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D-Index
107
Citations
53579
World Ranking
6145
National Ranking
236

Theo Stijnen publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Theo Stijnen sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 462 publications — 51st percentile

51% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Theo Stijnen D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Theo Stijnen sits on this spectrum.

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70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 107 D-Index — 70th percentile

70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

Overview

Theo Stijnen is affiliated with Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Their research spans medicine with a focus on several subfields including statistics, probability and uncertainty, radiology, nuclear medicine and imaging, epidemiology, and rehabilitation.

Their work covers a range of main topics such as meta-analysis and systematic reviews, acute ischemic stroke management, stroke rehabilitation and recovery, venous thromboembolism diagnosis and management, cerebral palsy and movement disorders, children's physical and motor development, and muscle activation and electromyography studies.

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Theo Stijnen include Ewout W. Steyerberg, Marieke J.H. Wermer, Geert J. Lycklama à Nijeholt, Aad van der Lugt, and Diederik W.J. Dippel.

Prominent venues where they have published include Research Synthesis Methods, JAMA Neurology, Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, and International Journal of Ophthalmology.

Recent papers by Theo Stijnen include:

  • Standardization of grip strength measurements. Effects on repeatability and peak force (2020) - Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Development and Validation of a Postprocedural Model to Predict Outcome After Endovascular Treatment for Ischemic Stroke (2023) - JAMA Neurology
  • Meta-analysis of continuous outcomes: Using pseudo IPD created from aggregate data to adjust for baseline imbalance and assess treatment-by-baseline modification (2020) - Research Synthesis Methods
  • MA-cont:pre/post effect size: An interactive tool for the meta-analysis of continuous outcomes using R Shiny (2022) - Research Synthesis Methods
  • Efficacy and safety of deep sclerectomy with uveoscleral implant plus collagen matrix implant overcoming the superficial scleral flap in glaucoma surgery (2023) - International Journal of Ophthalmology

Best Publications

  • Overweight, Obesity, and Depression A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Longitudinal Studies

    Floriana S. Luppino;Leonore M. de Wit;Paul F. Bouvy;Theo Stijnen

  • Prevalence, incidence and lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation: the Rotterdam study

    Jan Heeringa;Deirdre A.M. van der Kuip;Albert Hofman;Jan A. Kors

  • Review: A gentle introduction to imputation of missing values

    A. Rogier T. Donders;A. Rogier T. Donders;Geert J.M.G. van der Heijden;Theo Stijnen;Karel G.M. Moons

  • Advanced methods in meta-analysis: multivariate approach and meta-regression.

    Hans C. van Houwelingen;Lidia R. Arends;Theo Stijnen

  • Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

    in t' Veld Ba;Ruitenberg A;Hofman A;Launer Lj

  • Rates and risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Results from EURODEM pooled analyses

    L. J. Launer;K. Andersen;M. E. Dewey;L. Letenneur

  • Using the outcome for imputation of missing predictor values was preferred

    Karel G.M. Moons;Rogier A.R.T. Donders;Theo Stijnen;Frank E. Harrell

  • Dialectical behaviour therapy for women with borderline personality disorder: 12-month, randomised clinical trial in The Netherlands.

    Roel Verheul;Louise M. C. van den Bosch;Maarten W. J. Koeter;Maria A. J. de Ridder

  • Inflammatory proteins in plasma and the risk of dementia: the rotterdam study.

    Marianne J. Engelhart;Mirjam I. Geerlings;John Meijer;Amanda Kiliaan

  • Gender differences in the incidence of AD and vascular dementia The EURODEM Studies

    K. Andersen;L. J. Launer;M. E. Dewey;L. Letenneur

  • Bacterial load in relation to vacuum-assisted closure wound therapy: a prospective randomized trial.

    Chantal M. Mouës;Margreet C. Vos;Gert-Jan C.M. Van Den Bemd;Theo Stijnen

  • Imputation of missing values is superior to complete case analysis and the missing-indicator method in multivariable diagnostic research: A clinical example

    Geert J.M.G. van der Heijden;Geert J.M.G. van der Heijden;A. Rogier T. Donders;A. Rogier T. Donders;Theo Stijnen;Karel G.M. Moons

  • Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 Activity Is Associated With Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Ischemic Stroke The Rotterdam Study

    Hok-Hay S. Oei;Irene M. van der Meer;Albert Hofman;Peter J. Koudstaal

  • Random effects meta-analysis of event outcome in the framework of the generalized linear mixed model with applications in sparse data.

    Theo Stijnen;Taye H. Hamza;Pinar Özdemir

  • Timing and tempo of first-year rapid growth in relation to cardiovascular and metabolic risk profile in early adulthood

    Ralph W. J. Leunissen;Gerthe F. Kerkhof;Theo Stijnen;Anita Hokken-Koelega

  • Incidence and Risk of Dementia: The Rotterdam study

    Alewijn Ott;Monique M.B. Breteler;Frans van Harskamp;Theo Stijnen

  • Inappropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks: incidence, predictors, and impact on mortality.

    Johannes B. van Rees;C. Jan Willem Borleffs;Mihály K. de Bie;Theo Stijnen

  • Serum Inhibin B as a Marker of Spermatogenesis

    Frank H. Pierik;Jan T. M. Vreeburg;Theo Stijnen;Frank H. de Jong

  • Different combined oral contraceptives and the risk of venous thrombosis: systematic review and network meta-analysis

    Stegeman Bh;de Bastos M;Rosendaal Fr;van Hylckama Vlieg A

  • Complement factor H polymorphism, complement activators, and risk of age-related macular degeneration.

    Dominiek D. G. Despriet;Caroline C. W. Klaver;Jacqueline C. M. Witteman;Arthur A. B. Bergen

Frequent Co-Authors

Albert Hofman
Albert Hofman Harvard University
M. G. Myriam Hunink
M. G. Myriam Hunink Erasmus University Rotterdam
Jacqueline C.M. Witteman
Jacqueline C.M. Witteman Erasmus University Rotterdam
Monique M.B. Breteler
Monique M.B. Breteler German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Roel Verheul
Roel Verheul University of Amsterdam
Olaf M. Dekkers
Olaf M. Dekkers Leiden University Medical Center
Jacobijn Gussekloo
Jacobijn Gussekloo Leiden University Medical Center
Paul M. G. Emmelkamp
Paul M. G. Emmelkamp University of Amsterdam
Bruno H. Stricker
Bruno H. Stricker Erasmus University Rotterdam
Christopher H. Schmid
Christopher H. Schmid Brown University

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