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Social and economic background influences survival in intensive care: Research with societal impact

Social and economic background influences survival in intensive care: Research with societal impact

18 August 2026

A large-scale study by researchers from Maastricht UMC+ and Amsterdam UMC demonstrates that lower socioeconomic status (SES) of patients admitted to Dutch intensive care units contributes to worse survival.

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Fatma Karapinar appointed as Professor in Medication Safety

Fatma Karapinar appointed as Professor in Medication Safety

12 August 2026

As of 1 June 2026, Dr Fatma Karapinar has been appointed Professor of Medication Safety at Maastricht University.

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Robert van Oostenbrugge

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Robert van Oostenbrugge is Professor of Neurology, with a chair on Vascular Neurology, head of the Department of Neurology (UM); principal Investigator of CARIM and programme leader of Vascular Neurology / Stroke. Robert (R.J.) van Oostenbrugge; (born Havelte, 1965) obtained a MD at the Maastricht University in Maastricht (1990). He was registered as neurologist in 2000 and obtained a PhD in 1999 (University Maastricht, Maastricht). In 2013, he was appointed Professor of Neurology chair of the Department of Neurology at Maastricht University. He is member of the Centers of Excellence in Neurodegeneration initiative and of the JPND funded initiative HARNESS aiming to harmonise imaging standards in vascular dementia, member of the board of the Dutch Section of Vascular Neurology.

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Department of Neurology
P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht 
PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht
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  • 2026
    • Pomp, A. C., Rosbergen, M. T., de Maat, M. P. M., de Vries, P. S., Ikram, M. A., Daemen, M. J. A. P., Hoefer, I. E., Niessen, W. J., de Bresser, J., Bron, E. E., Teunissen, C. E., Biessels, G. J., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., Wolters, F. J., & Heart-Brain Connection Consortium (2026). ADAMTS13 and von Willebrand Factor in relation to vascular cognitive impairment and cerebral small vessel disease: the heart-brain connection study. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 24(8), 3041-3050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtha.2026.04.022
    • Simon, S. R., Knapen, R. R. M. M., Truijman, M. T. B., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., Wagemans, B. A. J. M., van Zwam, W. H., & van der Leij, C. (2026). Timing of acute carotid artery stenting for tandem lesions in patients with acute ischemic stroke: A Maastricht Stroke Quality Registry (MaSQ-Registry) study. Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences, 32(4), 1365-1372. Article 15910199241245166. https://doi.org/10.1177/15910199241245166
    • Pinckaers, F. M. E., Grutters, J. P. C., Evers, S. M. A. A., Lingsma, H. F., Boogaarts, H. D., Dippel, D. W. J., Postma, A. A., van der Lugt, A., Majoie, C. B. L. M., Roos, Y. B. W. E. M., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., van Zwam, W. H., & Gabrio, A. (2026). Mapping the mRS Into the EQ-5D-5L in Patients With Ischemic Stroke. Stroke, 57(6). https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.055741
    • Robbe, M. M. Q., Knapen, R. E. M. M., van der Vleuten, J. R., Samuels, N., van der Lugt, A., van Doormaal, P. J., Majoie, C. B., Roos, Y. B. W. E. M., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., van Zwam, W. H., Staals, J., Postma, A. A., de Ridder, I. R., & MRCLEAN Registry Investigators (2026). Predictors of spontaneous and early recanalization in stroke patients eligible for endovascular treatment. Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases, 35(6), Article 108641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2026.108641
    • Reitsma, F. J., Verburgt, E., Schellekens, M. M. I., Hilkens, N. A., Verhoeven, J. I., van Alebeek, M. E., Brouwers, P. J. A. M., Arntz, R. M., van Dijk, G. W., Gons, R. A. R., van Uden, I. W. M., den Heijer, T., van Tuijl, J. H., de Laat, K. F., van Norden, A., Vermeer, S. E., van Zagten, M. S. G., Wermer, M. J. H., Nederkoorn, P. J., ... Rouhl, R. P. W. (2026). Poststroke epilepsy is associated with vascular cognitive disorder in young stroke patients: The ODYSSEY study. Epilepsia, 67(6), 2855-2863. https://doi.org/10.1002/epi.70200
    • Nies, K. P. H., Ramaekers, B., Bierens, J., Auer, D. P., Schindler, A., Saam, T., Bos, D., de Jong, P. A., Nederkoorn, P. J., de Borst, G. J., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., Joore, M. A., Kooi, M. E., & Smits, L. J. M. (2026). Risk-based selection for carotid revascularisation using the IMPROVE score versus standard care in symptomatic carotid artery disease: a model-based cost-effectiveness analysis using pooled-data. BMJ Open, 16(5), Article e114391. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-114391
    • Bierens, J., Postma - Jacobi, L., Frehe, K., Wagemans, B., Bos, D., de Jong, P. A., Nederkoorn, P. J., Mess, W., Kopczak, A., Schindler, A., Saam, T., Saba, L., Smits, L., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., & Kooi, E. (2026). Comparison of MRI- and CTA-Based Plaque-RADS to Predict Stroke and TIA in Symptomatic Carotid Disease. JACC-Cardiovascular Imaging, 19(5), 656-658. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmg.2025.10.009
    • van Poppel, L. M., de Vries, L., Mojtahedi, M., Kappelhof, M., Olthuis, S. G. H., van Oostenbrugge, R., van Zwam, W. H., van Doormaal, P. J., Beenen, L. F. M., Roos, Y. B. W. E. M., Majoie, C. B. L. M., Marquering, H. A., & Emmer, B. J. (2026). Machine learning models for CT-based classification of ischemic stroke onset time within or beyond 4.5 h: a comparison of approaches. European Radiology, 36(5), 3722-3732. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-025-12189-6
    • Kök, M., Bokkers, R. P. H., Dippel, D. W. J., van der Lugt, A., van Doormaal, P. J., Roos, Y. B. W. E. M., Majoie, C. B. L. M., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., van Zwam, W. H., Zeebregts, C. J., & Uyttenboogaart, M. (2026). Use of a Balloon Guide Catheter during Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischaemic Stroke due to Large Vessel Occlusion in the Anterior Circulation in Patients with an Atherosclerotic Tandem Lesion. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 71(5), 734-741. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2025.10.044
    • Nies, K. P. H., Willems, J. C. L., van Dam-Nolen, D. H. K., Bierens, J., Schreuder, T. A. H. C. M. L., van Orshoven, N. P., Bos, D., de Jong, P. A., Nederkoorn, P., Postma, A. A., Mess, W. H., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., & Kooi, M. E. (2026). Prognostic value of plaque burden on computed tomography angiography in patients with symptomatic carotid artery disease. European Stroke Journal, 11(4), Article aakag030. https://doi.org/10.1093/esj/aakag030
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