Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Frailty in Ageing research department

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International Peer Reviewed publications per theme:

Sarcopenia - Dynapenia - Inflammation (2000 - present)

Early detection and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (2000 - present)

Geriatric Rehabilitation (2000 - present)

Gait Analysis in the aged (2000 - present)

Geriatric Medicine & Pharmacy (2000 - present)

Other & before 2000

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Sarcopenia - Dynapenia - Inflammation (2000 - present)

Bautmans I, Vantieghem S, Gorus E, Grazzini YR, Fierens Y, Pool-Goudzwaard A, Mets T. Age-related differences in pre-movement antagonist muscle co-activation and reaction-time performance. Experimental Gerontology 2011; In Press. (SCI IF 2009: 3.342)

Bautmans I, Onyema O, Van Puyvelde K, Pleck S, Mets T. Grip work estimation during sustained maximal contraction: validity and relationship with dependency and inflammation in elderly persons. Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging 2010; In Press. (SCI IF 2009: 1.712)

Scafoglieri A, Provyn S, Bautmans I, Van Roy P, Clarys JP. Direct relationship of body mass index and waist circumference with body tissue distribution in elderly persons. Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging 2010; In Press. (SCI IF 2009: 1.712)

Beyer I, Bautmans I, Njemini R, Van Puyvelde K, Mets T. LPS-induced behavioural changes - implications of study medication. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity; In Press (SCI IF 2009: 2.576)

Goekint M, De Pauw K, Roelands B, Njemini R, Bautmans I, Mets T, Meeusen R. Strength training does not influence serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2010; 110(2): 285-93.(SCI IF 2009: 2.047)

Clarys JP, Scafoglieri A, Provyn S, Bautmans I. Body Mass Index as a measure of bone mass. J Sports Medicine Phys Fitn 2010; 50:202-6. (SCI IF 2009: 0.757)

Provyn S, Sesboüé B, Scafoglieri A, Sutton L, Bautmans I, Clarys JP. Contrôle de qualité global de 157 formules de prédiction de l'adiposité chez l'homme. Science & Sports 2010; In Press. (SCI IF 2009: 0.220)

Provyn S, Wallace J, Scafoglieri A, Sesboüé B, Marfell-Jones M, Bautmans I, Clarys JP. Formules de prédiction de l'adiposité chez la femme. contrôle de qualité. Science & Sports 2010; In Press. (SCI IF 2009: 0.220)

Bautmans I, Njemini R, De Backer J, De Waele E, Mets T. Surgery-Induced Inflammation in Relation to Age, Muscle Endurance, and Self-Perceived Fatigue. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2010; 65: 266-73. (SCI IF 2008: 4.003)

Bautmans I, Van Puyvelde K, Mets T. Sarcopenia and functional decline: pathophysiology, prevention and therapy. Acta Clin Belg. 2009; 64: 303-316. (SCI IF 2008: 1.282)

Scafoglieri A, Provyn S, Bautmans I, Van Roy P, Clarys JP. Body Mass Index: An appropriate adiposity index for elderly persons? Revista Española de Antropologia Fisica (ISSN 1887-2042) 2009;29: 123

Goekint M, Heyman E, Roelands B, Njemini R, Bautmans I, Mets T, Meeusen R. No influence of noradrenaline manipulation on acute exercise-induced increase of BDNF. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise 2008; 40(11): 1990-6. (SCI IF 2007: 2.864).

Heyman E, Goekint M, Roelands B, Njemini R, Bautmans I, Mets T, Meeusen R. No enhancement of the acute exercise-induced increase in Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor by a short-term administration of a Selective Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor in healthy subjects. Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology 2008, 22: 40-41 (SCI IF 2007: 2.129)

Bautmans I, Njemini R, Predom H, Lemper JC, Mets T. Muscle endurance in elderly nursing home residents is related to fatigue perception, mobility, and circulating TNF-alpha, IL-6 and Hsp70. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2008; 56: 389-96 (SCI IF 2006: 3.331)

