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17 search results

You searched for these word(s): risk assessment
  • 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
  • Mental health at risk: broad investment in mental health by new government required

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mental-health-at-risk-broad-investment-in-mental-health-by-new-government-required

    … Monitor shows that mental health in the Netherlands is at risk and highlights the urgency of the situation. Around 85% … to improve individual well-being and detect mental health risks and problems at an early stage. If problems do arise, … Mental health at risk: broad investment in mental health by new government …

    Publication date: 12-12-2025
  • 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
  • COVID-19 pandemic intensified negative mental health trend among young people

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-pandemic-intensified-negative-mental-health-trend-among-young-people

    … The number of young people in the Netherlands at a high risk of anxiety or depressive disorder rose sharply between …

    Publication date: 01-14-2026
  • 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
  • High impact of climate change on health, more knowledge needed on relations between effects

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/great-impact-of-climate-change-on-health-more-research-needed-into-relations-between-effects

    … of an overview report by the PBL Netherlands Environment Assessment Agency, which describes the influence of climate … Adaptation Strategy (NAS), the Netherlands Environment Assessment Agency (PBL) is looking into the effects of … offer a basis for policy and prioritising the most urgent risks. RIVM recommends researching how the effects of …

    Publication date: 05-14-2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Support for local actors

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/mental-health/support-for-local-actors

    … services, sports and leisure). All partners use the same assessment process to encourage uptake of interventions in … citizens? Intervention database Interventions submitted for assessment are included in and presented via the … database , along with the outcome of their respective assessment procedure. The interventions are clustered by …

    Publication date: 04-15-2024
  • 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
  • Concerns about mental health and substance use among students justified

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/concerns-about-mental-health-and-substance-use-among-students-justified

    … and resilience and that this correlates with the risk of developing mental health issues. A large group of … correlates with lower levels of mental health and a higher risk of mental health issues. Students who perceive higher …

    Publication date: 12-09-2021
  • 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
  • Monitoring and reporting on mental health

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/mental-health/monitoring-and-reporting

    … is the gateway to information about health and disease, risk factors, care and prevention in the Netherlands . Its … prevalent among young people: these may increase their risk of mental problems in the future. The negative impact …

    Publication date: 05-29-2024
  • More unhealthy behaviour among young people; their health remains vulnerable

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-unhealthy-behaviour-among-young-people-their-health-remains-vulnerable

    … to 6% in 2023).  In addition, 13% of young people are at risk of problematic use of social media; in 2019, that …

    Publication date: 05-30-2024
  • Strategic research

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/mental-health/strategic-research

    … after experiencing a life event, and which (protective and risk) factors influence this relationship.  SPR 2020-2023 …

    Publication date: 12-03-2024

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