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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. On this occasion, the H.U.B. is offering a wide range of activities to inform and engage both the public and healthcare professionals in preventing this disease. Read more. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Why? Because it is often detected too late due to a lack of early symptoms. Raising awareness among the public and healthcare professionals can therefore help achieve earlier diagnoses and save lives!That’s why, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, H.U.B. experts are mobilising to offer a series of activities designed to help you learn more about your lungs, the diseases that can affect them (such as cancer and COPD), existing treatments and care options, and above all, how to protect your respiratory health.Programme – Lung Cancer Awareness MonthTuesday, November 4, 2025Patient Workshop: Overcoming Barriers to Lung Cancer DiagnosisA space for discussion and reflection on the obstacles to diagnosis and management of lung cancer. This workshop allows patients to share their experiences and better understand the factors influencing their decisions. The goal is to identify concrete ways to provide more personalized and timely support that meets patients’ needs and personal objectives.From November 10 to 14, 2025Exhibition: “Giant Lungs”Visit the Jules Bordet Institute to discover Giant Lungs, a large inflatable structure featuring an interactive educational path that explains how the lungs work, their role, and the impact of pollution, tobacco, and other factors on respiratory health. “Giant Lungs” also offers interactive quizzes, fun breathing assessments, and the opportunity to talk with pulmonology and oncology specialists! In partnership with All.Can Belgium.Wednesday, November 19, 2025Information and Respiratory Health Assessment BoothOn the occasion of World COPD Day, the pulmonology and thoracic oncology teams will welcome you at both the Jules Bordet Institute and Erasme Hospital to assess your lung health and answer your questions. Adventurous patients (whose health allows it) will also have the chance to take part in a cycling challenge alongside H.U.B healthcare staff!Tuesday, November 25, 2025Seminar for general practitionersA session dedicated to the key role of general practitioners in the early detection of lung cancer. This seminar offers an update on warning signs and care pathways. Objective: strengthen clinical vigilance, patient dialogue, and coordination for faster, more effective management.Program and registration details to follow. Program & resgitration (in French)About Lung CancerLung cancer occurs when certain lung cells change and multiply uncontrollably, forming an abnormal mass called a tumor.There are two main types of lung cancer:Non-small cell lung cancer (the most common, about 80% of cases).Small cell lung cancer (rarer but more aggressive).Prevalence in BelgiumLung cancer is among the most common cancers in Belgium.About 9,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.It is the leading cause of cancer death, all types combined.Main risk factor: tobacco, but other causes include exposure to radon, air pollution, passive smoking, and family history.SymptomsPersistent or changing coughCoughing up bloodChest pain or shortness of breathHoarsenessUnintentional weight loss, fatigueRepeated lung infections (bronchitis, pneumonia)Note: Having these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean cancer, but it’s important to see a doctor if they persist. With the support of:

Inspired by international models, this unique approach marks a turning point in our conception of the way mental health is treated. Read more Rethinking psychiatry: network diagnosis For a long time, psychiatry was based on a traditional biomedical model that sought a relationship of cause and effect between life events and psychiatric symptoms — “He is depressed because he has lost his job,” for example. This linear and causal vision is no longer sufficient.The new approach adopted by the H.U.B is based on a network model in which every element in a person’s life — health, family relations, job, administrative procedures, environment — is regarded as part of an interconnected knot. Together these form a living cartography of the patient’s issues.Each member of the care team (psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, etc.) brings his or her own reading to the situation to build a shared and evolving understanding of the situation.