Occupational Medicine Calendar
2022DateEventContact AddressVenueFebruary 6-1033rd International Congress on Occupational Health – ICOH 2022www.icoh2022.netVirtual eventMay 1-4The 2022 American Occupational Health Conferencehttps://acoem.org/Learning/American-Occupational-Health-Conference-(AOHC)Utah, USA (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - November 6, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Turkish School, A Coachman with a Team of Horses and Covered Carriage, 18th century
Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA. A Coachman with a Team of Horses and Covered Carriage, Turkey, late 18th century, oil on canvas, 13 1/4 × 19 3/4 in., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Edwin Binney, 3rd, Collection of Turkish Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.85.237.56). (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - November 6, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Burden of Silicosis among stone crushing workers in India
ConclusionsNearly a quarter of subjects were suffering from the worst type of lung involvement at screening itself. The policy has laid a foundation for the welfare of workers, but there is still a long way to go. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - November 3, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Behavioural responses of Intensivists to stressors in Intensive Care
ConclusionsRepeated exposure to stressful events potentiates burnout, wherein staff no longer experience satisfaction and enjoyment in what they do. This paper presents the behavioural responses that experienced Intensivists described in relation to stressful events in the ICU, including steps taken to mitigate the effects of these events on their personal well-being. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - November 3, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Bilateral peroneal nerve paralysis in agricultural workers: three case reports
In this report, we present three agricultural workers with a history of prolonged squatting who developed bilateral foot drop due to bilateral peroneal nerve injury, two of whom recovered almost completely after physical therapy, and one remained disabled. Agricultural workers should be advised to avoid prolonged squatting for more than 2 h, to extend the knee and to strengthen the muscles around the knee in order to prevent neuropathy. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 21, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Understanding Coronavirus
By RabadanRaul. Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 1st edition, 2020. ISBN: 978-1-108-82671-6. Price: £9.99. 120 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 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 - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Abstract for Som Conference 30/04/21
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Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
The Post Covid-19 Pandemic Future of Work
The pandemic has brought many changes to working life with working from home a significant feature introduced at the behest of Government and employers. But with the introduction of vaccines and start of the relaxation of lockdown rules and restrictions thoughts are turning to how the ‘new normal’ of work will look. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
In This Issue of Occupational Medicine
COVID-19 has been with us for the past 20 months. We have learned a lot on how to improve occupational environments to reduce transmission. However, in some workplaces, it is difficult to modify the environment due to operational requirements. For example, cold working environments, like slaughterhouses and meat processing plants. Cunninghamet al. [1] found that cold and dry conditions are associated with increased transmission and cold environments could have deleterious effects on human immune responses to SARS-CoV-2. The emphasis should be on identifying person-focused interventions such as thermal and respiratory prote...
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Dr David Anton (1946-2021)
David Anton studied medicine at Charing Cross Medical School and then joined the RAF, becoming Head of Biomechanics and Aircraft Accident Investigation. He investigated over 200 air crashes, including the Kegworth air disaster in 1989 and was responsible for the updated design of the ejection seat, which is still used today. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Risks Posed by Covid-19 to Healthcare Workers
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Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
How Sex and Gender Impact Clinical Practice: An Evidence-Based Guide to Patient Care
Edited by JenkinsMarjorie R. and NewmanConnie B.. Published by Academic Press, London, UK, December 2020. Paperback ISBN: 978-0-12-816569-0. EBook ISBN: 9780128167502. Price: £115.00 (Paperback edition) £109.25 (Kindle). 360 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Why I Became an Occupational Physician and Other Occupational Health Stories
Edited by HobsonJohn and the Society of Occupational Medicine. Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2020. ISBN: 9780198862543. Price: £29.99 (paperback and e-book). 288 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - October 1, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
