Health
Shift work may put damper on a man's sex life
(HealthDay)—Male shift workers listen up: Two new studies link sleep disorders common in these men to urinary problems and erectile dysfunction.
May 15, 2017
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Medical economics
A 4-day week might not work in health care. But adapting this model could reduce burnout among staff
The COVID pandemic saw a mass exodus of health-care workers across developed countries, exacerbating an existing health-care staffing crisis.
Nov 6, 2023
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Health
Light exposure before nightshift cuts fatigue, errors
Exposing nurses working nights to light before their shift cuts fatigue and errors, according to a study published online April 18 in Sleep Health.
May 15, 2023
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Health
Increased caseloads may explain why reducing resident physicians' work hours doesn't always improve patient safety
In 2013, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital launched a multi-center study comparing a work schedule that included traditional, extended work shifts for resident physicians (24 hours ...
Jun 25, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Work-life balance key for struggling general practitioners
Overloaded Australian general practitioners (GPs) have such poor work-life balances they no longer feel in control of their own lives, a new analysis has found.
Nov 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychological distress increased with night, rotating shift work
Uncertainty in work schedules is associated with serious psychological distress among workers aged 18 to 64 years, according to an April data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Health
Shifting the safety balance for overnight workers
An international team of sleep researchers has developed the world's first screening tool to help reduce workplace accidents and illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and cancer, caused by shift work.
Dec 3, 2012
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Health
Women working shifts are at greater risk of miscarriage, menstrual disruption and subfertility
Shift work, which encourages sleep deprivation and patterns of activity outside the circadian rhythm, has been associated with a greater risk of ill health and loss of well-being in some (but not all) studies. However, little ...
Jul 9, 2013
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Health
One-third of ride-share drivers have had a crash on the job, survey finds
One-third of ride-share drivers surveyed in a new study reported being involved in a crash while working. Using a cellphone, driving while tired or driving on unfamiliar roads increased the likelihood of a crash, according ...
Apr 4, 2024
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