Pesticide exposure may be ALS risk factor
New research shows environmental pollutants could affect the chances a person will develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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New research shows environmental pollutants could affect the chances a person will develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
May 9, 2016
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Long-term exposure to cement dust at levels that are comparable to the present occupational exposure limits could cause a decline in lung volumes, according to a new study.
Apr 21, 2016
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Scientists looking for environmental and occupational health risks are less likely to find them if they have a financial tie to firms that make, use, or dispose of industrial and commercial products, a University of Illinois ...
Mar 9, 2016
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As the Zika virus continues to spread across the globe, and gain worldwide attention for its' potential birth defects, an NAU researcher is calling for greater public awareness of cytomegalovirus—the most common viral cause ...
Feb 12, 2016
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The use of a structured, task-oriented rehabilitation program, compared with usual rehabilitation, did not result in better motor function or recovery after 12 months for patients with moderate upper extremity impairment ...
Feb 9, 2016
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(HealthDay)—With much of the eastern United States bracing for a major winter storm this weekend, one expert is offering advice on how to lower your risk of slipping or falling on ice or snow once you head outside.
Jan 22, 2016
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New research from the University of Birmingham has shown that physiotherapy and occupational therapy do not produce improvements in quality of life for patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease.
Jan 19, 2016
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Occupational exposure to textile dust is associated with a more than doubling in the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, finds research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Jan 15, 2016
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In an Australian first Curtin University scientists have compiled a comprehensive list detailing and grouping asthma-causing agents found across the nation's businesses.
Dec 7, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and carpal tunnel release, according to a meta-analysis published in the December issue of Obesity Reviews.
Dec 3, 2015
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