Is Dupuytren ’s disease an occupational illness?
ConclusionsThis study confirms a significant association between DD and both HTVs and HMW after long exposures. We suggest that DD should be considered as an occupational disease. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - January 9, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Dementia in veterans and non-veterans in England: a cross-sectional survey
ConclusionsEnglish male veterans were less likely to have dementia than similar male non-veterans. This study did not find any evidence to support the view that dementia is more common in veterans than non-veterans. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - January 7, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Physician deaths from COVID-19 have been lower than expected
ConclusionsObserved physician deaths were significantly below expected based on deaths the general population. Prudent use of personal protective equipment may explain the lower-than-expected death rates. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - January 5, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
‘Stat’ workflow modifications to expedite care after needlestick injuries
ConclusionUsing a ‘stat’ workflow to prioritize source patient testing after NSIs, we achieved a modest decrease in order-result intervals and a dramatic decrease in HIV PEP dispensing rates. This simple intervention may improve HCWs’ physical and psychological health during a traumatic time. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - January 5, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
In This Issue of Occupational Medicine
Electronic health records (EHRs) are increasingly used throughout medicine including in occupational health (OH). Sometimes systems are stand-alone; however, the greatest benefit is seen when there is connectivity facilitating the exchange of patient data. Nissinenet al. [1], from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, surveyed Finnish OH physicians about their experience of using EHRs. Despite a nationwide patient data repository called Kanta, physicians reported a number of problems with the usability, including a lack of support for the assessment of workability, the coordination of care and rehabilitation, and s...
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
The Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine
Edited by LlewellynCarrie, AyresSusan, McManusChris, NewmanStanton, PetrieKeith, RevensonTracey and WeinmanJohn. Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 3rd edition, 2019. ISBN (paperback): 978-1-316-62587-3. Price: £75 (paperback); £160 (hardback). 690 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Filler articles
Occupational Medicine seeks authors to write interesting or amusing filler articles for its white spaces. We welcome contributions on topics related to occupational medicine or medical matters. Or you may have an interesting story to tell about why you became an occupational physician or an occupational health practitioner. All contributions must be less than 500 words. If you have something to contribute, please contact us atom@som.org.uk (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
SOM Archive
SOM wishes to develop an archive of its history since 1935. If you have any documents such as meeting minutes, pictures, reports, newspaper clippings and beverage-stained documents or obituaries please send them to Nick at the SOM address below. He will then scan and send them back. Don ’t worry if it isn’t neatly organized! Please also send any personal memories too, by e-mail, tonick.pahl@som.org.uk (ideally with a date as to when the memory was from). (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Occupational Medicine Calendar
Due to the rapidly changing situation relating to the Coronavirus the calendar will be removed until further notice. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Qualitative and quantitative data extraction – mining information at the occupational health coalface
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Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Public Health: Local & amp; Global Perspectives
Edited by LiamputtongPranee. Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2nd Edition, 2019. ISBN-13: 978-1108456456. Price: £55.00. 692 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Invisible Women Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
PerezCaroline Criado. Published by Chatto and Windus (part of Penguin Random House UK), 2019. ISBN: 978 1 78474 172 3. Price: £16.99 (hardback); £9.99 (Kindle). 691 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Call for papers: Shift work, sleep and fatigue
The effects of shift work on physical and mental health and wellbeing are not entirely well understood. Some of the effects are linked to sleep and fatigue. Shift work, sleep and fatigue – both in combination and separately - are areas ripe for research. The effect of sleep on health and wellbeing and the impact on work is still a rapidly developing area. We would therefore like to invite authors to submit papers for a special themed issue on shift work, sleep and fatigue. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Variation in waist measurement in occupational health professionals
Waist circumference is recognized as an important measure of abdominal adiposity which in turn is a recognized risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and stroke [1]. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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