abstract：:High doses of synthetic antioxidative vitamins: A, E, C and β-carotene are often used on long-term basis in numerous preventive and therapeutic medical applications. Instead of expected health effects, the use of those vitamins may however lead to cases of hypervitaminosis and even to intoxication. The article points ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Rutkowski M,Grzegorczyk K

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to verify the influence of a specific exercise program on the strength and resistance levels of lumbar flexors and extensors in warehouse workers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The population used in this randomized controlled trial included 557 warehouse male workers from a food distributi...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Carvalho Mesquita C,Ribeiro JC,Moreira P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the cyto- and genotoxicity of nanocomposites (NCs) and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a result of particle-cell interactions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Titanium dioxide (TiO(2)-Ag) and ion-exchange resin (Res-Ag), both coated with silver (Ag), were examin...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Wąsowicz W,Cieślak M,Palus J,Stańczyk M,Dziubałtowska E,Stępnik M,Düchler M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Subchondral carpometacarpal cysts are classic and almost pathognomonic lesions found in workers using vibrating instruments over prolonged periods of time. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We present the case of a 53-year-old woman who worked for 30 years sewing shoe uppers, a task which required grasping firmly a pea...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Tonini S,Candura SM,Lanfranco A,Mennoia NV

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The risk of transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from patients with tuberculosis to health care workers (HCWs) has been well documented but little is known about the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in Iranian HCWs. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of LTBI among H...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Talebi-Taher M,Javad-Moosavi SA,Entezari AH,Shekarabi M,Parhizkar B

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this work was to determine the dynamics of maximal anaerobic power (MAP) of the lower limbs, following a single whole body cryostimulation treatment (WBC), in relation to the temperature of thigh muscles. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The subjects included 15 men and 15 women with an average age (±...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Klimek AT,Lubkowska A,Szyguła Z,Frączek B,Chudecka M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to establish which psychosocial factors at work are related to depression among female white-collar workers in Vilnius. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The data was collected in a case-control study in 2002-2004. The cases were selected from patients treated at Vilnius mental health centers. ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Stanislavoviene J,Pajarskiene B,Jankauskas R,Veniute M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presentation addresses current problems of health risk and health effects associated with exposure to asbestos, including data on historical exposure and on currently valid occupational exposure limits. The quantity and types of the raw material used for the production of various asbestos products have also been d...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Szeszenia-Dąbrowska N,Swiątkowska B,Szubert Z,Wilczyńska U

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There are two theories (by Horowitz and by Foa) which attempt at explaining the process of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) development by information dissonance. The purpose of the present study was to verify these theories via cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study ba...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Dudek B,Szymczak W

