Publications by authors named "Nathalie M van Rijn-van Kortenhof"
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- The study investigates the incidence of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) among adolescents and how often they consult general practitioners (GPs) for it, revealing that 37% self-report HMB but few seek medical help.* -
- Researchers analyzed data from over 200 Dutch GPs and found that 1,879 new cases of HMB were recorded, with an incidence rate of 7.91 per 1,000 person-years; however, 67% of cases involved no diagnostic tests.* -
- Most adolescents were treated with hormonal medication (56%) or NSAIDs (18%), but referrals to specialists like gynecologists were uncommon, typically occurring only after multiple GP consultations (6.7% referral rate). *
The NHG practice guideline on 'Diverticulitis' provides general practitioners with directions on the diagnosis and treatment of uncomplicated and complicated diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is primarily a clinical diagnosis which can be supported by assessment of CRP. Uncomplicated diverticulitis is strongly suspected if the patient reports the development of persistent sharp, stabbing pain in the lower left abdomen within a couple of days; if there is pressure or rebound tenderness only in the lower left abdomen; and if there are no alarm signals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe practice guideline 'Venous leg ulcer' from the Dutch College of General Practitioners provides recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of venous leg ulcer by the general practitioner. When counseling the patient it is important to make clear that the healing process can take a long time. Compression therapy remains the most important treatment for venous leg ulcer; it also reduces recurrence rates.
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- - The Dutch College of General Practitioners released a guideline on erectile dysfunction, highlighting its increasing prevalence with age.
- - Many men with erectile dysfunction hesitate to visit their general practitioner, often delaying consultation for a long time.
- - The guideline suggests that doctors should routinely ask about erectile dysfunction during follow-up appointments for other health issues.