General practitioner Dr. Rutger recounts a house call to treat a patient named Mr. Van Zetten for severe pressure sores. The story illustrates the challenging and sometimes unpleasant sensory realities that medical professionals encounter during home visits.
Surgeons Robert Smeenk and Boudewijn Toorenvliet have developed a less invasive treatment for a recurring and often embarrassing inflammatory condition caused by stray hairs. Their research offers a new solution for patients who have previously undergone multiple surgeries for the issue.
Julian de Kievit, a 22-year-old from Hoofddorp, has passed away after battling brainstem cancer for twelve years, far exceeding his initial two-year prognosis. Known for his fundraising efforts for childhood cancer research, his family has requested donations to his oncologist instead of flowers at his funeral.
While the overall Dutch beer market is currently facing a downturn, some entrepreneurs are finding success by focusing on niche online sales of unique and alcohol-free specialty beers. Businesses like Raoul van Neer's are thriving by offering artisanal brews with distinctive ingredients.
A judge has ruled that WorldPride events near the Homomonument in Amsterdam can proceed as scheduled, rejecting a plea from local residents to cancel them due to noise concerns. The court determined that the residents failed to provide sufficient evidence that the events pose immediate risks of hearing or health damage.