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Kocevska, D. (author), Lysen, T.S. (author), Dotinga, A. (author), Koopman-Verhoeff, M.E. (author), Luijk, M.P.C.M. (author), Antypa, N. (author), Biermasz, N.R. (author), Blokstra, A. (author), Brug, J. (author), Burk, W.J. (author), Comijs, H.C. (author), Corpeleijn, E. (author), Dashti, H.S. (author), de Bruin, E.J. (author), de Graaf, R. (author), Derks, I.P.M. (author), Dewald-Kaufmann, J.F. (author), Elders, P.J.M. (author), Gemke, R.J.B.J. (author), Grievink, L. (author), Hale, L. (author), Hartman, C.A. (author), Heijnen, C.J. (author), Huisman, M. (author), Huss, A. (author), Ikram, M.A. (author), Jones, S.E. (author), Klein Velderman, M. (author), Koning, M. (author), Meijer, A.M. (author), Meijer, K. (author), Noordam, R. (author), Oldehinkel, A.J. (author), Groeniger, J.O. (author), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (author), Picavet, H.S.J. (author), Pieters, S. (author), Reijneveld, S.A. (author), Reitz, E. (author), Renders, C.M. (author), Rodenburg, G. (author), Rutters, F. (author), Smith, M.C. (author), Singh, A.S. (author), Snijder, M.B. (author), Stronks, K. (author), ten Have, M, (author), Twisk, J.W.R. (author), van de Mheen, D. (author), van der Ende, J. (author), van der Heijden, K.B. (author), van der Velden, P.G. (author), van Lenthe, F.J. (author), van Litsenburg, R.R.L (author), van Oostrom, S.H. (author), van Schalkwijk, F.J. (author), Sheehan, CM, (author), Verheij, RA, (author), Verhulst, F.C. (author), Vermeulen, M.C.M. (author), Vermeulen, R.C.H. (author), Verschuren, W.M.M. (author), Vrijkotte, T.G.M. (author), Wijga, A.H. (author), Willemen, A.M. (author), ter Wolbeek, M. (author), Wood, A.R. (author), Xerxa, Y. (author), Bramer, W.M. (author), Franco, O.H. (author), Luik, A.I. (author), van Someren, E.J.W. (author), Tiemeier, H. (author)We aimed to obtain reliable reference charts for sleep duration, estimate the prevalence of sleep complaints across the lifespan and identify risk indicators of poor sleep. Studies were identified through systematic literature search in Embase, Medline and Web of Science (9 August 2019) and through personal contacts. Eligible studies had to be...article 2021
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Klein Velderman, M. (author), Pannebakker, F.D. (author), van Vliet, W. (author), Reijneveld, S.A. (author)Objective: Parental divorce has strong impacts on children. Evidence-based programs to support young children after parental divorce are rare. The U.S.-developed Children of Divorce Intervention Program (CODIP) is one of these. CODIP’s effectiveness outside the U.S. setting is to be further replicated. This study aimed at cultural adaptation of...article 2018
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Deziel, N.C. (author), Nuckols, J.R. (author), Jones, R.R. (author), Graubard, B.I. (author), de Roos, A.J. (author), Pronk, A. (author), Gourley, C. (author), Colt, J.S. (author), Ward, M.H. (author)Proximity to facilities emitting polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) has been associated with increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). There is limited information about whether proximity to industrial sources leads to indoor PCDD/F contamination of homes. We measured carpet dust concentrations (pg/g...article 2017
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Kivimäki, M. (author), Jokela, M. (author), Nyberg, S.T. (author), Singh-Manoux, A. (author), Fransson, E.I. (author), Alfredsson, L. (author), Bjorner, J.B. (author), Borritz, M. (author), Burr, H. (author), Casini, A. (author), Clays, E. (author), de Bacquer, D. (author), Dragano, N. (author), Erbel, R. (author), Geuskens, G.A. (author), Hamer, M. (author), Hooftman, W.E. (author), Houtman, I.L. (author), Jöckel, K.H. (author), Kittel, F. (author), Knutsson, A. (author), Koskenvuo, M. (author), Lunau, T. (author), Madsen, I.E. (author), Nielsen, M.L. (author), Nordin, M. (author), Oksanen, T. (author), Pejtersen, J.H. (author), Pentti, J. (author), Rugulies, R. (author), Salo, P. (author), Shipley, M.J. (author), Siegrist, J. (author), Steptoe, A. (author), Suominen, S.B. (author), Theorell, T. (author), Vahtera, J. (author), Westerholm, P.J.M. (author), O'Reilly, D. (author), Kumari, M. (author), Batty, G.D. (author), Ferrie, J.E. (author), Virtanen, M. (author)Background: Long working hours might increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, but prospective evidence is scarce, imprecise, and mostly limited to coronary heart disease. We aimed to assess long working hours as a risk factor for incident coronary heart disease and stroke. Methods: We identified published studies through a systematic review...article 2015