“A person cannot be reduced to their psychiatric symptoms or to a single cause. This collaborative model makes it possible to interconnect the medical, psychological and social elements. The patient is no longer “treated” from a single perspective, but supported by a genuine team that thinks and acts together,” explains Professor Pierre Oswald, Head of the H.U.B Department of Psychiatry.A truly collaborative governanceWithin this new dynamic, every professional has a voice. Every week the team defines, discusses and reappraises the patient’s care priorities as part of a horizontal dynamic in which communication and trust take precedence over traditional hierarchical frameworks.The role of nurse takes on a new dimension as the guarantor of trust, motor for the link between disciplines and spokesperson for the patient’s day-to-day reality. ​“This model gives new meaning to our work. We are no longer content to simply act on instructions: we reflect together, we share our views, we learn to listen to contributions from other disciplines. This strengthens team cohesion and, above all, the quality of the care and support for the patient,” explains Anthony Arend, Head Nurse at the H.U.B Department of Psychiatry.More a change of culture than a hospital protocolThe aim of this approach is above all human and organisational. It aims to encourage truly multidisciplinary care that is not focused on the diagnosis but rather on all the dimensions that influence the patient’s life and recovery. This model is also an invitation to rethink connections with the exterior: family network, first line actors and community structures are all included in the hospitalisation reflection so as to prepare a more fluid discharge and more stable return to everyday life.An inspiration for the future of psychiatric careThe H.U.B Department of Psychiatry aims, in the long term, to become a reference for this kind of integrated collaboration and encourage other institutions — psychiatric hospitals as well as general psychiatry services — to draw inspiration from it. ​“It is not a miracle method but rather a necessary development,” stresses Professor Oswald. “We want to open up a space for reflection and cooperation between care staff and give new life to our practices in which the patient is central, not as the recipient of care but as a an individual at the heart of a living network.”

Movember is traditionally the month for male cancers. This year, at the H.U.B, 6 November will be entirely dedicated to prostate cancer.   Movember is traditionally the month for male cancers. This year, at the H.U.B, 6 November will be entirely dedicated to prostate cancer. For patients and visitorsA giant prostate will be on display in the lobby of the Jules Bordet Institute throughout the day, allowing everyone to better understand this often little-known organ, even though prostate cancer is the most common cancer in our country. Members of the Urology Department of the Bordet Institute and Erasme Hospital will be on hand to guide those interested. For healthcare professionalsAt the end of the day, from 6.30 pm, a symposium dedicated to ‘Treating prostate cancer in 2025’ will take place in the Tagnon Auditorium at the Jules Bordet Institute. An overview of diagnostic and therapeutic developments and follow-up in general medicine will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to talk to the Institute's oncology and urology experts. Don't delay, register now by clicking here! The full programme is available on our website.

