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You searched for these word(s): CT-scanRIVM publishes feasibility study into temporary extension of National Programme for Breast Cancer Screening to include MRI scan
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-publishes-feasibility-study-into-temporary-extension-of-national-programme-for-breast… Programme for Breast Cancer Screening to include an MRI scan for women with very dense breast tissue (density level … which scenarios for temporarily including an MRI scan in the population screening programme were feasible and … study (the DENSE-1 study) has revealed that an MRI scan may be a good alternative for this group. Whether to …
Publication date: 10-01-2025Stem cells
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/stem-cells… The effect of compounds on the developing brain is largely unknown. … Therefore, there is a high need for testing the adverse effects of compound exposure on the development of the brain. … Disruption of brain development may have an enormous impact on future life and might result in disorders such as ADHD …
Publication date: 03-23-2023Zebrafish
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/zebrafish… increasingly based on mechanisms of toxicity that are structured in Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs). This paradigm … A whole organism to bridge the gap To study the effect of chemical exposure on an adverse outcome, in vitro and … outcomes it is known that toxicity relies on the interaction between different organs and cell types. Prediction of …
Publication date: 04-01-2023Computational modelling of neural tube defects
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/computational-modelling-neural-tube-defects… new in silico as well as in vitro tools to get a complete picture of the toxicity of chemicals. Within this context, … of test systems should provide measurements of compound effects that can be integrated by an in silico model to translate them into a prediction of toxicity. By taking this approach, this prediction …
Publication date: 04-03-2023In vitro testing of inhaled substances
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/inhalation-toxicity… enter the human body. These compounds come into contact with the pulmonary system through inhalation, potentially causing local effects in the lungs or systemic effects elsewhere in the body. To determine the effects of … and sensitising compounds from, for example, cosmetic products or cigarette smoke. These compounds can cause local …
Publication date: 11-01-2022Medical Implant Safety
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/medical-implant-safety… medical implants as a treatment. In most patients, the function of damaged tissues or organs is successfully restored, … complaints to find out what caused the adverse effect. Explants consist of biomaterial and the surrounding … focuses on the development of an in vitro model of direct cell-biomaterial interaction in which cells are exposed …
Publication date: 11-01-2022COHESIVE General Meeting November 2019
https://www.rivm.nl/en/cohesive-general-meeting-november-2019… in Rome, Italy. The aim of this three-year European project is to achieve a One Health Structure in Europe. Three new partners were welcomed, the … second topic, a successful workshop dedicated to Horizon scanning was held. The different elements that can be …
Publication date: 01-09-2020RIVM newsletter issue 2, 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/rivm-newsletter-issue-2-2021… health and the environment in the Netherlands and of the actions carried out by RIVM. … the launch of a large-scale study on the public health impact of COVID-19. In addition, news and research by RIVM on … in the Ijmond region, climate and health, 13-week scan for pregnant women, more physical activity in 2020, the …
Publication date: 10-01-2021Offshore wind turbines: coating potentially harmful to environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/offshore-wind-turbines-coating-potentially-harmful-to-environment… installed in the North Sea. These turbines need to be protected against corrosion (such as rust). Ways to do this … At present, it is unknown whether these coatings are actually being used. In addition, plastic may be released due … has carried out a risk assessment for two corrosion protection measures and for plastics released as turbine blades …
Publication date: 07-18-2023DEFENSEFOOD
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/defensefood… radiological threats (CBR). It will develop advanced detection tools, preparedness protocols, and recovery … innovative technologies, and insights from crises. The project started in October 2025 and will run until 2029. Project … goals by: Developing an AI-driven, evidence-based horizon scanning dashboard to anticipate changes in the food system …
Publication date: 11-12-2025Publications on alternatives to animal testing
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/publications… chemicals for developmental (neuro)toxicity and reproductive toxicity Carlier, M.P.; Levina Supryadi, B.; Wahlen, … to transform next generation risk assessment into a structured and transparent process Leist, M.; Tangianu, S.; … NAM-based risk assessment for developmental neurotoxic effects, illustrated with chlorpyrifos Zwartsen, A.; Westerhout, …
Publication date: 11-01-2022