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101 Determinants explaining the variability of hand-transmitted vibration emissions from two different work tasks: grinding and cutting using angle grinders The Annals of Occupational Hygiene , May 28, 2013    Review Article

102 The development and evaluation of a vocational rehabilitation training programme for rheumatology occupational therapists Musculoskeletal Care, May 28, 2013    Review Article    Clinical Article

103 Involvement of occupational physicians in the management of MRSA-colonised healthcare workers in Germany -- a survey Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, May 28, 2013

104 A compendium of causative agents of occupational asthma Full Text Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, May 28, 2013    Review Article

105 Working conditions and masked hypertension High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention, May 28, 2013    Clinical Article

106 Ten years incidence of natural rubber latex sensitization and symptoms in a prospective cohort of health care workers using non-powdered latex gloves 2000–2009 International Archives of Occupational & Environmental Health, May 24, 2013    Review Article

107 Advanced practice registered nurse intended actions toward patient-directed dying JONA's Healthcare Law, Ethics, and Regulation, May 24, 2013    Review Article

108 Compassion fatigue and satisfaction: a cross-sectional survey among US healthcare workers Nursing & Health Sciences, May 23, 2013

109 Determinants for employer-paid health insurance coverage: a population-based study of the Danish labour force Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, May 23, 2013    Review Article

110 Work environment and disability pension - an 18-year follow-up study in a Norwegian working population Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, May 23, 2013    Review Article

111 Value of occupational medicine board certification Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 23, 2013

112 Respiratory symptoms, exhaled nitric oxide, and lung function among workers in tanzanian coffee factories Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

113 Tibial bone lead, but not serum polychlorinated biphenyl, concentrations are associated with neurocognitive deficits in former capacitor workers Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 23, 2013

114 Reliability and validity testing of the CDC worksite health scorecard: an assessment tool to help employers prevent heart disease, stroke, and related health conditions Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

115 Case identification of work-related traumatic brain injury using the occupational injury and illness classification system Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

116 Temporal relationship between lumbar spine surgeries, return to work, and workers' compensation costs in a cohort of injured workers Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 23, 2013

117 Improving patient-centered care: agenda-setting in occupational medicine Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 23, 2013    Clinical Article

118 Relationship between physical inactivity and health characteristics among participants in an employee-wellness program Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 23, 2013

119 Hermeneutic phenomenology: A methodology of choice for midwives International Journal of Nursing Practice, May 23, 2013

120 Work-related leukemia: a systematic review Full Text Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, May 23, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

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Clinical Pearls in Nursing

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RBP4 is weakly associated with subclinical atherosclerosis

As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).

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n-3 PUFAs are renoprotective in diabetics

As published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.

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Homocysteine and folate predict CHD and all-cause mortalities

Researchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).

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1 Characterization of Inhalable, Thoracic, and Respirable Fractions and Ultrafine Particle Exposure During Grinding, Brazing, and Welding Activities in a Mechanical Engineering Factory Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, April 23, 2013    Review Article

2 The Increased Risk of Colon Cancer Due to Cigarette Smoking May Be Greater in Women than Men Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, May 3, 2013
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3 The problem of alarm fatigue Nursing for Women's Health, May 1, 2013

4 Work ability assessment in a worker population: comparison and determinants of Work Ability Index and Work Ability score BMC Public Health, April 9, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

5 Fatigue and recovery in 12-hour dayshift hospital nurses Journal of Nursing Management, May 1, 2013

6 Communication and the healthy work environment: nurse managers' perceptions The Journal of Nursing Administration, May 14, 2013

7 Prevalence of Latent and Active Tuberculosis among Dairy Farm Workers Exposed to Cattle Infected by Mycobacterium bovis PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, April 26, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

8 The Relationship Between Nursing Staff Levels, Skill Mix, and Deficiencies in Maryland Nursing Homes The Health Care Manager, May 16, 2013    Review Article

9 Early Predictors of Lumbar Spine Surgery After Occupational Back Injury: Results From a Prospective Study of Workers in Washington State Spine, May 17, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

10 The Proportion of Work-Related Emergency Department Visits Not Expected to Be Paid by Workers Compensation: Implications for Occupational Health Surveillance, Research, Policy, and Health Equity Health Services Research, May 14, 2013    Review Article

11 Cumulative Joint Loading from Occupational Activities is Associated with Knee Osteoarthritis Arthritis Care & Research , April 23, 2013

12 New nurses' perceptions of hostility and job satisfaction: magnet® versus non-magnet The Journal of Nursing Administration, May 14, 2013

13 Psychometric properties concerning four instruments measuring job satisfaction, strain, and stress of conscience in a residential care context Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, May 9, 2013    Review Article

14 Nurses workarounds in acute healthcare settings: a scoping review BMC Health Services Research, May 29, 2013    Free full text    Review Article
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15 Doctor and dentist contacts with an NHS occupational health service Occupational Medicine, May 22, 2013    Review Article

16 Aging, Sex, and Cost of Medical Treatment Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 17, 2013    Review Article

17 Minimizing Nurses' Risks for Needlestick Injuries in the Hospital Setting Workplace Health & Safety, May 13, 2013

18 Research: Data Collection in Hospitals Could Help Prevent Workplace Injuries Healthcare Informatics, May 13, 2013    Free full text

19 The Effects of Supervisors' Supportive Role, Job Stress, and Work-Family Conflicts on the Nurses' Attitudes The Health Care Manager, May 16, 2013    Review Article

20 Thinking on your feet: A qualitative evaluation of sit-stand desks in an Australian workplace BMC Public Health, April 19, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

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