MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:40:40 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5623517&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F7%2F1%2F1 Conclusions: This result is very surprising, if not paradoxical. Drugs which provide protection from a noise induced hearing loss when administered alone, not only do not provide protection when given together, but also induce a greater hearing loss when accompanied by noise. This observation may be related to the finding that the depression of the endocochlear potential normally caused by furosemide is reduced in the presence of salicylic acid, so that the protection usually provided by furosemide is not present when it is administered together with salicylic acid. Thus it seems that each drug may interfere with the protective action of the other when coupled with noise. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5623517 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5623517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5555950&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F38 Conclusion: Leupeptin applied to the middle ear cavity can reduce the hearing loss resulting from exposure to impulse noise. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5555950 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5555950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5530984&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F36 Conclusion: For the first time, educators' workflow in day care centres was studied in real time. Some of the educators' self-reported problems were corroborated. The results of this study form a basis upon which further investigations can be built and measures can be developed for an overall improvement of child care. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5530984 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5530984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5530983&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F37 Conclusions: The proven and long-term success of the performed intervention could have greater effects if people, especially males, undergo treatment more frequently. Our results are based on a selectively high proportion of teachers of advanced age. Thus it is possible that the long term effect of the intervention, particularly on retirement age, is greater when the intervention is started earlier. Regular burnout tests could help to identify risk cases among teachers at an early stage and to offer a therapeutic intervention. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5530983 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5530983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5530985&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F35 Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a major contributor to indoor air pollution. Since decades it is well documented that ETS can be harmful to human health and cause premature death and disease. In comparison to the huge research on toxicological substances of ETS, less attention was paid on the concentration of indoor ETS-dependent particulate matter (PM). Especially, investigation that focuses on different tobacco products and their concentration of deeply into the airways depositing PM-fractions (PM10, PM2.5 and PM1) must be stated. The tobacco smoke particles and indoor air quality study (ToPIQS) will approach this issue by device supported generation of indoor ETS and simultaneously measurements of PM concentration by laser aerosol spectrometry. Primarily, the ToPIQ study will condu... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5530985 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5530985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519364&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F34 Copper sulphate ingestion (accidental or deliberate) is a rare form of poisoning usually limited to the Indian subcontinent. Though the rates are on the decline, it is essential that physicians are aware of its lethal complications and management strategies. The main complications of copper sulphate ingestion include intravascular haemolysis, methaemoglobinaemia, acute kidney injury and rhabdomyolysis. The lethal dose can be as small as 10 grams. We have explored the complications of acute copper sulphate poisoning with examples from two case presentations. We also recommend measures for prevention of such events. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519364 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5510481&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F33 The population of industrialized countries such as the United States or of countries from the European Union spends approximately more than one hour each day in vehicles. In this respect, numerous studies have so far addressed outdoor air pollution that arises from traffic. By contrast, only little is known about indoor air quality in vehicles and influences by non-vehicle sources.Therefore the present article aims to summarize recent studies that address i.e. particulate matter exposure. It can be stated that although there is a large amount of data present for outdoor air pollution, research in the area of indoor air quality in vehicles is still limited. Especially, knowledge on non-vehicular sources is missing. In this respect, an understanding of the effects and interactions of i.e. to... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5510481 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5510481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5499742&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F32 Conclusion The present data suggest that subjects pollinating maize are at high risk of developing an allergy to maize pollen as a so far underestimated source of occupational allergens. For the screening of patients with suspected maize pollen sensitization, the determination of IgE antibodies specific for maize pollen is suitable. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5499742 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5499742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481579&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F31 The duration of use is usually significantly longer for marine vessels than for roadside vehicles. Therefore, these vessels are often powered by relatively old engines which may propagate air pollution. Also, the quality of fuel used for marine vessels is usually not comparable to the quality of fuels used in the automotive sector and therefore, port areas may exhibit a high degree of air pollution. In contrast to the multitude of studies that addressed outdoor air pollution due to road traffic, only little is known about ship-related air pollution. Therefore the present article aims to summarize recent studies that address air pollution, i.e. particulate matter exposure, due to marine vessels. It can be stated that the data in this area of research is still largely limited. Especially, kn... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481579 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5446270&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F30 Conclusion: This study demonstrates that notebooks with adjustable screen may be used to improve the posture. Future studies may focus on patients with musculoskeletal diseases. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5446270 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5446270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5415197&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F28 Conclusion: This study assessed for the first time biological exposure to organic solvents used in Tunisian adhesive industries. Although values are likely to underestimate true exposure levels, some figures exceed European and American occupational exposure guidelines. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5415197 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5415197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5394365&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F27 Conclusions: The data demonstrate that PAP promotes chondrocyte proliferation with the increased cell number, percentage proportion of chondrocytes in S phase and expression of protein cyclin A via the TK signaling pathway. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5394365 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5394365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5300840&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F26 Conclusion: This investigation documented injury diagnoses, activities associated with injury, and changes in physical fitness, and demonstrated that higher levels of physical fitness were associated with lower injury risk. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5300840 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5300840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5202007&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F24 Conclusions: Even in countries using a number of the available methods for identification, only a limited fraction of the real number of work-related cancer are notified to the labour inspectorate. Clinicians should be familiar with the methods and do the best to identify work-related cancer to serve prevention. