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Our role Image The H.U.B’s Department of Neuropsychology and Speech Therapy is staffed by neuropsychologists, speech therapists, psychologists ad neurolinguists from the Erasmus Hospital, the Jules Bordet Institute and the Queen Fabiola Children’s University Hospital (HUDERF). The department assesses babies, children, adolescents and adults with neuropsychological and speech disorders and provides rehabilitation/readaptation in the case of deficiencies. Our staff work in various medical units to assist patients with problems in diverse areas, including: attention, language, memory, reasoning, deglutition perception, speech and voice. The department consists of three sectors: baby-child-adolescent cognition, adult-elderly person cognition; deglutition-voice-speech.    Our specialities Our activities in hospitalisation are of two kinds:  assessment or evaluation of difficulties and rehabilitation/readaptation in the case of speech and neuropsychological deficiencies following a lesion (injury, trauma), a brain dysfunction or a neurodevelopmental disorder.  Our staff are present in neurology, physical medicine and readaptation, neuropaediatrics, geriatrics, child psychiatry, E.N.T. and neurosurgery, etc  Outpatients are seen for their neuropsychological or speech disorders at the Geriatric Day Hospital, the Outpatient Centre for Neurological Functional Readaptation for Adults (C.R.F.N.A.), the Centre for Neurological Functional Readaptation for Children  (C.R.F.N.I.) or at the Learning, Growing and Becoming Centre. The neuropsychologist treats cognitive, behavioural and emotional aspects. He or she informs the patient and those close to the patient of the link between cognitive and behavioural dysfunctions as evaluated and present or future consequences for daily and professional life. The neuropsychologist takes into account the psycho-affective, social and environmental context so as to arrive at the best possible understanding of the importance of incapacities and handicaps and proposes individualised treatment indications.      The speech therapist carries out assessments and re-education in the case of language (language development, dyslexia, aphasias), voice (dysphonia) and deglutition (dysphagia) disorders  as well as facial muscle (paresis, paralysis) problems in brain-damaged patients or patients presenting neurological and neurodevelopmental pathologies.   Our team Image Our specialists Research The H.U.B’s Department of Neuropsychology and Speech Therapy encourages the development of research activity as well as cooperation with faculty structures of the ULB and VUB. The department  also participates in national and international research projects. Several of its members pursue research related to neuropsychology and speech therapy and publish in international journals.    Image Teaching Several members of the department teach at the university or training college. Every year many students undertake a clinical internship at the department as part of their studies in neuropsychology or speech therapy.     Publications COVCOG: Immediate and long-term cognitive improvement after cognitive versus emotion management psychoeducation programs - a randomized trial in covid patients with neuropsychological difficulties. Authors : Willems S, Didone V, Cabello Fernandez C, Delrue G, Slama H, Fery P, Goin J, Della Libera C, COVCOG Group, Collette FJournal: BMC Neurology, 2023  15 January 2024 Acoustic Analysis of Voluntary Coughs, Throat Clearings, and Induced Reflexive Coughs in a Healthy Population Authors : Mootassim-Billah S, Schoentgen J, De Bodt M, Roper N, Digonnet A, Le Tensorer M, Van Nuffelen G, Van Gestel DJournal: Dysphagia, 2021 15 January 2024 Unraveling the Cognitive-Motor Interaction in Individuals With Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment Authors : Gaillardin F, Bier JC, De Breucker S, Baudry SJournal: J Neurol Phys Ther, 2022 15 January 2024 Resting-state functional brain connectivity is related to subsequent procedural learning skills in school-aged children Authors : Van Dyck D, Deconinck N, Aeby A, Baijot S, Coquelet N, Trotta N, Rovai A, Goldman S, Urbain C, Wens V, De Tiège X.Journal: Neuroimage, 2021

