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2. Staat van Infectieziekten in Nederland, 2019
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Lagerweij, G, Schimmer, B, Mooij, S, Raven, S, Schoffelen, A, de Gier, B, and Hahné, S
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RIVM rapport 2020-0048 - Abstract
Het RIVM geeft elk jaar in de Staat van Infectieziekten een overzicht van de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen van infectieziekten in Nederland en, als het voor Nederland relevant is, in het buitenland. Deze jaarlijkse rapportage geeft beleidsmakers bij onder andere het ministerie van VWS en GGD’en inzicht in de ontwikkelingen. Eind 2018 is een vaccinatiecampagne begonnen tegen meningokokken voor tieners. In 2019 hebben minder mensen een ernstige infectie met meningokokken W gekregen dan het jaar ervoor (van 103 in 2018, naar 62 in 2019). Tussen eind november 2019 en eind januari 2020 hebben 66 mensen papegaaienziekte (psittacose) gehad. Dat aantal is veel hoger dan de gemiddeld 10 tot 20 zieken per jaar in de vijf jaar daarvoor. Alle gemelde patiënten zijn opgenomen in het ziekenhuis, van wie er een is overleden. In 2019 zijn twee Nederlandse tropenartsen in Sierra Leone geïnfecteerd met Lassavirus. Beide patiënten zijn naar Nederland gebracht, waarna een van hen overleed. De Staat van Infectieziekten geeft ook aan hoeveel ‘gezonde levensjaren’ verloren zijn gegaan door infectie¬ziekten, uitgedrukt in disability-adjusted life years (DALY’s). Dit wordt ook wel de ‘ziektelast’ genoemd. De infectieziek¬ten waaraan in 2019 in Nederland de meeste gezonde levensjaren verloren gingen, zijn ernstige pneumokokken¬ziekte (9.500 DALYs), griep (8.100 DALYs), en legionella (8.100 DALYs). Deze top-3 is al enkele jaren hetzelfde. Het RIVM geeft ook alvast een eerste schatting van de ziektelast door COVID-19 in Nederland in 2020, gezien de grote impact van deze ziekte in Nederland en wereldwijd. De ziektelast in de eerste golf in 2020 (tot 1 juli) is geschat op, afgerond, 58.500 DALY’s. De meeste gezonde levensjaren zijn verloren gegaan door mensen die vroegtijdig zijn overleden aan COVID-19. Deze ziektelast is gebaseerd op het aantal patiënten van wie via labora¬toriumonderzoek is aangetoond dat ze COVID-19 hebben. De werkelijke ziektelast is hoger, omdat lang niet iedereen met klachten op het virus is getest.
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- 2021
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3. State of infectious diseases in the Netherlands, 2016
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de Gier B, Nijsten DRE, Duijster JW, Hahne SJM, SIS, and I&V
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RIVM report 2016-0069 ,RIVM rapport 2017-0029 - Abstract
The most notable infectious disease outbreak in 2016 was the large Zika virus outbreak in Latin America. During this outbreak it was discovered that the Zika virus can cause Guillain-Barré syndrome, and that infection during pregnancy can lead to severe congenital disorders. In the Caribbean Netherlands, the Zika virus is mainly spread by mosquitoes, while in the European Netherlands sexual transmission of the virus occurs via infected travellers. In 2016, Zika virus infection during pregnancy and severe cases of Zika virus disease became notifiable. The first two cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) infected in the Netherlands occurred in 2016. The virus causing this condition is spread by ticks and infection can lead to (meningo) encephalitis. The main infectious disease outbreaks in the Netherlands in 2016 were caused by Salmonella, hepatitis A virus and Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcal disease). In addition, relatively many Legionella infections occurred. From August 2015 to July 2016 low numbers of rotavirus diagnoses were reported in the virological surveillance, similar to the 2013/14 season. A normal season was observed n 2014/15 and 2016/17. These observations might indicate a transition from an annual rotavirus pattern to a biennial pattern in the Netherlands. With regard to international outbreaks, aside from the aforementioned Zika virus epidemic, the yellow fever outbreak in Angola and measles epidemics in several European countries were monitored in order to assess possible risks to the Netherlands. These are some of the highlights of the annual State of Infectious Diseases in the Netherlands report by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). This report provides insight into infectious disease developments for policy makers at the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports (VWS) and in municipal health services (GGD). The thematic Chapter of the 2016 report reviews vaccination and the immune system during the life course. Certain populations, specifically young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system, become infected more easily and, if infected, they can experience a more severe disease course. Vaccination may be less effective for these groups. To protect vulnerable groups, maintaining herd protection through high vaccination coverage in the general population is essential.
