Call for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity and protect healthWealthy nations must do much more, much faster*
The UN General Assembly in September 2021 will bring countries together at a critical time for marshalling collective action to tackle the global environmental crisis. They will meet again at the biodiversity summit in Kunming, China, and the climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UK. Ahead of these pivotal meetings, we —the editors of health journals worldwide—call for urgent action to keep average global temperature increases below 1.5°C, halt the destruction of nature and protect health. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - February 14, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Development and validation of sustainable employability index among older employees
ConclusionsThe SE index was able to distinguish the employees based on whether they had assured workability after 2 years. The scoring method could be used to calculate the potentiality of future employability among late midlife postal employees. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - February 14, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Health risks to athletes at olympic and commonwealth games
This article should act as a useful and insightful guide to both new and experienced clinicians managing athletes at a major multi-sport Games.The potential pitfalls, and solutions, facing athletes are highlighted and therefore should help in reducing the likelihood of these occurring. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - February 14, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Dr Alexander Munn DIH FFOM 1923 –2021
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Source: Occupational Medicine - February 14, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
News from SOM and OM calendar
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Source: Occupational Medicine - February 14, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Textbook of Occupational Medicine Practice
Edited by KohDavid and GanWee Hoe. Published by World Scientific, Singapore, 5th edition, 2022. ISBN: 9789811 245640. Price: £115. pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - February 14, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Identifying and managing risk at work emerging issues in the context of globalization
Edited byPetersonChris L.. Published byRoutledge, New York, 2022. Price: £120 (hardback); £33.29 (e-book). ISBN:9780367757908. 228pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - February 14, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Scottish Firefighters Occupational Cancer and Disease Mortality Rates: 2000-2020
ConclusionsUK firefighters suffer significant excess mortality from cancer and other diseases when compared with the general population. Preventative health monitoring and presumptive legislation are urgently required to protect UK firefighters ’ health. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - January 10, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Late Roman Empire, Heliodoros, an Actuarius, c 200 –256
This plaster-covered clay tile features a painting ofHeliodoros, an Actuarius (c 200 –256). It measures 30.5 × 44 × 6.7 cm and is part of the collection of Yale University Art Gallery. It originates from the ceiling of the sitting room in the House of Roman Scribes in Dura-Europos in Syria [1]. Built by Macedonian Greeks in around 300 BCE Dura-Europos was a Hellenistic outpost overlooking the Euphrates [2]. In 113 BCE it was conquered by the Parthians who established it as a fortress and a trading post [2,3]. In 165 CE, the Romans seized the city and developed it into a major border garrison town [2,3]; swellin...
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 16, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of neurological testing for hand –arm vibration syndrome
ConclusionsTwo neurological lesions should be investigated in patients presenting for HAVS assessment: compressive neuropathy and digital neuropathy. The prevalence of compressive neuropathies is high in patients being assessed for HAVS and therefore nerve conduction studies (NCS) should be included in HAVS assessment protocols. Comorbid proximal neuropathy does not affect the SWS SN stage; therefore, NCS and SWS SN seem to be measuring different neurological outcomes in HAVS patients. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Influence of ergonomic factors on peripheral neuropathy under HAV exposure
ConclusionsOur findings indicate that ergonomic factors influence the development of CTS and UNE under HAV exposure. The ergonomic profile seems to influence which type of neuropathy workers exposed to HAV will develop. Design of occupational exposure guidelines and future studies should be based on ergonomic profile and exposure characteristics for different tools and not merely HAV. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 8, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a slaughterhouse
This study suggests that a high level of bioaerosols may induce airway infections, resulting in acute exacerbations of COPD. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 25, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Silicosis after short-term exposure
ConclusionsThe findings identify occupational groups at risk of silicosis due to short-term silica exposure. Medical professionals should be aware of early silicosis symptoms, and occupational health professionals and employers should improve protective and preventive measures in silica related industries. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 22, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
COP27 Climate Change Conference: urgent action needed for Africa and the worldWealthy nations must step up support for Africa and vulnerable countries in addressing past, present and future impacts of climate change †
The 2022 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a dark picture of the future of life on earth, characterised by ecosystem collapse, species extinction, and climate hazards such as heatwaves and floods [1]. These are all linked to physical and mental health problems, with direct and indirect consequences of increased morbidity and mortality. To avoid these catastrophic health effects across all regions of the globe, there is broad agreement —as 231 health journals argued together in 2021—that the rise in global temperature must be limited to less than 1.5oC compared with pre-industrial lev...
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 19, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Silica health surveillance: a new approach
The emergence of silicosis in artificial stoneworkers in many countries around the world has led to reviews of the effectiveness of existing health surveillance strategies. The chest radiograph has for many decades, been a mainstay of health surveillance for pneumoconiosis [1]. However, the experience in Queensland, Australia has highlighted shortcomings of the chest radiograph, with normal chest radiography in 43% of workers who subsequently were confirmed to have silicosis [2]. Furthermore, when silicosis was identified on chest radiography it was in many cases, too late to prevent significant disability and rapid diseas...
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 17, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