What if our liver could tell the story of our daily life? An interview with Dr. Laura Weichselbaum, Gastroenterologist at H.U.B., who has just published an article on the topic in the Journal of Hepatology Reports. Read more. What if our liver holds the secrets of our everyday life? A discreet but vital organ, the liver is today at the heart of a silent health alert. Dr Laura Weichselbaum recently wrote an article published in “JHEP Reports” (Journal of Hepatology Reports) explaining that alcohol-related liver disease affects disproportionally those populations who are socially and economically disadvantaged. A reality that deserves to be examined with humanity, lucidity... and a sense of collective responsibility.   Risk behaviour related to life circumstancesContrary to what is often thought, it is not about enjoying fine wines or occasional drinking on festive occasions. It is rather habits such as binge drinking coupled with a poor diet, a high body mass index and also heavy smoking that combine to form a dangerous cocktail.   Such risk behaviour is often exacerbated by life circumstances marked by economic and social insecurity, limited access to healthcare and an entourage insufficiently informed of the risks.   “Today, many studies show that given the same alcohol consumption the damage to health is three times as high among disadvantaged people, even when other risk factors such as obesity or smoking are taken into account,”   says Dr Weichselbaum Healthcare inequalities The data show that alcohol-related liver disease is over-represented among disadvantaged populations. This is not necessarily attributable to a higher alcohol consumption but rather to a frequent and simultaneous exposure to a number of risk factors. What is more, when a liver disease develops there is often no screening to detect it at an early stage due to insufficient medical follow-up. “Liver  disease is a silent disease. It is our duty as healthcare staff to be aware of the lifestyle of our patients so as to propose an appropriate  care pathway and possibly suggest screening.”  Act early, act better for a more equitable healthThe good news? It is possible to act:By increasing awareness without blame, so that everyone can understand the risks and warning signs. By proposing a more accessible screening, in particular by making GPs and specialists more aware of the risks associated with socio-economic status. By encouraging the populations concerned to get screened and providing more information on the risks associated with alcohol. And if taxation became a lever for prevention?In some countries certain taxes have been levied to limit alcohol consumption.   “Perhaps we should convince our Belgian decision-makers to impose targeted taxes on alcoholic beverages or drinks designed to encourage binge drinking and thereby limit risk consumption while at the same time financing public health actions.”  Together, let’s look after our livers… Awareness, prevention and screening could avoid sometimes incurable liver disease. “I would remind you that while ideally alcohol consumption should be limited to a minimum, it is recommended not to drink more than 2 glasses a day for women and 3 for men.”   For further information or to schedule an appointment for a liver health screening, please contact the Department of Gastroenterology by email at Cons [dot] GastroMed [dot] erasme [at] hubruxelles [dot] be (Cons[dot]GastroMed[dot]erasme[at]hubruxelles[dot]be) or by phone at +32 (0)2 555 35 04. 

Image Un centre spécialisé dans les Troubles du Comportement Alimentaire (TCA)Notre centre se distingue par une approche pluridisciplinaire et individualisée, alliant détection précoce, orientation ciblée et soins spécialisés.Nous adoptons une approche globale qui combine des thérapies individuelles, familiales et de groupe. Nous intégrons des méthodes reconnues telles que la Family Based Therapy (FBT) et, prochainement, la Multi Familial Therapy (MFT), tout en offrant des soins diététiques et corporels adaptés.En cas de besoin, une prise en charge intensive peut être proposée.Notre objectif : accompagner patients et familles vers un rétablissement durable grâce à un parcours de soins structuré et coordonné.Fiche santé TCA A Erasme, la prise en charge des TCA s’adresse aux jeunes de 12 à 23 ans présentant des troubles tels que l’anorexie, la boulimie ou l’hyperphagie boulimique.A l’Hôpital des Enfants (HUDERF), la prise en charge des TCA s’adresse aux enfants et adolescents jusque 15 ans, présentant des troubles tels que l’ARFID/trouble alimentaire pédiatrique, l’anorexie, la boulimie ou l’hyperphagie boulimique.