Atmospheric pollution would increase morbidity and mortality rates for various respiratory illnesses in urban areas, and could also be an explanatory factor of higher rates of myocardial infarction in Charleroi compar...Atmospheric pollution would increase morbidity and mortality rates for various respiratory illnesses in urban areas, and could also be an explanatory factor of higher rates of myocardial infarction in Charleroi compared with the other Belgian cities. The present study investigates the health effects of acute exposure to air pollution on cardiovascular morbidity/mortality in Charleroi. The study is based on comparing hospital data taken from the registry of ischaemic cardiopathies in Charleroi (1999 to 2008) to data on the air quality in this region. To measure the association between atmospheric pollution and the number of cases of myocardial infarction, Poisson regression was carried out. The excess risk of myocardial infarction was analysed according to the month of admission. For men, a decrease in the attack rate of myocardial infarction is visible during the first three years of the study, later to remain stable. For women, attack rates are stable throughout the study. Most of the pollutants vary according to season. Except for ozone, concentrations are generally higher in winter. We observe an association between the concentrations of PM10 and NO2 and morbidity/mortality by acute myocardial infarction. The increased risk for an increase of 10 μg/m3 of pollutant is 1.8% for PM10 and 4.0% for NO2. Multivariate models must still be developed and applied to our data.展开更多
The aim of this study is to compute the budget impact of adopting Kiovig, a new ready-to-use 10% liquid immunoglobulin preparation, as a treatment for primary immunodeficiency from the perspective of the Belgian healt...The aim of this study is to compute the budget impact of adopting Kiovig, a new ready-to-use 10% liquid immunoglobulin preparation, as a treatment for primary immunodeficiency from the perspective of the Belgian health care payer. The analysis compared the “world with Kiovig” to the “world without Kiovig” and calculated how a change in the mix of immunoglobulins used to treat primary immunodeficiency would impact drug spending during 2010-2014. Data on the number of patients, immunoglobulin market shares and drug unit costs were derived from the IMS Health hospital disease database and from Belgian sources. The number of Belgian patients suffering from primary immunodefi-ciency is expected to increase from 2,378 pa-tients in 2010 to 2,447 patients in 2014. The budget impact of adopting Kiovig is likely to be modest, raising the immunoglobulin drug bud- get for this patient population by 0.4%-1.3% per year. The budgetary increase originated from the higher price of Kiovig as compared with other products, although the impact of Kiovig was limited by its anticipated slow market penetra-tion. There is a need for more and better data on the Belgian immunoglobulin market.展开更多
The 15th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC'05) will take place in Liege, Belgium,August 22-26, 2005. PSCC has developed into one of the premier conferences in the area. The emphasis is on both theoretical...The 15th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC'05) will take place in Liege, Belgium,August 22-26, 2005. PSCC has developed into one of the premier conferences in the area. The emphasis is on both theoretical developments as well as practical applications in the utility and manufacturing industries.展开更多
27 August 2012--ZTE Corporation has signed a deal on a packet-switched core network （CN） for KPN Group Belgium （KPNGB）. KPNGB will deploy ZTE＇s packet-switched CN equipment, which supports unified radio access. T...27 August 2012--ZTE Corporation has signed a deal on a packet-switched core network （CN） for KPN Group Belgium （KPNGB）. KPNGB will deploy ZTE＇s packet-switched CN equipment, which supports unified radio access. The contract is the second of its kind between ZTE and KPNfollows from a construction project with KPN Germany （E-Plus） that was completed in September 2010.展开更多
4 November 2013,Shenzhen,China-ZTE Corporation,a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equip ment,network solutions and mobile devices,and BASE Company,the Belgian subsidiary of Dutch mobile operator K...4 November 2013,Shenzhen,China-ZTE Corporation,a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equip ment,network solutions and mobile devices,and BASE Company,the Belgian subsidiary of Dutch mobile operator KPN,have launched BASE Company＇s 4G services in Belgium.展开更多
