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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: 12-19-2024Men report higher rates of sexual risk behaviour women get tested for STIs more frequently
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/men-report-higher-rates-of-sexual-risk-behaviour-women-get-tested-for-stis-more-frequently… 12 months in behaviour associated with higher sexual health risk—specifically, having sex without a condom with someone … relationship with—. Men report higher levels of sexual risk behaviour than women, with the highest rates observed … Men report higher rates of sexual risk behaviour women get tested for STIs more frequently …
Publication date: 03-24-2026Artificial 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: 12-19-2024Prof. dr. M. (Mirjam) Luijten
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-dr-m-mirjam-luijten… is senior researcher in the field of next-generation risk assessment, an innovative approach for assessing health risks that chemicals may pose to humans. She works as a … Mirjam is well-versed in next-generation risk assessment. This approach combines a variety of (test) …
Publication date: 03-10-2026EFSA 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: 12-19-20242025 recorded most tick bite reports in five years
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/2025-recorded-most-tick-bite-reports-in-five-years… number of tick bites has been on the rise, and with it the risk of disease. That is why, during the ‘Week van de Teek’ …
Publication date: 03-30-2026Prof. dr. ir. A.G. (Agnes) Oomen
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-dr-ir-ag-agnes-oomen… is involved in research on exposure, kinetics, hazard and risks of chemicals and materials. Her focus is the potential … Advisory Council of MilieuCentraal. Areas of Expertise Risks of chemicals Nanomaterials and advanced materials … Safe and sustainable by design Innovation in risk assessment Additional functions Professor by special …
Publication date: 03-10-2026Prof. dr. G.A. (Ardine) de Wit
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-dr-ga-ardine-wit… Ardine de Wit has worked as a health technology assessment and health economy researcher for over 30 years. …
Publication date: 03-09-2026RIVM reports and knowledge briefs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/reports-and-knowledge-briefs… on clothing and footwear aimed at the Netherlands report Risk assessment of emerging substances in surface water sources … products on roses grown outside the European Union - A risk assessment (Dutch report, English synopsis) report Maximum … dioxide and ozone in the Netherlands. Evaluation of risks and impacts of air pollution and identification of …
Publication date: 03-31-2026Future health impacts of climate change demand action now
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/future-health-impacts-of-climate-change-demand-action-now… those with chronic illnesses. Others are more exposed to risks, for instance due to where they live, the nature of … self-reliance. While these interventions reduce exposure to risks, they are insufficient to ensure long-term resilience. … of a PBL publication In 2024, the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL), in collaboration with other …
Publication date: 03-31-2026Healthy 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: 12-10-2024Number of hours maternity care per family declining , vulnerable families structurally receive fewer hours
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/number-of-hours-maternity-care-per-family-declining-vulnerable-families-structurally-receive… allocation of maternity care. This requires a closer assessment of a family’s actual healthcare needs, rather … care in a growing number of regions. This fact represents a risk, in particular for new mothers in a vulnerable …
Publication date: 03-26-2026RIVM 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: 12-13-2024Key figures tuberculosis 2024
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tuberculosis/epidemiology/key-figures-tuberculosis-2024… of TB (tuberculosis) patients detected through screening of risk groups and source and contact tracing was 17%. …
Publication date: 03-24-2026Key figures tuberculosis 2025
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tuberculosis/key-figures-tuberculosis-2025… of TB (tuberculosis) patients detected through screening of risk groups and source and contact tracing was 27%. …
Publication date: 03-24-2026Shingles
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: 12-16-2024Roseola
https://www.rivm.nl/en/roseola… roseola. Good coughing hygiene and hand hygiene reduce the risk of transmitting the virus. It is unclear how long … needed. Roseola goes away on its own. Does roseola pose any risks during pregnancy? The disease does not pose any risks during pregnancy. How common is roseola in the …
Publication date: 03-03-2026Tularaemia
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tularaemia… People whose immune system does not work properly are at risk of becoming more seriously ill than healthy people. How can I get tularaemia? In the Netherlands, the risk of getting tularaemia is very small. People who come … farmers and some laboratory workers, are at greater risk. A person may get tularaemia from: Contact with …
Publication date: 03-31-2026Shigellosis
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: 12-04-2024