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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNew study reveals impact of nanoparticles on placental function and vascular growth - implications for risk assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-study-reveals-impact-of-nanoparticles-on-placental-function-and-vascular-growth… to use this model as a standard test for regulatory risk assessment because of ethical concerns surrounding the … placental function and vascular growth - implications for risk assessment …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/artificial-intelligencemachine-learning-and-advanced-materials… which can potentially be used for optimized hazard and risk assessment of advanced materials. In this way, the … of advanced materials, which is crucial for effective risk assessment. Additionally, ML can assist in establishing … will be a focus on using AI and ML for optimized hazard and risk assessment. This is a positive development, as it …
Publication date: 12-19-2024EFSA introduces new guidance for evaluating dissolution of nanomaterials in fat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efsa-introduces-new-guidance-for-evaluating-dissolution-of-nanomaterials-in-fat… (K OW ) method nanospecific considerations for safety assessments may potentially be waived. However, EFSA also … limitations make it difficult to apply this method to risk assessments of nanoparticles used in applications other than …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Rethinking regulation: Should nanomaterials be considered biological entities?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/rethinking-regulation-should-nanomaterials-be-considered-biological-entities… list various well-known challenges regarding the safety assessment of nanomaterials. However, they do not provide … several challenges and difficulties related to safety assessment of nanomaterials. One example given is that the … that should be addressed in their regulatory safety assessment. However, the perspective does not offer a clear …
Publication date: 12-19-2024PREMIER
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/premier… ingredients (APIs) in use, yet the environmental risks of only a small proportion of these have been assessed. PREMIER will deliver a novel assessment system for characterising the environmental risks of APIs. This project runs from September 2020 until … This assessment system will be designed to screen and prioritise …
Publication date: 03-09-2020RIVM research on COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/research… diverse topics as transmission and spread of the virus, risk factors for serious disease, immunity and vaccine … Research on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness CONTEST study Risk factors for COVID-19: CONTEST study IIVAC Study (in … against COVID-19 related hospital admissions in risk groups VIDO study Research on immunity after COVID-19 …
Publication date: 03-30-2020Clean, safe water for everyone, even in a changing climate
https://www.rivm.nl/en/newsletter/content/2020/issue2/clean-safe-water-for-everyone-even-in-a-changing-climate… de Roda Husman, Director of the Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water to support the … RIVM, she is the director of the Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water , which supports … the WHO water safety plans. Wherever we go, we assess the risks of local water extraction. We share our knowledge in …
Publication date: 03-19-2020Policy on testing for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/testing-policy… will continue to focus on specific patients in higher-risk groups and healthcare staff who are caring for … groups Vulnerable groups are people who have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. These people can be … taken into account include the health of the employees, the risk of patient infection, and the limited availability of …
Publication date: 03-30-2020Joint Action to strengthen preparedness and response to biological and chemical terror attacks (JA TERROR)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/cbrn-preparedness-response/ja-terror… and non-pharmaceutical management guidelines. Guidance on risk and crisis communication. Risk assessments on novel threat agents and guidance on health …
Publication date: 03-09-2020Healthy and Active Living Agreement encourages working together to improve health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/healthy-and-active-living-agreement-encourages-working-together-to-improve-health… people who are more likely to fall and to reduce the risk of accidents. RIVM has been asked to monitor the … which professionals are qualified to carry out the fall risk factor assessment (GP practices, physiotherapists or occupational …
Publication date: 12-10-2024A decrease in the number of tuberculosis patients in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/decrease-in-number-of-tuberculosis-patients-in-netherlands… in twelve per cent of patients by actively investigating at-risk groups, such as immigrants and asylum seekers. In six …
Publication date: 03-24-2020Three new patients with novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/three-new-patients-with-novel-coronavirus-covid-19… of either confirmed patients or those who have been at risk should limit their social contacts. This means that …
Publication date: 03-02-2020RIVM advises consumers to check N-acetylcysteine content of food supplements
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-advises-consumers-to-check-n-acetylcysteine-content-of-food-supplements… effects that can include gastrointestinal symptoms. Safety assessment At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Health, …
Publication date: 12-13-2024Shingles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shingles… reactivated. At that point, they may develop shingles. The risk is highest among people over 60. Shingles is usually … or the fluid from them. It is good to know that the risk of getting chickenpox from someone with shingles is much lower than the risk of getting chickenpox from someone with chickenpox. …
Publication date: 12-16-2024Shigellosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shigellosis… Anyone can get shigellosis. Some people have a higher risk of getting the disease: People travelling to warm … Men who have sex with men. Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from shigellosis: People who … getting shigellosis. Good hygiene can help to minimise the risk: Wash your hands regularly: Before eating and before …
Publication date: 12-04-2024Shingles vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shingles/shingles-vaccination… and adults who are in one or more of the following medical risk groups: people who recently had a stem cell transplant, … against shingles with Zostavax is not recommended in the risk groups listed above, because this vaccine contains live … by insurance for people in one or more of the medical risk groups. You will need a doctor’s letter to confirm …
Publication date: 12-16-2024RadoNorm
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/radonorm… of concern in society, especially with regard to cancer risk. The new large EU project aims to increase our … content of NORM. It is well known that radon increases the risk of lung cancer, but it is possible that other cancers …
Publication date: 03-09-2020RIVM’s assistance to Bonaire concerning waste fires
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/rivms-assistance-to-bonaire-concerning-waste-fires… interpreted. Based on the outcomes, potential public health risks and risks to the environment in the vicinity of the landfill …
Publication date: 12-16-2024Estimated intake of titanium dioxide via medicines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/estimated-intake-of-titanium-dioxide-via-medicines… safety and efficacy of these formulations requires reassessment by regulatory authorities. This process might … increased. For food additives, uncertainty about a possible risk can lead to banning their use. In contrast, for medicines, a benefit-risk evaluation must be performed, which means that certain …
Publication date: 12-19-2024More than 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered in the 2024 autumn round
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-25-million-covid-19-vaccinations-administered-in-2024-autumn-round… remains available to adults and children in medical high-risk groups who are referred by their treating physician. …
Publication date: 12-11-2024