Our role Physiotherapy has very diverse fields of application, treating various aspects of functional disorders, including those of a musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular and/or psychomotor nature.  Physiotherapy treatment, centred on evidence-based practice, aims to maintain health, optimise functional independence, manage physical incapacities and assist with reintegration into society. Particular attention is paid to preventive and educational aspects.  The physiotherapist accompanies the patient as part of  bio-psycho-social approach and stimulates the patient to take an active part in the treatment. As the relational aspect is an essential component of the therapy, humanism and empathy are hallmarks of the physiotherapist’s approach to the patient. The physiotherapist can accompany you throughout your care pathway depending on your needs. Physiotherapists collaborate with doctors and other care providers within multidisciplinary teams “Movement is life” Image Image Image Image Our specialities We have developed a number of rehabilitation centres in various specific fields: cardiac, pulmonary and pulmonary rehabilitation, neurology and the musculoskeletal system. At these centres you can benefit from  multidisciplinary care, an infrastructure adapted to your needs and physiotherapists who are experts in their field. The sessions can be individual or group. We also have several specialised consultations in physiotherapy that focus on musculoskeletal disorders, dizziness, neurological diseases, abdominopelvic rehabilitation, perinatal physiotherapy, complex regional pain syndrome, pain management, etc. We also propose psychocorporal approaches (relaxation, hypnosis) and osteopathic care (adults and children).    Our team Image Our specialist Teaching Physiotherapists participate in the university hospital’s three missions: excellence of care, teaching and research. Our department has more than 50 internship places for physiotherapy students. Students benefit from clinical teaching at the patient’s bedside as well as seminars (practical and theoretical), discussions and case presentations, etc. Most of our physiotherapists are recognised as   “internship supervisor” by the Faculty of Motor Sciences. Several physiotherapists have completed a doctoral thesis while others are registered at the doctoral school and hope to soon submit their thesis.  Research A number of projects are supported by the Erasmus Fund. Our main lines of research are as follows: Cardio-respiratory and metabolic physiology during exercise as well as the effects of different physical rehabilitation exercise modes (including prehabilitation) in the case of chronic diseases (cardiology, post COVID, oncology).  Virtual reality : in this last area, we are trying to develop expertise in terms of assessment and rehabilitation of attentional disorders and balance disorders as well as specific management of pain and anxiety.Dyspnea and its implications, in terms of motor skills and cognition. We also explore innovative methods for treating dyspnoea, such as hypnosis and music therapy, as a complement to conventional pulmonary rehabilitation and also in the framework of mechanical ventilation. The impact of CRPS on proprioception. The aim being to improve the effectiveness of physiotherapy treatment.  Publications Hemodynamic Tolerance of New Resistance Training Methods in Patients With Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease: A RANDOMIZED CROSSOVER STUDY Authors :  Gillet A, Lamotte M, Forton K, Roussoulières A, Dewachter C, Bouziotis J, Deboeck G, van de Borne PJournal : J Cardiopulm Rehabil The influence of cognitive load on static balance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients Authors : Olivier Van Hove, Ana Maria Cebolla , Vasileios Andrianopoulos, Dimitri Leduc , Pierre Antoine Guidat , Véronique Feipel, Gaël Deboeck , Bruno BonnechèreJournal : Clin Respir J. The long-term effect of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 on disability and quality of life after foot injury Authors : Mouraux D, Lenoir C, Tuna T, Brassinne E, Sobczak SJournal : Disabil Rehabil Reorganization of large-scale cognitive networks during automation of imagination of a complex sequential movement Authors : Sauvage C, De Greef N, Manto M, Jissendi P, Nioche C, Habas CJournal : Neuroradiol  Specific contacts Various physiotherapy specialities offer individual consultations:ConsultationMake an appointmentLymphatic drainage02 555 69 61Postnatal physiotherapy02 