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- 2020
4. Staat van infectieziekten in Nederland, 2018
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de Gier, B, Schimmer, B, Mooij, SH, Raven, CFH, Leenstra, T, and Hahné, SJM
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Staat van infectieziekten ,infectieziekten ,surveillance ,RIVM rapport 2019-0069 - Abstract
Dit rapport bevat een erratum d.d. 08-07-2019 op pagina 42 en d.d. 10-09-2019 op pagina 43. De afgelopen jaren neemt het aantal mensen dat ziek is geworden van de meningokokken type W-bacterie toe. Deze stijging zette in 2018 door (103 patiënten in 2018, 80 in 2017). Vaccinatie tegen dit type meningokok is daarom sinds mei 2018 toegevoegd aan de vaccinatie voor kinderen van 14 maanden. Daarnaast wordt deze meningokokken ACWY-vaccinatie in 2019 aangeboden aan jongeren die tussen 2001 en 2005 zijn geboren. Een deel van de jongeren uit 2004, is hier al in 2018 voor uitgenodigd. Het griepseizoen 2018-2019 verliep, met naar schatting 400.000 zieken, aanzienlijk milder dan de hevige epidemie van 2017-2018 (900.000 zieken). In juli en augustus 2018 zijn opvallend veel meldingen gedaan van kraamvrouwenkoorts door groep A streptokokken (27 patiënten). In die periode zagen huisartsen ook veel mensen met krentenbaard. Na onderzoek van het RIVM bleek dat de vrouwen die kraamvrouwenkoorts kregen relatief vaak in contact waren geweest met mensen met roodvonk, krentenbaard of keelontsteking; drie ziekten die de groep A streptokok kan veroorzaken. De infectieziekten waaraan in de afgelopen vijf jaar de meeste 'gezonde levensjaren' in Nederland verloren gingen, zijn griep, pneumokokkenziekte, en infecties met legionella, hiv en campylobacter. Dit blijkt uit de Staat van Infectieziekten van het RIVM. Deze jaarlijkse rapportage geeft beleidsmakers bij onder andere het ministerie van VWS en GGD-en een overzicht van de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen van infectieziekten in Nederland en het buitenland. Het verdiepende thema gaat dit jaar over muggen en de ziekten die deze insecten kunnen overbrengen. In de media worden vaak muggensoorten, risico's en de factoren die hierop van invloed zijn, verward. Dit kan onnodige bezorgdheid veroorzaken. Daarom is een overzicht gemaakt van welke muggensoort welke ziekten kan overbrengen, en onder welke omstandigheden. Deze kennis is belangrijk om te kunnen bepalen of er een risico is voor de Nederlandse volksgezondheid. Het is nog onduidelijk wat de invloed van klimaatverandering (temperatuurstijging, meer regen en aanhoudende droogte) is op de risico's van mugoverdraagbare ziekten.
