants of perinatal mortality and to evaluate the impact of social and health services.

Belgium↗
PubMed1989

[Biomedical study on consultation for the young child].

In 1983 an attempt was made for the first time in the consultations of Children Welfare in order to analyse some biomedical data. This analysis demonstrates the feasibility of this method and a methodology was elaborated to make a permanent information system.

Anthropometry↗
PubMed1989

Echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging in cardiac amyloidosis.

Cardiac amyloidosis is an uncommon cause of heart failure. Based on an observation of immunocytic cardiac amyloidosis with a fatal course, the diagnostic modalities are reviewed with special emphasis on echocardiographic findings. The possible role of magnetic resonance imaging is discussed.

Amyloidosis↗
PubMed1986

[Neonatal mortality and birth weight. Which strategy for the future?].

In this study the authors analysed the neonatal mortality rates in Belgium in 1981 and 1982. Newborns were grouped into four categories according to their birth weight: 500-1,499 gr (Cat. A), 1,500-2,499 gr (Cat B), 2,500-3,499 gr (Cat C), 3,500 gr or more (Cat D). The distribution of neonatal deaths in those four categories was 33.2% in category A, 29% in category B, 27.3% in category C and 10% in category D. A specific strategy to lower neonatal mortality in each category could be worked out. The authors analysed what priority should be given to each category according to the data found in the literature concerning the following criteria: effectiveness, cost and doing the least damages. They concluded that the present focus on category A, is over done and should not be the strategy to be used at present. The higher neonatal mortality of newborns of category C (2,500-3,499 gr) as compared with the neonatal mortality in category D (3,500 gr and more) is generally underestimated and underanalysed. Reducing this extra mortality could result in lowering Belgium neonatal mortality by 12%. The organisation and accessibility of obstetric care seem to be linked to this higher mortality. In their conclusions the authors suggest other studies and short-term objectives that should be considered in order to lead to a continued lowering in neonatal mortality.

Belgium↗