Tag: Occupational Health
Nearly 59,000 Meatpacking Workers Caught COVID-19
And 269 workers died as the pandemic raged through the industry last year
Many Minority, Women Cardiologists Face Discrimination
Across racial and ethnic groups, most cardiologists report satisfaction with their careers
U.S. Appeals Panel Backs New York City Vaccine Mandate for School Staff
This was the second time in recent weeks that the vaccine mandate has been upheld
Working Night Shift May Up Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Risk increased for both current and long-term exposure to night shift work regardless of genetic risk for atrial fibrillation
Half of American Workers Support COVID-19 Vaccination, Mask Mandates in Workplace
Poll was conducted before the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Cognitively Stimulating Jobs May Lower Risk for Dementia
Higher cognitive stimulation at work linked to lower levels of proteins that inhibit CNS axonogenesis and synaptogenesis
Toxic Dust Exposure Tied to Liver Disease in WTC Responders
Earlier arrival time at World Trade Center associated with decreased liver attenuation on computed tomography
1990 to 2017 Saw Increase in Global Incidence of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma incident cases and deaths associated with mesothelioma decreased after 20 years of complete ban on asbestos
Female Surgeons Face Increased Fertility Issues, Pregnancy Complications
Findings both compared with female partners of male surgeons and the general population
Socioeconomic Characteristics of Increased COVID-19 Mortality ID’d
Largest mortality increases seen for adults in correctional facilities, health care-related group quarters, those without health insurance
