OEM Journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine
İÇİNDEKİLERContentsSpecial Data Supplement for this Issue OEM Preprints Editorial Good medical practice for occupational physicians D Koh and S-M Lee Reviews Reducing work related psychological ill health and sickness absence: a systematic literature review S Michie and S Williams The effectiveness of current approaches to workplace stress management in the nursing profession: an evidence based literature review C Mimura and P Griffiths Original articles Dose-response patterns for vibration-induced white finger M J Griffin, M Bovenzi, and C M Nelson Organisational justice and health of employees: prospective cohort study - COMMENTARY M Kivimaki, M Elovainio, J Vahtera, J E Ferrie, and T Theorell Asbestos related diseases from environmental exposure to crocidolite in Da-yao, China. I. Review of exposure and epidemiological data - COMMENTARY S Luo, X Liu, S Mu, S P Tsai, C P Wen, and Otto Wong The impact of roster changes on absenteeism and incident frequency in an Australian coal mine A Baker, K Heiler, and S A Ferguson Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 43-49. I Abstract] [Full text] Update of predictions of mortality from pleural mesothelioma in the Netherlands O Segura, A Burdorf, and C Looman Combined effect of smoking and occupational exposure to noise on hearing loss in steel factory workers T Mizoue,T Miyamoto, and T Shimizu Periportal fibrosis and other liver ultrasonography findings in vinyl chloride workers M Maroni,F Mocci, S Visentin,G Preti, and A C Fanetti Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 60-65. Multiple sclerosis in nurse anaesthetists U Flodin, A-M Landtblom, and O Axelson Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 66-68. Visual and ocular changes associated with exposure to two tertiary amines E H Page, C K Cook, M A Hater, C A Mueller, A A Grote, and V D Mortimer Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 69-75. Case reports Occupational asthma from fungicides fluazinam and chlorothalonil A Draper, PCullinan, C Campbell, M Jones, and A Newman Taylor Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 76-77. Air pollution study confirms concerns over childhood rickets Occup Environ Med 2003: 60: 9. First aiders need to raise their game Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 34. To see an article, click its [Full Text] link. To review many abstracts, check the boxes to the left of the titles you want, and click the 'Get All Checked Abstracts' button. To see one abstract at a time, click its [Abstract] link. Hazardous waste landfill sites and congenital anomalies R M Harrison Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 79-80. Winter air pollution and respiratory function M Lippmann Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 81 Original articles Acute effects of winter air pollution on respiratory function in schoolchildren in southern England jl Peacock, P Symonds, P Jackson, S A Bremner, J F Scarlett, D P Strachan, and H R Anderson Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 82-89. Fluid losses and hydration status of industrial workers under thermal stress working extended shifts D J Brake and G P Bates Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 90-96 Exposure related mutagens in urine of rubber workers associated with inhalable participate and dermal exposure R Vermeulen, R P Bos, J Pertijs, and H Kromhout Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 97-103. r Exposure-response relations among laboratory animal workers exposed to rats M J Nieuwenhuijsen, V Putcha, S Gordon, D Heederik, K M Venables, P Cullinan, and A J Newman-Taylor Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 104-108. Ambiguous relation between physical workload and low back pain: a twin control study J Hartvigsen, K O Kyvik, C Leboeuf-Yde, S Lings, and L Bakketeig Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 109-114. A longitudinal observation of early pulmonary responses to cotton dust X-R Wang, L-D Pan, H-X Zhang, B-X Sun, H-L Dai, and D C Christiani Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 115-121. Occupational silica exposure and risk of various diseases: an analysis using death certificates from 27 states of the United States G M Calvert, F L Rice, J M Boiano, J W Sheehy, and W T Sanderson Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 122-129. Follow up study of haematological effects in workers exposed to 2-methoxyethanol T-S Shih, A-T Hsieh, Y-H Chen, G-D Liao, C-Y Chen, J-S Chou, and S-H Liou Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 130-135 Reported incidence of occupational asthma in France, 1996-99: the DNAP programme I