Njemini R, Demanet C, Mets T. Aging-related Differences in Basal Heat Shock Protein 70 Levels in Lymphocytes are Linked to Altered Frequencies of Lymphocyte Subsets. Aging Cell 2008; 7: 498-505. (5y IF2008 IF 7.585)

Bautmans I, Gorus E, Njemini R, Mets T. Handgrip performance in relation to self-perceived fatigue, physical functioning and circulating IL-6 in elderly persons without inflammation. BMC Geriatrics 2007; 7: 5. (open access via BioMed Central)IF not yet available

Njemini R, Lambert M, Demanet C, Kooijman R, Mets T. Basal and infection-induced levels of heat shock proteins in human aging. Biogerontology 2007; 8: 353-364. (IF 2008 3.000)

Njemini R, Bautmans I, Lambert M, Demanet C, Mets T. Heat Shock Proteins and Chemokine/Cytokine Secretion Profile in Ageing and Inflammation. Mechanisms of ageing and development. 2007; 128: 450-454. (IF 3.846)

Njemini R, Demanet C, Mets T. A quantitative and cost-effective methodology for heat shock protein 70 investigation Genes and Immunity 2005; 6 Suppl: S50. (IF 3.779)

Njemini R, Lambert M, Demanet C, Mets T. The effect of aging and inflammation on Heat Shock Protein 27 in Human Mononuclear Blood Cells. Exp Gerontology 2006; 41: 312-319. (IF 2008 3.283)

Bautmans I, Njemini R, Lambert M, Demanet C, Mets T. Circulating acute phase mediators and the skeletal muscle performance in hospitalized geriatric patients. Journal of Gerontology Series A: Medical Sciences 2005; 60: 361-367. (IF 3.500)

Njemini R, Lambert M, Demanet C, Mets T. Heat shock protein 32 in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells: effect of aging and inflammation. Journal of Clinical Immunology. 2005; 25 405-417. (IF 2.638)

Bautmans I, Njemini R, Vasseur S, Chabert H, Moens L, Demanet C, Mets T. Biochemical changes in response to intensive resistance exercise training in the elderly. Gerontology 2005; 51: 253-265. (IF 1.636)

Bautmans I, Mets T. A fatigue resistance test for elderly persons based upon grip strength: reliability and comparison with healthy young subjects. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2005; 17: 217-222. (IF 1.302)

Njemini R, Demanet C, Mets T. Comparison of two ELISAs for the determination of Hsp 70 in serum. Journal of Immunological Methods. 2005;306:176-182. (IF 2.572)

Bautmans I, Van Hees E, Lemper JC, Mets T. The feasibility of whole body vibration in institutionalised elderly persons and its influence on muscle performance, balance and mobility: a randomised controlled trail. BMC Geriatrics 2005;5 (1):17. (open access via BioMed Central).IF not yet available

Njemini R, Demanet C, Mets T. The inflammatory status is an important determinant of heat shock protein 70 serum concentrations during aging. Biogerontology. 2004; 5: 31-38. (IF 3.110)

Mets T, Bautmans I, Njemini R, Lambert M, Demanet C. The influence of celecoxib on fatigue resistance and mobility in geriatric patients with inflammation. American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy. 2004; 2: 230-238.IF not yet available

Njemini R, Demanet C, Mets T. Determination of intracellular heat shock protein 70 using a newly developed cell lysate immunometric assay. Journal of Immunological Methods 2003; 274, 271-279. (IF 2.464)

Njemini R, Lambert M, Demanet C, Vanden Abeele M, Vandebosch S, Mets T. The induction of heat shock protein 70 in peripheral mononuclear blood cells in elderly patients: a role for inflammatory markers. Human Immunology. 2003; 64: 575-585. (IF 3.061)

Njemini R, Lambert M, Demanet C, Mets T. Serum Heat shock protein 70 in healthy adults and patients with acute infection and inflammation: Use of an optimized ELISA. Scandinavian Journal of Immunology 2003; 58: 664-669. (IF 1.912)

