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More health gains to be achieved with a different vitamin K policy for babies
The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends switching to a different policy for the administration of vitamin K to babies. ...
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Consider leptospirosis vaccination for employees only in exceptional cases
Vaccination of employees against leptospirosis should only be considered by company doctors in exceptional cases, the Health ...
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Causal relationship between goat farms and pneumonia is likely
Evidence is sufficient to conclude that a causal relationship is likely to exist between living in the vicinity of goat farms and ...
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Third trimester screening effective in Rhesus c-negative pregnant women with previous pregnancies
Third trimester screening for blood group antibodies in Rhesus c-negative pregnant women offers substantial health benefits for ...
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Clarifying decision-making on professions and reserved procedures under the Healthcare Professions Act
The Health Council of the Netherlands has reviewed the decision-making frameworks used to regulate professions and reserved ...
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Repetitive head impacts in contact sports increase the risk of dementia
The Health Council of the Netherlands advises limiting exposure to repetitive head impacts for contact sports athletes. ...
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