Ameille, G Pauli, A Calastreng-Crinquand, D Vervloet, Y Iwatsubo, E Popin M C Bayeux-Dunglas, and M C Kopferschmitt-Kubler Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 136-141. Letters Musicians playing wind instruments and risk of lung cancer: is there an association? A Ruano-Ravina, A Figueiras, and 3 M Barros-Dios Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 143. How important is personal exposure assessment in the epidemiology of air pollutants? H Kromhout and M van Tongeren Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 143-144. Will sewage workers with endotoxin related symptoms have the benefit of reduced lung cancer? J H Lange, G Mastrangelo, and K W Thomulka Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 144-145 Neurobehavioural testing in workers occupationally exposed to lead - Authors' reply A Seeber, M Meyer-Baron, M Goodman,N LaVerda, C Clarke, E Foster, J Iannuzzi, and J Mandel Occup Environ Med 2003; 60; 145-146. Ambient neighbourhood noise and children's mental health M Haines and S Stansfeld Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 146. No change in sex ratio in Ramsar (north of Iran) with high background of radiation M Saadat Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 146-147. William Harvey and air pollution R L Maynard Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 147. Alternative methods of administering amyl nitrite to victims ofCORRECTIONS Occup Environ Med003; 60: 149. Basic Statistics and Epidemiology, A Practical Guide: Antony Stewart (pp 151; £19.95) 2002. Oxford: Radcliffe Medical Press. ISBN 1 85775 589 8 R Atkinson Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 147. Occupational Disorders of the Lung: Recognition, Management and Prevention: David J Hendrick, P Sherwood Burge,William S Beckett,Andrew Churg (pp 638; £99.99) 2002. London: WB Saunders. ISBN 0 7020 2507 0 J G Ayres Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 147-148. Bone's Atlas of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 2nd edition: Edited by G Douglas Campbell Jr and D Keith Payne (pp 315 plus index and colour plates; S95) 2001. Haggerstown, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 0 7817 3436 3 W S Tunnicliffe Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 148. The Health Effects of Chrysotile Asbestos: R P Nolan, A M Langer, M Ross, F J Wicks, R F Martin (pp 304, $38) 2001. Ottaza, Ontario: The Canadian Mineralogist. ISBN 0 921 294 41 7 A Seaton Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 148. Cycling in competition leaves its mark on women Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 96.LETTER FROM SINGAPORE David Koh Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 142. HOW MUCH DOES THE ENVIRONMENT CONTRIBUTE TO CANCER? Lesley Rushton Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 150-156. To see an article, click its [Full Text] link. To review many abstracts, check the boxes to the left of the titles you want, and click the 'Get All Checked Abstracts' button. To see one abstract at a time, click its [Abstract] link.Editorial The long and winding road from silica exposure to silicosis and other health effects P Cocco Original articles Quantitative relations between exposure to respirable quartz andrisk of silicosis p Buchanan, B G Miller, and C A Soutar Follow up of mortality and incidence of cancer 1952-98 in men from the UK who participated in the UK's atmospheric nuclear weapon tests and experimental programmes C R Muirhead, D Bingham, RGB Haylock, J A O'Hagan, A A Goodill, G L C Berridge, M A English, N Hunter, and G M Kendall Effect of trihalomethane exposure on fetal development JM Wright, J Schwartz, and D W Dockery Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 173-180. [Abstract] [Full text] Mental health of British farmers - COMMENTARY H V Thomas, G Lewis, D Rh Thomas, R L Salmon, R M Chalmers, T J Coleman, S M Kench, P Morgan-Capner, D Meadows, M Sillis, P Softley, and R Jenkins Lymphohaematopoietic system cancer incidence in an urban area near a coke oven plant: an ecological investigation S Parodi, M Vercelli, A Stella, E Stagnaro, and F Valerio Coverage of work related fatalities in Australia by compensation and occupational health and safety agencies T Driscoll, R Mitchell, J Mandryk, S Healey, L Hendrie, and B Hull Radiographic (ILO) readings predict arterial oxygen desaturation during exercise in subjects with asbestosis Y C G Lee, B Singh, S C Pang, N H de Klerk, D R Hillman, and A W Musk Volcanic ash and respiratory symptoms in children on the island of Montserrat, British West Indies L Forbes, D Jarvis, J Potts, and P J Baxter Memory one month after acute carbon monoxide intoxication: a