555 52 54 - 02 555 56 46 Prenatal physiotherapy 02 555 52 54 - 02 555 56 46 Hypnotherapy02 555 35 06Neurology02 555 38 48Neurosurgery02 555 38 48ENT, vertigo rehabilitation02 555 37 75Orthopaedics, traumatology02 555 38 48Osteopathy02 555 38 48Sophrology02 555 38 48Rheumatology02 555 38 48Pelvic-perineal physiotherapy02 555 39 03Other specialities are organised as group consultations:ConsultationMake an appointmentCardiology, cardiac surgery 02 555 69 62Dialysis02 555 69 62Ecole du dos02 555 38 48Fibromyalgia02 555 38 48Pre- and post-natal physiotherapy, preparation for childbirth 02 555 52 54 - 02 555 56 46Obesity02 555 69 62Vascular pathologies02 555 69 62Pneumology02 555 37 73Our functional rehabilitation centres:CentreMake an appointmentCRAL, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre02 555 38 48CRFNA, Adult Neurological Rehabilitation Centre02 555 68 58CRFNI, Child Neurological Functional Revalidation Centre02 555 68 51CRPP, Multidisciplinary Physical Rehabilitation Centre 02 555 69 62

What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the skin and joints. During an outbreak, raised patches of dry skin – red on fair skins and white on dark skins  – appear, especially on the skin in the area around the joints, such as the knees and elbows. In 30% of cases psoriasis affects the joints themselves that become stiff (especially the lower back) or swollen. Some people also complain of itching, especially at night.    The disease typically occurs   at around the age of 20: type 1 psoriasis of which there is often a family history;  or around the age of 40: type 2 psoriasis that often appears at times of major stress.  Psoriasis affects about 3% of the population. It is not a contagious disease.   Your care and treatment Consultations   A dermatology consultation is often enough to make or confirm a diagnosis. After which the patient can be referred to the Erasmus Hospital’s Clinic for Inflammatory Dermatological Diseases where they will be seen by a dermatologist specialised in psoriasis, either for an individual consultation or a joint consultation with a rheumatologist if joints are affected. As psoriasis can be associated with a chronic intestinal inflammatory disease (e.g. Crohn’s disease), a  gastroenterologist may also be brought in.    Stress, smoking and being overweight or obese are all pro-inflammatory factors and favour psoriasis outbreaks. For this reason and depending on your profile, consultations with a psychologist, tobaccologist and/or dietician may be suggested.    Treatment   Treatment of psoriasis depends on the extent of the symptoms and whether or not a joint is affected.    A cortisone cream, vitamin D supplement and/or localised phototherapy sessions for the hands and feet can be enough to treat small skin surfaces.   Immunosuppressive treatment and/or phototherapy sessions in a cabin can treat  larger skin surfaces, with or without affected joints.  Monthly or quarterly biotherapy (auto)injections are reserved for cases of refractory psoriasis, with or without affected joints. The patient can learn to self-inject, use the services of a visiting nurse or attend the Wound Care Clinic (located at the Erasmus Medical Center) where a member of the nursing staff will give the injection.    Examinations and follow-up  To be reimbursed, the candidate for immunosuppressive treatment or biotherapy must first have a complete blood test and lung X-ray to rule out the possibility of tuberculosis  (= immunosuppressants are contraindicated).   If the treatment is initiated, patients must return one month later for a consultation to check whether their body is responding to and tolerating the immunosuppressant or biotherapy. If all is fine, quarterly monitoring is instigated.    Advice Daily skin hydration with appropriate products is an inherent part of psoriasis treatment. No aggressive aesthetic treatment (hair removal, scrub, tattooing, etc.) of the skin must be undertaken without medical advice, especially if the psoriasis is not under control. While the chlorinated water of swimming pools is not recommended, seawater and sun (with sun protection) generally have a positive effect on psoriasis rashes. Image Research Dermatologists at the Erasmus Hospital initiate or participate in epidemiological (on the basis of a questionnaire), clinical (new treatments) or academic research projects on psoriasis. 

