Researchers have discovered that a low dose of the old, inexpensive drug digoxin significantly reduces hospital admissions for patients with heart failure. Although the medication had fallen out of common use, these findings suggest it remains a highly effective and affordable treatment option.
Hospitals across the Netherlands have announced that medical services and most scheduled appointments will continue this Friday. Despite a code red weather warning for extreme heat, patients are encouraged to attend their appointments but are advised to travel with caution.
Schools under the Atlant school board in Velsen will remain open on Friday but will follow a shortened "tropical schedule" from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM due to high temperatures. The board decided to keep schools open despite the heat, noting that it is warm both in the classrooms and in the children's homes.
Due to extreme heat, the municipality of Haarlem has cancelled all wedding ceremonies scheduled for Friday in the Gravenzaal following advice from the RIVM. The city will provide alternative locations for the affected couples.
The recycling center and waste collection services in Uitgeest will be suspended this Friday and Saturday due to extreme heat and a code red warning. These measures have been implemented to ensure safety during the period of high temperatures.
All RDW inspection stations and the Lelystad test center will be closed this Friday due to high temperatures. The agency stated that individuals with existing appointments will be contacted to reschedule.