Henri Feltz,standing member of French Social Economic Council,President of Association of Interpreters, Nord pas de Calais Area, President of Textile Industry Association and President of CMH Real Estate Group,said,&#...Henri Feltz,standing member of French Social Economic Council,President of Association of Interpreters, Nord pas de Calais Area, President of Textile Industry Association and President of CMH Real Estate Group,said,'in 2004,I visited China 4 times.展开更多
The China Society for Human Rights Studies （CSHRS） shared its views on human rights with European officials and scholars when CSHRS President Luo Haocai, heading a CSHRS delegation, visited Belgium and the headquart...The China Society for Human Rights Studies （CSHRS） shared its views on human rights with European officials and scholars when CSHRS President Luo Haocai, heading a CSHRS delegation, visited Belgium and the headquarters of the European Union and the European Commission on September 19-24, 2009.展开更多
Free Belgian Times and Viewpoints (weekly) of Belgium both released signed articles on March 30 and April 8 this year reporting on the delegation of the People’s Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region visiting Belgi...Free Belgian Times and Viewpoints (weekly) of Belgium both released signed articles on March 30 and April 8 this year reporting on the delegation of the People’s Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region visiting Belgium and the European Parliament.According to the articles, prior to the visit, which was led by Radi, Chairman of the People’s Congress of the展开更多
Purpose:Taking the case of educational reform in French-speaking Belgium(the Pact for Educational Excellence),this article aims to describe the process of integrating evidence-based education(EBE)into an educational r...Purpose:Taking the case of educational reform in French-speaking Belgium(the Pact for Educational Excellence),this article aims to describe the process of integrating evidence-based education(EBE)into an educational reform within a country where the influence of qualitative research is important.Design/Approach/Methods:A narrative case study was conducted to analyze and understand the stages of the ongoing educational reform process and the successive involvements of our research center in the work of this reform.Inspired by the paradigm of EBE,we initiated both the consultation processes intended to set the direction of educational decisions and programs.Findings:According to Slavin(2017,2019),providing educator-friendly reviews,making available a broad range of proven education programs,and providing resources to help schools to implement proven programs are levers for implementing evidence-based reform within an educational system.This article shows that one of the three levers is fully met.For the other two,work being done on EBE in the U.S.and the UK in particular can save us time.Originality/Value:This article highlights concrete actions that will ensure the gradual establishment and acceptance by political and educational actors of an evidence-based reform.展开更多
Using the classical Susceptible-Infected-Recovered epidemiological model,an analytical formula is derived for the number of beds occupied by Covid-19 patients.The analytical curve is fitted to data in Belgium,France,N...Using the classical Susceptible-Infected-Recovered epidemiological model,an analytical formula is derived for the number of beds occupied by Covid-19 patients.The analytical curve is fitted to data in Belgium,France,New York City and Switzerland,with a correlation coefficient exceeding 98.8%,suggesting that finer models are unnecessary with such macroscopic data.The fitting is used to extract estimates of the doubling time in the ascending phase of the epidemic,the mean recovery time and,for those who require medical intervention,the mean hospitalization time.Large variations can be observed among different outbreaks.展开更多
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (center), Donald Tusk (left), President of the European Council, and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, meet in Brussels for the 21st China-EU Summit on April 9.