%20cpij [dot] psychiatrie [dot] erasme [at] hubruxelles [dot] be (Envoyer un mail)  De manière générale nos consultations s'adressent aux :familles souhaitant un accompagnement global, intégrant les proches comme acteurs clés de la guérison.patients nécessitant une prise en charge personnalisée, adaptée à leurs besoins psychiques et physiques. Nos expertes Pr. Veronique Delvenne, Directrice du service de psychiatrie du bébé, de l’enfant, de l’adolescent et du jeune adulte (H.U.B)Véronique Delvenne, professeure de psychiatrie de l’enfant et de l’adolescent à l’Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), est une spécialiste reconnue en pédopsychiatrie en Belgique.Membre de l’Académie royale de Médecine de Belgique, elle a concentré ses travaux sur les troubles des conduites alimentaires et sur les enjeux spécifiques de la psychiatrie en âge de transition. Par son expertise et ses recherches, elle contribue à faire évoluer les connaissances et les pratiques dans ces domaines essentiels de la santé mentale. Dr Judith Dereau,  Pédopsychiatre référente de la prise en charge des TCA à l'H.U.BLe Dr Judith Dereau, responsable médicale du Centre ambulatoire TCA de l’H.U.B., s’impose comme une figure incontournable dans le paysage belge francophone des professionnels spécialisés dans les TCA. Experte reconnue, elle partage son expérience et ses connaissances à travers l’animation de séminaires et des interventions régulières lors de congrès.Forte d’une pratique clinique hospitalière et ambulatoire développée depuis 2003, le Dr Dereau met son expérience au service de la formation et de l’innovation des prises en charge. Notre équipe Pédopsychiatres Dr Mouna Al-Husni (HUDERF-Erasme)Pr Véronique Delvenne (HUDERF)Dr Judith Dereau (Erasme)Dr Maria Talib (HUDERF-Erasme) Au niveau somatiqueDr Jean-Charles Preiser (Erasme)Dr Celine Roman PsychologuesMme Christella di FioreMme Silvana Fuso (HUDERF-Erasme)Mme Nadia Ramsis KinésithérapeutesMme Nora El Meziani DiététiciensMme Charlotte Dupont Erasme Medical Center (EMC) Route de Lennik 900 − 1070 Bruxelles Standard EMC +32 (0)2 555 31 11 Secrétariat Pédopsychiatrie +32 (0)2 555 32 96Prendre rendez-vous  Hôpital des Enfants (Huderf) Avenue Jean Joseph Crocq 15 - 1020 BruxellesSecrétariat Pédopsychiatrie: +32 2 477 31 80Prendre Rendez-vous  Service de Psychiatrie du bébé, de l'enfant, de l'adolescent et du jeune adulte

Pet therapy is progressively becoming part of hospital life where it is increasingly appreciated. The practice uses interactions with animals to improve the health and well-being of patients, both physically and psychologically. At the Erasmus Hospital, Yuki brings joy to patients and staff alike. Our four-legged friend joined the team at the intensive care unit 2 years ago, on 25 December 2022. A heartwarming story for this festive season!  Pet therapy:  many benefitsAt the H.U.B., non-pharmacological approaches to managing stress, pain and more widely the quality of life of patients in intensive care is of primordial importance. Every Sunday Yuki spends quality time with each patient who wishes to see him while never forgetting the animal’s welfare. The presence of an animal has a calming effect, soothing anxiety. It also benefits the physical and emotional health of patients by reducing their sense of isolation. Patients can simply spend a little time with him, stroking and patting him and also playing with him in a way that requires some basic but important movements.  Yuki has already helped 110 of our patients in this way. A very strict hygiene protocol is of course respected prior to each hospital visit and between visits to each patient.    Tika, the neighbour at the Children’s HospitalSupported by the H.U.B, Claire, a nurse at the Erasmus Hospital and initiator of the Yuki project, has now built on the same initiative at the Children’s Hospital where she has organised the arrival of Tika, a Dachshund puppy aged 8 months. Tika is currently being trained with a dog trainer familiar with the hospital environment and animal-assisted therapy and is now slowly starting her bedside visits to our young patients. Like Yuki, she is beginning at the intensive care unit. Her presence in a  paediatric care environment is having the same positive impact: reduction of stress and anxiety, improved mood, emotional support, stimulation of social interaction and assistance with rehabilitation for our young patients. 

We wish you a very happy festive season!

