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Population-based screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a dilatation in the main artery in the abdomen, which, if it bursts, often results in ...
Vaccination against HPV
Not only girls, but also boys should be vaccinated against HPV. An infection with HPV can lead to several forms of cancer in ...
List of substances which are evaluated on adverse health effects
At request of the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, the Health Council evaluates the properties of substances, which are ...
Good representation
It’s important that healthcare providers discuss the matter of who should represent the patient (or who will do so in the event ...
Emission during coal gasification
Coal gasification is a process in which lignite and black coal is turned into combustible gas under high temperatures and ...
Review of fitness-to-drive requirements relating to the use of medicines
Some medicines affect people’s ability to drive. The fitness-to-drive requirements for people using medicines of this kind needed ...
Retaintion periods of implants
Data on medical implants should be retained for a period of 115 years, calculated from the date of birth of the wearer. In this ...
Bisphenol A
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a plasticizer, and is used amongst others in plastic bottles. Bisphenol A is classified as a reproduction ...
Cadmium and inorganic cadmium compounds
Occupational exposure to cadmium can lead to adverse health effects. Inhalation of cadmium can lead to damage to kidneys and ...
Diesel engine exhaust
Diesel engines are used for transport and power supply. The sooth particles in the exhaust of diesel engines can cause lung ...