News

Results of 4 years of research-action in transition psychiatry

Calling into question present (child) psychiatry models, the Chair's work has made it possible to better understand the needs of young people during the stage of life when they are more at risk, to initiate specific pathways to compensate for the interruption of care and also to innovate and offer care adapted to young people at this pivotal age for their future and their mental health.

Alzheimer's disease day

Early detection and a multidisciplinary approach to Alzheimer's disease

"Four Hours Four Wheels" a wheelchair relay race

The fifth edition of "Four hours, Four wheels" (4h4w) will take place on 14 September 2023 at the Traumatology and Rehabilitation Centre (CTR) at the Erasmus Hospital that is now a part of the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B): a relay race in teams composed of patients, former patients and members of staff. More than a race, this event is an opportunity for each patient to learn more about themselves, to discover new equipment through sponsors and to share a friendly moment with their therapists and other members of staff.

The Teddy Bear Hospital: a fun and educational care pathway

On 16 September the Children's Hospital is launching its 4th Teddy Bear Hospital event!

Sarcoma Awareness Month at HUDERF: tackling poor prognosis on a large scale

Excellent news from our paediatric oncology team on the occasion of this month of July dedicated to sarcoma: It is now heading at Belgian level a major international study to explore new and innovative treatment options for children with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer of the soft tissue.

Minister Lalieux meets our experts about autism

On 22 May, child psychiatry teams of HUDERF had the pleasure of welcoming Minister Karine Lalieux to discuss best practice in multidisciplinary care for autistic spectrum disorders.

Sickle cell disease: the H.U.B is campaigning for rare blood donations and against received ideas

On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day on 19 June, the Erasmus Hospital and the HUDERF, national and European reference centres for sickle cell disease within the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B), are focusing on the disease. Among care staff as well as the general public, received ideas regarding this disease, its symptoms and its complications fuel a series of prejudices resulting in social exclusion as well as difficulty in stimulating the blood donations needed to transfuse these patients. In Belgium almost 90% of sickle cell disease patients require regular blood transfusions.

Here are a few tips to avoid melanoma now that spring has sprungwaar : true or false about skin prevention

Brussels, 12th June 2023 - The first rays of sunshine have already made their appearance in Belgium these past weeks. It's the opportunity for The Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B), consisting of the Erasmus Hospital, the Jules Bordet Institute and the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital, to go over the basics of sun protection. While we all know we should stay in the shade, cover up and use sun cream, it's also important to do it correctly.

Donate blood : stocks are critical

Blood stocks are at an all-time low, particularly in the O- blood group.

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Press releases

« Four hours, four wheels », a wheelchair relay race

The fifth edition of "Four hours, Four wheels" (4h4w) will take place on 14 September 2023 at the Traumatology and Rehabilitation Centre (CTR) at the Erasmus Hospital that is now a part of the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B): a relay race in teams composed of patients, former patients and members of staff. More than a race, this event is an opportunity for each patient to learn more about themselves, to discover new equipment through sponsors and to share a friendly moment with their therapists and other members of staff.

Tender loving care for teddy at the Teddy Bear Hospital!

On 16 September 2023 the Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital (within the Brussels University Hospital) will be holding its 4th Teddy Bear Hospital event. The concept? Throughout the afternoon, as budding nurses and with the support of the "teddy bear specialists," children will making the best decisions in the interests of their ailing teddies. An event with a twofold objective: to promote awareness of the hospital environment and to encourage preventive action in the field of health.

Sickle cell disease: the H.U.B is campaigning for rare blood donations and against received ideas

On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day on 19 June, the Erasmus Hospital and the HUDERF, national and European reference centres for sickle cell disease within the Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B), are focusing on the disease.

Here are a few tips to avoid melanoma now that spring has sprungwaar : true or false about skin prevention

Brussels, 12th June 2023 - The first rays of sunshine have already made their appearance in Belgium these past weeks. It's the opportunity for The Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B), consisting of the Erasmus Hospital, the Jules Bordet Institute and the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital, to go over the basics of sun protection. While we all know we should stay in the shade, cover up and use sun cream, it's also important to do it correctly.

A Belgian portal is transforming the clinical trials landscape

ClinicalTRials.gov links up patients and hospitals in the interests of clinical research

The Brussels University Hospital, consisting of the Erasmus Hospital, the Jules Bordet Institute and the Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital (HUDERF), is teaming up with Esperity to launch a Belgian portal presenting the clinical trials conducted at the three hospitals. The symbolic launch date is 20 May, on the occasion of international clinical trials day. A platform that aims to better inform patients of the clinical trials open at our hospitals.

A single medical council as the logical next step in shared progress

The Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B), consisting of the Erasmus Hospital, the Jules Bordet Institute and the Queen Fabiola University Children's Hospital, employs more than 800 doctors. To improve collaborations, inter-departmental communication and care pathways, at the end of December these doctors voted to set up a single Medical Council. An initiative seen as a logical next step and that respects the identities of each hospital. This form of transverse representation of the medical staff makes it possible to support both respective and common projects in the interests of medicine, both today and into the future.