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, 11 Mar 2010 17:18:45 +0100 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