What is endometriosis? The endometrium is a tissue that lines the cavity of the uterus that potentially houses an embryo and that is evacuated during menstruation. It sometimes happens that tissue resembling the endometrium grows outside the cavity of the uterus, into the ovaries,  the rectovaginal space, bladder or intestines, etc. This is the condition known as endometriosis.    While some patients show no symptoms, most experience pain, sometimes very severe pain, in the area of the (lower) abdomen or back, either during or between periods, during sexual relations or when urinating etc. Endometriosis can be the source of fertility problems, chronic fatigue, addiction to painkillers, absenteeism from school or work, etc. It can also cause major psychological stress, especially when patients consult and suffer discomfort for several years without being correctly diagnosed and treated.     Treatment The H.U.B Endometriosis Clinic offers global and multidisciplinary care.   The first consultation: You and the gynaecologist first note your symptoms, your antecedents and any medication you may be taking (including contraceptives). The doctor then undertakes a meticulous gynaecological medical examination, followed by an endovaginal ultrasound.   Additional examinations: The gynaecologist can also prescribe a pelvic MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan. However, neither the MRI nor the endovaginal ultrasound always show everything. In some cases a laparoscopy is needed. This surgical intervention, used for both diagnosis and treatment, involves inserting a tiny camera and surgical instruments through an incision in the abdomen of just 1 cm. Identified endometriosis lesions   are removed or destroyed. Medical treatment is generally the first treatment option. The menstrual cycle is rested using a hormonal contraceptive, chosen according to your profile and preferences.   Surgical treatment involves “burning” or removing the endometriosis lesions by means of a conventional (laparoscopy) or robotic (see Focus) technique that is minimally invasive.   Other treatment: The clinic also proposes consultations in psychology and sexology to help you manage the potential impact of the endometriosis on your mental health and/or intimacy.   Shiatsu (therapeutic massage technique) sessions are also proposed.    The Endometriosis Clinic collaborates with  the Fertility Clinic, the Medical Imaging Department and H.U.B’s Multidisciplinary Centre for Pain Evaluation and Treatment.  Advice Certain lifestyle changes can improve endometriosis symptoms. It is therefore recommended to:      take regular exercise ; adopt an anti-inflammatory diet that limits foods likely to increase endometriosis pain (typically fermented foods);   make an intelligent use of painkillers, in appropriate doses at the right time.    Focus The H.U.B Endometriosis Clinic has a Da Vinci® robot with a dual console. This makes it possible not only to reach lesions where access is difficult but also to operate with four hands. Depending on the location of the endometriosis lesions, the gynaecologist operates with the urologist or specialist in digestive surgery.  Research The H.U.B Endometriosis Clinic participates in clinic trials  to find new treatment and in fundamental research projects to arrive at a better understanding of the causes  – in particular environmental – of the disease.    Our specialists Gynaecology - ObstetricsEndometriosis specialists : M Fastrez, K Crener, L Imperiale, C Vanneste, C Soria, M ZingarelliImaging specialists : R Lejeune, G GarofaloFertility specialists : I Demeestere, A Delbaere, C HoubaUrology : T QuackelsMedical imaging : A Massez, M SyNuclear medicine : I VierasuAnatomopathology : JC NoëlAlgology : N Van Cutsem, T TunaParamedicalAdministrative coordination : S HecqPsychologist : A CailleauxSexotherapist : G Van BraekelPhysiotherapist : R GarnirShiatsu practitioner : P HaassNurses :Surgical area : F DelsaHospitalisation : A DosseConsultation : E Chasseriaud, P GosselinResearch nurse : F Henry Associated services

What is anaemia? Anaemia is a condition characterised by a deficiency of red blood cells and haemoglobin in the blood. Common but rarely serious it can nevertheless be debilitating. Anaemia causes tiredness and sleeping problems, pallor and a breathlessness that can aggravate an existing problem (e.g. cardiac insufficiency, chronic bronchitis, etc.). Symptoms may appear suddenly or progressively and impair the quality of life of those affected.  Anaemia has many causes: iron deficiency (very common) and/or certain vitamin deficiencies, an underlying auto-immune disease, hereditary or oncological diseases, etc. It is therefore essential to identify precisely the origin of an anaemia if it is to be treated effectively.   