{"title":"Worker's compensation litigation of the upper extremity claim.","authors":"Walter E Harding","doi":"10.1016/j.coem.2005.11.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coem.2005.11.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article presents an overview of the issues presented to physicians and lawyers in evaluating, treating, litigating, and concluding an upper extremity workers' compensation claim. This analysis includes a review of the unique considerations involved in the workers' compensation patient/claimant, a general examination of workers' compensation law, and the interplay between litigation and the medical management of the patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 2","pages":"483-90, xi"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26436122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Epidemiology of occupational low back pain.","authors":"Randy A Shelerud","doi":"10.1016/j.coem.2006.05.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coem.2006.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There have been significant advances in our understanding of occupational low back pain over the last decade largely because of a noteworthy improvement in the number and quality of prospective trials. More recent work confirms that genetic factors may drive a large portion of thr risk factors. The importance of physical fitness and spine support muscle fitness is believed to protect against future occurrences. Psychosocial factors can play a role in increasing the risk of future low back pain and acute pain in becoming chronic. Some of the psychological influence may be through a muscular pain component. It is arguable that an emphasis should be placed on resources, education, and support to allow workers to be productive whether suffering from back pain or not.</p>","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"501-28, v"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26245949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tobacco and law enforcement officers.","authors":"Virginia Cullen Reichert, Patricia Folan, Lynn Villano, Nina Kohn, Christine Metz","doi":"10.1016/j.coem.2005.10.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coem.2005.10.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The literature on the prevalence of health hazards faced by law enforcement officers indicates that they are at high risk for several morbid diseases and conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease and cancer. To mitigate these risks, quitting smoking is of the utmost importance. This article focuses on reducing tobacco consumption by law enforcement officers in New York.</p>","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 1","pages":"43-54, viii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25828199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impairment and disability rating in low back pain.","authors":"R. Katz","doi":"10.1615/CRITREVPHYSREHABILMED.V12.I4.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1615/CRITREVPHYSREHABILMED.V12.I4.20","url":null,"abstract":"Many publications emphasize the theoretical relationship between impairment, disability, and the workplace. This article intended to provide the reader with some framework in this regard, but its main intent is to create a practical how-to-guide in the evaluation of impairment and disability that result from low back pain.","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 3 1","pages":"719-40, viii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1615/CRITREVPHYSREHABILMED.V12.I4.20","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"67433871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of exercise in the prevention and management of acute low back pain.","authors":"Sheila A Dugan","doi":"10.1016/j.coem.2006.03.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coem.2006.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The transition from acute pain to chronic pain and onward to disability is burdensome emotionally and financially to individual sufferers, loved ones, employers, and the health care system. Up to 40% of acute low back pain cases can become chronic and lead to disability in some cases. Treatments that reduce risk of chronic pain by successful management of acute low back pain are highly desirable. Prevention of acute low back pain is even more desirable. Exercise has been part of the armamentarium of treating and preventing acute low back pain, especially as a means of avoiding disability. This article critically reviews studies of the role of exercise in the management and prevention of low back pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"615-32, vi-vii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26245908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spinal stabilization exercises for the injured worker.","authors":"Kim Janeck, Barbara Reuven, Christopher T Romano","doi":"10.1016/j.coem.2006.05.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coem.2006.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Returning the injured worker to his previous occupation can be a difficult and complex rehabilitation process. The goal of standard stabilization exercises (SSE) is to facilitate the active system for improved dynamic spinal stability. Improving dynamic spinal stability can decrease the forces placed on the intervertebral joints, which minimizes the chance of reinjury. When used in conjunction with industrial rehabilitation, SSEs offer the optimal environment for an injured worker to practice his occupational demands while using appropriate spinal stabilization.</p>","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 3","pages":"633-42, vii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26245909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of imaging of work-related upper extremity disorders.","authors":"Robert G Hassett","doi":"10.1016/j.coem.2005.11.015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coem.2005.11.015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Work-related upper extremity disorders can pose a diagnostic and management challenge because the nontraumatic disorders that are often believed to be caused by repetitive work activities can and do occur without any apparent provoking activity and can be caused or associated with many systemic medical conditions. One mainstay in the assessment of hand and arm disorders remains imaging. Imaging capabilities have made incredible advances with the advent of MRI, CT, ultrasound, bone scan, and numerous technologies that enable clinicians to view fine details of anatomy and pathology. This article reviews the potential imaging choices and clinical indications for work-related injuries of the elbow, hand, and wrist.</p>","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 2","pages":"285-98, vii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26377796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abderrahim Nemmar, Marc F Hoylaerts, Benoit Nemery
{"title":"Effects of particulate air pollution on hemostasis.","authors":"Abderrahim Nemmar, Marc F Hoylaerts, Benoit Nemery","doi":"10.1016/j.coem.2006.07.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coem.2006.07.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exposure to particulate air pollution is associated with acute and chronic cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The mechanisms involved in these effects are not fully elucidated. Research has proved that fine particles, principally the ultrafine fraction, which are predominantly derived from combustion of fossil fuel, are the most toxic. Recent clinical and experimental studies have reported mechanistic observations linking fine and ultrafine particles to the coagulation cascade, platelet function, and subsequent development of atherosclerosis and thrombosis. These effects have been explained either by release of soluble mediators by the lungs, which affect blood coagulation parameters, or by the direct translocation of ultrafine particles into the systemic circulation or the alteration of autonomic cardiac control. Despite recent advances, additional studies are needed to investigate the pathophysiologic mechanisms linking particulate air pollution and hemostasis.</p>","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 4","pages":"865-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26426822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exposure to airborne particulate matter in the ambient, indoor, and occupational environments.","authors":"Philip K Hopke, Alan Rossner","doi":"10.1016/j.coem.2006.08.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coem.2006.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exposure to airborne particulate matter results in various adverse health effects. Unlike other pollutants, such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen, for which there is significant exposure, particulate matter exposure is much more complex because it is not a single chemical species or even a limited number of chemical species. Particulate matter includes various chemical species in particles having a wide range of diameters and shapes that have widely varying toxicities. People are exposed to particles in the ambient environment, in indoor spaces, and in the occupational environment. This article reviews the information available on the concentrations of particulate matter and its composition in these general environmental categories.</p>","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 4","pages":"747-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"26426888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diane J Bartscherer, Virginia Cullen Reichert, Patricia Folan, Colleen DeGaetano, Daniel R Jacobsen, Lorana Miceli, Nina Kohn, Arunabh Talwar
{"title":"Tobacco and the health care industry.","authors":"Diane J Bartscherer, Virginia Cullen Reichert, Patricia Folan, Colleen DeGaetano, Daniel R Jacobsen, Lorana Miceli, Nina Kohn, Arunabh Talwar","doi":"10.1016/j.coem.2005.10.014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coem.2005.10.014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The 1964 US Surgeon General's report was the first from the medical profession to document tobacco as a cause of cancers and other serious illnesses. Over the next 40 years, numerous health care groups have worked to decrease tobacco use and lower the associated morbidity and mortality. Registered nurses are the largest group of health care providers and have one of the highest rates of smoking among health care professionals. As such, registered nurses are an important population to target and treat for nicotine addiction. Hospital-based tobacco control programs can provide nurses and other health care professionals with convenient on-site treatment. The chronic care model provides a useful framework for enhancing tobacco control activities and improving outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":87077,"journal":{"name":"Clinics in occupational and environmental medicine","volume":"5 1","pages":"55-71, viii"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25828200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}