News tagged with occupational exposure


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 created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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 created Jun 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

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 created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

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 created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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 ...

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