Innovation required in risk assessment of nanoparticles The currently existing models and techniques provide insufficient certainties in the assessment of the harmfulness of nanoparticles and nanomaterials to people and the environment.
Start of a national study on resistance to the Aspergillus fungus The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has been commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS), in cooperation with Radboud University Medi
Contaminated food accounts for 14 percent of norovirus disease burden An international study has indicated that some 14% of all norovirus infections can be attributed to contaminated food.
Is screening for sexually transmitted infections as part of HIV care cost-effective in the Netherlands? Routine screening for anorectal chlamydia among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) could avert further spread of chlamydia and HIV in the total MSM population.
EC-definition of nanomaterial provides proper basis In recent years, an increasing number of applications and products containing or using nanomaterials have become available.