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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: 12-19-2024Nationwide assessment of SARS-CoV-2 laboratories: very high quality
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/nationwide-assessment-of-sars-cov-2-laboratories-very-high-quality… become apparent from the first nationwide external quality assessment (EQA) of diagnostics used in laboratories for … The results are presented in the report ‘External Quality Assessment of Laboratories Performing SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostics … Now, for the first time, a nationwide quality assessment was conducted, covering 93% of the laboratories …
Publication date: 02-01-2021Artificial 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: 12-19-2024Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination issue 7 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/7… Medical high-risk groups … professionals presenting information about the medical risk groups that have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This page states which …
Publication date: 02-25-2021New research in GGD test lanes on spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-research-in-ggd-test-lanes-on-spread-of-coronavirus-sars-cov-2… RIVM is launching a survey-based study this week on risk factors for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The … RIVM can determine which factors increase or decrease the risk of infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. “It is … us information to identify the factors that increase the risk of infection, pinpointing them even more accurately and …
Publication date: 02-08-2021First vaccines for people aged 60-64 available Monday via GP
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-vaccines-for-people-aged-60-64-available-monday-via-gp… will also include vaccinations for groups that have a high risk of severe illness resulting from COVID-19. In this … people aged 60-64 years and individuals who have a high risk of severe illness resulting from COVID-19. In total, … is to invite this entire initial target group and the high-risk groups in February and March, with a possible extension …
Publication date: 02-12-2021Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consexpo/frequently-asked-questions… ConsExpo Web is a web-based software tool that supports the assessment of consumer exposure to substances in consumer … Web provides a number of generally applicable exposure assessment models and a database of exposure factors. … properties of the specific substance a consumer exposure assessment can be performed using ConsExpo Web. …
Publication date: 02-01-2021Healthy 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: 12-13-2024Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination issue 5 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/5… oldest. Moreover, the Health Council advised that medical risk groups should be vaccinated, depending on their risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. This … of people aged 18 to 60 who have a medical indication (high-risk groups). The following flowchart reflects the …
Publication date: 02-11-2021Side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccination/side-effects… GP. If necessary, the GP can refer you to an allergist for assessment. In that case, the allergist will advise whether …
Publication date: 02-04-2021Shingles
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: 12-16-2024Chromium (VI) and CARC
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chromium-vi-carc… this exposure is so low that the associated health risks are very small. Chromium (VI) can also be released … toys and tobacco, legal limits have been set and the health risks due to exposure are negligible. Foodstuffs do not … concentration for chromium (VI) of 2.5 ng/m3 (based on the risk level for carcinogenic substances). In the vicinity of …
Publication date: 02-16-2021Shigellosis
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: 12-16-2024RIVM’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