William Hogarth, A Harlot ’s Progress Plate IV, 1732
William Hogarth (1697 –1764) completed his six oil paintings ofA Harlot ’s Progress in 1731 and issued his copperplate engravings in 1732 [1]. Hogarth sold the paintings to William Beckford, but in 1755 they were destroyed by fire along with Beckford ’s Elizabethan mansion [2]. Narrative accounts ofA Harlot ’s Progress are thus based on engravings. The example accompanying this article is an engraving by Thomas Cook first published inHogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth (1808). The book includes anecdotes from Hogarth and explanatory descriptions of his designs [3]. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
The carpal tunnel syndrome
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Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Is it time for all companies to have a ‘medicus primus’?
We think and are taught in occupational medicine that Bernardino Ramazzini wrote the first comprehensive occupational health textbook De Morbis Artificum Diatriba (Diseases of Workers) in 1700 describing the effects of work on health for some 50 professions [1]. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
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Safety, Health and Environmental Auditing: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition
PainSimon Watson. Published by CRC Taylor& Francis Group, Boca Raton, 2018. ISBN: 978-1-138-55715-4. Price: £95.99 (Hb). 272 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
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Dr David Antony Douglas Slattery (1930-2020)
David died at home in Wapping Quay, Liverpool, in the early hours of Boxing Day 2020. He was almost 91 and suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COVID-19 brought his life to an end, surprisingly peacefully. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 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 - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
The Cambridge Companion to Presenteeism at Work
CooperCary L. and LuLuo. Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2018. ISBN: 978-1-107-18378-0. Price: £71.99 (hb). 322 pp. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
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In This Issue of Occupational Medicine
We are now well into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic and although there have been remarkable advances, particularly with vaccines, there is still a long way to go. Remaining receptive to scientific developments has been central to delivering effective pandemic response and doubtless will remain so. We have several interesting contributions related to COVID-19 in the current issue. Groteet al. bring to our attention the singular challenge mask wearing has presented to D/deaf healthcare professionals, who rely on lip reading and facial expression for communication [1]. The majority of questionnaire respondents repor...
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Response to letter from Dr M. D. O ’Brien
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Erratum to: An evaluation of REACTMH mental health training for healthcare supervisors
Occupational Medicine doi:10.1093/occmed/kqab023 (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 17, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Erratum to: Creating a Return to Work Medical Readers ’ Theatre
Occupational Medicine doi:10.1093/occmed/kqab037 (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 17, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Occupational causes of hypersensitivity pneumonitis: a systematic review and compendium
ConclusionsThis work is a comprehensive list of occupational causative agents and exposures causing HP. Cases are grouped by source of exposure, allowing an immediately accessible compendium of causes for use during occupational exposure assessment, which could also form the basis for a clinical questionnaire. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - August 9, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Underreporting of mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural plaques in Brazil
ConclusionsOne-third of underreported ARD deaths in the universal SIM is unacceptably high and, apparently, it has not been improving substantially over time. After recoveries from multiple databases, the number of cases is still below, which could be expected based on asbestos consumption. Interoperability of multiple information systems could enhance case detection and improve the precision of mortality estimates, which are crucial for surveillance and for evaluation of remedial policies. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - July 22, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Brief trauma therapy for occupational trauma-related PTSD/CPTSD in UK police
ConclusionsBrief trauma-focused interventions are potentially effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety in police with CPTSD and PTSD. Further research is needed to establish whether additional CPTSD symptoms (affect dysregulation, self-perception and relational difficulties) are also reduced. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - July 17, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among Belgian workers in long-term care facilities
ConclusionsOur study confirms the presence of HCWs with SARS-CoV-2 as a possible source of infection in LTCFs even when the incidence in the general population was low; 70% were asymptomatic. To control the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in LTCFs vaccination, infection prevention and control measures are necessary as well as testing of all LTCF HCWs during possible outbreaks, even if asymptomatic. (Source: Occupational Medicine)
Source: Occupational Medicine - June 24, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
