News tagged with occupational exposure
NZ outdoor workers poorly protected from the sun, researchers find
New Zealand outdoor workers are generally poorly protected from solar UV radiation, with only around one-third wearing sunscreen or a suitably protective hat, according to a University of Otago study published ...
Health
Apr 23, 2013 |
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Small molecules in the blood might gauge radiation effects after exposure
Ohio State University cancer researchers have identified molecules in the bloodstream that might accurately gauge the likelihood of radiation illness after exposure to ionizing radiation.
Cancer
Feb 25, 2013 |
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Large study identifies risk factors for multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a type of leukaemia which affects B lymphocytes. There have been some indications that exposure to pesticides or chlorinated solvents increases the risk of developing this cancer. New research published ...
Cancer
Dec 13, 2012 |
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Researchers shed new light on cancer risks associated with night work
Night work can increase cancer risk in men, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology by a research team from Centre INRS–Institut Armand-Frappier and Centre de recherche du Centre hospit ...
Cancer
Oct 15, 2012 |
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Specific solvents may increase risk of Parkinson's disease
(HealthDay) -- Exposure to specific solvents is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the June issue of the Annals of Neurology.
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Jun 27, 2012 |
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Occupational exposures put nurses at risk of miscarriage
(HealthDay) -- Nurses face an increased risk of spontaneous abortions during early pregnancy from occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs and sterilizing agents, according to a study published in the ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Apr 11, 2012 |
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Major variation in bladder cancer subtype trends highlights need for focused research
Researchers are being urged to differentiate between two types of bladder cancer when they carry out studies, after a detailed trends analysis revealed significant differences between the main subtypes of the disease.
Cancer
Jan 04, 2012 |
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Twin study finds occupational chemical exposure may be linked to Parkinson's risk
A new research report contributes to the increasing evidence that repeated occupational exposure to certain chemical solvents raises the risk for Parkinson's disease. Researchers analyzed the occupational histories of twins ...
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Nov 14, 2011 |
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Short latencies shown for cancer in young workers with exposures to electro-magnetic fields
A study conducted by Hebrew University researchers has found that that there can be very short latency periods between the time of exposure and development of cancer in workers in tasks with intense or prolonged exposure ...
Cancer
Aug 15, 2011 |
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Parental exposure to BPA during pregnancy associated with decreased birth weight in offspring
Parental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy is associated with decreased birth weight of offspring, compared with offspring from families without parental BPA exposure in the workplace, according to Kaiser Permanente ...
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May 05, 2011 |
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