Njemini R, Meyers I, Demanet C, Smitz J, Sosso M, Mets T. The prevalence of auto-antibodies in an elderly sub-Saharan African population. Clinical and Experimental Immunology. 2002; 127: 99-106. (IF 2.518)

Njemini R, Vanden Abeele M, Demanet C, Lambert M, Vandebosch S, Mets T. Age-related decrease in the inducibility of heat shock protein 70 in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Journal of clinical Immunology 2002; 22: 195-205. (IF 2008 3.248)

Verbruggen LA, Lenaerts A, Duquet W, Pauwels C, Mets T. Relationship between muscle strength in functional movements, activities of daily living and bone mineral density in osteoporotic women. Osteoporosis International 2000; 11 (suppl 2): S109. (IF 3.799)

Early detection and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (2000 - present)

Van Puyvelde K, Mets T. Galantamine (Reminyl) once daily outcome and satisfaction survey (RODOS) in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: A study in a real life population. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2011 Jan 4. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0594.2010.00674.x.

De Vriendt P, Lambert M, Mets T. Integrating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in the Geriatric Minimum Data Set-25 (GMDS-25) for intervention studies in older people. Journal of Nutrition Health and Ageing 2009; 13: 128-134. (SCI IF 2008: 2.321)

Gorus E, De Raedt R, Lambert M, Lemper JC, Mets T. Reaction times and performance variability in normal aging, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology 2008; 21: 204-218.(5y IF2008 2.459)

Gorus E, Lambert M, De Raedt R, Mets T. The influence of galantamine on reaction time, attention processes and performance variability in elderly Alzheimer's patients. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 2007; 27: 182-187. (IF 5.145)

Mets T, Vandewoude M, Jacquy J, Deblander A, MacDonald Z, Sloesen A, Abraham I, for the FExT Study Group. Patient and caregiver outcomes after 6 ± 1.5-months of rivastigmine therapy for mild-tomoderate Alzheimer’s disease: the Belgian FExT study. Current Medical Research and Opinion 2007; 23: 2485–2501. (IF 3.062)

Gorus E, De Raedt R, Lambert M, Lemper JC, Mets T. Attentional processes discriminate between patients with mild Alzheimer's disease and cognitively healthy elderly. Int Psychogeriatrics 2006; 18: 539-549. (IF 1.215)

Johannsen P, Salmon E, Hampel H, Xu Y, Richardson S, Qvitzau S, Schindler R and the AWARE Study Group. Assessing Therapeutic Efficacy in a Progressive Disease. A Study of Donepezil in Alzheimer's Disease. CNS Drugs 2006; 20: 311-325. (IF 4.210)

Gorus E, De Raedt R, Mets T. Effect of age and task complexity on performance variability of reaction time measures. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 2006; 18: 407-417. (IF 1.302)

Vellas B, Cunha L, Gertz HJ, De Deyn PP, Wesnes K, Hammond G, Schwalen S on Behalf of the GAL-INT-28 Study Group. Early onset effects of galantamine treatment on attention in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Current Medical Research and Opinion 2005; 21: 1423–1429. (IF 2.945)

Santens P, Ventura M, & Multicenter Research Group. Donepezil in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease: report of a Belgian multicenter study. Acta Neurol Belg 2003; 103: 159-163. (IF 0.380)

Mets T, Monsch AU, Kellett J, Ousset PJ, Kuntzman F, Pellerin J, Leuschner A, Meaume S, Mischlich D, Moulias R and the members of the consensus group. Assessment of dementia in elderly out patients: a comparative study of European centres and consensus statement. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2000; 30: 17-24. (IF 0.500)

Geriatric Rehabilitation (2000 - present)

Bautmans I, Van Arken J, Van Mackelenberg M, Lambert M, Mets T. The feasibility of thoracic spine rehabilitation in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients and its effects on thoracic kyphosis, back pain and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2010; 42: 129-35. (SCI IF 2008: 1.983)

Bautmans I, Demarteau J, Cruts B, Lemper JC and Mets T. Dysphagia in elderly nursing home residents with severe cognitive impairment can be attenuated by cervical spine mobilisation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2008; 40(9): 755-760. (SCI IF 2008: 1.983).

