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It is necessary to be prepared for outbreaks of viruses and disease-causing microorganisms

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It is necessary to be prepared for outbreaks of viruses and disease-causing microorganisms

It is important that the organization’s outbreak plans are up-to-date The coronavirus has made it clear that healthcare organizations must be prepared for outbreaks of viruses, bacteria and fungi. The parties V&VN, Verenso, Zorgthuisnl, Alzheimer Nederland, Patient Federation Netherlands, Netherlands Institute of Psychologists, LOC Waardevole Zorg en MantelzorgNL and ActiZ have made documents – originally … Read more

Eggs, stones and a bloodied head were knocked down by Borisov 9 years ago due to expensive electricity

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Eggs, stones and a bloodied head were knocked down by Borisov 9 years ago due to expensive electricity

“The Earth is Rotating” – these are the evergreens in our public life, which, like a skipping record, are periodically revived and become topical again from the front pages of “24 Hours” in the 30-year history of the media. Broken head, blood on Eagle Bridge and the resignation of the first cabinet of Boyko Borissov … Read more

a child injured at the end of a chase, a man without a license arrested

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a child injured at the end of a chase, a man without a license arrested

A patrol of police officers surprised a driver on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday in Lyon, at the level of the Vienne road. At about 4:30 a.m., on the axis between Vénissieux and the 8th arrondissement of Lyon, the officers witnessed the suspect’s dangerous behavior, which multiplied traffic violations. But when officials got closer … Read more

Party drug ketamine users are at risk of a stoma – Radar

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Party drug ketamine users are at risk of a stoma – Radar

The Association of Urology is concerned about the increasing use of the party drug ketamine among young people. The use of the drug often leads to damage to the bladder. The possible consequence of this is the removal of the bladder and the placement of a stoma, Nieuwsuur reports. Urologist Bart van Bezooijen sees more … Read more

More and more cases of scabies in the Netherlands: this is how you recognize the contagious skin condition – Radar

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More and more cases of scabies in the Netherlands: this is how you recognize the contagious skin condition – Radar

There is a sharp increase in the number of cases of scabies in the Netherlands. This is reported by Nivel, a public knowledge organization that conducts research into healthcare. But what exactly is scabies? And how do you recognize it? Nivel collects data from general practitioners. Every year an analysis is made of how many … Read more

ING: ‘No more interest for small, private savers from 1 January 2022’ – Radar

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ING: ‘No more interest for small, private savers from 1 January 2022’ – Radar

Private ING customers with a balance of up to EUR 100,000 will no longer receive interest on the balance on their savings account from 1 January 2022. The bank has announced that the interest on savings for this group of customers will be reduced from 0.01 percent to 0.00 percent, or nothing. In a statement, … Read more

Still many errors on supermarket receipt – Radar

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Still many errors on supermarket receipt – Radar

In many supermarkets, the prices on the receipt deviate from the price tags on the shelf, with the errors usually to the detriment of consumers. This is apparent from a sample of the Consumers’ Association, the organization reports on Saturday. Last year, the supermarkets promised to improve, but ‘little has come of it’, according to … Read more

Donor blood can be checked for diseases at Sanquin from next year

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Donor blood can be checked for diseases at Sanquin from next year

From next year, donors at Sanquin can have their blood checked for the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, immune problems and cancer, De Telegraaf reports. Sanquin will offer these extra health checks to make it more attractive to donors. The blood bank wants to contribute to a healthier Netherlands. Director Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi states that this … Read more

Your urine predicts whether you will grow old healthy – Radar

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Your urine predicts whether you will grow old healthy – Radar

A urine test can reveal a person’s biological age and tell whether that person is more susceptible to age-related diseases, according to a Belgian study. ‘Not everyone is biologically the same age as his or her chronological age.’ Environmental factors and your lifestyle, in addition to biological and genetic factors, can make you age faster. … Read more

Health Council advice: cervical cancer self-test when invited for a smear – Radar

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Health Council advice: cervical cancer self-test when invited for a smear – Radar

Women who receive an invitation to participate in the cervical cancer population screening must also immediately be sent a self-sampling kit. The set can serve as an equivalent alternative to the smear from the GP. This is stated in an advisory report from the Health Council on the options for improving research. About eight hundred … Read more