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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRIVM and EFSA optimise new calculation model for mixture risk assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-and-efsa-optimise-new-calculation-model-for-mixture-risk-assessment… in food. This calculation model is called the Monte Carlo Risk Assessment (MCRA) . … and the MCRA model make it possible to conduct mixture risk assessment relating to food throughout Europe, as described … RIVM and EFSA optimise new calculation model for mixture risk assessment …
Publication date: 10-13-2023Age 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: 03-21-2022Healthy Living Environment programme launched
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/healthy-living-environment-programme-launched… is one that is clean and safe, protects against health risks and encourages exercise and socialising. The Ministry … and shows how a healthy living environment reduces the risks of cancer, dementia and overweight. In 2023, the ZonMw …
Publication date: 10-09-2023Launch of crisis response organisation LFI boosts pandemic preparedness
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/launch-of-crisis-response-organisation-lfi-boosts-pandemic-preparedness… LFI). The reason for setting up the LFI is the risk that the Netherlands will once again be confronted with …
Publication date: 10-06-2023More attention needed for safe use of biocides
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-attention-needed-for-safe-use-of-biocides… and for their intended purpose. RIVM has itemised the risk factors involved in the use of biocides. The … and researchers to eliminate factors that might lead to risks during the use of biocides. … used in the Netherlands, it can be difficult to assess the risks. RIVM therefore recommends itemising which biocides …
Publication date: 10-18-2023RIVM 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: 03-01-2022Metabolic disorder ALD added to newborn blood spot screening
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/metabolic-disorder-ald-added-to-newborn-blood-spot-screening… is abnormal, the child must go to Amsterdam UMC for further assessment. If the UMC’s ALD expertise centre confirms the …
Publication date: 10-02-2023Results of research into health effects of wood smoke not yet sufficiently conclusive
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/results-of-research-into-health-effects-of-wood-smoke-not-yet-sufficiently-conclusive… Only then will it be possible to make a more complete assessment of the health effects of wood smoke. What has …
Publication date: 10-26-2023Natura 2000 sites: nitrogen deposition on the decline, but still too high for much of nature
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/natura-2000-sites-nitrogen-deposition-on-decline-but-still-too-high-for-much-of-nature… is part of Wsn monitoring. PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, RIVM and WUR are tasked with compiling a …
Publication date: 10-26-2023Respiratory infections season started
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-season-started… muscle aches, headache or fatigue. Some people are more at risk If you have a respiratory infection, you can infect … Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … spreading. You will also protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. What to do if you …
Publication date: 10-23-2023Newsletter 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: 03-02-2022COVID-19 vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccination… round of COVID-19 vaccination for people who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. Whether that … throughout the year for adults and children in medical high-risk groups (such as people with impaired immunity) with a … vaccination will be available for people who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. Whether that …
Publication date: 10-17-2023Flu 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: 03-09-2022Seasonal 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: 03-16-2022ACCESS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/access… needed to monitor the benefits, coverage and safety risks of new COVID-19 vaccines …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Participation rates in cancer population screening programmes continue to decline
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/participation-rates-in-cancer-population-screening-programmes-continue-to-decline… disposition to disease or factors that increase the risk of disease. The sooner a disease or its preliminary …
Publication date: 10-10-2023Number 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