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Evaluation of the types, efficient use and health risks of application of silver-based biocides to provide antimicrobial properties to face masks applied during the Covid-19 crisis

a more refined risk evaluation. The amount of silver in the four masks that contain Ag0 NP, Ag+ ions, and/or non-nanoparticulate silver exceeded the AEL mask. Per case an in depth risk analysis needs to be ...

In Silico Methods for Chromosome Damage.

endpoint in each regulatory setting with respect to human health, including for pharmaceuticals. To this extent, a compound potential to induce gene mutations as well as chromosome damage needs to be ...

Shotgun metagenomics as a ONE Health tool for better protecting human health

composing genes such as virulence or antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes, without prior knowledge, nor the need to isolate. Such approaches could offer efficient and fast solutions to limitations faced by ...

In silico methods for chromosome damage

to human health, including for pharmaceuticals. To this extent, a compound’s potential to induce gene mutations as well as chromosome damage needs to be addressed. For chromosome damage, i.e. the ...

Guidance in selecting analytical techniques for identification and quantification of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) in food contact materials (FCMS)

guidelines that need to be taken into consideration when assessing NIAS. Different approaches to analysing NIAS in FCM s are reviewed and compared. The approaches for preparing the sample for analysis, ...

Estimating risk factor attributable burden – challenges and potential solutions when using the comparative risk assessment methodology

Source: Archives of Public Health, Volume 80, Issue 1 (2022) Keywords: burden of disease Comparative risk assessment Disability-Adjusted Life Years health impact assessment population health Abstract: ...

Burden of disease of dietary exposure to four chemical contaminants in Denmark, 2019

the scientific literature, and disease incidence and population numbers from national statistics. We adopted a risk assessment approach to estimate disease burden, quantifying incidence, mortality, and ...

Brussels region finances VUB research into alternatives to animal experiments

drew up an inventory of all alternative methods for animal testing” the department said. “Now inventory needs to be promoted and publicised, and the alternatives to animal testing must be publicised.” ...

Prevalence estimates of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection in Belgium: results from two cross-sectional studies.

12 months (OR  = 4.53 (95% CI 1.10-18.6), p = 0.02) were associated with higher relative risk for chlamydia infection. CONCLUSION: Nationwide prevalence studies are relevant to assess the distribution of ...

Quantitative decision making in animal health surveillance: Bovine Tuberculosis Surveillance in Belgium as case study.

inadequate to detect some herds affected by sporadic breakdowns. The aim of this study was to assess different surveillance system components that strike a balance between cost and effectiveness and to ...

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