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary aim of this work was to assess the effect of electromagnetic field (EMF) from the GSM mobile phone system on human brain function. The assessment was based on the assay of event related potentials (ERPs). MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study group consisted of 15 volunteers, including 7 men and 8 wome...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Bak M,Dudarewicz A,Zmyślony M,Sliwinska-Kowalska M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was designed to evaluate the immune status of health care workers against varicella zoster in a university hospital in Teheran, Iran, and to compare the history of chickenpox infection with the presence of varicella antibodies in this population. METHODS:Serologic testing for varicella was perfor...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Talebi-Taher M,Noori M,Shamshiri AR,Barati M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A number of metals, especially heavy metals, exhibit neurotoxic properties. Neurological and neurophysiological studies indicate that the functions of the central (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) may be impaired under conditions of exposure to arsenic (As). The aim of the present study was to assess...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Sińczuk-Walczak H,Szymczak M,Hałatek T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper provides a summary review of the major biological features concerning the essential oil of turpentine, its origin and use in traditional and modern medicine. More precisely, the safety of this volatile fraction to human health, and the medical, biological and environmental effects of the two major compounds...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Mercier B,Prost J,Prost M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Methylmercury (MeHg) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are ubiquitous and persistent environmental pollutants and food contaminants. Both are neurotoxic, especially for the developing nervous system. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Female rats were exposed from day 7 of pregnancy up to day 21 after the delivery to ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Sitarek K,Gralewicz S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is an uncommon respiratory disease characterized by the paradoxical adduction of vocal cords during inspiration, that may mimic bronchial asthma. The pathogenesis of VCD has not been clearly defined but it is possible to recognize non-psychologic and psychologic causes. The major...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Tonini S,Dellabianca A,Costa C,Lanfranco A,Scafa F,Candura SM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crystalline silica is a health hazard commonly encountered in work environment. Occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust concerns workers employed in such industries as mineral, fuel-energy, metal, chemical and construction industry. It is estimated that over 2 million workers in the European Union are exposed...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Maciejewska A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children from low-income families may be subject to high exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) which can lead to respiratory disorders. This study aims to establish methods for assessing total PAH exposure of asthmatic and non-asthmatic children from low-income families; to estimate serum PAH c...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Al-Daghri NM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Regional differences in sick leave frequency and duration determinants were studied between different professions (sale and cleaning) in different regions in the Netherlands (Utrecht and South Limburg) and the influence of socio-cultural factors on those determinants was explored. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Empl...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Beemsterboer W,Stewart R,Groothoff J,Nijhuis F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) with a C8 to C18 chain length of alkyl groups. Since BAC exerts toxic effects on microorganisms, it has been used as an effective germicide and preservative, mostly in cosmetic industry and medicine. However, the toxic potential of BAC may b...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Swiercz R,Hałatek T,Wasowicz W,Kur B,Grzelińska Z,Majcherek W

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Water pollution with toxic cyanobacterial blooms is a worldwide problem. Cyanobacteria species that mainly produce microcystins predominate in Polish water reservoirs. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In our study, cyanobacterial blooms were monitored during summer of 2004 in the Sulejów reservoir. The concentration o...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Palus J,Dziubałtowska E,Stańczyk M,Lewińska D,Mankiewicz-Boczek J,Izydorczyk K,Bonisławska A,Jurczak T,Zalewski M,Wasowicz W

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate existing research on the environmental health of children and provide a prioritised list of risk factors and policy recommendations for action, the Policy Interpretation Network on Children's Health and Environment (PINCHE) was set up within EU FP5 (QLK4-2002-02395). The project focused on air po...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Zuurbier M,Lundqvist C,Salines G,Stansfeld S,Hanke W,Babisch W,Bistrup ML,van den Hazel P,Moshammer H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate urinary mutagenicity in workers employed in a major chemical plant located near Rouen (France) that produces dichlorobenzidine and azo dyes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Samples were obtained from 47 male workers aged 38.9+/-11.3 years (range, 21-58 years), mean duration of emp...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Guerbet M,Brisorgueuil E,Jolibois B,Caillard JF,Gehanno JF

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recently more attention has been focused on the impact of physical activity on modification of self-perceived heath status in adults. The objective of the study was to evaluate the level of occupational and non-occupational physical activities and their correlation with self-perceived heath status among econ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Kaleta D,Makowiec-Dabrowska T,Dziankowska-Zaborszczyk E,Jegier A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In Poland, occupational exposure to cold microclimate is quite common (5.1 workers/1000 occupationally active people). Reports on health effects of this exposure are rather scarce. The aim of the study was to evaluate the physiological reaction in workers occupationally exposed to cold microclimate. MATERIA...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Bortkiewicz A,Gadzicka E,Szymczak W,Szyjkowska A,Koszada-Włodarczyk W,Makowiec-Dabrowska T

