More reports of adverse effects of implants in 2019 In 2019, the Dutch reporting centre for adverse effects of medical implants (MEBI) received 397 reports of suspected adverse effects. The reports concerned 462 implants.
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.
Affirmation of collaboration between Public Health England and RIVM On Thursday 11 April 2019, RIVM welcomed a delegation from Public Health England (PHE). Chief Executive Duncan Selbie of PHE headed the delegation.
iGEM meetup for teams and supervisors The best synbio projects, including iGEM teams, have one thing in common: cutting edge science in the light of carefully considered societal needs.