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Andersen, L.L. (author), Proper, K.I. (author), Punnert, L. (author), Wynne, R. (author), Persson, R. (author), Wiezer, N.M. (author)For most humans work is an important fact of life and something that is necessary for survival and individual wellbeing. However, the circumstances under which we work may vary considerably and are, in part, contingent on geographical location, governmental regulations, design of social welfare systems, production systems, and human resource...article 2015
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MacDorman, M.F. (author), Mathews, T.J. (author), Mohangoo, A.D. (author), Zeitlin, J. (author)OBJECTIVES: This report investigates the reasons for the United States' high infant mortality rate when compared with European countries. Specifically, the report measures the impact on infant mortality differences of two major factors: the percentage of preterm births and gestational age-specific infant mortality rates. METHODS: Infant...article 2014
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Nooren, P.A. (author), Leurdijk, A. (author), van Eijk, N. (author)Purpose: Video distribution over the internet leads to heated net-neutrality related debates between network operators and over-the-top application providers. The purpose of this paper is to analyze this debate from a new perspective that takes into account all of the assets that companies try to exploit in the so-called battle for eyeballs in...article 2012
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Granier, C. (author), Bessagnet, B. (author), Bond, T. (author), D'Angiola, A. (author), van der Gon, H.D. (author), Frost, G.J. (author), Heil, A. (author), Kaiser, J.W. (author), Kinne, S. (author), Klimont, Z. (author), Kloster, S. (author), Lamarque, J.-F. (author), Liousse, C. (author), Masui, T. (author), Meleux, F. (author), Mieville, A. (author), Ohara, T. (author), Raut, J.-C. (author), Riahi, K. (author), Schultz, M.G. (author), Smith, S.J. (author), Thompson, A. (author), van Aardenne, J. (author), van der Werf, G.R. (author), van Vuuren, D.P. (author)Several different inventories of global and regional anthropogenic and biomass burning emissions are assessed for the 1980-2010 period. The species considered in this study are carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and black carbon. The inventories considered include the ACCMIP historical emissions developed in support of the...article 2011
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Wagner-Cremer, F. (author), Donders, T.H. (author), Visscher, H. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond (author)In the present study, structural xeromorphic features in modern and subfossil Quercus laurifolia leaves from southern Florida were quantified to reconstruct past precipitation changes in sensitive terrestrial settings. Absolute cell numbers/mm<sup>2</sup>, quantified as epidermal cell density (ED) have been analyzed on leaves from herbarium...article 2010
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Ashwell, M. (author), Lambert, J.P. (author), Alles, M.S. (author), Branca, F. (author), Bucchini, L. (author), Brzozowska, A. (author), de Groot, L.C.P.G.M. (author), Dhonukshe-Rutten, R.A.M. (author), Dwyer, J.T. (author), Fairweather-Tait, S. (author), Koletzko, B. (author), Pavlovic, M. (author), Raats, M.M. (author), Serra-Majem, L. (author), Smith, R. (author), van Ommen, B. (author), Veer, P.V. (author), Von Rosen, J. (author), Pijls, L.T.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: There is considerable variation in the recommended micronutrient intakes used by countries within Europe, partly due to different methodologies and concepts used to determine requirements and different approaches used to express the recommendations. As populations become more mobile and multi-national, and more traditional foods...article 2008
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Loizou, G. (author), Spendiff, M. (author), Barton, H.A. (author), Bessems, J. (author), Bois, F.Y. (author), d'Yvoire, M.B. (author), Buist, H. (author), Clewell III, H.J. (author), Meek, B. (author), Gundert-Remy, U. (author), Goerlitz, G. (author), Schmitt, W. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), KvL (author)The increasing use of tissue dosimetry estimated using pharmacokinetic models in chemical risk assessments in various jurisdictions necessitates the development of internationally recognized good modelling practice (GMP). These practices would facilitate sharing of models and model evaluations and consistent applications in risk assessments....article 2008
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Terpstra, F.G. (author), Rechtman, D.J. (author), Lee, M.L. (author), van Hoeij, K. (author), Berg, H. (author), van Engelenberg, F.A.C. (author), van 't Wout, A.B. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)In the United States, concerns over the transmission of infectious diseases have led to donor human milk generally being subjected to pasteurization prior to distribution and use. The standard method used by North American milk banks is Holder pasteurization (63°C for 30 minutes). The authors undertook an experiment to validate the effects of a...article 2007
