Excess mortality decreasing, now also in nursing- and care homes The actual number of deaths from the novel coronavirus in the Netherlands is higher than the reported numbers that RIVM publishes daily.
COVID-19 in nursing homes It is estimated that about one-third of nursing homes in the Netherlands have at least one patient with COVID-19.
Excess mortality caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) The actual number of deaths from the novel coronavirus in the Netherlands is higher than the reported numbers published by RIVM.
Regional differences in the coronavirus epidemic There are significant regional differences in the coronavirus epidemic in the Netherlands.
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.
Documentary Sea Blind on Dutch Television Sea Blind is a documentary about the impact of shipping on the environment, especially on the Arctic Sea.