Most read articles

Recent articles

Cardiovascular risks of diclofenac

mw drs M.A.E. Nieuwhof
Nr 1|2019 (53)|Page 12-15|New

Side-effects of the use of NSAIDs, such as an increased risk of serious morbidity like gastric haemorrhage and cardiovascular diseases, have been known for years. Recent Danish research shows that ...

In short Read article

Clinical relevance of research findings

drs K. van Deventer, dr H.J.E.M. Janssens
Nr 1|2019 (53)|Page 1-11|Main article

Doctors, pharmacists and other care providers cannot always easily tell whether the findings of research into drugs and medical devices, often presented attractive and ‘glossy’ ways, will actually ...

In short Read article

Foam dressings for chronic complex wounds

mw S. van der Heijden MSc
Nr 11-12|2018 (52)|Page 97-102|Main article

Chronic wounds associated with venous leg ulcers, bed sores and diabetes (diabetic ulcers of the feet) are very common. Their treatment is complex and intensive, and leads to high costs. Treatment ...

In short Read article

Delirium among terminal patients

dr A.J.F.A. Kerst
Nr 11-12|2018 (52)|Page 95-96|New

Delirium is a frequent problem among terminal patients. If non-medicinal measures are insufficiently effective, an obvious choice would appear to be the administration of antipsychotics like halop ...

In short Read article

New medicine for ADHD: guanfacine

dr L.M.L. Stolk
Nr 11-12|2018 (52)|Page 90-94|New

The medicinal treatment of ADHD has expanded rapidly. Methylphenidate, dexamphetamine and atomoxetine have been authorised for the treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD, but should, acco ...

In short Read article