Update on RIVM report “Silicone breast implants in the Netherlands”, State of Affairs October 2017 In June 2016, RIVM published the results of a study on breast implants in the Netherlands.
RIVM to contribute to new Horizon2020 project on oceans and human health across Europe A new EU Horizon2020 project Seas, Oceans and Public Health in Europe (SOPHIE) will explore the complex interplay between the health of the marine environment and that of humans.
Dutch collaboration in One Health European Joint Programme (EJP) RIVM, Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) and the Netherlands Centre for One Health (NCOH) are involved in a recently granted One Health European Joint Programme which will start in January 20
Survey health complaints of women with a silicone breast implant This report provides a broad overview of the health complaints experienced by women with silicone breast implants in the Netherlands.
Efficiency and transparency of clinical drug trials must improve The efficiency and transparency of clinical drug trials in the Netherlands must improve. That concludes Sander van den Bogert in his PhD thesis ‘Trials & Tribulations.
Safe, healthy and sustainable diets in the Netherlands: opportunities for integrated policy The Netherlands aims to take the lead in the international ambition for a healthy, sustainable and safe dietary pattern.
International Salmonella outbreak seems to have been resolved There has been an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis in Europe since 2015. It has also been present in the Netherlands since May 2016.
Training on Water Safety Plans by Unesco-IHE and RIVM in Suriname The Suriname Water Company (SWM) recently started the implementation of Water Safety Plans (WSPs). The inception phase included a tailor-made training by Dr. Giuliana Ferrero (UNESCO-IHE) and Mr.
Major loss of healthy life years due to long-term complaints after Lyme disease The Netherlands is the first country where the burden of disease due to Lyme disease has been determined.