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5202007 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5202007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5129309&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F23 ${item.shortDescription} (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5129309 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5129309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5084358&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F22 ${item.shortDescription} (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5084358 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5084358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4973735&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F20 Conclusions: Tree planters work at approximately 65% of age-predicted maximal HR, and maintain HR at approximately 59% of maximal HR throughout the entire working day. Productivity in these workers appears to be related to effort rather than to experience or task efficiency per se. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4973735 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4973735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4918791&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F19 Conclusions: The TB burden in this cohort was high (129.8 per 100,000 HCWs). However, the progression to active TB after a positive TST or positive IGRA was considerably lower than that reported in literature for close contacts in low-incidence countries. This might indicate that old LTBI prevails in these HCWs. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4918791 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4918791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4882132&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F18 Background: Exposure to particles (PM) induces adverse health effects (cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases). A key-role in these adverse effects seems to be played by oxidative stress, which is an excess of reactive oxygen species relative to the amount of reducing species (including antioxidants), the first line of defense against reactive oxygen species. The aim of this study was to document the oxidative stress caused by exposure to respirable particles in vivo, and to test whether exposed workers presented changes in their urinary levels for reducing species. Methods: Bus depot workers (n=32) exposed to particles and pollutants (respirable PM4, organic and elemental carbon, particulate metal content, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, NOx, O3) were surveyed over two consecutiv... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4882132 Sun, 29 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4882132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4869385&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F17 Conclusions: To protect healthcare workers from mechanical overload and the risk of developing a disc-related disease, prevention measures should be compiled. Such measures could include the application of "back-fairer" nursing techniques and the use of "technical" and "small aids" to reduce the lumbar load during manual patient handling. Further studies, concerning these aspects, are necessary. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4869385 Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4869385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4859822&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F16 Conclusions: The main challenges identified were in the recruitment process. Once recruited, farms and workers tended to complete the study, indicating that prospective studies in this the agricultural workforce may be feasible. Issues encountered and potential solutions for future studies are discussed. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4859822 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4859822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4837973&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F15 The objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence of latent infection by M. tuberculosis among nursing professionals of a hospital from Rio Grande do Sul, assessed by tuberculin skin test (TST). From November 2009 to May 2010, latent infection by M. tuberculosis was assessed by the TST in 55 nursing professionals. Epidemiological information was collected using a standardized questionnaire. A positive TST result (> or =10 mm) was observed in 47.3% of the HCWs tested. There was no significant difference in TST positivity when duration of employment or professional category (technician or nurse) was evaluated. The results of this work reinforce the need of control measures to prevent latent infection by M. tuberculosis among nursing professionals at the hospital where the study was c... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4837973 Mon, 16 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4837973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4801006&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F14 Conclusion: Simulated M16 rifle impulse noise may not truly replicate the rapid rise time and very high intensity of actual rifle shots so that the TS following exposure to such noise can be reduced by these drugs. On the other hand, actual M16 impulse noise probably causes direct (frank) mechanical damage, which is not reduced by these drugs. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4801006 Sat, 07 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4801006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4757659&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F13 Conclusion: Our observations open new perspectives for treatment of impaired sensibility and handfunction in a group of patients with vibration induced hand problems where we have no treatment to offer today. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4757659 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4757659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4740464&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F11 DiscussionThis follow-up study uses register data that include all people in the target population. Sampling bias and response bias are thereby eliminated. A disadvantage of the study is that only injuries requiring hospital treatment are covered. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4740464 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4740464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4662403&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F10 ObjectivesTo address the relative importance of general job-related stressors, ambulance specific stressors and individual characteristics in relation to job satisfaction and health complaints (emotional exhaustion, psychological distress and musculoskeletal pain) among ambulance personnel.Material and MethodsA nationwide prospective questionnaire survey of ambulance personnel in operational duty at two time points (n = 1180 at baseline, T1 and n = 298 at one-year follow up, T2). The questionnaires included the Maslach Burnout Inventory, The Job Satisfaction Scale, Hopkins Symptom Checklist (SCL-10), Job Stress Survey, the Norwegian Ambulance Stress Survey and the Basic Character Inventory. Results: Overall, 42 out of the possible 56 correlations between job stressors at T1 and job satisfa... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4662403 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4662403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4650942&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F9 Conclusions: The detection of isocyanate metabolites in hydrolyzed urine with the help of gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometric detection system appears to be the most suitable, reliable and sensitive method to monitor possible isocyanate uptake by an individual. Additionally, the information on elimination kinetic patterns must be factored into estimates of isocyanate uptake before it is possible for biomonitoring to provide realistic assessments of isocyanate exposure. The pathophysiological elimination of 1,6-hexamethylene diamine, 2,4-diamine toluene, 2,6-diamine toluene, 1,5-naphthalene diamine, 4,4'-diphenylmethane diamine and isophorone diamines (as respective metabolites of: 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate, 2,4-toluene diisocyanate and 2,6 toluene diisocyanate, 1,5-nap... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4650942 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4650942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4620442&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F7 Nanotechnology presents the possibility of revolutionizing many aspects of our lives. People in many settings (academic, small and large industrial, and the general public in industrialized nations) are either developing or using engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) or ENM-containing products. However, our understanding of the occupational, health and safety aspects of ENMs is still in its formative stage. A survey of the literature indicates the available information is incomplete, many of the early findings have not been independently verified, and some may have been over-interpreted. This review describes ENMs briefly, their application, the ENM workforce, the major routes of human exposure, some examples of uptake and adverse effects, what little has been reported on occupational exposure a... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4620442 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4620442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4604475&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F6 Conclusions: MDI skin exposure can induce MDI-specific immune sensitivity and promote subsequent respiratory tract inflammatory responses and thus, may play an important role in MDI asthma pathogenesis. MDI conjugation and antigenic modification of albumin at local (skin / respiratory tract) exposure sites may represent the common antigenic link connecting skin exposure to subsequent respiratory tract inflammation. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4604475 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4604475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4564599&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F5 Conclusions: More than half of the employees who voluntarily participated in a web-based HRA with tailored feedback, reported to have initiated health-behaviour change. Self-reported initiation of health-behaviour change was more frequent among those at high CVD risk and BMI levels. In general employees reported to be satisfied with the HRA, which was also positively associated with initiation of health-behaviour change. These findings indicate that among voluntary participating employees a web-based HRA with tailored feedback may motivate those in greatest need of health-behaviour change and may be a valuable component of workplace health promotion programs. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4564599 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4564599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4558225&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F4 This study estimates changes in glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) expression in hippocampal regions and correlates with histomorphometry of neurons and serum cholinesterase levels following dermal exposure to low doses of CPF with or without swim stress. Methods: Male albino mice were separated into control, stress control and four treatment groups (n=6). CPF was applied dermally over the tails under occlusive bandage (6 hours/day) at doses of 1/10th (CPF 0.1) and 1/5th dermal LD50 (CPF 0.2) for seven days. Consequent treatment of swim stress followed by CPF was also applied. Serum cholinesterase levels were estimated using spectroflurometric methods. Paraffin sections of the left hippocampal regions were stained with 0.2% thionin followed by the counting of neuronal density. Right hi... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4558225 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4558225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4341646&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F2 It was claimed by the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR)) in a report to the EU-Commission that "....no risks of adverse systemic effects exist and the current use of dental amalgam does not pose a risk of systemic disease..." [1, available from: http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_risk/committees/04_scenihr/docs/scenihr_o_016.pdf].SCENIHR disregarded the toxicology of mercury and did not include most important scientific studies in their review. But the real scientific data show that:(a)Dental amalgam is by far the main source of human total mercury body burden. This is proven by autopsy studies which found 2-12 times more mercury in body tissues of individuals with dental amalgam. Autopsy studies are the most valuable and most important studies for exa... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4341646 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4341646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4312804&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F6%2F1%2F1 Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment (EFA) objectively evaluates injuries to muscles by incorporating surface electromyography (EMG) to measure myoelectrical signals of muscle groups recorded from up to 18 sensors placed on the skin surface while simultaneously assessing functional capacity at rest and during full range of motion. The evaluation is non-invasive and non-loading and provides measurements in real time. Soft-tissue damage of ligaments, tendons, and muscles, commonly referred to as sprains and strains, has proven to be very difficult to accurately diagnose and assess and represents the highest incidence rate, lost days and medical costs in the workers' compensation system. 100 patients presenting with work-related soft tissue injuries exhibiting physical complaints for which... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4312804 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4312804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4262952&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F30 Conclusions: The incidence of positive doping samples among professional tennis players is quite low supporting the assumption that there is no evidence of systematic doping in Tennis. "Social drugs" misuse constitutes the main problem of doping in tennis. Male and wheelchair tennis players showed higher risk of infringing the doping code than their females and non-handicapped counterparts. Findings of this study should help to determine the direction of the ongoing strategy in the fight against doping in Tennis. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4262952 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4262952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4115055&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F29 Conclusion: Roundup is able to provoke intracellular disruption in hepatic cell lines at different levels, but a mixture of medicinal plant extracts Dig1 can protect to some extent human cell lines against this pollutant. All this system constitutes a tool for studying liver intoxication and detoxification. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4115055 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4115055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4010105&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F28 Most of hydrogen sulfide poisoning has been reported as industrial accidents in Japan. However, since January 2008, a burgeoning of suicide attempts using homemade hydrogen sulfide gas has become evident. By April 2008, the fad escalated into a chain reaction nationwide. Mortality of the poisoning was very high. There were 220 cases of attempted gas suicides during the period of March 27 to June 15, killing 208. An introduction of new method of making the gas, transmitted through message boards on the internet, was blamed for this "outbreak". The new method entailed mixing bath additive and toilet detergent. The National Police Agency instructed internet providers to remove information that could be harmful. Of the victims of the fad in 2008, several cases were serious enough that family m... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4010105 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4010105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4010106&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F27 Conclusions: This study revealed a high prevalence (70%) of violence toward doctors in Morocco emergency departments. The exposure of physicians to some form of violence is greater among doctors with anxiety trait and was related to significant degree of anxiety state. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4010106 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4010106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3923790&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F26 Conclusions: The loop diuretic furosemide, by reducing the magnitude of the endocochlear potential in scala media, probably depressed active vibrations of the outer hair cells and basilar membrane, resulting in reduction of free radical formation during the noise exposure. The antioxidants N Acetyl-L-Cysteine and vitamins A, C, E with the vasodilator magnesium presumably counteract the free radicals. Thus, the administration of the antioxidants to animals in which free radical formation had already been reduced by previous injection of furosemide did not have an additional protective effect on the NIHL. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3923790 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3923790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3937811&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F25 Conclusions: The population studied is exposed to high peak concentrations of formaldehyde with a long-term exposure. These two aspects, cumulatively, can be the cause of the observed genotoxic endpoint effects. The association of these cytogenetic effects with formaldehyde exposure gives important information to risk assessment process and may also be used to assess health risks for exposed workers. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3937811 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3937811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3887883&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F25 Background: According to the Report on Carcinogens, formaldehyde ranks 25th in the overall U.S. chemical production, with more than 5 million tons produced each year. Given its economic importance and widespread use, many people are exposed to formaldehyde environmentally and/or occupationally. Presently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies formaldehyde as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence in humans and in experimental animals. Manyfold in vitro studies clearly indicated that formaldehyde can induce genotoxic effects in proliferating cultured mammalian cells. Furthermore, some in vivo studies have found changes in epithelial cells and in peripheral blood lymphocytes related to formaldehyde exposure. Methods: A study was carried out in Por... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3887883 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3887883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3884168&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F24 Conclusion: On the basis of the identified epidemiological studies, fertility disorders and pregnancy complications in hairdressers cannot be excluded. Although the evidence for these risks is low, further studies on reproductive risks in hairdressers should be performed as there is a high public health interest. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3884168 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3884168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857229&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F23 Conclusions: Bayesian bias adjustment is an excellent tool to effectively combine data about confounders from different sources. The usually calculated lung cancer SMR statistic in a cohort of carbon black workers overestimated effect and precision when compared with the Bayesian results. Quantitative bias adjustment should become a regular tool in occupational epidemiology to address narrative discussions of potential distortions. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857229 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3857229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3789786&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F22 Conclusions: LTBI and TB burden among HCWs in Portugal is high. The screening of these professionals to identify HCWs with LTBI is essential in order to offer preventive chemotherapy to those with a high risk of future progression to disease. Systematic screening had a positive impact on the rate of active TB in HCWs either by early case detection or by increasing the awareness of HCWs and therefore the precautions taken by them. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3789786 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3789786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3766470&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F21 Conclusion: Nerve conduction measurements of peripheral hand nerves revealed no exposure-response association between hand-arm vibration exposure and distal neuropathy of the large myelinated fibers in a cohort of male office and manual workers. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3766470 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3766470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3745961&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F20 Conclusions: There is strong evidence for using subjective need as an additional component in assessing the need for services and for predicting actual health behaviour. But it needs to be confined to intended behaviour which is under behavioural control. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3745961 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3745961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3732271&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F19 Lead is a significant occupational and environmental hazard. Battery industry is one of the settings related to lead intoxication. Published information on the use of oral chelating agents for the treatment of anaemia in the context of acute lead intoxication is limited. The patient was a 33 year immigrant female worker in a battery manufacture for 3 months. She complained for malaise that has been developed over the past two weeks. Pallor of skin and conjunctiva was the only sign found in physical examination. The blood test on admission revealed normochromic anaemia. Endoscopic investigation of the gastrointestinal system was negative for bleeding. The bone marrow biopsy was unrevealing.At baseline no attention has been paid to patient's occupational history. Afterwards the patient's occ... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3732271 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3732271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726075&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F18 CONCLUSION: Shift work induces chronic sleep debt. Our data reveals that chronic sleep debt might not always lead to an activation of the immune system, as we did not observe differences in lymphocyte count or level of IL-6 or TNF-alpha serum concentration between shift workers and day workers. Therefore chronic sleep restriction might be eased by a long-term compensating immune regulation which (in healthy) protects against an overstimulation of proinflammatory immune mechanisms and moderates metabolic changes, as they are known from short-term sleep deprivation or sleep related breathing disorders. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726075 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3726075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713002&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F17 Conclusions: These results show that TPTC inhibits GJIC in WB-F344 rat liver epithelial cells by altering the Cx43 protein expression through both MAPK and PI3-kinase pathways. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713002 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3713002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3709455&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F16 DiscussionThe present study is the first of its kind. Up to now there are no computer-based real time studies on workflow of pedagogical staff with regard to assess their work-related stress. Following an exhaustive documentation of educators work processes the day-to-day task can be estimated and approaches for prevention can be developed. This can substantially contribute to an overall improvement of child care in Germany. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3709455 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3709455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3698450&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F15 Conclusions: While the surveyed cohort as a whole was heavily exposed to asbestos dust, the power distribution group had a mean cumulative exposure of only 6 % of that found in the power generation group. Based on the presented data, risk-differentiated disease surveillance focusing on metalworkers and electricians from the power generating industry seems justified. That combined with a sensitive examination technique would allow detecting asbestos related diseases early and efficiently. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3698450 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3698450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3664883&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F14 Conclusions: The pattern of overweight and obesity among occupations differs by gender. Healthy lifestyle behaviors appear to protect females in professional and associate professional occupations from overweight. For high-risk occupations lifestyle modification could be included in workplace health promotion programs. Further investigation of gender-specific occupational behaviors and additional lifestyle behaviors to those assessed in the current Australian Health Survey, is indicated. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3664883 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3664883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3624199&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F12 Conclusion: Asbestos exposure, especially when radiographic evidence of interstitial fibrosis from asbestosis is present, leads to significant decreases in FVC, FEV1 and the DLCO. However, asbestos exposure alone is not significantly associated with a reduction of the FEV1/FVC. Smoking-asbestos workers had significantly lower DLCO than their non-smoking counterparts. Whether asbestos interacts with smoking additively or synergistically on DLCO needs further investigation. Similarly, further studies are needed to assess the progression and clinical significance of asbestos induced airway dysfunction. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3624199 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3624199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3514145&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F11 Conclusions: There were no statistically significant differences in ABR threshold shifts between the mice receiving L-NAC and the control mice. This indicates that L-NAC was not effective in preventing permanent threshold shift in this mouse model of NIHL. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3514145 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3514145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3507066&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F10 Conclusions: The outbreak of the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in April 2009 provided a major challenge to health services around the world. Nosocomial transmission of H1N1/2009 has been documented. Present experience should be used to improve pandemic preparedness plans and vaccination programs ought to target as many HCWs as possible. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3507066 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3507066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3474622&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F9 Conclusions: This study reveals serious deficiencies in knowledge and counseling skills among medical students in our sample. The curriculum of every medical school should include a to-bacco module. Thus, by providing comprehensive training in nicotine dependence interven-tions to medical students, smokers will have access to the professional expertise they need to quit smoking. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3474622 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3474622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3452501&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F7 Conclusions: Rejection to recognise water-soluble nickel as a human carcinogen seems to contradict material epidemiological evidence that demonstrates a strong association between water-soluble nickel compounds and risks of lung cancer and nasal cancer. Independent international scientific bodies have classified nickel compounds as carcinogenic to humans, inclusive of water-soluble nickel. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3452501 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3452501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3442708&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F6 Conclusions: Functional tests for the upper limb seemed to be very helpful to give precise medical advice to the employees to prevent individual complaints. The results are also helpful for developing specific training programs before beginning new tasks as well as for rehabilitation reasons. There's no need to use uncertain terminology (such as RSI) as it may not be representative of the actual underlying disorders as diagnosed by more thorough physical examinations. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3442708 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3442708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427688&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F5 Conclusions: Using the method of density-equalizing mapping and further common data processing procedures, it can be concluded that scientific work concerning air pollution and related topics enjoys unbrokenly growing scientific interest. This can be observed both in publication numbers and in citation activity. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427688 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3427688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3388701&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F4 Conclusions: The chefs in the study bear a higher risk of CD compared to the office-workers. Although, CD is not exclusively a result of workplace-conditions, study results show that work-related influences can not be ignored. Thus, prevention of CD may be an important task attributable to occupational physicians. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3388701 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3388701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3313905&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F3 This report will present a case of acute allergic dermatitis that is likely induced by 3-hexylthiophene, one of aromatic compounds often contained in fragrance substances. The case, who was a 27-year male researcher engaged in organic chemical synthesis for six years, was exposed to 3-hexylthiophene and its product (2-bromo-3-hexylthiophene) through an experiment in May 2004 and itching, swelling and eczema immediately developed from face to back. This case of sensitization to 3-hexylthiophene suggests that it be a possible allergen for fragrance allergy. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3313905 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3313905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3274981&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F2 This study is the first scientometric analysis in a field of growing interest. It analyses scientific contributions in European allergy research between 2001 and 2007. Three different meetings of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology were analysed regarding contributions and an increase in both, the amount of research and networks, was found. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3274981 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3274981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3257711&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F5%2F1%2F1 Conclusion: Our results revealed heterogeneity regarding occupational health of maritime employees in EU MS. This work provides some evidence that further work at international and European level could be considered, in order to explore the potential for harmonized initiatives regarding occupational health of seafarers. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3257711 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3257711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3070109&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F32 Conclusion: Overall, this study suggests that workplace stress is fairly common among Australian veterinarians and represents an issue that occupies several distinct areas within their professional life. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3070109 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3070109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3043298&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F30 Conclusion: The introduction of IGRA in contact tracings of BCG-vaccinated HCWs reduces X-rays and preventive chemotherapies. Increasing the cut-off for a positive TST does not seem to be helpful to overcome the effect of BCG vaccination on TST. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3043298 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3043298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3043297&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F31 This study is an attempt to define and systematize the properties that characterize this typology proposal. Methods: For this purpose, the documents considering preliminary typology were examined by means of qualitative content analysis supported by grounded theory. Semiotic analysis was then performed on the core category resulting from the previous analysis. Results: A classification criterion, made up of three different burnout subtypes ("frenetic", "underchallenged", and "worn-out") capable of integrating the entire proposal was formulated.DiscussionUnderstanding the development of burnout syndrome, as a succession of stages characterized by the progressive diminishing of dedication to work, could serve for the establishment of specific therapies and for the prevention of the syndrome.... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3043297 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3043297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3032923&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F29 Although the risk of a herpes B virus (Cercopithecine herpes virus 1) infection is low, the clinical course of the infectious disease is generally unfavourable. A high safety standard can be achieved if people with professional contact to primates apply proper organisational, technical and personal safety precautions. The risk can be considerably reduced if animal keepers, laboratory assistants and scientists receive adequate information about the pathology of herpes B virus and are well trained in the necessary procedures and the precautions. For this reason, comprehensive and regular training, information and instruction must be provided to all primate workers and to laboratory workers who come into contact with potentially infectious material. After potential contamination, the risk for... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3032923 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3032923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2942420&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F27 Background: Borax is used as a food additive. It becomes toxic when accumulated in the body. It causes vomiting, fatigue and renal failure. Methods: The heparinized blood samples from 40 healthy men were studied for the impact of borax toxicity on immune cell proliferation (lymphocyte proliferation) and sister chromatid exchange in human chromosomes. The MTT assay and Sister Chromatid Exchange (SCE) technic were used in this experiment with the borax concentrations of 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.6 mg/ml. Results: It showed that the immune cell proliferation (lymphocyte proliferation) was decreased when the concentrations of borax increased. The borax concentration of 0.6 mg/ml had the most effectiveness to the lymphocyte proliferation and had the highest cytotoxicity index (CI). The borax co... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2942420 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2942420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2907659&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F26 Conclusions: From an ergonomic point of view, application of the video-assisted resection method should be preferred in transurethral endoscopic operations in order to prevent awkward postures of the surgeons and to limit muscular strain and fatigue. Furthermore, the application of the monitor method enables the use of a chair equipped with back support and armrests and benefits the reduction of postural stress. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2907659 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2907659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2740376&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F25 Conclusion: The exposure rate of NSI is high for Queensland veterinarians and clearly remains a major occupational health problem. Current guidelines and strategies to reduce NSI in veterinary practice should be promoted, but appear to be adapted from human health care. Studies to understand why veterinarians have such high NSI rates are required to not only identify risk factors for NSI, but also to determine attitudes and beliefs about NSI. From these studies specific strategies for veterinarians can be designed and trialed to develop evidence-based guidelines and policies that are effective in decreasing the exposure rate of NSI in veterinary practice. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2740376 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2740376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2736812&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F24 Conclusions: It is not yet possible to assess to what extent the evidence provided by NBI is superior to that achieved with white light. Further studies are required, particularly in the early stages of pleural processes. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2736812 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2736812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724082&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F23 In this report, we present a weight of scientific evidence examination of the human and toxicological evidence to show that soluble nickel is not carcinogenic; and, furthermore, that the carcinogenic potencies previously assigned by regulators to sulphidic and oxidic nickel compounds for the purposes of developing occupational exposure limits have likely been overestimated. Methods: Published, file and archival evidence covering the pertinent epidemiology, biostatistics, confounding factors, toxicology, industrial hygiene and exposure factors, and other risky exposures were examined to evaluate the soluble nickel carcinogenicity hypothesis; and the likely contribution of a competing workplace carcinogen (arsenic) on sulphidic and oxidic nickel risk estimates.FindingsSharp contrasts in avai... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724082 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2724082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2666322&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F22 Conclusions. Since most participants reported few problems with social and domestic/family life, the availability of more leisure time may be a positive feature of shiftwork in the Norwegian petroleum industry. Locus of control and the use of coping strategies were important for shiftworkers' social and domestic/family life. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2666322 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2666322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2656383&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F21 Psychotrauma occurs as a result to a traumatic event, which may involve witnessing someone's actual death or personally experiencing serious physical injury, assault, rape and sexual abuse, being held as a hostage, or a threat to physical or psychological integrity. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder and was defined in the past as railway spine, traumatic war neurosis, stress syndrome, shell shock, battle fatigue, combat fatigue, or post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS). If untreated, post-traumatic stress disorder can impair relationships of those affected and strain their families and society. Deployed soldiers are especially at a high risk to be affected by PTSD but often receive inadequate treatment. Reviews to date have focused only on a single type of treatm... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2656383 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2656383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2633237&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F20 ObjectiveTo study the association of workplaces and recent onset latent tuberculosis (LTB) in health care workers (HCW). Methods: A case-control study was conducted at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. We recruited HCW who had results of tuberculin test within 2 consecutive years from 2001-2008 and also had fixed workplaces (working hours more than 40 hours/week). Cases were subjects with tuberculin conversion, while controls were subjects with negative results of tuberculin test in two consecutive years. Tuberculin conversion was defined if a subject had a negative baseline tuberculin test and a positive tuberculin test in the next consecutive years. Baseline characteristics, workplaces (office, in-patient unit, out-patient unit, intensive care, operating room, and lab... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2633237 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2633237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2597209&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F19 Conclusion: Results corroborate the existence of a causal relationship between occupational kneeling and radiographic TF OA and suggest a dose-response association with trade seniority. An association between kneeling and PF OA was however doubtful. Apparent discrepancies between findings in different age groups are most likely reflecting selection bias. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2597209 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2597209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2579184&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F18 Conclusion: Such results might point to the need for more health protective and prophylactic measures to avoid such hazardous health effects ( elevated Blood carboxyhemoglobin and serum ferritin and decreased serum TIBC and UIBC) that might endanger firefighters working under dangerous conditions. Firefighters must be under regular medical follow-up through standard timetabled medical laboratory investigations to allow for early detection of any serum biochemical or blood hematological changes . (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2579184 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2579184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2500148&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F15 This article reviews the biological and occupational medicine literature related to H5N1 pandemic influenza and its impact on infection control, cost and business continuity in settings outside the health care community. The literature on H5N1 biology is reviewed including the treatment and infection control mechanisms as they pertain to occupational medicine. Planning activity for the potential arrival of pandemic avian influenza is growing rapidly. Much has been published on the molecular biology of H5N1 but there remains a paucity of literature on the occupational medicine impacts to organizations. This review summarizes some of the basic science surrounding H5N1 influenza and raises some key concerns in pandemic planning for the occupational medicine professional. Workplaces other than... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2500148 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2500148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2500149&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F14 Background: Accuracy in the clinical diagnosis of asbestosis has significant implications for the future health of affected patients as well as serious medicolegal implications for both patients and asbestos-associated industries. The radiographic gold-standard for diagnosis of asbestosis has been the plain chest radiograph, and in many asbestosis-screening clinics, chest radiograph abnormalities in conjunction with a history of asbestos exposure have been the mainstay of diagnosis. No studies have yet compared the antemortem chest radiographic diagnosis of asbestosis with the subsequent presence of pulmonary fibrosis and lung tissue ferruginous bodies at autopsy. Methods: Records were reviewed from 273 autopsies performed to investigate asbestosis over an 11-year period. Accrued data incl... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2500149 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2500149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2500150&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F13 The Canadian poultry production industry contributes nearly $10 billion to the Canadian economy and employs nearly 50,000 workers. However, modern poultry facilities are highly contaminated with airborne dust. Although there are many bioaerosols in the poultry barn environment, endotoxin is typically attributed with the negative respiratory symptoms observed in workers. These adverse respiratory symptoms have a higher prevalence in poultry workers compared to workers from other animal confinement buildings. Workers in cage-housed operations compared to floor-housed facilities report a higher prevalence of some respiratory symptoms. We review the current state of knowledge on airborne dust in poultry barns and respiratory dysfunction in poultry workers while highlighting the areas that need... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2500150 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2500150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2467084&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F11 Conclusion: Our findings suggest a low contagiosity of the particular index case. The frequency of positive QFT-GIT results may in fact reflect the pre-existing prevalence of latent TB infection among the study population. TB transmission seems unlikely and contact tracing not generally warranted after cumulative exposure (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2467084 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2467084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2467083&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F12 This study is unique in its focus. To date no results have been found for computer-based real time studies on work activity in the clinical field in order to objectively evaluate a physician's work-related stress. After a complete documentation of the physicians' work processes the daily work flow can be estimated and systematically optimized. This can stimulate an overall improvement of health care services in Germany. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2467083 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2467083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2435687&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F10 Conclusions: Biomarkers involved in the development of airway diseases have been studied in relation to environmental exposure levels in equine stables. Respirable dust and 1,3-beta-glucan levels were increased at winter stabling conditions. Some employees (3/13) had signs of bronchial obstruction, which may be aggravated by working in the stable environment. This study contributes to the identification of suitable biomarkers to monitor the indoor horse stable environment and the personnel. An improved management of the stable climate will be beneficial for the health of both stable workers and horses. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2435687 Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2435687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2395598&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F9 Conclusion: In our experimental setting, there seems to be minor short term spirometric effects, mainly affecting FET, from short term exposure to cooking fumes. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2395598 Mon, 04 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2395598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2338176&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F7 Conclusion: This case reminds us that the occurrence of solid tumors should be monitored in workers with occupational history linked with a high concentration exposure to benzene, though it's rarely happened. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2338176 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2338176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2293134&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F5 Conclusions: These findings indicate that RW exposure is unlikely to cause pulmonary toxicity within four weeks period. Lung magnetometry studies involving long-term exposure and observation will be necessary to ensure the safety of RW. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2293134 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2293134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2293131&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F6 Conclusions: We cannot share other authors' enthusiasm regarding the effects on workers well-being correlated to the use of fluorescent lighting. The stress level of our workers was found to be more heavily influenced by their familial and working conditions, irrespective of the ambient light stimulus. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2293131 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2293131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2212203&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F4 Conclusions: The findings support the hypothesis of complex interrelationships between psychosocial stress, demoralization and the consumption of psychotropic substances in the veterinary profession and underscore the need of further research. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2212203 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2212203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2170218&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F3 Conclusions: The same trend towards multiple authorship can be observed in medical specialty journals as in major journals for medicine and health sciences. There is a direct relationship between occupational journals with higher impact factors and a higher average number of authors per article in those journals. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2170218 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2170218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2145160&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F2 Conclusion: The toxicokinetics of glyphosate surfactant is complicated. Respiratory failure, metabolic acidosis, tachycardia, elevated creatinine, and hyperkalemia are poor prognostic factors if presented. Physicians should consider using hemodialysis early to improve the outcome of patients with glyphosate surfactant intoxication. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2145160 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2145160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2090535&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F4%2F1%2F1 Conclusions: Prevalence of LTBI assessed by QFT-IT is low, this indicates a low infection risk even in hospitals for pulmonary diseases. No statement can be made regarding the occupational risk as compared to the general population because there are no LTBI prevalence data from Germany available. The higher LTBI prevalence rate in older HCWs might be due to the cohort effect or the longer time at risk. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2090535 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2090535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2048469&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F35 DiscussionInitial results of this analysis supported the validity and reliability of this developed method for assessing physicians' working routines as well as organizational context factors. Based on results using this method, possible improvements for health professionals' work organisation can be identified. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2048469 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2048469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028915&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F33 Conclusion: Besides using of personal protective equipments for firefighters to protect them against exposure to toxic materials of fire smoke, it is recommended that, firefighters must be under continuous medical follow up through a standard timetabled medical laboratory investigations to allow for early detection of any serum biochemical or blood hematological changes that might happen during their active service life and to allow for early treatment whenever necessary. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028915 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2028915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2014154&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F32 Conclusions: Presence and severity of Burnout syndrome were linked to career satisfaction without personal features and salaries. All branches of healthcare occupations in ED seem to have been affected by Burnout Syndrome similarly. