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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentAge may play a role in the risk of asbestos cancer from short-term exposure
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/age-may-play-role-in-risk-of-asbestos-cancer-from-short-term-exposure… In such cases, age must also be taken into account in the risk assessment. For other forms of asbestos, the existing method is sufficient for determining the risk of cancer for short-term exposure to excessively high … Inhalation of amphibole asbestos poses the highest risk to developing mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Shortcomings in the technical documentation of mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse used in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/shortcomings-in-technical-documentation-of-mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ… After a detailed assessment of the technical documentation of nine different … are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse. The assessment was commissioned by the Dutch Health and Youth … the technical documentation. This took place after the RIVM assessment had been completed. Some of the manufacturers …
Publication date: 03-21-2022GRACIOUS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/gracious… number of cases. Grouping and read-across are approaches in risk assessment to fill in data gaps for a specific material by … for which adequate information is available to allow for risk assessment, for example, needed to comply with … and classificatiOn framework for regUlatory risk assessment of manufactured nanomaterials and Safer …
Publication date: 05-23-2018PATROLS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/patrols… Exposure to engineered nanomaterials poses a risk to human and environmental health. To date, hazard assessment studies conducted on ENMs have focused on … academics, industrial scientists, government officials and risk assessors to deliver advanced and realistic tools and …
Publication date: 05-23-2018ACROPOLIS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/acropolis… The project’s overall objective was to improve risk assessment strategies in Europe by developing a … scientifically sound framework for cumulative and aggregate risk assessment of pesticides, accessible for all actors … for example, fruit and vegetables. Until now, international risk assessment bodies have addressed each pesticide …
Publication date: 05-16-2018RIVM calls for increased involvement of scientific community in solving plastic crisis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-calls-for-increased-involvement-of-scientific-community-in-solving-plastic-crisis… level of attention will need to be paid to improving risk assessment methodologies for various types of plastic and to … Henceforth, assessments should not be limited to just the risks of one material or one production process. They should …
Publication date: 03-01-2022Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination Issue 2, 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2022/2… living in residential facilities for the elderly whose risk level is comparable to people living in nursing homes) …
Publication date: 03-02-2022Seasonal flu epidemic in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/seasonal-flu-epidemic-in-netherlands… with others more often again. This also increases the risk of respiratory infections such as flu. Different … into your elbow, and distancing all help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Keep this in mind, …
Publication date: 03-16-2022Flu epidemic seems to be emerging
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-epidemic-seems-to-be-emerging… with others more often again. This also increases the risk of respiratory infections such as flu. Uncertainty … into your elbow, and distancing all help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Keep this in mind, …
Publication date: 03-09-2022MODELKEY
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/modelkey… on aquatic ecosystems and efficient mitigation of toxic risks demand identification of respective stressors and …
Publication date: 05-17-2018ACCESS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/access… needed to monitor the benefits, coverage and safety risks of new COVID-19 vaccines …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Number of tuberculosis patients in the Netherlands increased slightly in 2021 compared to 2020
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/number-of-tuberculosis-patients-in-netherlands-increased-slightly-in-2021-compared-to-2020… was found in 11% of patients through active screening of risk groups, such as immigrants and asylum seekers. In 5% of …
Publication date: 03-24-2022Protection from COVID-19 booster wanes slightly after 3 months among over-70s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/protection-from-covid-19-booster-wanes-slightly-after-3-months-among-over-70s… to 94% after booster vaccination. This means that the risk of hospital admission after a booster vaccination is 4 …
Publication date: 03-15-2022