What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the incidence and prevalence of small fibre neuropathy (SFN) in the Netherlands and evaluate its impact.

April 27, 2026

Incidence and prevalence of small fibre neuropathy in the Netherlands: a multiple system estimation study.

Key Points

To assess the incidence and prevalence of small fibre neuropathy (SFN) in the Netherlands and evaluate its impact.
Utilized a multiple system estimation approach to capture incidence and prevalence data.
Compared findings with previous estimates to assess trends and recognition of SFN across different regions.
Prevalence of SFN was found to be higher than earlier reports.
Incidence rates were lower than previously estimated, possibly due to geographic coverage differences.
There is a rising trend in SFN awareness, indicating a larger issue than previously acknowledged.

Abstract

This study reveals a higher prevalence than previously reported. The lower incidence compared with previous estimates likely reflects differences in geographic coverage, while the rising trend suggests increasing awareness and recognition of SFN. These findings suggest that SFN represents a larger problem than previously recognised and the burden of SFN emphasises the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies.

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Kool et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefd64fede9185760d41fb https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp-2025-338181

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