This paper presents the view that speaking and listening skills should be taught together in way that re-flects real-life communication.Suitable classroom activities are proposed.The authors present theirown experienc...This paper presents the view that speaking and listening skills should be taught together in way that re-flects real-life communication.Suitable classroom activities are proposed.The authors present theirown experience,as Chinese lecturer and foreign expert,in co-teaching their combined classes in orderto integrate the teaching of speaking and listening skills.展开更多
Purpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, closing schools was discussed to limit the virus transmission, despite a lack of evidence on the role of young children in the virus spread. We undertook a study among Belgian pr...Purpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, closing schools was discussed to limit the virus transmission, despite a lack of evidence on the role of young children in the virus spread. We undertook a study among Belgian primary schools to assess the SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence and its relationship with local incidence, school size, and socioeconomic status (SES). Methods: Schools were purposively selected using three criteria: an area with either a low or a high COVID-19 incidence, either a small or a large size, and either a low or a high SES. 932 (/2488, 38%) children and 242 (/444, 55%) staff signed informed consent. COVID-19 antibodies were tested using rapid finger prick tests. Results: Children participation was positively correlated with staff (r = +0.33;95% CI [−0.34;0.78]), and strongly with SES (r = +0.81;95% CI [0.40;0.95]). Seroprevalence was 21% in children (191/922) and 25% in staff (61/240). Seroprevalence did not correlate with local cumulative incidence (children: r = +0.06;95% CI [−0.59;0.67];staff: r = +0.26;95% CI [−0.40;0.74]). In staff, seroprevalence was higher in schools with higher SES (r = +0.37;95% CI [−0.29;0.79]), but not in children (r = −0.10;95% CI [−0.66;0.53]). Conclusion:The lower seroprevalence in children suggests they are lower transmitters than adults, but poor socioeconomic levels were less representative.展开更多
文摘Atmospheric pollution would increase morbidity and mortality rates for various respiratory illnesses in urban areas, and could also be an explanatory factor of higher rates of myocardial infarction in Charleroi compared with the other Belgian cities. The present study investigates the health effects of acute exposure to air pollution on cardiovascular morbidity/mortality in Charleroi. The study is based on comparing hospital data taken from the registry of ischaemic cardiopathies in Charleroi (1999 to 2008) to data on the air quality in this region. To measure the association between atmospheric pollution and the number of cases of myocardial infarction, Poisson regression was carried out. The excess risk of myocardial infarction was analysed according to the month of admission. For men, a decrease in the attack rate of myocardial infarction is visible during the first three years of the study, later to remain stable. For women, attack rates are stable throughout the study. Most of the pollutants vary according to season. Except for ozone, concentrations are generally higher in winter. We observe an association between the concentrations of PM10 and NO2 and morbidity/mortality by acute myocardial infarction. The increased risk for an increase of 10 μg/m3 of pollutant is 1.8% for PM10 and 4.0% for NO2. Multivariate models must still be developed and applied to our data.
文摘The aim of this study is to compute the budget impact of adopting Kiovig, a new ready-to-use 10% liquid immunoglobulin preparation, as a treatment for primary immunodeficiency from the perspective of the Belgian health care payer. The analysis compared the “world with Kiovig” to the “world without Kiovig” and calculated how a change in the mix of immunoglobulins used to treat primary immunodeficiency would impact drug spending during 2010-2014. Data on the number of patients, immunoglobulin market shares and drug unit costs were derived from the IMS Health hospital disease database and from Belgian sources. The number of Belgian patients suffering from primary immunodefi-ciency is expected to increase from 2,378 pa-tients in 2010 to 2,447 patients in 2014. The budget impact of adopting Kiovig is likely to be modest, raising the immunoglobulin drug bud- get for this patient population by 0.4%-1.3% per year. The budgetary increase originated from the higher price of Kiovig as compared with other products, although the impact of Kiovig was limited by its anticipated slow market penetra-tion. There is a need for more and better data on the Belgian immunoglobulin market.
文摘The 15th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC'05) will take place in Liege, Belgium,August 22-26, 2005. PSCC has developed into one of the premier conferences in the area. The emphasis is on both theoretical developments as well as practical applications in the utility and manufacturing industries.
文摘27 August 2012--ZTE Corporation has signed a deal on a packet-switched core network （CN） for KPN Group Belgium （KPNGB）. KPNGB will deploy ZTE＇s packet-switched CN equipment, which supports unified radio access. The contract is the second of its kind between ZTE and KPNfollows from a construction project with KPN Germany （E-Plus） that was completed in September 2010.
文摘4 November 2013,Shenzhen,China-ZTE Corporation,a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equip ment,network solutions and mobile devices,and BASE Company,the Belgian subsidiary of Dutch mobile operator KPN,have launched BASE Company＇s 4G services in Belgium.