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- 2020
5. Levenscyclus van de Mens: Ontwikkeling en gezondheid van conceptie tot ouderdom
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van de Bor, M., de Gier, B., van der Kallen, L.R., AIMMS, and E&H: Environmental Health and Toxicology
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- 2018
6. Staat van Infectieziekten in Nederland, 2017
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de Gier B, Mooij SH, and Hahné SJM
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infectieziekten ,State of Infectious Diseases ,RIVM rapport 2018-0032 ,surveillance ,meldingsplichtige ziekten ,ziektelast ,burden of disease ,infectious diseases ,Staat van Infectieziekten ,notifiable infectious disease - Abstract
Ministerie van VWS
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- 2018
7. Surveillance of infectious diseases based on electronic medical records in primary care in 2016
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Hooiveld, M., Weesie, Y., Schellevis, FG, de Gier, B., Nijsten, D.R.E., Duijster, J.W., Hahné, S.J.M., APH - Quality of Care, APH - Aging & Later Life, General practice, and AII - Infectious diseases
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- 2017
8. Species-specific associations between soil-transmitted helminths and micronutrients in Vietnamese schoolchildren
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de Gier, B., Nga, T. T., Winichagoon, P., Dijkhuizen, M. A., Khan, N. C., van de Bor, M., Ponce, M. C., Polman, K., and Wieringa, Franck
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Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections and micronutrient deficiencies are closely related and often coexist among low-income populations. We studied the association between infections with specific STH species and micronutrient status in rural Vietnamese schoolchildren. Children (N = 510) aged 6-9 years were recruited from two primary schools. STH infections were determined in stool samples. Hemoglobin, ferritin, retinol, and zinc were measured in blood samples, as well as C-reactive protein to control for inflammation. Iodine excretion was measured in urine. Associations of single and multiple infections with Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm with micronutrient status (hemoglobin, plasma ferritin, retinol, zinc, and urinary iodine) were estimated by multiple regression analysis. Ascaris infections showed a specific and intensity-dependent negative association with vitamin A. Trichuris and hookworm infections were associated with lower hemoglobin concentration, but not with plasma ferritin. Trichuris-infected children had zinc deficiency less often than uninfected children. In conclusion, our study shows species-specific associations between STH infections and micronutrient status in children. The different life cycles of STH species might have specific effects on the absorption or loss of specific micronutrients. Tailor-made combinations of deworming and nutritional interventions may be needed to improve child health and nutrition.
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- 2016
9. Results on Module Integration of IBC Solar Cells Based on the Conductive Backsheet Approach
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Halm, A., De Gier, B., Schneider, A., Mihailetchi, V.D., Koduvelikulathu, L.J., Galbiati, G., Chu, H., Roescu, R., Libal, J., Van Ommen, N., and Kopecek, R.
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New Materials and Concepts for Modules ,New Materials and Concepts for Solar Cells and Modules - Abstract
32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition; 53-55, We present here results on 60-cell modules assembled with 6 inch n-type interdigitated back contact (IBC) solar cells which were accomplished in close collaboration between ISC Konstanz, who developed an industrial process to fabricate IBC cells which we call Zebra cells [1] and Eurotron BV, who supplies equipment for back contact module assembly and processed Zebra cells into 60-cell modules. Interconnection is realized by electrically conductive adhesive (ECA) gluing of cells to a conductive copper backsheet. The module sandwich is laminated with commercially available encapsulation material in a standard laminator. We assembled three 60-cell modules so far reaching 294 W, 298 W and 303 W peak power at 1 sun respectively. The cell to module (CTM) power losses ranges between 1.1 to 1.8% relative which is an excellent result taking into account the absence of ISC gain due to finger reflection which eases the CTM loss for modules assembled with front contacted solar cells.