Care Consultation and further examinations If your doctor (generalist or specialist) sees from your blood test results that you are anaemic  and considers that an examination is needed, you can yourself make an appointment online or by telephone. If your doctor believes this is urgent, he or she can contact the duty haematologist to ensure you are fast tracked. This will ensure you see a haematologist within 72 hours and if necessary you can receive immediate intravenous treatment at the Erasmus Day Hospital. If your blood test did not make it possible to identify the cause of your anaemia, further examinations will be carried out. For example, a bone marrow biopsy (not to be confused with a spinal cord biopsy) may be necessary.    It is in the bone marrow that red blood cells are produced. If not enough are being produced the biopsy often makes it possible to understand why.   Treatment and follow up The treatment of anaemia depends on its cause and can include:   Iron and/or vitamin supplements taken orally or intravenously for anaemia caused by a deficiency;    EPO injections to stimulate the production of red cells by the bone marrow;   Blood transfusions, etc. After initiating the treatment, the haematologist will inform your GP to draw up a joint treatment plan    Focus The H.U.B Department of Haematology is recognised for its expertise in a number of fields and pathologies potentially linked to anaemia.  The department is a European reference centre for rare causes of anaemia and other red blood cell and low iron disorders . This expertise makes it possible to propose certain leading edge treatments that can only be administered at a reference centre. Image Research The H.U. B Department of Haematology has a clinical research unit. This enables certain patients to benefit from innovative treatment in the framework of clinical trials.    Our specialists Our associated services

What is obstructive sleep apnea? The most common sleep-related breathing disorder is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which affects approximately 1 in 20 people in Belgium.It is characterised by pauses in breathing lasting at least 10 seconds during sleep, caused by the collapse of the airways due to nighttime muscle relaxation. OSAS is often, but not always, accompanied by snoring. It affects sleep quality, leading to nighttime awakenings, non-restorative sleep, fatigue or daytime sleepiness. Over time, OSAS can have numerous physiological and/or psychological consequences, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, psychiatric (depression) and cognitive effects (memory and concentration problems, etc.). Far from being harmless, OSAS significantly affects quality of life.The main risk factors for this condition are smoking and being overweight. Treatment DiagnosisThe essential diagnostic test for this type of condition is a sleep study carried out at the Adult Sleep Functional Unit. This involves spending one night in hospital so that various sleep parameters can be recorded, allowing a comprehensive assessment of different sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome.What happens during a sleep study?You will generally arrive at the sleep laboratory at around 2 p.m. A member of staff will settle you into a private room. Before going to sleep, several sensors will be attached to your body and connected to the various monitoring devices. Depending on the circumstances, a camera may record you during the night. This allows the team to identify any abnormal movements (e.g. leg movements, parasomnias, etc.), ensure your safety in the event of a nighttime behavioural disorder, and reconnect a sensor that may have become detached while you were asleep. The following day, the extensive data collected are analysed. This analysis makes it possible to confirm the diagnosis of OSAS and/or identify any other potential sleep disorders. A further assessment by another medical specialist may sometimes be necessary.TreatmentDepending on the cause, origin and severity of OSAS, various treatments are available:For people whose OSAS is caused by sleeping on their back, positional therapy may be recommended to correct their sleeping position.As being overweight and obesity are the main risk factors for OSAS, weight loss is always recommended for people concerned.Alcohol, smoking and muscle-relaxing medications (such as benzodiazepines) can also worsen OSAS. People concerned may therefore be referred to specialised care to help them reduce or stop using these substances.Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) involves wearing a (usually) nasal mask during the night to prevent apneas.A mandibular advancement device is generally indicated for mild to moderate OSAS (< 30 apneas per hour). This device is custom-made by ENT and oral medicine specialists.Maxillofacial surgery can be used to correct the position of the mandible (lower jaw) and maxilla (upper jaw), particularly in people with moderate to severe OSAS (> 30 apneas per hour). Discover our Adult Sleep Functional Unit

