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Survival of Staphylococcus aureus on the outer shell of fire fighter turnout gear after sanitation in a commercial washer/extractor
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination on surfaces including turnout gear had been found throughout a number of fire stations. As such, the outer shell barrier of turnout gear jackets may be an... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - March 22, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Daniel Farcas, Francoise M. Blachere, Michael L. Kashon, Deborah Sbarra, Diane Schwegler-Berry, Jeffrey O. Stull and John D. Noti Tags: Methodology Source Type: research

Comparative proteomic analysis in serum of former uranium miners with and without radon induced squamous lung cancer
Former uranium miners of the Wismut Company, East Germany, have been exposed to ionizing radiation from radon decay products and therefore were at high risk for lung cancer. Since histological types of cancer ... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - March 15, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Simone Helmig, G ünter Lochnit and Joachim Schneider Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: Comparison between the musician-specific seating position of high string bow players and their habitual seating position – a video raster stereographic study of the dorsal upper body posture
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Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - March 13, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Daniela Ohlendorf, Jennifer Marx, Kathrin Clasen, Eileen M. Wanke, Stefan Kopp, David A. Groneberg and Stefanie Uibel Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Prevalence and predictors of MRSA carriage among employees in a non-outbreak setting: a cross-sectional study in an acute care hospital
Health care workers have an increased risk of being infected with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), though little information is available about how prevalent (dormant) MRSA colonization is amon... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - March 12, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Melanie Schubert, Daniel K ämpf, Lutz Jatzwauk, Franziska Kynast, Annette Stein, Ruth Strasser, Madeleine Dulon, Albert Nienhaus and Andreas Seidler Tags: Research Source Type: research

Descriptive review of junior OB/GYN physicians ’ work task financial compensation in German hospitals
Beginning in the first decade of the 21st centruy, there was a growing disregard for the benefits of the German medical system concerning the junior obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYN) job situation. As in ot... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - March 7, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: D örthe Brüggmann, Anja Herpe, David Quarcoo, Norman Schöffel, Eileen M. Wanke, Daniela Ohlendorf, Doris Klingelhöfer, David A. Groneberg and Stefanie Mache Tags: Review Source Type: research

Alterations in the gut microbiota of patients with silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis
Silicosis resulting from silica exposure is a global occupational disease characterized by severe pathological changes in progressive pulmonary fibrosis. Previous evidence has indicated that dysbiosis of the g... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - March 4, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Yao Zhou, Lv Chen, Gaofeng Sun, Ying Li and Ruixue Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research

New insights into the mortality risk from nasopharyngeal cancer in the national cancer institute formaldehyde worker cohort study
Indications were found that a diagnostic bias could have contributed to the National Cancer Institute ’s (NCI) suggestion of a persistent increased mortality risk for nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - February 20, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Matthias M öhner, Yimeng Liu and Gary M. Marsh Tags: Short report Source Type: research

Development and evaluation of a training program for dialysis nurses – an intervention study
A dialysis nurse ’s work is complex and demanding. Based on the results of a systematic review and a survey study, we developed a health-promoting intervention for dialysis nurses. The aim of this study is to e... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - February 11, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Maren Kersten, Sylvie Vincent-H öper, Heidi Krampitz and Albert Nienhaus Tags: Research Source Type: research

A systematic review on occupational hazards, injuries and diseases among police officers worldwide: Policy implications for the South African Police Service
Occupational hazards, injuries and diseases are a major concern among police officers, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is limited locally relevant literature for guiding policy for the South Af... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - January 21, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Gift Gugu Mona, Moses John Chimbari and Charles Hongoro Tags: Review Source Type: research

Stress, health, noise exposures, and injuries among electronic waste recycling workers in Ghana
Electronic waste (e-waste) recycling workers in low and middle-income countries have the potential for occupational injuries due to the nature of their work at informal e-waste sites. However, limited research... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - January 10, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Katrina N. Burns, Stephanie K. Sayler and Richard L. Neitzel Tags: Research Source Type: research

Disaster preparedness training for Latino migrant and seasonal farm workers in communities where they work
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Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - December 17, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Rene P. Rosenbaum and Brenda Long Tags: Short report Source Type: research

The office work and stretch training (OST) study: an individualized and standardized approach for reducing musculoskeletal disorders in office workers
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a common health problem in office workers. In Germany, MSD (mainly back pain related) are the main cause of workdays lost to incapacity. This is not only bothersome for the ... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - December 17, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Fabian Holzgreve, Laura Maltry, Jasmin Lampe, Helmut Schmidt, Andreas Bader, Julia Rey, David A. Groneberg, Anke van Mark and Daniela Ohlendorf Tags: Methodology Source Type: research

Muscular imbalances and balance capability in dance
A high unilateral load to the musculoskeletal system is specific for formation dance. Due to the lack of data the aim of this study was the side-related (right – left) analysis of strength- and balance capabil... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - December 3, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Eileen M. Wanke, Julia Schreiter, David A. Groneberg and Burkhard Weisser Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prevalence of hidden carbon monoxide poisoning in auto service workers; a prospective cohort study
Carbon monoxide (CO) is formed as a result of the incomplete burning of hydrocarbon-containing fuels such as natural gas, coal, liquid petroleum gas, and wood. CO is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas th... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - November 6, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Authors: O ğuzhan Bol, Serhat Koyuncu and Nurullah Günay Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparison between the musician-specific seating position of high string bow players and their habitual seating position – a video raster stereographic study of the dorsal upper body posture
Effects of playing high stringed bow instruments on the upper body posture have not been analysed so far. The instrument-specific seating position when playing in an orchestra is compared to the habitual seati... (Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology)
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - November 6, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Daniela Ohlendorf, Jennifer Marx, Kathrin Clasen, Eileen M. Wanke, Stefan Kopp, David A. Groneberg and Stefanie Uibel Tags: Research Source Type: research