文摘Henri Feltz,standing member of French Social Economic Council,President of Association of Interpreters, Nord pas de Calais Area, President of Textile Industry Association and President of CMH Real Estate Group,said,'in 2004,I visited China 4 times.
文摘The China Society for Human Rights Studies （CSHRS） shared its views on human rights with European officials and scholars when CSHRS President Luo Haocai, heading a CSHRS delegation, visited Belgium and the headquarters of the European Union and the European Commission on September 19-24, 2009.
文摘Free Belgian Times and Viewpoints (weekly) of Belgium both released signed articles on March 30 and April 8 this year reporting on the delegation of the People’s Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region visiting Belgium and the European Parliament.According to the articles, prior to the visit, which was led by Radi, Chairman of the People’s Congress of the
文摘Purpose:Taking the case of educational reform in French-speaking Belgium(the Pact for Educational Excellence),this article aims to describe the process of integrating evidence-based education(EBE)into an educational reform within a country where the influence of qualitative research is important.Design/Approach/Methods:A narrative case study was conducted to analyze and understand the stages of the ongoing educational reform process and the successive involvements of our research center in the work of this reform.Inspired by the paradigm of EBE,we initiated both the consultation processes intended to set the direction of educational decisions and programs.Findings:According to Slavin(2017,2019),providing educator-friendly reviews,making available a broad range of proven education programs,and providing resources to help schools to implement proven programs are levers for implementing evidence-based reform within an educational system.This article shows that one of the three levers is fully met.For the other two,work being done on EBE in the U.S.and the UK in particular can save us time.Originality/Value:This article highlights concrete actions that will ensure the gradual establishment and acceptance by political and educational actors of an evidence-based reform.
文摘Using the classical Susceptible-Infected-Recovered epidemiological model,an analytical formula is derived for the number of beds occupied by Covid-19 patients.The analytical curve is fitted to data in Belgium,France,New York City and Switzerland,with a correlation coefficient exceeding 98.8%,suggesting that finer models are unnecessary with such macroscopic data.The fitting is used to extract estimates of the doubling time in the ascending phase of the epidemic,the mean recovery time and,for those who require medical intervention,the mean hospitalization time.Large variations can be observed among different outbreaks.
文摘Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (center), Donald Tusk (left), President of the European Council, and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, meet in Brussels for the 21st China-EU Summit on April 9.
文摘This paper presents the view that speaking and listening skills should be taught together in way that re-flects real-life communication.Suitable classroom activities are proposed.The authors present theirown experience,as Chinese lecturer and foreign expert,in co-teaching their combined classes in orderto integrate the teaching of speaking and listening skills.
文摘Purpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, closing schools was discussed to limit the virus transmission, despite a lack of evidence on the role of young children in the virus spread. We undertook a study among Belgian primary schools to assess the SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence and its relationship with local incidence, school size, and socioeconomic status (SES). Methods: Schools were purposively selected using three criteria: an area with either a low or a high COVID-19 incidence, either a small or a large size, and either a low or a high SES. 932 (/2488, 38%) children and 242 (/444, 55%) staff signed informed consent. COVID-19 antibodies were tested using rapid finger prick tests. Results: Children participation was positively correlated with staff (r = +0.33;95% CI [−0.34;0.78]), and strongly with SES (r = +0.81;95% CI [0.40;0.95]). Seroprevalence was 21% in children (191/922) and 25% in staff (61/240). Seroprevalence did not correlate with local cumulative incidence (children: r = +0.06;95% CI [−0.59;0.67];staff: r = +0.26;95% CI [−0.40;0.74]). In staff, seroprevalence was higher in schools with higher SES (r = +0.37;95% CI [−0.29;0.79]), but not in children (r = −0.10;95% CI [−0.66;0.53]). Conclusion:The lower seroprevalence in children suggests they are lower transmitters than adults, but poor socioeconomic levels were less representative.
