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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRISK-HUNT3R
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/risk-hunt3r… The five-year European project RISK-HUNT3 R will develop a novel and modular framework for animal-free Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA). The principles of the 3Rs are … The aim of the RISK-HUNT3 R project is to better protect citizens against … constituting the research cluster ASPIS (animal-free safety assessment of chemicals: project cluster for implementation …
Publication date: 05-31-2021Young people aged 16-18 in medical high-risk groups invited for vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/young-people-aged-16-18-in-medical-high-risk-groups-invited-for-vaccination… Young people in medical high-risk groups who are living at home will receive an … These young people are included in the medical high-risk group that the Health Council has defined for adults. They have a higher risk of severe illness due to the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. …
Publication date: 05-18-2021Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good performance at public test sites in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/quality-assessment-of-sars-cov-2-antigen-test-diagnostics-good-performance-at-public-test… of virus in a sample. If a workflow involves visual assessment of the results, it can be difficult to detect the … of the virus at all times. Proper training in visual assessment of results is therefore recommended. … Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good …
Publication date: 05-27-2021First people with medical risk invited for vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-people-with-medical-risk-invited-for-vaccination… for the seasonal flu vaccination. They have an additional risk of becoming ill due to COVID-19. Starting on 6 May, … First people with medical risk invited for vaccination …
Publication date: 05-04-2021FAQ about breast cancer screening on Saba
https://www.rivm.nl/en/population-screening-caribbean-netherlands/saba/breast-cancer/faq… plates during X-rays. According to plastic surgeons, the risk of damaging the protheses as a result of the … screening program. Radiation can cause cancer, but this risk is very small. On the other hand, the breast cancer … enlarged from the vaccination, but this will not affect the assessment of your x-rays. For privacy reasons, it is not …
Publication date: 04-13-2023How to remove a tick
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/removing-ticks… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. … longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Do not use alcohol, …
Publication date: 04-18-2023News about alternatives to animal testing
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/news… in the integration of artificial intelligence into chemical risk assessment: findings from the 2024 ECETOC workshop In … in a workshop on building trust in AI for chemical risk assessment, organised by the European Centre for … importance of variations in in vitro dosimetry to support risk assessment of inhaled toxicants Health effects of …
Publication date: 04-21-2023Computational modelling of neural tube defects
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/computational-modelling-neural-tube-defects… The classical way of safety assessment relies heavily on the use of laboratory animals. … compounds. RIVM investigates the improvement of hazard assessment of developmental toxicants using computational … Toxicity testing should be improved to achieve a better risk assessment in humans. This can be done by combining …
Publication date: 04-03-2023Infectious diseases
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/infectious-diseases… when they occur, and their numbers. This also affects the risks of infectious diseases that people in our country can …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/water… contact with water more frequently, and some related health risks will become more challenging. To reduce these risks and exploit opportunities, RIVM is studying the impact … in the Netherlands and abroad. RIVM is conducting needs assessments, and mapping global health effects of climate …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Issue 18
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/18… aged 16-18 years living at home who are in medical high-risk groups are now also invited to get vaccinated, and will … between the two vaccines. This is primarily related to assessment of any adverse events or allergic reactions. See …
Publication date: 05-25-2021Zebrafish
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/zebrafish… on skeletal development and liver disease, and explore assessment strategies for chemical mixtures. The combination …
Publication date: 04-01-2023Issue 17
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/17… or Moderna vaccine. See our webpage on medical risk groups and high-risk groups for more information. Frequently asked questions …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Climate change and Health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health… Climate change may affect the risks of infectious diseases, such as legionellosis, Lyme …
Publication date: 05-10-2021News about tobacco and nicotine products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/news… show cell damage and inflammation. The long-term health risks are unclear, but HTPs are not without significant … with valuable tools for improved monitoring and risk management. Sugars in Tobacco Products: Toxicity … to conventional cigarettes, IQOS may still pose genotoxic risks, highlighting the need for further investigation into …
Publication date: 04-14-2023FAQ about tick bites and Lyme disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/faq… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Do not use alcohol, … to its host. The sooner the tick is removed, the lower the risk of the bacterium being transmitted. If the bacterium … do not get ill after a tick bite. There is an estimated 2% risk of getting Lyme disease after a tick bite (2 out of 100 …
Publication date: 04-19-2023RIVM launches study on long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-launches-study-on-long-term-effectiveness-of-covid-19-vaccines… different vaccines, both in the general population and in risk groups. VASCO will be conducted by RIVM in conjunction … involve limited research on the effect of the vaccines in risk groups, such as the elderly or people with underlying … both in healthy people and in individuals who are in risk groups. Study design All Dutch residents aged 18 …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Food
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/food… and focus on crop diversity. Crop diversity can lead to risk spreading and to the development of crops that are more … temperatures and changes in precipitation can increase the risk of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria … when food is not adequately refrigerated. To reduce the risks, it is therefore important to refrigerate properly. …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Fewer reports of tick bites in 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/fewer-reports-of-tick-bites-in-2022… These reports yield many new insights into ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. Last year, the reported number of tick … time people spend in nature. Remove ticks quickly to halve risk of Lyme disease If you find a tick on your body, take … to remove the ticks as quickly as you can. This lowers the risk that you will get Lyme disease. Report any bites at …
Publication date: 04-19-2023Effects of scrubber discharges remain below environmental standards
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/effects-of-scrubber-discharges-remain-below-environmental-standards… The RIVM report describes the potential risks of emissions from exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) … RIVM performed an exploratory study on the environmental risks for marine water and sediment in Dutch territorial …
Publication date: 05-11-2021