International archives of occupational and environmental health
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Feb 2013
ReviewThe influence of employment social support for risk and prognosis in nonspecific back pain: a systematic review and critical synthesis.
To examine the influence of employment social support type (e.g. co-worker, supervisor, general support) on risk of occurrence of low back pain, and prognosis (e.g. recovery, return to work status) for those who have low back pain. ⋯ The evidence suggests that the association between employment support and prognosis may be subject to influence from wider concepts related to the employment context. This review discusses these wider issues and offers directions for future research.
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Jun 2011
Review Case ReportsIndium lung--case reports and epidemiology.
The present review is aimed to introduce an new occupational lung disease, Indium Lung. ⋯ Long-term follow-up of currently and formerly indium-exposed workers is essential not only to clarify the natural history of indium lung but also to trace the incidence of lung cancer. It is also necessary to elucidate the mechanism of indium lung and difference in clinical manifestations between Japanese and US cases.
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Dec 2010
ReviewUV-induced skin cancer at workplace and evidence-based prevention.
The present review is aimed at providing an overview of skin cancer with particular focus on occupational concern and giving evidence-based recommendation for effective prevention at workplace. ⋯ Evidence-based data confirming the benefit of sun protective strategies are scarce, general recommendations are mainly based on the avoidance of UV radiation being identified as potential risk factor for non-melanoma skin cancer in epidemiological studies. Occupational screenings should include regular interventions aimed at enhancing a clear understanding of risk factors for individuals and finally improving the acceptance and maintenance for UV-protective means at workplace.
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Jan 2002
ReviewNeurological diagnosis--aspects of quantitative sensory testing methodology in relation to hand-arm vibration syndrome.
The objectives are to summarise the fundamental neurophysiological base for quantitative sensory testing (QST), and to discuss associated methodological and practical aspects necessary to consider with respect to applicability and reliability as a screening or diagnostic aid for vibration-induced sensory neuropathy. ⋯ QST is in general easy to perform, usually not associated with pain (except thermal pain), suitable for screening and can readily be conducted in the field. QST is, however, known to be susceptible to the effects of multiple covariates and test methodologies. It is thus important that the relative influence on test results from all significant covariates are identified, and to standardise test methodology accordingly before QST can become a reliable and useful tool for diagnostic and screening purposes in the field of vibration-induced sensory neuropathy. The sensitivity, specificity and reliability of different methods for QST for this type of disorder is still very much unknown. Lack of normative values, standardisation of methods and of a "gold standard" for the presence of sensory neuropathy are some reasons.
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Int Arch Occup Environ Health · Nov 2000
Review Comparative StudyThe relationship between leisure time, physical activities and musculoskeletal symptoms and disability in worker populations.
To assess the association between leisure time physical activity and musculoskeletal morbidity, as well as possible interactions with physical activity at work. ⋯ Stimulation of leisure time physical activity may constitute one of the means of reducing musculoskeletal morbidity in the working population, in particular in sedentary workers.