Gait Analysis in the aged (2000 - present)

Bautmans I, Jansen B, Van Keymolen B, Mets T. Reliability and clinical correlates of 3D-accelerometry based gait analysis outcomes according to age and fall-risk. Gait & Posture; In Press (SCI IF 2009: 5.061)

Bautmans I, Lambert M, Mets T. The six minute walk test in community dwelling elderly: influence of health status. BMC geriatrics 2004; 4: 6 (open access via BioMed Central).IF not yet available

Geriatric Medicine & Pharmacy (2000 - present)

Mesia K, Cimanga K, Tona L, Mampunza MM, Ntamabyaliro N, Muanda T, Muyembe T, Totté J, Mets T, Pieters L, Vlietinck A.Assessment of the Short-Term Safety and Tolerability of a Quantified 80 % Ethanol Extract from the Stem Bark of Nauclea pobeguinii (PR 259 CT1) in Healthy Volunteers: A Clinical Phase I Study. Planta Med. 2011 Jan;77(2):111-6. (SCI IF 2009: 2.037)

Steurbaut S, Leemans L, Leysen T, De Baere E, Cornu P, Mets T, Dupont AG. Medication history reconciliation by clinical pharmacists in elderly inpatients admitted from home or a nursing home. Ann Pharmacother. 2010 Oct;44(10):1596-603. (SCI IF 2009: 2.453)

Van Puyvelde K, Cytryn E, Mets T, Beyer I. Anemia in the Elderly. Acta Clinica Belgica 2009; 64: 292-302.( SCI IF 2008: 1.282)

Abellan Van Kan G, Sinclair A, Andrieu S, Olde Rikkert M, Gambassi G, Vellas B. GerontoNet Collaboration. Collaborators (39) Alfaro Acha A, Arino Biasco S, Bayer A, Becker C, Benetos A, Bourdel-Marchhasson I, Cederholm T, Cervera A, Cherubini A, Donini L, Forette F, Gold G, Hanon O, Jeandel C, Keime-Guibert F, Marchionni N, McMurdo M, Mets T, Novella JL, Nourhashemi F, Onder G, Passmore P, Piette F, Rajkumar C, Reynish E, Ribera Casado JM, Ritz P, Rodriguez Manas L, Rösler A, Rolland Y, Rozzini R, Salva T, Schroll M, Seripa, Sieber C, Sinclair A, Soto Martin M, Stuck A, van der Cammen T. The geriatric minimum data set for clinical trials (GMDS). Journal of Nutrition Health and Ageing 2008;12:197-200. (IF2008 2.321)

Steurbaut S, Leysen T, De Baere E, Lambert M, Leemans L, Mets T, Dupont AG. Clinical pharmacist-acquired medication histories in a university hospital geriatric department. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2008; 66: 743. (IF2008 3.128)

Beunk J, Lambert M, Mets T. The purple urinary bag (PUB) syndrome. Age and Ageing 2006; 35: 542. (IF 2.196)

Peeters P, Vandergoten P, Lambert M, Mets T. Rising digoxin serum levels and intoxication despite digoxin withdrawel in an elderly patient: a case report. Acta Clinica Belgica 2002; 57: 250-253. (IF 0.353)

Other & before 2000

Blatteau JE, Gempp E, Balestra C, Mets T, Germonpre P. Predive sauna and venous gas bubbles upon decompression from 400 kPa. Aviat Space Environ Med 2008;79:1100-1105.(5y IF2008 0.958)

Janssen van Doorn K, Heylen M, Mets T, Verbeelen D. Evaluation of functional and mental state and quality of life in chronic haemodialysis patients. Int Urol Nephrol 2004; 36: 263-267. (SCI IF 0.530)

Griep MI, Mets TF, Collys K, Ponjaert-Kristofferson I, Masssart DL. Risk of malnutrition in retirement homes elderly persons measured by the “Mini Nutritional Assessment”. Journal of Gerontology: medical sciences 2000; 55A: M57-63. (SCI factor 4.329)

