Debate on synthetic biology and sustainability ‘Synthetic biology may contribute to a sustainable society if it is used in a responsible and thoughtful manner.
More breast cancer detected in women aged 50 to 60 since digitisation of population screening This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Dutch national breast cancer screening programme. A major change during those 25 years was the transition from analogue to digital images.
Meteorological transmission model calculates the risk of Q fever infections Using a meteorological transmission model, humans and animals at risk of becoming infected with Q fever can be mapped at street level resolution.
Disease transmitted by animals: Palestinian Territories and Israel work together and exchange expertise with RIVM A delegation of scientists from the Palestinian Territories and Israel visited RIVM between 2 and 7 September 2015.
iSPEX goes Europe: citizens measure air pollution with smartphone In the coming weeks, citizens from major European cities will measure fine particles in the air with their smartphone.
Broad approach needed against pharmaceutical residues in environment We can all help to reduce pollution of the environment by pharmaceutical residues.
Icy air measurements Bernice Notenboom’s Arctic March expedition team has reached the summit of Greenland. She has conquered the 3500-metre high summit on Greenland with functioning air measuring equipment.
Vaccination using needles: there are alternatives Dr Hoang Hirschberg, employed at RIVM, has carried out PhD research into three alternatives for needle injections. She concluded that all alternatives have advantages and limitations.
Injection needles: fact-finding and risk assessment of excess adhesive Commissioned by the Dutch Health Care Inspectorate (IGZ), RIVM investigated whether excess adhesive is present in two types of injection needles from the Terumo Company (K-Pack II and Neolus).
Points of special interest in home treatment with complex medical technologies Patients are increasingly being treated with complex medical technologies in their own home. This offers great benefits, however, it also introduces risks.