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2014154 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2014154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2007351&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F31 Conclusions: Our investigation showed a short term very high exposure to ultrafine particles for surgeons and close assisting operating personnel - alternating with longer periods of low exposure. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2007351 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2007351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964783&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F27 Conclusions: Farmers seem to have increase risk for MM. However, a major limitation of this analysis is the presence of significant heterogeneity across the studies and the evidence of publication bias in some models. A pooled analysis using individual level data could provide more power and permit the harmonization of occupational and exposure coding data (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964783 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1964783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1956035&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F26 Ethanol is widely used in all kinds of products with direct exposure to the human skin (e.g. medicinal products like hand disinfectants in occupational settings, cosmetics like hairsprays or mouthwashes, pharmaceutical preparations, and many household products). Contradictory evidence about the safety of such topical applications of the alcohol can be found in the scientific literature, yet an up-to-date risk assessment of ethanol application on the skin and inside the oral cavity is currently lacking. The first and foremost concerns of topical ethanol applications for public health are its carcinogenic effects, as there is unambiguous evidence for the carcinogenicity of ethanol orally consumed in the form of alcoholic beverages. So far there is a lack of evidence to associate topical etha... Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1956035 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1956035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940457&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F25 Conclusions: It can be inferred that: (i) IL-12 profiles alone may represent a relevant indicator of heavy metal-induced immune modulation; (ii) evaluating cytokine profiles by CBA is relevant and can adequately replace other methods such as ELISA and RT-PCR in basic research as well as in immune diagnostics; and (iii) targeting IL-12 in therapeutic approaches may be promising to modify Th1/Th2-associated immune disorders. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940457 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1940457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1884127&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F23 Conclusions Lead poisoning is frequently overlooked as the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen which may result in unnecessary surgery. Appropriate occupational history taking is helpful in making a correct diagnosis. Occupational lead poisoning is a preventable disorder and a serious challenge for the health and labor authorities in developing countries. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1884127 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1884127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1702339&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F18 Conclusions: A rating system of toxicological databases to assess their value for occupational health professionals discriminated well between databases in terms of their appropriateness, quality of information, and ease of use. Several American and European databases yielded high scores and provide a valuable source for occupational health professionals. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1702339 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1702339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1669090&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F17 Conclusion: PVI might be a certain lung reaction pattern in the defense to infectious attacks. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1669090 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1669090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1653090&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F15 Conclusions: The differences observed for the two tested skin protection creams were probably due to their galenic composition and their possible interactions with the offending products. As a result, the creams present in vitro bioassays showed contrasted effects of the creams corresponding to either a protective or an irritant effect on human stratum corneum. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1653090 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1653090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1618907&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F14 Conclusions: As the knee osteoarthritis risk is strongly elevated in occupations that involve both kneeling/squatting and heavy lifting/carrying, preventive efforts should particularly focus on these "high-risk occupations". (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618907 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1618907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556884&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F13 Conclusion: The results indicate that the EU directive on an action value for hand-arm vibration of 2.5 m/s2 is not too low. Rather, it suggests that employers should take on actions even at exposure values of 1 m/s2A(8). (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556884 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556885&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F11 Conclusion: Faulty knowledge and increased work load may impede time-consuming usage of preventive measures for occupational health and safety. In predisposed atopic individuals even minor allergen exposure during seafood distribution may lead to occupational seafood allergy. With ongoing allergen exposure progression to potentially life-threatening allergy symptoms may occur. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556885 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556886&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F9 Conclusion: Satisfactory psychometric properties were found for most of the latent factors in the ERI-Q. The findings also indicate that it may be fruitful to explore health conditions among employees with different combinations of effort-reward and overcommitment. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556886 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556887&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F8 Conclusion: Results indicate that ageing, in addition to poor self-reported physical health and unskilled work, were the strongest factors associated with reduced work ability among female employees. Impact of work environment in general was visible only in univariate analysis. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556887 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1556887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556888&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F7 Conclusion: This is the first objectively monitored RCT to show that moderate exercise can be successfully incorporated into working hours, to significantly improve physical capacity and cardiovascular health. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556888 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1556888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556889&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F6 Conclusion: Long-term exposure to welding emissions may accelerate the age-related decline of lung function but at exposure levels in the range of 1.5 to 6.5 mg/m3 the average annual excess loss of FEV1 is unlikely to exceed 25 ml in smokers and 10 ml in non-smokers. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556889 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1556889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556890&cid=s_37192_48_f&fid=37192&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.occup-med.com%2Fcontent%2F3%2F1%2F5 Conclusion: Cys-leukotriene-1 receptor antagonism by montelukast reverses the secretagogue properties of platelet activating factor to the same degree as the specific platelet activating factor antagonist WEB 2086 but has no influence on treacheal secretion elicited by tachykinins. These results suggest a role of montelukast in the signal transduction pathway of platelet activating factor induced secretory activity of the airways and may further explain the beneficial properties of cys-leukotriene-1 receptor antagonists. (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology) Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556890 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1556890