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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: 02-18-2020Publications Additional research into (micro)nutrients
https://www.rivm.nl/en/node/244591… on sodium intake from processed foods 2015 Addressing the risk of inadequate and excessive micronutrient intakes: … too low and too high population intakes 2013 Integrated risk-benefit analyses: method development with folic acid as … Year Risk-benefit analyses: needs and applications in the …
Publication date: 10-22-2025Gastric 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: 07-12-2017KAP: Quality Programme for Agricultural Products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chemkap… food or feed products. The KAP-database is essential for risk assessments, trend analysis, and diverse questions about … to EFSA. This data is used by EFSA for the establishment of risk assessment guidelines, health based guideline values …
Publication date: 06-26-2015Healthy living environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/healthy-living-environment… by integrating knowledge, research and health impact assessments. We provide knowledge on the development of … and blue spaces so that health benefits are maximised and risks (e.g. allergens, infectious diseases) are minimised. … and equity. We have expertise in Health Impact Assessment, including (societal and environmental …
Publication date: 10-17-2019Summary 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: 02-18-2020Food
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/food… and focus on crop diversity. Crop diversity can lead to risk spreading and to the development of crops that are more … temperatures and changes in precipitation can increase the risk of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria … when food is not adequately refrigerated. To reduce the risks, it is therefore important to refrigerate properly. …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Nutritional status
https://www.rivm.nl/en/food-and-nutrition/nutritional-status… groups. However, certain population groups are at a greater risk of deficiencies of certain nutrients, and some groups are at a greater health risk due to a deficiency. This means that it is important … need more of certain nutrients, as a deficiency can entail risks for the unborn child. Currently, RIVM is conducting …
Publication date: 01-12-2012Silicone 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: 07-12-2017Breast 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: 05-25-2023Doctoral research: Pure fruit juice is less bad for your health than soft drinks
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/doctoral-research-pure-fruit-juice-is-less-bad-for-your-health-than-soft-drinks… to seven glasses per week) can even be beneficial for the risk of heart and vascular disease, while no connection was …
Publication date: 12-08-2023PROMISS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/promiss… that can be used to quickly screen older adults for a high risk of low protein intake. Based on these and other …
Publication date: 01-04-2016More foodborne infections in 2024, RIVM advises measures for chicken farmers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-foodborne-infections-in-2024-rivm-advises-measures-for-chicken-farmers… on eggshells and is very contagious. You can reduce the risk of infection by: Cook chicken all the way through. Boil …
Publication date: 09-23-2025Dutch population’s iodine intake just about sufficient, salt intake still too high
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/dutch-populations-iodine-intake-just-about-sufficient-salt-intake-still-too-high… may lead to elevated blood pressure, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is therefore important …
Publication date: 12-12-2023Dutch population’s salt and sugar intakes go down, fibre intake goes up
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/dutch-populations-salt-and-sugar-intakes-go-down-fibre-intake-goes-up… sufficient intake of both vitamin D and calcium reduces the risk of bone fractures. Vitamins and minerals Some …
Publication date: 12-21-2023Dutch National Food Consumption Survey
https://www.rivm.nl/en/dutch-national-food-consumption-survey… sufficient intake of both vitamin D and calcium reduces the risk of bone fractures. …
Publication date: 12-19-2011