prospective studyD Deschamps, C Geraud, H Julien, F J Baud, and S Dally pain tolerance in upper limb disorders: findings from a community survey S Mitchell, I Reading, K Walker-Bone, K Palmer, C Cooper, and D Coggon Commentaries Relation between colour vision loss and occupational stymie exposure M K Viaene Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 222. [Abstract] [Full text] Letters Are personal and static samples related? J H Lange Competence at the workplace N Magnavita and N Vanacore Mental ill health in workers: observations from a few Indian populations NKar Book reviews Improving Air Quality: Progress and Challenges for the Auto Industry: John K Pearson (pp 225, £34.00) 2001. Hitchin, UK: American Technical Publishers Ltd. ISBN 0-7680-0236-2 M L Williams Miscellanea Low level CO poisoning is a hidden danger to an unsuspecting public LETTER FROM SHANGHAI Otto Wong Education Confounding and confounders R McNamee Tosee an article, click its [Full Text] link. To review many abstracts, check the boxes to the left of the titles you want, and click the 'Get All kecked Abstracts' button. To see one abstract at a time, click its Editorial The right treatment to the right patient at the right time E M H Haldorsen Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 235-236. Reviews Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to occupational exposure to silica dust: a review of epidemiological and pathological evidence E Hnizdo and V Vallyathan Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 237-243. Early prognostic factors for duration on temporary total benefits in the first year among workers with compensated occupational soft tissue injuries S Hogg-Johnson and D C Cole Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 244-253. Physician diagnosed asthma, respiratory symptoms, and associations with workplace tasks among radiographers in Ontario, Canada G M Liss, S M Tarlo, J Doherty, J Purdham, J Greene, L McCaskeli, and M Kerr Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 254-261. Relation between sick leave and selected exposure variables among women semiconductor workers in Malaysia H L Chee and K G Rampal Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 262-270. Work factors as predictors of sickness absence: a three month prospective study of nurses' aides W Eriksen. D Bruusgaard, and S Knardahl Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 271-278 Neurobehavioural effects among workers occupationally exposed to organophosphorous pesticides T M Farahat, G M Abdelrasoul, M M Amr, M M Shebl, F M Farahat, and W K Anger Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 279-286. Hand-arm vibration syndrome in Swedish car mechanics L Barregard, L Ehrenstrom, and K Marcus Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 287-294 Health problems and psychosocial work environment as predictors of long term sickness absence in employees who visited the occupational physician and/or general practitioner in relation to work: a prospective studyH Andrea, A J H M Beurskens, J F M Metsemakers, L G P M van Amelsvoort, P A van den Brandt, and C P van Schayck Short reports Organochlorine compounds and concentrations of thyroid stimulating hormone in new borns N Ribas-Fito, M Sala, E Cardo, C Mazon, M E de Muga, A Verdu, E Marco, J O Grimalt, and J Sunyer Letters Mortality of petroleum refinery workers - Authors' reply S Parodi, F Montanaro, M Ceppi, V Gennaro, K Satin, W Bailey, K L Newton, A Y Ross, and O Wong Sickness absence due to low back pain D A Fishbain Miscellanea LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA John R Cockcroft Electrocution still leads in deaths at work Educational level may affect mortality among working Koreans Education Hydrogen sulfide: UK occupational exposure limits Michael G Costigan T Shi, A M Knaapen, J Begerow, W Birmili, P J A Borm, and R P F Schins Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 315-321. Physical and psychosocial risk factors for lateral epicondylitis: a population based case-referent study J P Haahr and J H Andersen Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 322-329. Individual characteristics in occupational accidents due to imbalance: a case-control study of the employees of a railway company G C Gauchard, N Chau, C Touron, L Benamghar, D Dehaene, PhP Perrin, and J-M Mur Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 330-335. Effects of bioaerosol polluted outdoor air on airways of residents: a cross sectional study C E W Herr, A zur Nieden, M Jankofsky, NI Stilianakis, R-H Boedeker, and T F Eikmann Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 336-342 Residential and occupational exposure to 50 Hz magnetic fields