Different forms of asthma Asthma affects all age groups. It is important to consider the age at which it begins: before or after 30 years. Early-onset asthma is often allergic, more common in boys, and usually (but not always) less severe. It may disappear in adulthood. Asthma that develops after 30 is usually non-allergic (though it can be), more common in women, and often more unpredictable. Contrary to common belief, asthma can also develop at an advanced age.The severity of asthma requires several months of observation to be defined and may change over time. Allergic asthma is often associated with allergic rhinitis, which should be properly treated to improve asthma control. The connection between lower airways (asthma) and upper airways (rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps) is so important that joint consultations are offered every two weeks.From a pathophysiological perspective, the airways of asthma patients are affected by inflammation and bronchospasm, varying in intensity over time and usually reversible with treatment or sometimes spontaneously.Airway obstruction and inflammation cause asthma symptoms, which are non-specific and include shortness of breath, cough, sputum production, wheezing, and chest pain. These symptoms occur more often at night and may appear as attacks or become chronic. Asthma management Management begins with a detailed history to identify triggering circumstances, especially possible allergic causes (dust, animals, seasonal factors such as pollen), and to assess lifestyle factors (smoking, sports, occupation).In addition to clinical examination, tests are performed to confirm the diagnosis, assess inflammation and allergic status, and characterize the asthma type. The main test is a pulmonary function test to demonstrate airway obstruction and its reversibility with bronchodilators. Outside of attacks, results may be normal, requiring a bronchial provocation test.Because asthma is also an inflammatory disease, airway inflammation is assessed by measuring nitric oxide (NO) in exhaled air. This is a simple and harmless test. Inflammation can also be evaluated through blood tests or, less commonly, induced sputum analysis.The allergic nature of asthma is confirmed through specific tests. Skin prick testing is the preferred method: allergen extracts are introduced into the skin, and results are read after 20 minutes. A positive reaction causes redness, slight swelling, and itching. This method is quick, painless, and suitable even for young children. Blood tests can also provide this information.Highly effective inhaled treatments have been available for about twenty years. These combine an anti-inflammatory drug (inhaled corticosteroid) and a bronchodilator. Proper inhaler use is essential and must be taught by qualified staff. The clinic provides an “Asthma School” for this purpose.When allergic rhinitis is present, antihistamines or nasal corticosteroids improve symptoms and asthma control. Allergen immunotherapy (desensitization) may be proposed, involving gradually increasing doses of the allergen to build tolerance.Significant progress has been made in treating severe asthma over the past 15 years. Biological therapies (injections) target specific mechanisms and are tailored to different asthma types. They are costly and subject to strict reimbursement criteria.The clinic also manages other allergies, including food, drug, and insect venom allergies. About one in two people will experience an allergic reaction during their lifetime. Diagnosis may involve skin tests, blood tests, and oral provocation tests under medical supervision, as well as controlled desensitization procedures in hospital settings.

Clinic Mission: Management of Thoracic Cancers The Thoracic Oncology Clinic at H.U.B specializes in the multidisciplinary management of patients with lung, pleural, and mediastinal cancers, including:Bronchopulmonary cancers (non-small cell and small cell)Pleural tumors (mesotheliomas and others)Mediastinal tumors (thymomas and others)Pleuro-pulmonary metastasesDiagnostic management is provided through an advanced pulmonary endoscopy unit (bronchoscopic fiberoscopy, GPS navigation, endobronchial ultrasound [EBUS], cryobiopsies, etc.) and close collaboration with a highly skilled team of pathologists and the molecular biology laboratory.The weekly multidisciplinary thoracic oncology meeting (CUB Erasme Hospital and Jules Bordet Institute) brings together top specialists in radiology, nuclear medicine, pneumology, thoracic oncology, thoracic surgery, radiotherapy, pathology, ISO, and other fields. This collaboration is the foundation for evidence-based therapeutic decisions aligned with the latest scientific