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- 2016
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10. Helminth infections and micronutrients in children
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de Gier, B., van de Bor, Margot, Polman, Katja, Campos Ponce, Maiza, Wieringa, F.T., and Health & Life
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- 2015
11. Production of recyclable crystalline Si PV modules
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Goris, M.J.A.A., Rosca, V., Geerligs, L.J., De Gier, B., and Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland
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OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY OF PHOTOVOLTAICS (FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS) ,Quality and Sustainability in Manufacturing and Recycling - Abstract
31st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition; 1925-1929, In this paper we investigate new approaches to enhance recovery of valuable materials during the recycling of crystalline Si (cSi) PV modules. The recycling of out-of-specs, damaged or end-of-life cSi PV modules will gradually become more important for PV suppliers and recyclers. Also recycling can help to further reduce carbon and environmental footprint of cSi PV. We tested two approaches to enhance recyclability of frame, glass, and silicon. The research was based on ECN’s conductive back-contact module technology. First, alternative edge sealants, easy to release from the module, were tested on their protection against air and moisture ingress into the module. Several alternatives were established which show comparable protection as the state-of-the-art silicone-based or double-sided adhesive tape edge sealants, but are much more easy to remove. Second, thermoplastic encapsulant was investigated as a method to improve recyclability of PV modules. The thermoplastic encapsulant used in this study results in PV modules with improved resistance to damp heat (DH) conditions, compared to EVA-based modules. The separation of the components (cells, glass, backsheet) in PV laminates with this thermoplastic encapsulant, using a wire saw device at temperatures around 200 degrees C, was demonstrated. This method may allow recovering of intact solar cells out of end-of-life, out-of-specs or damaged PV modules.
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- 2015
12. Zorg voor Zeeland - deelrapport van de regionale Volksgezondheid Toekomstverkenning Zeeland 2012
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van Kooten, P.J.C., Polder, J.J., Poos, M.J.J.C., de Gier, B., Isenia, E., and Tranzo, Scientific center for care and wellbeing
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- 2012
13. Status of the EU FP7 HERCULES project: what is the potential of n-type silicon solar cells in europe?
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Muñoz, D., Ribeyron, P.J., Harrison, S., Allebé, C., Descoeudres, A., Despeisse, M., Reichel, C., Glunz, S.W., Peibst, R., Merkle, A., Nielsen, O., Martín, I., Mihailetchi, V., Söderström, T., Demaurex, B., De Wolf, S., Mehlich, H., Zhao, J., Alvarez, J., Dupuis, J., Macron, E., De Gier, B., Tallián, M., Korsós, F., Korte, L., Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria Electrònica, and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. MNT - Grup de Recerca en Micro i Nanotecnologies
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Solar cells ,Module integration ,Silicon ,Silicon Solar Cells Improvements and Innovation ,Energies::Energia solar fotovoltaica [Àrees temàtiques de la UPC] ,Interdigitated back-contact solar cells ,Production level ,IBC solar cells ,EU FP7 HERCULES project ,Photovoltaic power generation ,SHJ solar cells ,Solar cell development ,Hybrid concepts ,Homo-heterojunction ,Silicon heterojunction solar cells ,Pilot line activity ,Innovative n-type monocrystalline device structures ,European PV industry ,Wafer-Based Silicon Solar Cells and Materials Technology ,N-type solar cells ,Manufacturing process chain ,Energia solar fotovoltaica - Abstract
32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition; 331-334, The concept proposed by the HERCULES project is to develop innovative n-type monocrystalline c-Si device structures based on both sides’ contacted silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells, on interdigitated back-contact (IBC) solar cells with alternative junction formation, as well as on hybrid concepts (homo-heterojunction). These concepts are the most promising technologies to reach ultra-high efficiencies with industrially relevant processes. The HERCULES strategy is to transfer the developed processes to industrial scale by considering all major cost drivers of the entire manufacturing process chain. The final objective is to obtain both high-efficiency solar cells and modules, based on adequately simple process sequences. It requires strong expertise and equipment mastering in order to provide a commercially viable technology that can be implemented by the European PV industry. To this end, the HERCULES consortium takes advantage of its leading European expertise in both research and production. In this paper, major results are presented concerning the first 30 months in material, solar cell development, module integration and pilot line activity. The strong improvements achieved in all the value chain demonstrate the strong need of collaboration within all partners to reach very ambitious objectives from the optimization of n-type solar cells & modules up to production level.
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