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More clarity is needed about surrogate decision makers for incompetent patients
More clarity and information is needed about good representation. people are sometimes unable to effectively represent their own ...
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Emission during coal gasification
Substances that can be present in the emission, which is formed during coal gasification, may cause cancer. This is a risk for ...
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Review of fitness-to-drive requirements relating to the use of medicines
Individuals who have been using Category III antidepressants for some time can be declared fit to drive based on a declaration ...
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Retain data on medical implants for 115 years
It is important that wearers of medical implants are traceable in case of faults or unforeseen side effects. The Health Council ...
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Advisory value for bisphenol A
Occupational exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) can be hazardous to eyes, skin and reproduction. Based on the available evidence, the ...
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Recommendation on exposure limit cadmium
Cadmium and inorganic cadmium compounds are hazardous to human health. The S cientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits ...
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Recommendation for an occupational exposure level for diesel engine exhaust
Occupational exposure to diesel engine exhaust can cause lung cancer. The Health Council estimated so called health-based ...
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Guidelines are required for treatment with platelet-rich plasma
Especially in cosmetic and sports medicine platelet-rich plasma is often applied. However, evidence for its efficacy is scarce. ...
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Vaccination against meningococcal disease
Vaccination against meningococcal serogroups C and W is safe and effective. The effectiveness of vaccination against serogroup B ...
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One vaccination less for infants
The Health Council recommends one vaccination less for most infants, provided their mother has been vaccinated against pertussis. ...