research and best practice guidelines.Surgical management is provided by the Thoracic Surgery Department, in line with our institution’s long-standing integrated medical-surgical model.Radiotherapy management is provided by the Institut Jules Bordet team.Collaboration with the Gamma Knife Center of the Neurosurgery Department at Erasme Hospital and the Radiotherapy Department at Institut Jules Bordet ensures optimal management of brain metastases. Learn more about lung cancer care at the Jules Bordet Institute Academic Mission Training of medical residents in Pneumology and Internal MedicineTraining in Thoracic OncologySupervisor: CUB Erasme Hospital – J. Bordet Institute (ULB): Dr Mekinda Ngono Zita LéaOthers Research Mission Les activités de recherche clinique et fondamentale sont réalisées en collaboration avec l’Institut Jules Bordet et la faculté de médecine de l’ULB.Depuis la Création de l’Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles (HUB) en 2021, la prise en charge des pathologies oncologiques thoraciques se fait dans le cadre d’un projet de soins inter-inhospitalier CUB Hôpital Erasme et l’Institut Jules Bordet. Clinical and fundamental research activities are conducted in collaboration with the Jules Bordet Institute and the ULB Faculty of Medicine.Since the creation of the Brussels University Hospital (HUB) in 2021, the management of thoracic oncological diseases has been organized within an inter-hospital care project between CUB Erasme Hospital and the Jules Bordet Institute. Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Team Dr Mekinda Ngono Zita: Pulmonologist, Thoracic OncologistProf. Thierry Berghmans: Medical OncologistProf. Dimitri Leduc: PulmonologistProf. Benjamin Bondue: PulmonologistDr Blandine Jelli: Pulmonologist, Thoracic OncologistDr Olivier Taton: Pulmonologist, Thoracic OncologistProf. Mariana Brandao: Medical OncologistDr Anouk Goudsmit: Medical OncologistDr Alice Carrette: Pulmonologist, Thoracic OncologistDr Bogdan Grigoriu: PulmonologistDr Youri Sokolow: Thoracic SurgeonDr Maria Ruiz: Thoracic SurgeonDr Maarten Vander Kuylen: Thoracic SurgeonDr Elena Prisciandaro: Thoracic SurgeonProf. Pia Di Campli: Thoracic SurgeonProf. Myriam Remmelink: AnatomopathologistProf. Luigi Moretti: RadiotherapistProf. Caroline Keyzer: Radiologist

Our role The centre supports people who are transgender or who are questioning their gender identity, together with their loved ones, by giving them the opportunity to explain their difficulties and put their questions to  trained healthcare professionals. Our multidisciplinary team supports people of all ages, from children to adults, as part of an open and non-pathologizing approach. Our mission is also to provide information within the various health structures. Our specialities The centre has a multidisciplinary team and experts who are references in their specialities, consequently providing the most comprehensive support possible: Psychology and Sexology: Our psychologists and sexologists are at the heart of the support provided by the Horizon TransIdentity Centre. They are ready to listen to the life experiences of beneficiaries in a one-to-one, family or group context. Social service: This provides information and assistance to facilitate administrative procedures (link with the various institutions the beneficiaries are in contact with, assistance in obtaining identity documents, financial accompaniment, etc.) Paediatric endocrinology: Permits support during puberty, comprehensive health checkups and detailed information on puberty blockers as well as on the various gender-affirming hormone  treatments. When these treatments are prescribed the child endocrinologist makes regular progress checks to ensure the young person in question receives optimal care. Endocrinology: Permits detailed information on the different gender-affirming treatments. When these treatments are prescribed the endocrinologist makes a regular progress check to ensure optimal care. Gynaecology: Our Gynaecology Department has solid experience in the field of fertility preservation and medically assisted procreation. Our department ca also support beneficiaries when undergoing certain surgical procedures (hysterectomy, ovariectomy, etc.).   Urology and paediatric urology: The Urology Department permits support and follow-up before and after gender-affirming surgery  (metaidoïoplasty, phalloplasty, etc.)Child, adolescent and adult psychology: For beneficiaries who express the need, these departments permit an assessment and monitoring of a mental health problem by child psychiatrists and psychiatrists trained to be aware of and attentive to the plurality of gender expression. Plastic surgery: Our department proposes support throughout the various gender-affirming surgical procedures (torsoplasty, breast enlargement, facial surgery, etc.)Genetics: The Genetics Department is available to respond to doubts and questions, especially for intersex beneficiaries. Internal medicine: Through the HIV Reference Centre in particular, we are able to offer advice and support on sexual health.  