and malignant melanoma: a population based study T Tynes, L Klasboe, and T Haldorsen Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 343-347. Breast cancer and serum organochlorine residues C Charlier, A Albert, P Herman, E Hamoir, U Gaspard, M Meurisse, and G Plomteux Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 348-351. Return to work of cancer survivors: a prospective cohort study into the quality of rehabilitation by occupational physicians J Verbeek, E Spelten, M Kammeijer, and M Sprangers Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 352-357. One year effectiveness of an individualised smoking cessation intervention at the workplace: a randomised controlled trial F Rodriguez-Artalejo,P Lafuente Urdinguio, P Guallar-Castillon, P Garteizaurrekoa Dublang, O Sainz Martinez, JI Diez Azcarate, M Foj Aleman, and J R Banegas Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 358-363. [Abstract] [Full text] Increased mortality odds ratio of male liver cancer in a community contaminated by chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater L J-H Lee, C-W Chung, Y-C Ma, G-S Wang, P-C Chen, Y-H Hwang, andd J- DWang Short reports Yearly measurements of blood lead in Swedish children since 1978: an update focusing on the petrol lead free period 1995-2001 U Stromberg, T Lundh, A Schtitz, and S Skerfving Medical staff in emergency situations: severity of patient status predicts stress hormone reactivity and recovery J K Sluiter, A J van der Beek, M H W Frings-Dresen, and H Ursin Letters Endotoxin: is it an environmental factor in the cause of Parkinson's disease? I Niehaus and J H Lange Generalised estimating equations and low back pain - Authors' reply E F Harkness, E S Nahit, G J Macfarlane, A J Silman, J McBeth, G Dunn, W E Hoogendoorn, P M Bongers, H C W de Vet, J W R Twisk, W van Mechelen, and L M Bouter Availability of thyroid protective lead shields and their use by trainee orthopaedic surgeons N Maruthainar, G Bentley, A Williams, and J C Danin Book reviews A Citizen's Guide to Air Pollution: Edited by D V Bates and R B Caton (2nd edition; pp 452 pages; $20.00). David Suzuki Foundation R L MaynardEditorial The economic burden of pneumoconiosis in China Y X Liang, O Wong, H Fu, T X Hu, and S Z Xue Original articles Lung hyperpermeability and asthma prevalence in schoolchildren: unexpected associations with the attendance at indoor chlorinated swimming pools A Bernard, S Carbonnelle, O Michel, S Higuet, C de Burbure, J-P Buchet, C Hermans, X Dumont, and I Doyle Clinical and histopathological changes of the nasal mucosa induced by occupational exposure to sulphuric acid mists S S Grasel, V A F Alves, C S da Slva, O L M Cruz, E R Almeida, and E de Oliveira DNA-protein crosslinks and p53 protein expression in relation to occupational exposure to formaldehyde J Shaham, Y Bomstein, R Gurvich, M Rashkovsky, and Z Kaufman Radiographic abnormalities among construction workers exposed to quartz containing dust E Tjoe Nij, A Burdorf, J Parker, M Attfield, C van Duivenbooden, and D Heederik Evaluation of decompression safety in an occupational diving group using self reported diving exposure and health status D J Doolette and D F Gorman Lung cancer risk in workers exposed to poly(vinyl chloride) dust: a nested case-referent study G Mastrangelo, U Fedeli, E Fadda, G Milan, A Turato, and S Pavanello Reducing long term sickness absence by an activating intervention in adjustment disorders: a cluster randomised controlled design J J L van der Klink, R W B Blonk, A H Schene, and F J H van Dijk Evaluation of the quality of coding of job episodes collected by self questionnaires among French retired men for use in a job-exposure matrix C Pilorget, E Imbernon, M Goldberg, S Bonenfant, Y Spyckerelle, B Fournier, J Steinmetz, and A Schmaus Upper airway inflammation in waste handlers exposed to bioaerosols K K Heldal, A S Halstensen, J Thorn, P Djupesland, I Wouters, W Eduard, and T S Halstensen Lung cancer mortality among chromate production workers R S Luippold, K A Mundt, R P Austin, E Liebig, J Panko, C Crump, K Crump, and D Proctor Letters Predictions of mortality from mesothelioma G Berry, A W Musk, N H de Klerk, A Johnson, and D H Yates Personal exposure assessment in the epidemiology of air pollutants R M Harrison, R P Kinnersley, R G Lawrence, J G Ayres, and D Mark Occup Environ Med 2003; 60: 458-459. [Full text] Mortality results for polyurethane manufacture understated - Authors' reply F E Mirer, T Sorahan, and L Nichols Book reviews Chemical Weapons-Threat, Effects and Protection: Edited by L K Engman et al (pp 96). Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) Briefing Book, ON, 2002:2. Sweden: Swedish Defence Research Agency R L Maynard MiscellaneaCanadian lawyers argue for law reform on drink driving Breathing dust can trigger Wegener's granulomatosis too Politicians must protect populations from persistent organic pollutants Statistics in Clinical Practice: David Coggon (2nd edition; pp 120; £l4.95) 2002. BMJ Books. ISBN 0 7279 1609 2 R L Maynard poctors and Patients. An Anthology: Edited by Cecil Helman (pp 162; £19.95, paperback) 2003. Radcliffe Medical Press. ISBN 1 85775 9931 r L Maynard Miscellanea Oasys-2 outperforms experts in diagnosing occupational asthma Short sight is an eye opener for workers in pneumatic caissons LETTER FROM WEST BANK AND GAZA M K Lim To see an article,click its [Full Text] link. To review many abstracts, check the boxes to the left of the titles you want, and click the 'Get All Checked Abstracts' button. To see one abstract at a time, click its [Abstract] link. Fatigue, burnout, and chronic fatigue syndrome among employees on sick leave: do attributions make the difference? M J H Huibers, A J H M Beurskens, J B Prins, IJ Kant, E Bazelmans, C P van Schayck, J A Knottnerus, and G Bleijenberg An epidemiological approach to study fatigue in the working population: the Maastricht Cohort Study IJ Kant, U Bultmann, K A P Schroer, A J H M Beurskens, L G P M van Amelsvoort, and G M H Swaen Acute and chronic job stressors among ambulance personnel: predictors of health symptoms E van der Ploeg and R J Kleber Work schedules and fatigue: a prospective cohort study N W H Jansen, L G P M van Amelsvoort, T S Kristensen, P A van den Brandt, and IJ Kant Physiological differences between burnout patients and healthy controls: blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol responses W De Vente, M Olff, J G C Van Amsterdam, J H Kamphuis, and P M G Emmelkamp Need for recovery from work related fatigue and its role in the development and prediction of subjective health complaints J K Sluiter, E M de Croon, T F Meijman, and M H W Frings-Dresen Fatigue as a predictor of sickness absence: results from the Maastricht cohort study on fatigue at work N Janssen, IJ Kant, G M H Swaen, PPM Janssen, and CAP Schroer The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS): detecting anxiety disorder and depression in employees absent from work because of mental health problems K Nieuwenhuijsen, A G E M de Boer, J H A M Verbeek, R W B Blonk, and F J H van Dijk Fatigue, burnout, and chronic fatigue syndrome among employees on sick leave: do attributions make the difference? M J H Huibers, A J hH M CBeurskens, J B Prins, IJ Kant, E Bazelmans, P van Schayck, J A Knottnerus, and G Bleijenberg An epidemiological approach to study fatigue in the working population: the Maastricht Cohort Study IJ Kant, U Bülltann, K A P Schroer, A J H M Beurskens, L G P M van Amelsvoort, and G M H Swaen Acute and chronic job stressors among ambulance personnel: predictors of health symptoms E van der Ploeg and R J Kleber Work schedules and fatigue: a prospective cohort study N W H Jansen, L G P M van Amelsvoort, T S Kristensen, P A van den Brandt, and IJ Kant Physiological differences between burnout patients and healthy controls: blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol responses W De Vente, M Olff, J G C Van Amsterdam, J H Kamphuis, and P M G Emmelkamp Need for recovery from work related fatigue and its role in the development and prediction of subjective health complaints J K Sluiter, E M de Croon, T F Meijman, and M H W Frings-Dresen Fatigue as a predictor of sickness absence: results from the Maastricht cohort study on fatigue at work N Janssen, IJ Kant, G M H Swaen, PPM Janssen, and CAP Schroer The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS): detecting anxiety disorder and depression in employees absent from work because of mental health problems K Nieuwenhuijsen, A G E M de Boer, J H A M Verbeek, R W B Blonk, and F J H van Dijk Need for recovery after work and the subsequent risk of cardiovascular disease in a working population L G P M van Amelsvoort, IJ Kant, U Bultmann, and G M H Swaen Fatigue as a risk factor for being injured in an occupational accident: results from the Maastricht Cohort Study G M H Swaen, L G P M van Amelsvoort, U Bultmann, and IJ Kant Fatigue in employees with diabetes: its relation with work characteristics and diabetes related burden I Weijman, W J G Ros, G E H M Rutten, W B Schaufeli, M J Schabracq, and JAMWinnubst Associations between fatigue attributions and fatigue, health, and psychosocial work characteristics: a study among employees visiting a physician with fatigue H Andrea, IJ Kant, A J H M Beurskens, J F M Metsemakers, and C P van Schayck Epilogue G Swaen and F Van Dijk NOTLARJanuary - June |
