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Exposure to phenytoin may damage the unborn child
People occupationally exposed to the drug phenytoin can subsequently suffer from adverse health effects. Pregnant women exposed ...
Working longer in good health asks for tailoring
Because the population is living longer than before government policy has been aimed at working longer. The Health Council of the ...
Preventive use of HIV medication
Implementing preventive use of HIV medication (PrEP) for persons at high risk for HIV infections can help to further reduce the ...
Reinforce self-reliance of the elderly especially via the social domain
Older people continue living for longer at home. More research is needed to determine which interventions are effective to keep ...
Population Screening Act: study of online lifestyle advice for reducing the risk of dementia
The University Medical Centre in Groningen (UMCG) would like to investigate strategies for offering online lifestyle advice that ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Pneumococcal vaccination for old persons
The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends the State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport to offer pneumococcal ...