9.6 million euros from KWF for new fundamental cancer research

The aim of fundamental research is to understand how cancer cells work, where their weaknesses are and how to tackle them How does a healthy cell change into a cancer cell? What do cancer cells need to survive? Where are they vulnerable? KWF is investing 9.6 million euros in 16 new studies on these kinds … Read more

Monkeypox virus on the rise

If someone tests positive for monkeypox, they must remain in isolation In the Netherlands, more and more people are diagnosed with monkeypox. Anyone can get monkeypox and the virus affects all age groups. Most infections have been found in MSM men who have sex with men (men who have sex with men). Monkeypox is transmitted … Read more

Anti-inflammatories may help with aggressive cancers

The signal substance IL-6 appears to play a crucial role in the survival of unstable cancer cells UMCG researcher Floris Foijer and his team have discovered that an existing anti-inflammatory agent inhibits the growth of chromosomally unstable cancer cells. They discovered this by unraveling a biological mechanism that is essential for the survival of chromosomally … Read more

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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