Publications by authors named "J Marja Oldhoff"
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- This article discusses common questions and symptoms related to STDs that patients frequently raise with general practitioners and special clinics, emphasizing the importance of understanding sexual behavior in making accurate diagnoses.
- It highlights the need for careful risk assessment and testing policies, particularly for high-risk individuals who should be tested for gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B, while also addressing the significance of early detection and treatment.
- The use of PrEP is mentioned as a preventative measure against HIV, stressing that while it can enhance sexual health, consistent condom usage remains vital for STD prevention.
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- The study explored the connection between atopic dermatitis, loneliness, and a range of psychiatric disorders beyond just anxiety and depression.
- It involved 56,896 participants from the Netherlands and identified significant associations between severe atopic dermatitis and various disorders, including chronic fatigue syndrome, burnout, and social phobia.
- The findings suggest that adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis are more likely to experience loneliness and psychiatric issues, highlighting the need for better interdisciplinary care involving dermatologists and psychiatrists.
STD-associated questions and symptoms are submitted frequently to general practitioners and STD outpatient-clinics. In this teaching article we address 10 important clinical questions regarding epidemiology, risk assessment, testing policy, diagnostics and prevention. STD's form a separate category of infectious diseases because of the role of sexuality.
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