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Excessive and not always proper use of antibiotic give rise to numerous problems, of which antimicrobial resistance, currently cause for worldwide concern, is the major one. Few single studies of antibiotic use have been carried out in some countries. This study was performed to estimate the prevalence of an...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Berzanskyte A,Valinteliene R,Haaijer-Ruskamp FM,Gurevicius R,Grigoryan L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to recommend methods for assessing low frequency noise (LFN) in the occupational environment to prevent annoyance and its effects on work performance. Three different evaluating methods and corresponding admissible values were proposed: (i) method I--frequency analysis in 1/3-octave ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Pawlaczyk-Luszczyńska M,Szymczak W,Dudarewicz A,Sliwińska-Kowalska M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It has been decided to identify the most frequent diseases of the larynx in people occupationally exposed to a considerable voice load and to assess the feasibility of using videostroboscopy to diagnose voice disorders and their organic effects in order to improve the reliability of certification of occupati...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Sułkowski WJ,Kowalska S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of psychosocial nature of previous work activity on different dimensions of subjective health and life satisfaction at the beginning of older age. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The cross-sectional study was performed on a simple random sample of a 65-year-old cohor...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Tobiasz-Adamczyk B,Brzyski P

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:There is a growing body of data showing that low frequency noise (LFN), defined as broadband noise with dominant content of low frequencies (10-250 Hz) differs in its nature from other environmental noises at comparable levels. The aim of the study was to investigate whether exposure to LFN at levels normall...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Pawlaczyk-Luszczyńiska M,Dudarewicz A,Waszkowska M,Szymczak W,Sliwińska-Kowalska M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of environmental hazards on the health of children is one of the major current concerns in environmental health. Scientific investigations are now focusing on identifying and understanding the role of environmental hazards in the development of birth outcomes that result from in utero exposure to environ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Buczyńska A,Tarkowski S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute inflammatory lung injury is often a delayed complication of critical illness and is associated with increased mortality. High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) protein, in addition to its role as a transcriptional regulator factor, has been identified as a late mediator of endotoxin lethality and might be also involv...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Lutz W,Stetkiewicz J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 'Hard' science, scientists correctly operate as the 'guardians of certainty', using hypothesis testing formulations and value judgements about error rates and time discounting that make classical inferential methods appropriate. But these methods can neither generate most of the inputs needed by decision makers in ...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Dowie J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conceptual research to define the Precautionary Principle and its role in science, science policy, and public health is making substantial progress. In September 2001, participants at the International Summit on Science and the Precautionary Principle developed a vision for science to address the complexity of contemp...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Tickner JA

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of our study was to examine the impact of income, education chronic diseases and self-rated health on health behavior (smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, diet) in a large urban population of Poland. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The data were collected in Lódź, a large industrial city of...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Stelmach W,Kaczmarczyk-Chałas K,Bielecki W,Drygas W

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Low physical activity is a serious health problem in developed and developing countries. Much attention is also given to the role of physical activity in the modification of work ability in adults. The aim of this studywas to assess leisure-time physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness and their influenc...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Kaleta D,Makowiec-Dabrowska T,Jegier A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The measurement of vibrotactile perception thresholds (VPTs) on the workers' fingertips is one of the diagnostic methods of the occupational peripheral neuropathies. The aim of the study was to compare the repeatability of VPT measurements in two groups of healthy women with different finger skin temperature...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Harazin B,Kuprowski J,Stolorz G

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer is responsible for considerable morbidity and the majority of female deaths in industrialized countries. In the etiology of breast cancer many endogenous and exogenous risk factors have been discussed. It is estimated that about 40% of all cancers in women are hormonally mediated. Both estrogens and andr...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Starek A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Methylnaphthalenes have been used extensively as chemical intermediates in organic synthesis, as solvents for pesticides, sulphur and various aromatic compounds. A wide use of methylnaphthalenes has contributed to their emission into the environment. The aim of the study was to explain the role of glutathion...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Kilanowicz A,Sapota A,Daragó A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the noisy environment, workers use hearing protectors to protect their hearing organ against adverse effects of noise. Hearing protectors should be well selected according to the spectrum and level of noise. The selection of hearing protectors is based on the sound attenuation values measured in laboratory conditio...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Kotarbińska E

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the work environment, chemical stressors coexists frequently with physical or psychological stressors. The purpose of the present experiment was to find out whether the effects of a repeated exposure to chlorphenvinphos (CVP), an organophosphorus pesticide, could be modified by a concurrent exposure to restraint, a...

journal_title：International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health

authors： Gralewicz S,Wiaderna D,Lutz P

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00