“Henri Sliwowski” Reference Centre for the neurodevelopmental follow-up of children born very preterm.  Image The Reference Centre Follow-up of very preterm infants: essential support for a brighter futureThe birth of a very preterm infant is both a profoundly challenging and hopeful experience. Thanks to remarkable progress in paediatric medicine, the survival chances of babies born before 32 weeks of pregnancy or weighing less than 1,500 grams have improved considerably.However, these advances come with new challenges: such children remain at increased risk of developing motor, cognitive, and socio-emotional difficulties, as well as behavioural disorders or sensory impairments.This is why specific and regular follow-up is essential. It not only allows potential difficulties to be detected at an early stage, but also provides the opportunity to introduce tailored solutions that support the child’s future development.This programme is designed to give children born very preterm the best possible chance to thrive, while offering families reassurance and support tailored to their needs.%20secmed [dot] neuroped [at] hubruxelles [dot] be (Envoyer un message) Care that keeps pace with medical progress Follow-up is based on a multidisciplinary approach that brings together various experts: paediatricians, a paediatric neurologist, physiotherapists, psychomotor therapists, speech and language therapists, and neuropsychologists.The follow-up includes four assessments (A, B, C, D) scheduled at 6 months, 1 year, 2.5 years and 5 years of age.If further follow-up is required, doctors will refer you to external therapists (speech therapist, physiotherapist, psychomotor therapist, psychologist), depending on your child’s specific needs.  The aim is to intervene as early as possible in order to: Stimulate motor development in cases of delay or motor difficulties.Promote harmonious cognitive development, particularly in the presence of learning difficulties.Support parent–child interactions to help prevent potential relational difficulties.Monitor sensory abilities, such as vision and hearing, which may be affected by prematurity.Recent studies confirm that early screening, combined with prompt intervention, can significantly improve the quality of life of both children and their families. Dr Florence Christiaens PHU – Department of Paediatric Neurology, Hôpital Universitaire de BruxellesPhysician, Paediatric Neurology, Specialist in Rehabilitation"The follow-up of very preterm infants is a genuine breakthrough in child health. It represents an essential safety net, ensuring that these fragile children receive optimal development and tailored support to meet their needs.Your child has already shown incredible strength by coming into the world earlier than expected. With this follow-up, you can be confident that they will receive the support needed to grow and flourish, step by step, by your side." Prendre rendez-vous  Image A team of specialists by your side Vojtech Stejskal, Ludovic Legros – NeonatologistsFlorence Christiaens – Paediatric NeurologistBrigitte de Bast, Anne Goffart, Anne Soquay – PhysiotherapistsMorgane Colin, Camille Schlogel – Neuropsychologists / PsychologistsMarie-Amélie Ponteville – Speech and Language Therapist Partners The activity of the accredited centre for the follow-up of very preterm infants, Henri Szliwowski, takes place on two sites: the H.U.B. (Erasme site) and Delta.Children born at the HUDERF are seen for their follow-up at the Erasme Hospital. In collaboration withLe service de néonatologie de l’H.U.B( Situé sur les 2 sites: Anderlecht et Laeken)  et de l’hôpital DeltaLe centre de référence pour l’IMOC ou CIRICULes centres de références pour les pathologies du spectre autistiqueLes divers centres privés proposant kinésithérapie neurologique, psychomotricité et logopédieCentre de référence en pathologie autistique, CRFNI, Centre IMOCPublished articles- Dev Med Child Neurol 2018 Apr;60(4):342-355.  doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13675.- Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2020 Sep:28:133-141 doi: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2020.06.007. Epub 2020 Jul 16- J Pediatr 2023 Nov:262:113600. