Risk factors for hereditary heart problems observed in increasingly greater detail It is sometimes difficult to measure the impact of scientific research on people and society. But it is very clear with Connie Bezzina: her research has important consequences for people who can die at a young age from sudden cardiac arrest without any warning. Read More Cardiovascular Diseases Depression and anxiety: looking for answers everywhere One of the founders of the Dutch Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA) is professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology Brenda Penninx, leading researcher in the field of depression and anxiety. Her approach is interdisciplinary and large scale. Read More Brain & Psychiatry New duo expanding the referral center for patients with Graves’ disease The unique multidisciplinary collaboration between surgeons and internists makes Amsterdam UMC’s orbital center the primary referral center for patients with Graves’ disease from all over the world. Breath-taking discoveries: the relationship between COVID-19 and the diaphragm Researchers from the Intensive Care Medicine and Physiology departments were the first in the world to show that diaphragm muscle fibers possess the required receptors for the corona virus and that virus particles invaded the diaphragm muscle fibers. Strength in numbers through COVID-19 Internist and infectious disease specialist Joost Wiersinga wrote a review of all the scientific medical literature published on COVID-19. The July 2020 JAMA article was an immediate resounding success. More stories News Jan 20, 2022 Less psychosocial problems in patients with dementia during the second lockdown Patients with dementia can now adapt more easily to the challenges of a lockdown. This is the conclusion of a study into the psychosocial consequences of the pandemic for patients with dementia and their loved ones. Jan 14, 2022 Deep brain stimulation is not used enough in psychiatric patients Jan 13, 2022 Royal session about social media and mental health inspires researchers and politicians Jan 13, 2022 What drives chemotherapy resistance in advanced colorectal cancer? Dec 23, 2021 Work participation in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review Amsterdam UMC is hiring We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate people to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to develop any aspects you are interested in. See all our vacancies (in Dutch): Job opportunities
