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My aching back!

Causes & cures for the curse of baby boomers

Elizabeth Shackelford

September 1, 2011

Most causes of low back pain are preventable and easily remedied at little to no cost to employees and/or the employer.

Exercise could ward off Alzheimer’s-caused brain damage

August 31, 2011

Regular exercise could help prevent brain damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, according to research published this month in Elsevier’s journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.

ACOEM offers free iTunes app for info on carpal tunnel syndrome, other maladies

August 30, 2011

Should patients presenting with obvious symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) have a nerve conduction study done to confirm the diagnosis?

Lack of deep sleep linked to high blood pressure

August 29, 2011

Reduced slow wave sleep (SWS) is a powerful predictor for developing high blood pressure in older men, according to new research in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

PureSafety conference to feature national experts on health and safety

Top thought leaders will share best practices and discuss issues including injury prevention and the evolving regulatory and compliance environment

August 25, 2011

PureSafety, the industry’s leading provider of comprehensive workforce health and safety software, has unveiled the agenda for its annual User Conference, which will be held September 13-16, 2011, at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel.

ASSE forms new health and wellness branch

ASSE forms new on-the-job health and wellness branch

August 25, 2011

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has announced the formation of a new Health & Wellness Branch intended to raise awareness about the benefits of integrating occupational safety and health with company health promotion programs.

New study finds nighttime treatments most effective for sleep apnea

Report: Nighttime-breathing treatment for sleep apnea most effective

August 22, 2011

A nighttime-breathing machine called a CPAP is the most effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, followed by a mouthpiece also worn at night, according to a new report funded by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

NIOSH seeks comment on diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione draft criteria document

August 18, 2011

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) invites public comment on a draft document, "Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione.”

EU’s ban on chromate-containing cement reduces contact dermatitis in workers

August 18, 2011

The European Union’s (EU) prohibition on the use or supply of cement containing >2 ppm of chromate has led to a significant drop in allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) among exposed workers, according to a study published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine.