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1. Recommendation on occupational exposure limit isocyanates

   Occupational exposure to isocyanates can lead to allergic respiratory complaints. The Health Council of the Netherlands has ...

   News item | 28-11-2018 | 04:00

2. Population Screening Act: screening for prostate cancer

   The Erasmus MC intends to perform a population-based screening pilot for prostate cancer with serum prostate-specific-antigen ...

   News item | 27-11-2018 | 04:04

3. Improving parent-child relationships has modest effects

   There is a lot of interest in the role of secure attachment in preventing childhood trauma (and its consequences). A good ...

   News item | 22-05-2018 | 09:00

4. Hazardous substances in a circular economy

   In an ideal circular economy all materials and products are reused and production of waste is  zero. More recycling will take ...

   News item | 15-05-2018 | 09:00

5. Precaution with power lines remains necessary

   Recent research confirms that in the Netherlands one case of childhood leukaemia might be associated with the presence of nearby ...

   News item | 18-04-2018 | 08:59

6. More scientific research on ME/CFS is needed to serve patients better

   As little is known about the pathogenesis of ME/CFS, treatment can only be symptomatic. Therefore, more research is needed. ...

   News item | 19-03-2018 | 09:00

7. Pneumococcal vaccination for old persons

   The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends the State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport to offer pneumococcal ...

   News item | 28-02-2018 | 09:00

8. Causes of respiratory problems near livestock farms unclear

   Recent studies confirm that residents living near livestock farms more often do have a decreased lung function and an increased ...

   News item | 14-02-2018 | 15:03

9. Health benefits through cleaner air

   Air pollution strongly contributes to health effects and death. In the Netherlands, exposure to particulate matter alone results ...

   News item | 23-01-2018 | 09:00