22 search results
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: 12-19-2024For whom is the pneumococcal vaccine?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/for-whom-is-pneumococcal-vaccine… and people whose immune system is compromised have a higher risk of becoming ill from a pneumococcal infection. The best … lung damage as a result are also included in the medical risk group for the time being. If you are not in these …
Publication date: 10-05-2020Coronavirus measures: public support remains high, despite concerns
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/coronavirus-measures-public-support-remains-high-despite-concerns… the rapid increase in infections, people estimate their own risk of becoming infected as higher than it was 6 weeks ago … (including mild symptoms) or after returning from a high-risk area. In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 infection, 8 … work from home, or because they do not think that it is a risk. Support and confidence A significant majority (84%) …
Publication date: 10-22-2020Pneumococci
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci… and people whose immune system is compromised have a higher risk of becoming ill from a pneumococcal infection. If …
Publication date: 10-01-2020Healthy 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: 12-10-2024RIVM 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: 12-13-2024Information for policy makers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/information-for-policy-makers… offered at 75 years. This vaccine offers adults reduces the risk of becoming ill or dying from pneumococcal disease. … April 2020 that people aged 70 years and older had a higher risk of becoming more severely ill from both pneumococcal … pneumococcal vaccination in autumn 2021. Additional medical risk group in 2020 For years, the pneumococcal vaccination …
Publication date: 10-02-2020Shingles
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: 12-04-2024Research on behavioural rules and well-being: round 7
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science-and-covid-19/results-of-study-behavioural-measures-and-well-being/round-7… the rapid increase in infections, people estimate their own risk of becoming infected as higher than it was 6 weeks ago … (including mild symptoms) or after returning from a high-risk area. In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 infection, 8 … work from home, or because they do not think that it is a risk. Support and confidence A significant majority (84%) …
Publication date: 10-26-2020Shingles 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: 12-16-2024Flu jab first for people with a medical condition and over 70-years of age
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-jab-first-for-people-with-medical-condition-and-over-70-years-of-age… and people from 70 years and older run more health risks when they get the flu . These people now receive the … healthy people from 60 to 69 years old run the least health risks. There is a chance that the upcoming flu season will …
Publication date: 10-29-2020RIVM’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: 12-19-2024Pneumococcal disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/pneumococcal-disease-0… nappy rash irritability drowsiness pallor Who has a higher risk of becoming very ill from pneumococcal disease? The … for children , people over 60 and people in various medical risk groups (information in Dutch). If you are not in one or …
Publication date: 10-05-2020More 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: 12-11-2024First West Nile virus patient in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-west-nile-virus-patient-in-netherlands… the mosquito season is coming to an end. This minimises the risk of contracting an infection with West Nile virus. …
Publication date: 10-15-2020