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Estimating the cost-effectiveness of vaccination against herpes zoster in England and Wales by van Hoek, A.J, Gay, N, Melegaro, A, Opstelten, W, Edmunds, W.J

“…Abstract A live-attenuated vaccine against herpes zoster (HZ) has been approved for use, on the basis of a large-scale clinical trial that suggests that the…”
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Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: incidence and risk indicators using a general practice research database by Opstelten, Wim, Mauritz, Jan W, de Wit, Niek J, van Wijck, Albert JM, Stalman, Wim AB, van Essen, Gerrit A

“…Background. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a frequent complication of herpes zoster (HZ). Treatment results of this severe and long-lasting pain syndrome are…”
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The PINE study of epidural steroids and local anaesthetics to prevent postherpetic neuralgia: a randomised controlled trial by van Wijck, Albert JM, Opstelten, Wim, Moons, Karel GM, van Essen, Gerrit A, Stolker, Robert J, Kalkman, Cornelis J, Verheij, Theo JM

“…Postherpetic neuralgia is the most frequent complication of herpes zoster. Treatment of this neuropathic pain syndrome is difficult and often disappointing. We…”
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A horse bite to remember by Brouwer, Matthijs C, MD, Kasanmoentalib, Erna S, MSc, Opstelten, Frank WJ, van der Ende, Arie, van de Beek, Diederik, Dr

“…Lumbar puncture opening pressure was high at 48 cm H^sub 2^O; cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination showed 394 leucocytes per µL, protein of 1.21 g/L, and…”
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The willingness of older adults to receive vaccination against influenza, pneumococcal disease, herpes zoster and pertussis and the role of the general practitioners by Eilers, R, van Lier, A, Suijkerbuik, A, Lehmann, BA, de Melker, HE, Veldwijk, J, Ferreira, J, Mollema, L, Kristensen, M, Nielen, MM, Kretzschmar, ME, van der Maas, N, Krabbe, PFM, Mc Donald, SA, van Essen, T, van der Hoek, W, Opstelten, W

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Interventions to prevent postherpetic neuralgia: cutaneous and percutaneous techniques by Opstelten, Wim, van Wijck, Albert J.M, Stolker, Robert J

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Introducing a pneumococcal vaccine to an existing influenza immunization program: vaccination rates and predictors of noncompliance by Opstelten, W, Hak, E, Verheij, T J, van Essen, G A

“…Influenza vaccination has been recommended for all elderly people in The Netherlands since 1996, with greater than 80% compliance. It is unknown, however, if…”
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The accuracy of physical diagnostic tests for assessing meniscal lesions of the knee: a meta-analysis by Scholten, R J, Devillé, W L, Opstelten, W, Bijl, D, van der Plas, C G, Bouter, L M

“…Our systematic review summarizes the evidence about the accuracy of those tests. We performed a literature search of MEDLINE (1966-1999) and EMBASE (1988-1999)…”
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Design issues for studies into prevention of chronic pain: lessons from post‐herpetic neuralgia by Opstelten, W., Van Wijck, A. J. M., Moons, K. G. M.

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An infant with vesicles on the arm by Scholten, M, Opstelten, W

“…A 9-month-old infant presentedwithvesicles on the arm in theeighthcervicaldermatomesinceseveraldays. PCR analysis of thefluid of thevesiclesrevealedthepresence…”
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Implementation of a Q fever vaccination program for high-risk patients in the Netherlands by Isken, Leslie D, Kraaij-Dirkzwager, Marleen, Vermeer-de Bondt, Patricia E, Rümke, Hans C, Wijkmans, Clementine, Opstelten, Wim, Timen, Aura

“…Highlights • 1368 patients at high risk for Q fever vaccination were vaccinated. • The Q fever vaccine was rather reactogenic but safe in these high-risk…”
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Gender as an Independent Risk Factor for Herpes Zoster: A Population-Based Prospective Study by Opstelten, Wim, Van Essen, Gerrit A., Schellevis, François, Verheij, Theo J.M., Moons, Karel G.M.

“…Several studies reported a difference in herpes zoster (HZ) incidence between males and females, but limitations in design and analysis impeded the assessment…”
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Predicting postherpetic neuralgia in elderly primary care patients with herpes zoster: Prospective prognostic study by Opstelten, Wim, Zuithoff, Nicolaas P.A., van Essen, Gerrit A., van Loon, Anton M., van Wijck, Albert J.M., Kalkman, Cornelis J., Verheij, Theo J.M., Moons, Karel G.M.

“…Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most frequent complication of herpes zoster (HZ) and difficult to treat. Timely identification of high-risk HZ-patients…”
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Managing ophthalmic herpes zoster in primary care by Opstelten, Wim, Zaal, Michel J W

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Varicella vaccination might result in inequality in health benefits between generations by van Lier, A, Lugnér, A, Opstelten, W, Jochemsen, P, Wallinga, J, Schellevis, F, Sanders, E, de Melker, H, van Boven, M

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The impact of varicella zoster virus: Chronic pain by Opstelten, Wim, McElhaney, Janet, Weinberger, Birgit, Oaklander, Anne Louise, Johnson, Robert W

“…SUMMARY Herpes zoster (HZ) is a common condition that affects all age groups and both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. However, it mainly…”
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Pharmacological treatment of Bell's palsy: favourable effects of prednisolone-based therapy now demonstrated by Opstelten, W, Portegies, P

“…Bell's palsy accounts for two-thirds ofall acute facial palsies. Presumed reactivation of the herpes simplex virus and concurrent swelling of the facial nerve…”
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Treatment of herpes zoster by Opstelten, Wim, Eekhof, Just, Neven, Arie Knuistingh, Verheij, Theo

“…To review the evidence regarding treatment of herpes zoster (HZ) in the short-term, focusing on the prevention of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). The evidence…”
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Hope-Simpson and shingles by Wichers, I M, Opstelten, W

“…Dr Robert Edgar Hope-Simpson (1908-2003) was a British general practitioner, who has laid the foundation for unravelling the pathogenesis of shingles. At the…”
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Accuracy of physical diagnostic tests for assessing ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament: a meta-analysis by Scholten, Rob J P M, Opstelten, Wim, van der Plas, Cees G, Bijl, Dick, Deville, Walter L J M, Bouter, Lex M

“…This systematic review summarizes the evidence on the accuracy of tests for assessing ACL ruptures of the knee. A computerized search of MEDLINE (1966-2003)…”
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