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19 search results

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  • European workshop One Health risk analysis structures for emerging zoonoses

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/one-health/european-workshop-one-health-risk-analysis-structures-for-emerging-zoonoses

    … The 2016 EU workshop on ‘One Health risk analysis structures for emerging zoonoses’ brought … of Health and of Agriculture. The workshop aimed to improve risk analysis and management of (emerging) zoonoses in a One … European workshop One Health risk analysis structures for emerging zoonoses …

    Publication date: 08-30-2016
  • MEBI: risk of serious health complaints from Rebound HRD® inguinal hernia mesh

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mebi-risk-of-serious-health-complaints-from-rebound-hrdr-inguinal-hernia-mesh

    … body for a long time, MEBI estimates there is a significant risk of other Rebound HRD® implants breaking in the longer … implants) to MEBI via the following website: rivm.nl/mebi . Risk of metal ring breaking An inguinal hernia mesh normally … for such a long time, MEBI estimates there is a significant risk of the metal wire breaking during the lifespan of the …

    Publication date: 06-25-2024
  • Shortcomings 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: 03-21-2022
  • European project COHESIVE develops sustainable One Health approaches

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/european-project-cohesive-develops-sustainable-one-health-approaches

    … food and environmental domains in the area of signalling, risk assessment and control of (emerging) zoonoses in and between … (One Health) approach to share signals, assess risks and coordinate the response is essential to minimise … tool to help select the best suitable tool supporting risk assessment in a specific situation. These guidelines will be …

    Publication date: 11-08-2021
  • Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse

    … examining mesh implants in the laboratory. Technical file assessment Serious complications can occur upon transvaginal … prolapse. Therefore RIVM prioritized the technical file assessment of two transvaginal mesh implants that were still … the product, it means there are uncertainties about the risks. The manufacturers have been given the opportunity to …

    Publication date: 02-18-2020
  • Gastric balloons

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/gastric-balloons

    … causes the patient to eat less and lose weight. There are risks associated with the use of gastric balloons. RIVM has studied whether scientific research identified risks that are not currently stated on the instructions for … There are risks associated with the use of gastric balloons. The …

    Publication date: 09-19-2024
  • Injection needles

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/injection-needles

    … residues. RIVM investigated whether patients’ health was at risk through the use of these needles. …

    Publication date: 07-12-2017
  • Zoonoses Report 2020 focuses on emerging zoonoses

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/zoonoses-report-2020-focuses-on-emerging-zoonoses

    … Virus in 2020 show that so-called emerging zoonoses pose a risk to the Netherlands. Zoonoses are diseases that can be …

    Publication date: 11-26-2021
  • Dutch Signalling Forum Zoonoses

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/one-health/dutch-signalling-forum-zoonoses

    … Quality formally adopted the integrated human-veterinary risk analysis structure as the Dutch national Zoonoses … Forum for Zoonoses (SOZ), which conducts the initial assessment of signals.  How the Signalling Forum for … Structure are considered, wherever possible based on a risk assessment. Veterinary and medical health professionals …

    Publication date: 10-09-2019
  • One Health Strengthening Europe

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/one-health-strengthening-europe

    … MATRIX ), Laboratories ( One Health-HARMONY-CAP ) and Risk Assessment & alert (see One Health EJP project  COHESIVE … including a decision support tool for One Health joint Risk assessment and an Informal Sharing Platform. In this …

    Publication date: 02-22-2024
  • VectorNet3

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/vectornet3

    … for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), supporting risk assessments related to vector-borne diseases, in a One … biting midges. These vectors can carry pathogens that pose risks to human and animal health across Europe. Vector Net …

    Publication date: 11-22-2024
  • Strong1H

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/strong1h

    … integrated with human influenza surveillance data to assess risks for public health. Data will also be shared with EFSA. … is therefore the first line of defence in reducing the risk of human infection. To achieve this, timely monitoring … national risks and priorities by conducting preliminary assessments using the data collected. Share the collected …

    Publication date: 12-12-2023
  • Summary International Expert Meeting on breast implant-associated lymphoma

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/summary-international-expert-meeting-on-breast-implant-associated-lymphoma

    … 2018, Dutch research was published that found an increased risk for ALCL in women with breast implants. ALCL is short …

    Publication date: 01-31-2019
  • Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse

    … were included in a report published by the IGJ (in Dutch). Assessment of technical documentation The IGJ commissioned … implants. Therefore, as a first step, RIVM completed its assessment of the technical documentation for the two … decided to share the results – provisional pending the full assessment of all selected mesh implants – directly with the …

    Publication date: 02-18-2020
  • ARMIS

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/armis

    … manure processing installations. ARMIS also looks at the risks that people are exposed to, how large the risks are, how they are seen through the eyes of those involved and how the risks can be clearly communicated. The project started in …

    Publication date: 05-28-2019
  • Silicone breast implants

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/silicone-breast-implants

    … Breast implants and the risk of BIA-ALCL ALCL is a very rare form of lymphoma. Women … breast implants with a rough surface present an increased risk of BIA-ALCL. The Dutch Health and Youth Care …

    Publication date: 07-12-2017
  • Breast implants can cause health problems even five years or more after placement

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/breast-implants-can-cause-health-problems-even-five-years-or-more-after-placement

    … breast cancer and/or preventive removal due to genetic risk of breast cancer. Nature and number of health problems …

    Publication date: 05-25-2023
  • Antimicrobial resistance on the rise in specific bacteria

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/antimicrobial-resistance-on-rise-in-specific-bacteria

    … patient care and nursing, and screening patients at high risk for carrying resistant bacteria, antimicrobial …

    Publication date: 11-18-2025
  • Sustained avian flu outbreak is the most remarkable outbreak in 2021 discussed in Zoonoses Report

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/sustained-avian-flu-outbreak-is-most-remarkable-outbreak-in-2021-discussed-in-zoonoses-report

    … have started a number of initiatives to reduce the risk of the outbreak of zoonoses, which includes making …

    Publication date: 11-04-2022

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