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113600. Epub 2023 Jul 2. FAQ Qu’est ce qu’un enfant grand prématuré Un enfant enfants né avant 32 semaines de grossesse ou pesant moins de 1,5 kg à la naissance. Qu’est-ce que la "convention des enfants nés grands prématurés C’est un programme d’évaluation du neurodéveloppement proposé par l’INAMI pour les enfants nés avant 32 semaines de grossesse ou pesant moins de 1,5 kg à la naissance. Il offre 4 bilans pour suivre leur développement.   Pourquoi mon enfant a-t-il besoin de ces bilans La prématurité expose les enfants à des risques de retard de développement moteur, cognitif et socio-émotionnel, ainsi qu’à des troubles du comportement ou des déficits sensoriels. Un suivi bien structuré vise à :Détecter précocement les troubles du développement (retard moteur, troubles de l’apprentissage, déficits sensoriels).Orienter rapidement les enfants vers des spécialistes et des prises en charge adaptées.Prévenir ou limiter les conséquences à long terme de la prématurité grâce à des interventions précoces.Accompagner les parents dans leur rôle, en identifiant et en soutenant les éventuelles difficultés relationnelles entre eux et leur enfant. À quels moments ont lieu les bilans ? - 6 mois (Bilan A) - 1 an (Bilan B) - 2,5 ans (Bilan C) - 5 ans (Bilan D)  En quoi consiste un bilan ? Vous rencontrerez des paramédicaux spécialisés comme des kinésithérapeutes, logopède et psychologues. Ils évalueront le développement moteur, cognitif et langagier de votre enfant.  Les médecins spécialistes, néonatologues, neuropédiatres évalueront également votre enfant au niveau clinique et vous remettrons et expliqueront les résultats de ces évaluations. Si nécessaire, ils vous adresseront à des thérapeutes extérieurs (logopède, kinésithérapeute, psychomotricien, psychologue), en fonction des besoins de votre enfant. Des examens complémentaires seront proposés pourront également être prescris Mon enfant se porte bien, est-ce vraiment nécessaire ? Oui. La majorité des enfants vont bien, mais certains troubles apparaissent tardivement. Grâce à ce programme, chaque étape de développement est surveillée avec attention, les paramédicaux et médecins que vous rencontrerez peuvent détecter un trouble de développement même minime ce qui va permettre d’agir rapidement si nécessaire. Les progrès de la médecine pédiatrique offrent aujourd’hui des perspectives incroyablement positives, et votre rôle en tant que parent est essentiel dans ce processus. Combien coûtent les bilans Les bilans sont presque entièrement pris en charge par votre mutuelle. Vous n’aurez que peu ou pas de frais à payer.  Que faire si un problème est détecté ? Si un suivi est nécessaire, les médecins vous orienteront vers des spécialistes (logopède, kinésithérapeute, psychologue) pour aider votre enfant à progresser. Des examens complémentaires pourront également être prescris (audiométrie de contrôle, examen en ophtalmologie, imagerie cérébrale, …) Comment serai-je informé des rendez-vous ? Vous recevrez toutes les informations sur la convention pendant le séjour de votre enfant en néonatologie. Nous vous rappellerons ensuite pour planifier les rendez-vous.  Qui participe aux bilans ? Bilan A et B : Néonatologue, kinésithérapeute, psychologue/neuropsychologue. Bilan C : Neuropédiatre, kinésithérapeute, psychologue/neuropsychologue. Bilan D : Neuropédiatre, logopède, kinésithérapeute, psychologue/neuropsychologue.  A qui puis-je poser mes questions ou demander de l’aide ? Pendant votre séjour en néonatologie, les médecins et infirmières, pourront répondre à vos questions. Notre psychologue, Mme Colin organise une réunion d’information 2x par mois (à l’Hôpital Erasme), elle sera votre point de contact. N’hésitez pas à poser vos questions ou à demander plus d’informations lors de cette rencontre.  Vous pouvez également contacter les secrétaires qui organisent les rendez-vous des suivis dans cette conventionMme Hiquet et Mme Lucaciu au 02-5556733 ou 02-5556978En tant que parent, il est normal d’être inquiet ou de se poser des questions face à l’inconnu. Sachez que ce suivi est là pour vous épauler, pas pour vous alarmer. Il s’agit d’un accompagnement bienveillant et personnalisé, destiné à garantir le meilleur avenir possible à votre enfant.

