Health
NVWA: hazardous substances in several libido-enhancing products
The NVWA is warning consumers about five libido‑enhancing products that contain undeclared pharmaceutical substances. The authority says the products can cause serious side effects and may be dangerous for people who use heart medication. It urges anyone with symptoms to seek medical advice and avoid the products.
News
Philips issues new safety warning for Trilogy ventilators
Philips has advised hospitals to discontinue using specific nebulizer attachments with Trilogy series ventilators due to a malfunction risk. This alert follows three complaints, including one instance of minor injury, involving the devices.
Health
Heart procedures postponed due to medical device shortage
Planned heart surgeries and examinations may be delayed due to a safety recall of a common medical component. While emergency services remain fully operational, dozens of hospitals are managing a shortage of equipment used in cardiac treatments.
Economy
Healthcare workers working less due to high fuel prices
Healthcare professionals are increasingly declining extra shifts as high fuel prices make commuting financially unviable. The professional body NU'91 has warned that current travel reimbursements are failing to cover costs, effectively forcing staff to pay to work. To combat rising stress and frustration among workers, the organisation is calling for mileage rates to be aligned with petrol prices and for smarter scheduling to reduce unnecessary travel.
Health
Majority of young vapers still use flavored vapes
A majority of young people who have recently vaped are still using banned flavoured vapes, according to new figures from the Trimbos Institute. The...
Health
Spring sun brings increased risk of skin damage
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) expects more sunshine in the coming days. So, UV radiation levels can already reach level 3. Since skin is not yet used to the sun after the winter months, it can burn quickly, according to experts.
Health
Whooping cough cases surged after the pandemicÂ
Recent research reveals that over a third of Dutch children were infected with whooping cough following the lifting of pandemic restrictions. While vaccines continue to prevent severe illness, health officials are now calling for closer monitoring as immunity levels fluctuate.
Health
RIVM: check for ticks to prevent diseases
The RIVM is calling on people to stay alert for tick bites during Tick Awareness Week. Reports on Tekenradar.nl have increased, raising the risk of Lyme disease. Health services advise thorough checks after time in nature or even in the garden.
Health
Hay fever cases expected to increase next week
Early record-breaking pollen concentrations have led to a difficult start for hay fever sufferers this year. Experts warn that birch pollen is expected to peak soon, making it essential for many to start medication early. These simple lifestyle changes and precautions may help reduce the severity of seasonal symptoms.
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Online abuse of 34 children: Five-year sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment
A 20-year-old man from The Hague has been sentenced to prison and mandatory psychiatric care for the online abuse of dozens of children. Following his sentence, he will undergo intensive supervision to prevent future offences.
Health
Soaring travel expenses make digital care more urgent
ising fuel and parking costs are making healthcare visits increasingly expensive for Dutch patients. The Patients’ Federation says many appointments could be handled digitally and urges healthcare providers to offer online consultations more proactively.