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COVID-19 pandemic made me miss out on a key stage of my life, young people claim

Young people aged 12–25 feel that the COVID-19 pandemic made them miss out on a key stage of their lives. They have indicated that important milestones, such as graduation ceremonies or the start of student life, passed them by. This is evident from the latest quarterly study conducted by the Network for Health Research in Disasters.

New version of NEVO with updated data on meat and dairy substitutes

Today, RIVM will publish the new version of the Dutch Food Composition Database (Nederlands Voedingsstoffenbestand, NEVO). This contains information on the composition of more than 2,300 foods.

Growing and diverse range of self-tests, but limited data on usage, impact and reliability

Self-tests allow people to gather health information autonomously, without the involvement of a healthcare professional such as their GP. Among other things, self-tests make it possible for them to test for the presence or likelihood of a condition.

Broad approach needed against pharmaceutical residues in environment

We can all help to reduce pollution of the environment by pharmaceutical residues.

Icy air measurements

Bernice Notenboom’s Arctic March expedition team has reached the summit of Greenland. She has conquered the 3500-metre high summit on Greenland with functioning air measuring equipment.

Vaccination using needles: there are alternatives

Dr Hoang Hirschberg, employed at RIVM, has carried out PhD research into three alternatives for needle injections. She concluded that all alternatives have advantages and limitations.

Injection needles: fact-finding and risk assessment of excess adhesive

Commissioned by the Dutch Health Care Inspectorate (IGZ), RIVM investigated whether excess adhesive is present in two types of injection needles from the Terumo Company (K-Pack II and Neolus).

Points of special interest in home treatment with complex medical technologies

Patients are increasingly being treated with complex medical technologies in their own home. This offers great benefits, however, it also introduces risks.

Climate reporter Bernice Notenboom arrives in Greenland for continuation of climate expedition

Climate reporter and expedition leader Bernice Notenboom and her team left for Greenland on 4 May 2015 for the second part of the Arctic March.