Griep MI, Mets TF, Massart DL. Effects of flavour amplification of QuornR and yoghurt on food preference and consumption in relation to age, BMI and odour perception. British Journal of nutrition 2000; 83: 105-113. (SCI factor: 2.616)

Griep M, Mets TF, Collys K, Verte D, Verleye G, Ponjaert-Kristoffersen I, Massart D. MNA and odor perception. In: Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA): Research and practice in the elderly. Ed. B. Vellas, PJ Garry, Guigoz Y. Nestlé Nutrition Workshop Series. Karger AG, Basel. 1999; 1: 41-60.

Mets T, Monsch AU, Kellett J, et al. Dementia diagnosis procedures and criteria for elderly outpatients: Comparative study and consensus statement in Europe. Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie 1999; 32 Suppl. 2: 235.

Praet JP, Peretz A, Mets T, Rozenberg S. Comparative study of the intestinal absorption of three salts of calcium in young and elderly women. J Endocrinol Invest 1998; 21: 263-267.

Verhaeverbeke I, Mulkens K, Vandewoude M, Mets T. Normalisation of low vitamin B12 serumlevels in elderly by oral treatment. J Am Geriatrics Soc 1997; 45:124-125.

Griep MI, Mets TF, Massart DL. Different effects of flavour amplification of nutrient dense food on preference and consumption in young and elderly subjects. Food quality and preference 1997; 8: 151 - 156

Griep MI, Mets T, Vogelaere P, Collys K, Laska M, Massart DL. Geurperceptie in relatie tot leeftijd, algemene gezondheid, voedingstoestand en gebitsstatus. Tijdschrift voor Gerontologie en Geriatrie 1997; 28: 11 - 17.

Verhaeverbeke I, Mets T. Drug-induced orthostatic hypotension in the elderly: pharmacokinetic considerations to avoid its onset. Drug Safety 1997; 17: 105-118.

Praet J Ph, Courtens W, Verbruggen LA, Mets T. Adult hypophosphatasia in an aged patient. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 1997; 15: 453.

Griep MI, Mets T, Vogelaere P, Collys K, Laska M, Massart DL. Odour perception in relation to age, general health, antropometry and dental status. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 1997; 25: 263-275.

Griep MI, Van der Niepen P, Sennesael J, Mets TF, Massart D, Verbeelen D. Odour perception in chronic renal failure. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation 1997; 12: 2093-2098.This article was commented in an editorial in the Lancet (1997; 350: 1191): “Odour perception in chronic renal disease”.

Verhaeghe W, Mets T, Corne L. Benzodiazepine use among elderly patients presenting at the emergency room. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 1996; 22: 55-62.

Peeters P, Mets T. The 6-minute walk as an appropriate exercise test in elderly patients with chronic heart failure. Journal of Gerontology, Medical Sciences 1996; 51A: M147-M151.

Griep MI, Collys K, Mets TF, Slop D, Laska M, Massart DL. Sensory detection of food odors in relation to dental status, gender and age. Gerodontology 1996; 13:56-62.

Griep MI, Verleye G, Franck AH, Collys K, Mets TF, Massart DL. Variation in nutrient intake with dental status, age and odour perception. Eur J Clin Nutr 1996; 50: 816-825.

Lauwers S, Breynaerts J, Van Etterijck R, Revets H, Mets T. Arcobacter Butzleri in the elderly in Belgium. In : Campylobacter infections. Ed. D Newell. Plenum press 1996; 515-518.

Mets T. Drug-induced orthostatic hypotension in older patients. Drugs and aging. 1995; 6: 219-228.

Griep MI, Mets T, Vercruysse A, Cromphout I, Ponjaert I, Massart DL. Food odor tresholds in relation with age, nutritional and health status. Journal of Gerontology - Biological Sciences 1995; 50A: B407-B414

Ngilimana PJ, Mets T, Munyantore S, Mureganshuro JMV, Noël H, Roels H. Tuberculose ganglionnaire chez des séropositifs pour VIH-1 en Afrique Centrale. Ann Pathol 1995; 15: 38-44.

