New data on antimicrobial resistance in European countries New data on AMR in European countries is now available in the third annual report of the Central Asian and Eastern European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (CAESAR) network.
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Elderly Care This week brings worldwide attention to antimicrobial resistance. More and more bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Delegation from Pakistan visited RIVM RIVM welcomed a delegation from Paksitan, November 13, 2017, on request of IANPHI.
Infection risks of manure unclear A literature review by RIVM shows that little to no research has been done on the possible infectious risks of manure.
Benefits and bottlenecks for early marketing authorisation of new medicines Patients are asking increasingly often for quicker access to new, innovative medicines. This requires a more effective use of flexible marketing authorisation procedures.
European Baseline Report SUSTAIN The SUSTAIN project has published the European baseline report titled ‘Integrated care for older people living at home – Current situation and ambition of sites participating in the SUSTAIN project
Particle contamination on Silimed breast implants poses minimal risk Particles were found on Silimed silicone-based breast implants that should not be there. These included man-made mineral fibres, such as glasswool and rockwool.
EFSA agrees with RIVM that potential effect of BPA on the immune system requires further attention RIVM expressed concerns on the effects of bisphenol a (BPA) on the immune system in a report issued in March 2016.
RIVM research basis for historic climate agreement on HFCs Scientific research by RIVM’s Guus Velders stood partly at the basis of the HFC global climate agreement.
Shortcomings in technical documentation of both existing and new blood glucose meters RIVM expressed concerns on the effects of bisphenol a (BPA) on the immune system in a report issued in March 2016.