Essential screening : every year more than 8,000 Belgians, men and women, are diagnosed with colorectal cancer.  For more than a year now, the teams at the Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology Department at the Erasmus Hospital and Jules Bordet Institute have been proposing a new fast-track diagnosis for colorectal cancer. This is exclusively for patients showing warning signs, testing positive for the presence of blood in the stools or considered to be high risk. Also, on the occasion of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, on 26 and 27 March a giant colon will be erected in the lobby of the Erasmus Hospital and Jules Bordet Institute. Professionals from our institutions will accompany you as you discover this organ and increase your awareness of the importance of screening for colorectal cancer.   Essential screeningEvery year more than 8,000 Belgians, men and women, are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. In 90 % of cases they are aged over 50. One third of these people will die of the disease because they detected it too late. Yet if detected in time, 90% of colorectal cancers can be cured. Given these reassuring recovery figures, our professionals decided to launch fast-track diagnosis for patients showing warning signs or with a high level of risk. Colonoscopy screening is essential as it makes it possible to identify a colorectal cancer as early as possible, thereby reducing mortality by 50%. In addition to the diagnosis, a colonoscopy is also of therapeutic value as it makes it possible to detect the cancer at an early stage or prevent its occurrence by removing colorectal polyps as well as any very early cancers.   Who are candidates for a colonoscopy?Among the general population, the risk becomes significant after the age of 50. The over-50s can be screened easily by testing for the presence of blood in the stools. This test is proposed by your Region through a personal invitation sent out every two years   (Brussels : www.Bruprev.be; Wallonia : www.ccref.org; Flanders: https://www.cvko.vlaanderen/) If you are considered to be at risk (hereditary mutation such as familial adenomatous polyoposis or Lynch syndrome, personal or family history of colorectal cancer and /or polyps, inflammatory disease of the digestive tube – Crohn’s disease of ulcerative colitis) or if you show warning signs such as an unexplained and lasting change in bowel movements, abdominal pain or unexplained weight loss, you can make an appointment with our professionals who will quickly book a colonoscopy for you. Gastroenterology consultation:Jules Bordet Institute +32 (0)2 541 34 80Erasmus +32 (0)2 555 35 04Screening consultation Jules Bordet Institute (if no symptoms) : +32 (0)2 541 30 00A giant colon to boost public awarenessMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On this occasion, the Erasmus Hospital and the Jules Bordet Institute will be displaying a giant colon. With health professionals on hand to explain, you can step inside the structure to discover the organ, in 3D, and better understand why and how to protect yourself against colorectal cancer, one of Belgium’s most lethal cancers. Make it a date: Wednesday 26 March between 9 am and 4 pm at the Erasmus Hospital and Thursday 27 March between 9 am and 4 pm at the Jules Bordet Institute.   

To protect the eye health of younger children, consider other options. Risks Excessive screen time can pose several risks to children, both physically and mentally. Spending too much time in front of a screen can lead to eye problems, such as eye strain, and disrupt their sleep cycle, increasing the risk of sleep disorders. Moreover, prolonged screen use can hinder children's social and emotional development by limiting face-to-face interactions and fostering isolation. Additionally, constant exposure to inappropriate or violent content can negatively impact their behavior and psychological well-being. Therefore, it is essential to limit screen time and encourage activities that promote balanced development. Alternatives There are many alternatives to screens that entertain children while stimulating their creativity, motor skills, and social interactions. For example, reading books fosters language development and imagination, while offering a moment of calm. Board games are also an excellent option to strengthen family bonds and promote cooperation or healthy competition. Outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, or ball games, are ideal for improving physical fitness and spending time in nature. Additionally, creative activities like drawing, painting, or making music help children express their emotions and develop their creative minds. Finally, spending time with other children, whether playing in a park or participating in group activities, enhances their social skills and emotional development. These alternatives are essential to provide a balance between digital activities and those that foster healthy development. Ophthalmology Paediatric ophthalmology

Symposium – Organized by the Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Neuropediatrics, and Intensive Care departments of the H.U.B November 7, 2025 Registration for the Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium – November 7, 2025 Registration  Inscriptions ICIProgram The full programPractical InformationDate: November 7, 2025Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PMVenue: Museum of Medicine, ULB-HUB, Erasme Hospital808 Route de Lennik, 1070 BrusselsRegistrationRegistration link coming soon✔ Accreditation requested for ethics and economics.This symposium is organized by the Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Neuropediatrics, and Intensive Care departments of H.U.BFees:Medical Professionals: €60Paramedical Professionals and Students: €20ContactFor any inquiries, please contact us at: Symposium [dot] Paeds [dot] Neurosurgery [at] hubruxelles [dot] be (Symposium[dot]Paeds[dot]Neurosurgery[at]hubruxelles[dot]be)Prof. Olivier De WitteDr. Viviana Minichini