Maastricht University Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒕  Over 45 lecturers, students and staff from Radboudumc and Maastricht UMC+ met in Maastricht on Friday 22 November to explore new cooperation opportunities in the field of education. Topics such as planetary health and education for Generation Z were the focus.    𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡  The day started with an overview of planetary health education in Nijmegen and Maastricht, after which participants brainstormed via a World Café on how to better integrate sustainability in education. The organisation will collect the results of the World Café and make them available to both organisations.    𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐙 After lunch, Generation Z was in the spotlight, with stimulating propositions from students about their own generation, such as social media use and mental health. The statements led to a discussion on differences and similarities, with participants stressing that the similarities between Generation Z and previous generations are often greater and that we should avoid polarisation. Discussions on feedback, participation and community building provided valuable insights that can be used for the further development of education.    The outcomes of this inspiring session will be further developed and made available to all participants in order to strengthen education within the Academic Alliances. Maastricht University Radboud University

Discover the new UM Academy for Lifelong Development platform!   🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the brand-new Maastricht University Academy for Lifelong Development website is now live! This comprehensive platform brings together educational programmes from across UM’s institutes, offering you a clear path to continued growth and development.   Whether you want to advance in your field, develop new skills, or transition to an entirely new career path, UM Academy makes it easier than ever to find programmes tailored to your ambitions. Filter by theme, duration, cost, and more to discover the perfect fit for your next step.   Keep learning, growing, and thriving—because your journey doesn’t end at graduation. Explore the platform now: https://lnkd.in/eG-uBxgx   #maastrichtalumni #lifelongdevelopment Maastricht University Maastricht University Academy for Lifelong Development

In the last months, we've shared tips for our students on how to live a healthier life. Not just a random collection, but tips based on actual research happening at the Maastricht University Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. The brains behind this idea are Lieve Vonken and Gido Metz, PhD candidates at Care And Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), and researchers at the Department of Health Promotion. In this edition, Kathelijne Bessems covers eating healthy and tasty on a budget. Eating healthy, sustainable and quick can be challenging for students with a tight budget and busy schedule. However, small changes can be enough to make a change and become more aware of what you eat. Kathelijne Bessems, Assistant Professor at the Department of Health Promotion presents three solid evidence-based tips for a healthier diet. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 Do you pay attention to your diet but find it difficult to eat healthy? The barriers that students often face are the cost of food, lack of time and sub-optimal cooking skills. In fact, it is well known that nutrient-rich foods tend to be more expensive than nutrient-poor foods. So yes, healthy eating can be challenging. But with a few tips, you can also prepare a tasty, quick and healthy meal at a reasonable cost. 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭: 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 Small portions of food, including vegetables, are relatively more expensive than large portions. So if you are cooking a meal for one person, it will tend to be relatively more expensive. Try preparing a recipe for several days and freezing it in portions. Or buy a larger portion of your vegetables and make a stew on the first day and use it in a soup or salad the next day for a variety of tasty dishes.  Buying seasonal vegetables is also relatively cheap. Finally, preparing a healthy meal does not have to be difficult. Have you tried a vegetable omelette with wholemeal bread? Easy to make and quick to serve! 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 Want to make your food healthier? Take a regular recipe and replace one ingredient with a healthier alternative. Try substituting wholemeal for white rice, pulses for meat or add a tangerine to your morning yoghurt. Don't make drastic changes, but set small goals: small changes are more effective in becoming sustainable habits. Want to learn more? Visit the link: https://lnkd.in/eDvcAXhb

During complex heart surgeries in which blood flow is temporarily stopped, cooling the patient’s body has traditionally been the primary method to protect organs. ❄️ However, the body needs a long time to recover from it, which sometimes leads to patients spending weeks at the hospital. Together with Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM) and Maastricht UMC+, Elham Bidar is investigating a way to reduce cooling during these surgeries while avoiding the need to temporarily stop the blood flow. He discusses their research at the annual CARIM symposium (https://lnkd.in/eti_JKun) on November 27, 2024. Read the full article below 👇 Maastricht University Heart+Vascular Center/Maastricht UMC+ Health Foundation Limburg #maastrichtuniversity #research #heartsurgery #bloodflow #cooling

A new academic partnership between Maastricht University (UM) and Arbo Unie(AU) strengthens the efforts that are made towards healthy workplaces and lifestyles for workers. Annemie Schols, Dean of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences and Willem van Rhenen, Chief Health Officer at Arbo Unie, a Dutch occupational health service, shook hands last September and ratified a five-year agreement between the two organisations. The agreement, named ‘the Academic Collaboration in Lifestyle and Sustainable Employability’ allows occupational health specialists from Arbo Unie to conduct research together with Maastricht University’s Department of Social Medicine (FHML). Petra Beurskens, an occupational hygienist at Arbo Unie, conducts the first PhD project under the flag of this agreement. This project builds on an astute observation of Petra on lifestyle and Body Mass Index among shift workers. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ekBhHUF2 #maastrichtuniversity #occupationalhealth #socialmedicine Inge Houkes

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Did you know a half-hour gallbladder surgery generates 5-7 kg of waste? 💉 🗑️ Myrthe Eussen is a PhD candidate working on the CAREFREE project, where she researches ways to reduce the environmental impact of the operating room. "During my internships as a medicine student, I saw how much material was discarded in healthcare." She discusses the project at the annual NUTRIM Symposium (https://lnkd.in/eaUfp54P) on November 13, 2024. Read the full article below 👇 NUTRIM - Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism Maastricht UMC+ Maastricht University #maastrichtuniversity #research #sustainability #operatingroom

Can digital twins of the heart provide personalized care for heart disease patients? ❤️🩹 At the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, we perform a lot of research. In our Science Stories, our researchers explain their work and the tools they use to perform their research for FHML. In the Netherlands, approximately 1.7 million people suffer from cardiovascular diseases. By mapping the pumping function of the heart in detail, researchers hope to better tailor care to the patient in the future. Dr. Nick van Osta researches this by creating digital twins of the heart. In this video, he explains how a digital heart works, how it fills in the missing puzzle pieces in heart disease diagnosis and treatment and how it ultimately could be used to provide personalized care. Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM) Maastricht UMC+Maastricht University #maastrichtuniversity #healthcare #circadapt #sciencestories

On October 15, Professor Piet van den Brandt received the MUMC+ medal. This medal is awarded to individuals who have had significant importance for Maastricht UMC+ or who have made special contributions outside their own field. Congratulations! Maastricht University Maastricht UMC+ #maastrichtuniversity #mumc https://lnkd.in/etvqRBVT

Does practicing on virtual lungs help pulmonology trainees to properly navigate the airways? 🩺 At the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, we perform a lot of research. In our Science Stories, our researchers explain their work and the tools they use to perform their research for FHML. During a bronchoscopy, a pulmonologist examines the inside of the airways using a flexible tube with a camera. To ensure that the patient experiences as little discomfort as possible and has a minimal risk of side effects, it is important for the pulmonologist to practice thoroughly. In this video, Eveline Gerretsen explains her research on whether practicing on a virtual reality simulator helps pulmonology trainees to correctly navigate the lungs, and how this makes bronchoscopies less burdensome and safer for patients. SHE, Maastricht University Maastricht UMC+ #maastrichtuniversity #healthcare #virtualreality #pulmonology #sciencestories