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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentMEBI: 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: 06-25-2024Shortcomings 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: 03-21-2022Mesh 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: 02-18-2020Gastric 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: 09-19-2024Injection 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: 07-12-2017Updated immunisation recommendation for measles: early vaccination before travel
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/updated-immunisation-recommendation-for-measles-early-vaccination-before-travel… vaccination for children between 6 and 14 months who are at risk Children usually receive an MMR vaccination at the age … Children between 6 and 14 months who have a major risk of contracting a measles infection are eligible for …
Publication date: 05-01-2019Vaccination coverage increases for second consecutive year, by 10% for HPV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-coverage-increases-for-second-consecutive-year-by-10-for-hpv… representatives from various population groups for further assessment of why this is the case. It is important to … among these groups. Higher vaccination coverage reduces the risk of outbreaks of diseases such as measles. Outbreak of …
Publication date: 09-30-2021Summary 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: 01-31-2019Mesh 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: 02-18-2020Article in The Lancet Infectious Diseases on RIVM research into Maternal pertussis vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/article-in-lancet-infectious-diseases-on-rivm-research-into-maternal-pertussis-vaccination… whooping cough infections. They also have an increased risk of developing complications. When the mother is …
Publication date: 04-04-2019A pregnant woman can protect her baby against whooping cough with 22-week vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/pregnant-woman-protects-her-baby-against-whooping-cough-with-22-week-vaccination… All these studies showed that there is no increased risk of, for example, miscarriage or premature birth between …
Publication date: 12-12-2019Silicone 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: 07-12-2017Report on the developments of the National Immunisation Programme: national immunisation coverage increased slightly for the first time in five years
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/report-on-developments-of-national-immunisation-programme-national-immunisation-coverage… This vaccination is for children who are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill. A new study showed lower vaccine-effectiveness estimates for high-risk infants than expected. The ministry asked for a new …
Publication date: 11-26-2020RIVM expands HPV vaccination programme: girls and boys protected from six types of cancer with one vaccine
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-expands-hpv-vaccination-programme-girls-and-boys-protected-from-six-types-of-cancer-with… Protection from high-risk types HPV is a very common, extremely infectious virus … types of HPV, including variants that present a high risk of cancer. HPV types 16 and 18 are the most dangerous. …
Publication date: 01-31-2022Breast 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: 05-25-2023PhD research shows: ‘repeating vaccination promotes whooping cough resistance’
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/phd-research-shows-repeating-vaccination-promotes-whooping-cough-resistance… Among adults aged 50 years and older and people in certain risk groups with underlying health conditions, whooping …
Publication date: 05-30-2024National Immunisation Programme: slightly more cases in 2022, but fewer than before the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-immunisation-programme-slightly-more-cases-in-2022-but-fewer-than-before-covid… Health Council of the Netherlands recommended inviting more risk groups for a flu vaccination, including pregnant women. …
Publication date: 11-23-2023Significantly fewer babies in Dutch ICUs thanks to injection against RSV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/significantly-fewer-babies-in-dutch-icus-thanks-to-injection-against-rsv… as early as possible. Very young children have the highest risk of ending up in hospital for RSV. The virus is …
Publication date: 02-16-2026Mumps
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mumps… generally make a full recovery. Some people have a higher risk of becoming ill from mumps. This applies to babies …
Publication date: 02-14-2024SocioVax: social science research on vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/sociovax… Thinking and feeling , such as: - the perceived disease risk - vaccine confidence (e.g. perceived benefits, safety …
Publication date: 05-30-2024