Mets T, Smitz J, Ngendahayo P, Sabbe L, Bigilimana I, Ngirabatware B. Hepatitis C virus infection in African patients with liver cirrhosis or primary hepatocellular carcinoma. Scandinavian Journal of Gastro-enterology 1993; 28: 331-334.

Mana F, Mets T, Vincken W, Sennesael J, Vanwaeyenbergh J, Goossens A. The association of brochiolitis obliterans organising pneumonia, systemic lupus erythematosus and Hunner's cystitis. Chest 1993; 104: 642-644.

Mets T. Elderly medical patients in Rwanda, central Africa. Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 1993; 96: 291-300.

Noppen M, Vincken W, Meysman M, Segers E, Dewaele M, Mets T. Clinical usefulness and safety of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in elderly patients. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 1993; 16: 33-38.

Niyonzima G, Scharpe S, Van Beeck L, Vlietinck AJ, Laekeman GM, Mets T. Hypoglycemic activity of Spathodea campanulata stem bark decoction in mice. Phytotherapy research 1993; 7:64-67.

Verhaeverbeke I, Mulkens K, Delva T, Vandewoude M, Mets T. Oral cobalamin for Vitamin B12 deficiency in elderly patients. Journal of the American Geriatric Society 1993; 41: SA31.

De Bock V, Mets T, Romagnoli M, Derde MP. Captopril treatment of chronic heart failure in the elderly. Journal of Gerontology - Medical sciences 1994; 49: M148-M152.

Mets T. Calcium, vitamin D, and hip fractures. Incidence of falls may have decreased. Brit Med J 1994; 309: 193.

Mets T, De Bock V, Praet JP. First-dose hypotension, ACE inhibitors, and heart failure in the elderly. Lancet 1992; 339: 1487.

Mets T. Clinical ultrasound in developing countries. Lancet 1991; 337: 358.

Mets T. The disease pattern in African elderly patients. Rev. Esp. Geriatr. Gerontol. 1991; 26: 161.

Monsieur I, Mets T, Lauwers S, De Bock V, Delmée M. Clostridium difficile infection in a geriatric ward. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 1991; 13: 255-261.

Niyonzima G, , Laekeman GM, Scharpe S, Mets T, Vlietinck AJ. Hypoglycemic activity of Spathodea campanulata bark decoctions on streptozotocin-diabetic mice. Planta Med 1990; 56:682.

Mets T, Ngendahayo P, Van de Perre P, Mutwewingabo A. HIV infection and tuberculosis in central Africa. New England J of Medicine 1989; 321: 542-543.

Ngendahayo P, Mets T, Bugingo G, Parkin DM. Le sarcome de Kaposi au Rwanda: aspects clinico-pathologiques et épidémiologiques. Bull Cancer 1989; 76:383-394.

Mets T, Sabbe L, Bigilimana I, Kagenza S. L'hépatite B au Rwanda - Etude des marqueurs dans une population normale. Rev. Méd. Rwandaise 1987; 19: 3-5.

De Mol P, Mets T, Lagasse R, Vandepitte J, Mutwewingabo A, Butzler JP. Treatment of bacillary dysentery: a comparison between enoxacin and nalidixic acid. J. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 1987; 19: 695-698.

Manshande JP, Mets T, Klion A. Aetiology of oesophageal cancer. Lancet 1987; I: 1499.

Mutwewingabo A, Mets T. Increase in multiresistance of a Shigella dysenteriae type 1 strain in Rwanda. East African Medical Journal 1987; 64:812-815.

Mets T, Mubiligi V. Rheumatoid arthritis and tuberculosis in Africa. Lancet 1986; II: 1344.

Mutwewingabo A, Mets T, Bigilimana I, Kambayire L. Sensibilité de Shigella isolées à Butare (Rwanda) à la nitrofurantoïne in vitro. Médecine et Maladies Infectieuses 1986; 12: 756-758.

