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18 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
  • 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
  • Reflecting on European One Health project COHESIVE

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/cohesive/interview-kitty-maassen-reflects-on-four-year-project

    … the Zoonoses Structure is a human-veterinary integrated risk analysis system. The first step is signalling the potential issue and followed by scaling up risk assessment, management and communication as appropriate and … “A risk analysis system for communicable diseases already …

    Publication date: 10-26-2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • EU Reference Laboratory for Public Health on Vector-borne Viral Pathogens (EURL-PH-VBV)

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/eu-reference-laboratory-vector-borne-viral-pathogens

    … organises twinning visits, and conducts external quality assessments. The EURL-PH-VBV plays a vital role in enhancing …

    Publication date: 02-03-2025
  • 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
  • Botulism

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/botulism

    … very ill from botulism? Anyone could get botulism, but the risk is very low. Children under 12 months old have a higher risk of botulism, especially infant botulism. The bacterial …

    Publication date: 09-01-2025
  • 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
  • Tick bites

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites

    … longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases.  Read more about: …

    Publication date: 04-18-2023
  • Campylobacter most common pathogen found in dairy cattle

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/campylobacter-most-common-pathogen-found-in-dairy-cattle

    … are comparable to the results from 2017.  Reducing the risk of infection Many types of bacteria live in the …

    Publication date: 09-30-2022
  • 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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