Dutch smokers unconcerned about dangers of smoking

Dutch smokers, after years of tobacco control policies, are generally unconcerned about the dangers of smoking and second hand smoke, acc

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Consuming foods with carcinogenic substances during pregnancy linked to childhood cancers

Although rare, childhood cancer is one of the most common causes of death in young children.

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International experts on tobacco addiction head to Maastricht

MECC Maastricht will host a conference on tobacco addiction from Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 September 2015.

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National Hereditary Heart Disease Day at Maastricht UMC+

On Saturday 3 October, Maastricht UMC+ will host a National Hereditary Heart Disease Day in collaboration with De Hart & Vaatgroep.

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Two UM nominations for 2015 New Scientist Research Talent

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UM researchers Tamar Sharon and Yasin Temel have been nominated for the 2015 New Scientist Research Talent.

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NVAO accredits two new UM science master's

Maastricht University will officially launch two new Master of Science programmes in September 2015. 

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First university-level physiotherapy programme in the Netherlands receives accreditation

The first university programme in physiotherapy was accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).

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Peter Verkoulen appointed CEO Brightlands Smart Services Campus

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Peter Verkoulen was appointed CEO of the Smart Services Campus on 1 July 2015.

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