Mutwewingabo A, Mets T, Bigilimana I, Rusanganwa A, Ngirabatware B, Vandepitte J, Butzler JP. L'antibiogramme du Mycobacterium tuberculosis au Rwanda. Rev. Méd. Rwandaise 1986; 18: 73-75.

Mutwewingabo A, Mets T, Bigilimana I, Mukamutara J. A propos d'un cas de Salmonellose généralisée à l'Hôpital Universitaire de Butare. Rev. Méd. Rwandaise 1986; 18: 75-76.

Mets T, Ngendahayo P, Bigilimana I, Rusanganwa A, Habimana R, Sabbe L, Kagenza S. Epidémiologie de l'hépatite B en Afrique. J. Méd. Pharm. Véter. Afrique 1986; 6: 18.

Mutwewingabo A, Mets T, Bigilimana I, Kambayire L. Sensibilité de Shigella à la Nitrofurantoïne in vitro. Rev. Méd. Rwandaise 1986; 18: 67-69.

Mets T, Bekaert E, Verdonk G. Similarity between in vitro and in vivo cellular aging. Mechanisms of Ageing and Development 1983; 22: 71-78.

Afschrift M, Mets T, Matthys E, Lameire N. A two year experience with percutaneous renal biopsy under ultrasonic guidance. Acta Clinica Belgica 1981; 36: 237-240.

Mets T, Verdonk G. Variations in the stromal cell population of human bone marrow during aging. Mechanisms of Ageing and Development 1981; 15: 41-49.

Mets T, Verdonk G. In vitro aging of human bone marrow derived stromal cells. Mechanisms of Ageing and Development 1981; 16: 81-89.

Afschrift M, Mets T, Matthys E, Lameire N. A two year experience with percutaneous renal biopsy under ultrasonic guidance. Acta Clinica Belgica 1981; 36: 237-240.

Mets T, Afschrift M, Verdonk G. Strong intravascular reflections revealed by real-time sonography in some large vessels. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 1980; 6: 292-293.

Afschrift M, Mets T, Verdonk G. Real-time ultrasonography of the normal pancreas in young adults - Advantage of the erect position. Acta Clinica Belgica 1979; 34: 32-35.

De Broe M E, Mets T F, Leroux-Roels G G, Wieme R J. Occurence of immunoglobulin G - alkaline phosphatase complexes in human serum. Annals of Internal Medicine 1979; 90: 30-35.

De Broe M E, Mets T F, Leroux-Roels G G, Wieme R J. Immunoglobulin - alkaline phosphatase complexes in human serum. In: Peeters H, ed. Protides of Biological Fluids. Pergamon Press, 1979: 145-148.

Afschrift M, Mets T, Verdonk G. Real-time ultrasonography of the normal pancreas in young adults - Advantage of the erect position. Acta Clinica Belgica 1979; 34: 32-35.

Mets T, Lameire N, Matthys E, Afschrift M. Sonically guided renal biopsy. J. Clinical Ultrasound 1979; 7: 190-191.

Mets T, Korteweg M, Verdonk G. Increased prostaglandin F2 alpha and E2 production in late passage WI 38 diploid fibroblasts. Cell biology International Reports 1979; 3: 691-694.

Verdonk G, Afschrift M, Mets T. Expérimentations cliniques et biochimiques d'un nouvel hypolipidémiant de synthèse à spectre particulièrement large. J. Méd. Strasbourg 1978; 9: 161-173.

Afschrift M, Mets T, Verdonk G. Ultrasonography of the pancreas. Lancet 1978, I: 149.

Mets T, Verdonk G. The theory of transition probability and the division pattern of WI 38 cells. Cell Biology International Reports 1978; 2: 561-564.

Mets T, Van Hove W, Louis H. Pseudomyxoma peritonei. Chest 1977; 72: 792-794.

Afschrift M, Mets T, Verdonk G. Lipid-lowering effects of procetofene. Lancet 1977; II: 311.

Mets T, Carlier A, Van Hove W. The significance of muramidase (lysosyme) in hematological diseases. Nederlands Tijdschrift Geneeskunde (Dutch J Medicine) 1976; 120: 2039-2044.

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