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Adding screening for spinal muscular atrophy to the neonatal blood screening
Early recognition of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) allows for the presymptomatic treatment of children with the most severe ...
Studies with human-animal combinations require an new evaluation each time
In order to judge whether research with combinations of human and animal cells (or parts thereof) is acceptable, each study needs ...
For now don’t change cut-off value population screening for colorectal cancer
The cut-off value in the population-based colorectal cancer screening programme determines at what measure of blood in the stool ...
New vaccine against shingles can protect the elderly well
A new vaccine that can protect older people from shingles is available. The Health Council has a favourable view of the health ...
Health risks due to low concentrations of carbon monoxide need attention, too
It is generally known that inhaling high concentrations of carbon monoxide is harmful to health. It is less well known that low ...
No population-based screening for AAA
The health gain of a national population-based screening programme for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) among men aged 65 in the ...
Vaccination of girls and boys against HPV
Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) can lead to cervical cancer. It is now also known to be involved in other forms of ...
More clarity is needed about surrogate decision makers for incompetent patients
More clarity and information is needed about good representation. people are sometimes unable to effectively represent their own ...
Emission during coal gasification
Substances that can be present in the emission, which is formed during coal gasification, may cause cancer. This is a risk for ...
Review of fitness-to-drive requirements relating to the use of medicines
Individuals who have been using Category III antidepressants for some time can be declared fit to drive based on a declaration ...