Synthetic mesh are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse.

Antimicrobial resistance is increasing on a global level. It is difficult to treat infections caused by resistant bacteria.

On November 19th 2018, RIVM organised an international expert meeting on a rare type of lymphoma that is associated with breast implants.

The application of nanotechnology to design and produce medical devices is increasing. RIVM provides an overview of nanotechnology enabled medical devices.

The World Health Organization (WHO) published its first CAESAR annual report 2014.