Our team Centre :Marie Poncelet - CoordinatorSandrine Deplus – Psychologist & Case ManagerCatherine Odent – Psychologist & SexologistDenis Storme– Social worker Centre references, per speciality:Child urologist: Karim KhelifChild endocrinologist: Cécile Brachet & Alfredo VicinanzaChild psychiatry: Marie Poncelet & Véronique DelvenneEndocrinology: AglaiaKyrill i& Rebecca FischlerUrology: Thierry RoumeguereGynaeology: OraniteGoldrat& Anne DelbaerePlastic surgery: Diane Franck & Frederic UrbainGenetics: Catherine Vilain & Urielle UllmannPsychiatry: Camille PointInternal medicine – HIV Reference Centre : Jean-Christophe Goffard Contacts For beneficiaries aged under 16: child psychiatry consultation secretariat at HUDERF : +32 (0)2 477 31 80For those aged 16 and over: secretariat for child psychiatry consultations at Erasme : +32 (0)2 555 39 40

A nursing team by your side to treat wounds, support people with a digestive stoma bag, and ensure appropriate nutrition. Excellence in Care The mission of our clinical nursing team is based on three pillars — expertise, versatility, and resources — through which we apply a 360-degree vision. At the heart of the care pathway, we act as a link between the hospital, external partners, and the home. In complex situations, we anticipate, advise, and propose concrete solutions. Our goal: to facilitate each step of the care pathway and ensure a safe return home. Image Image Image A team with diverse and highly specialized expertise Composed of nurses specialized in wound care, stomatherapy, and clinical nutrition, our team mobilizes advanced skills to ensure high-quality care. Keeping our knowledge up to date and sharing best practices with healthcare professionals are part of our responsibilities. Beyond clinical practice, our team supports patients throughout their care journey through therapeutic education, practical explanations, and logistical follow-up. A key link in patient care management We are resource persons, a connecting link within a multidisciplinary dynamic, both in the hospital and at home. Our role is to anticipate, prevent, and adjust the care of each patient with wounds, stoma bags, and nutritional tubes. We also strive to facilitate contacts, clarify follow-up, and support communication between the various stakeholders to ensure optimal continuity of care. In summary: we go beyond care — we adapt our expertise to each patient and bring together all healthcare actors around integrated care. Our care areas Within the hospital, we follow our patients during hospitalization and in outpatient consultations.Wound care: establish a care or prevention protocol for complex wounds, help adapt ongoing treatment, in multidisciplinary collaboration (physician, dietitian).Stomatherapy: follow-up of patients with a stoma (wearing a pouch), appliance-related issues, flow management, education, management of difficult drain fittings, discharge equipment.Clinical nutrition: enteral and parenteral nutrition (via a feeding tube or central venous catheter). The multidisciplinary team initiates it in the hospital and then adapts it for home care.Contact us by phone at +32 (0)2 555 56 30 Our role within an academic hospital Within the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B), our team is actively committed to continuous improvement of care through training, practice evaluation, and the development of quality protocols via:Training (audits, evaluations, care protocols)Therapeutic education and connection with the patient-partner programPrevention and management protocols for complications (e.g., pressure ulcer prevention), risk factor assessment, and management of complex wounds through our expertise in innovative therapeutic approachesData recording Our team Head nurse: Asuncion Ballarin  Image Clinical nutrition nurse Erasmus HospitalAsuncion Ballarin, Stomatherapy nurse, clinical nutritionValérie Burion Jules Bordet InstituteIngrid Amorison   Wound care and stomatherapy nurse Erasmus HospitalAgathe Ducrocq: Stomatherapy nurse, wound care clinicianEduarda Meira: Stomatherapy nurse, wound care clinicianVéronique Duthie: Stomatherapy nurse, wound care clinicianJules Bordet Institut eAurore Mauen: Stomatherapy nurse, wound care clinician, oncology specialistMarlène Pacheco: Stomatherapy nurse, wound care clinician  Resources and useful links [HEALTH SHEET] Defunctioning stoma: understanding, living with it, and knowing … [ARTICLE] Feeding tube: a tool to take care of yourself when your body needs it [ARTICLE] “With a stoma, my body is different, but life is still possible”

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