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François G Schellevis
Researcher at VU University Amsterdam
Publications - 74
Citations - 5222
François G Schellevis is an academic researcher from VU University Amsterdam. The author has contributed to research in topics: Comorbidity & Health care. The author has an hindex of 32, co-authored 74 publications receiving 4555 citations. Previous affiliations of François G Schellevis include VU University Medical Center.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of antibiotic consumption on antibiotic resistance
TL;DR: Using a large set of studies, it is found that antibiotic consumption is associated with the development of antibiotic resistance and efforts at reducing antibiotic consumption may need to be strengthened.
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Comorbidity of chronic diseases in general practice
TL;DR: The aim of this study is to describe the extent of comorbidity for the following diseases: hypertension, chronic ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic nonspecific lung disease, osteoarthritis.
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Comorbidity and guidelines: conflicting interests.
TL;DR: The fourth epidemiological transition is characterised by an unprecedented increase in chronic degenerative disorders, and chronic disease is a particularly important area in which to ensure high-quality care.
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Comorbidity, limitations in activities and pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Gabriella M. van Dijk,Cindy Veenhof,François G Schellevis,Harry Hulsmans,Jan P.J. Bakker,Henk Arwert,J. Dekker,G.J. Lankhorst,Joost Dekker +8 more
TL;DR: Almost all patients suffered from at least one comorbid disease, with cardiac diseases, diseases of eye, ear, nose, throat and larynx, other urogenital diseases and endocrine/metabolic diseases being most prevalent.
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Limitations of the mini‐mental state examination in diagnosing dementia in general practice
Annet W. Wind,François G Schellevis,G. Van Staveren,Rob J. P. M. Scholten,Cees Jonker,J.T.M. van Eijk +5 more
TL;DR: The value of the Mini‐Mental State Examination (MMSE) in diagnosing dementia in general practice is limited because the score on cognitive test items can be one aspect of the individual's overall clinical picture, on which the diagnosis should be based.