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Vogel, I. (author), Brug, J. (author), van der Ploeg, C.P.B. (author), Raat, H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objectives: This descriptive summary of the literature provides an overview of the available studies (published before October 2006) on sociodemographic, psychosocial, and other correlates of risk and protective behaviors for hearing loss in young people aged 12 to 25 years. Methods: Publications were identified by a structured search in PubMed,...article 2007
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Penkett, S.A. (author), Burgess, R.A. (author), Coe, H. (author), Coll, I. (author), Hov, O. (author), Lindskog, A. (author), Schmidbauer, N. (author), Solberg, S. (author), Roemer, M. (author), Thijsse, T. (author), Beck, J. (author), Reeves, C.E. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond (author)The nitrate radical (NO3) was first measured in the atmosphere in the 1970s and suggestions were made that it could play a major role in oxidising many unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as those emitted from the biosphere. Analysis of the hydrocarbon mix over the North Atlantic Ocean suggested subsequently that the influence of NO3 radical...article 2007
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Beulens, J.W.J. (author), Rimm, E.B. (author), Ascherio, A. (author), Spiegelman, D. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), Mukamal, K.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Heavy alcohol consumption increases risk for hypertension, which is in itself a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, data on the association between alcohol consumption and CVD among individuals with hypertension are scarce. Objective: To assess whether alcohol consumption is inversely associated with CVD...article 2007
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Adams, T.B. (author), McGowen, M.M. (author), Williams, M.C. (author), Cohen, S.M. (author), Feron, V.J. (author), Goodman, J.I. (author), Marnett, L.J. (author), Munro, I.C. (author), Portoghese, P.S. (author), Smith, R.L. (author), Waddell, W.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)This publication is the 11th in a series of safety evaluations performed by the Expert Panel of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). In 1993, the Panel initiated a comprehensive program to re-evaluate the safety of more than 1700 GRAS flavoring substances under conditions of intended use. The list of GRAS substances has now...article 2007
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Cremer, H. (author), Sangiorgi, F. (author), Wagner-Cremer, F. (author), McGee, V. (author), Lotter, A.F. (author), Visscher, H. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond (author)This paper is a report, on the diatoms and dinoflagellate cysts identified in a sediment core and a water sample recovered from Rookery Bay, a subtropical estuarine system located on the west coast of Florida. Eighty-eight diatom taxa representing 48 genera, many of which have been rarely observed, and 14 dinoflagellate cyst genera with 20 taxa...article 2007
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- Hopkins, M.M. (author), Ibarreta, D. (author), Gaisser, S. (author), Enzing, C.M. (author), Ryan, J. (author), Martin, P.A. (author), Lewis, G. (author), Detmar, S. (author), van den Akker-van Marle, M.E. (author), Hedgecoe, A.M. (author), Nightingale, P. (author), Dreiling, M. (author), Hartig, K.J. (author), Vullings, W. (author), Forde, T. (author) article 2006
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Huysmans, M.A. (author), de Looze, M.P. (author), Hoozemans, M.J.M. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author), van Dieën, J.H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)The study was designed to determine the effect of joystick handle size and (display-control) gain at two levels of required task precision on performance and physical load on crane operators. Eight experienced crane operators performed a simulated crane operation task on a computer by use of a joystick with either a short or a large handle. The...article 2006
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Adams, T.B. (author), Cohen, S.M. (author), Doull, J. (author), Feron, V.J. (author), Goodman, J.I. (author), Marnett, L.J. (author), Munro, I.C. (author), Portoghese, P.S. (author), Smith, R.L. (author), Waddell, W.J. (author), Wagner, B.M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)This publication is the ninth in a series of safety evaluations performed by the Expert Panel of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). In 1993, the Panel initiated a comprehensive program to re-evaluate the safety of more than 1700 GRAS flavoring substances under conditions of intended use. Elements that are fundamental to the...article 2005