Tarlo SM, Liss GM. Occup Med (Lond). 2005 Dec;55(8):588-94. BACKGROUND: Occupational factors have been estimated to contribute to approximately 10% of adult-onset asthma and occupational asthma (OA) is one of the most common occupational lung diseases in industrialized areas. Persistent asthma frequ
Saary J, Qureshi R, Palda V, DeKoven J, Pratt M, Skotnicki-Grant S, Holness L. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005 Nov;53(5):845. BACKGROUND: Contact dermatitis (CD) is a common occupational disease. There have been no systematic reviews of CD treatment or prevention. METHODS: Multiple databases were systemati
Kim D, Sass-Kortsak A, Purdham JT, Dales RE, Brook JR. J Air Waste Manag Assoc. 2005 Aug;55(8):1134-46. ABSTRACT: Individuals are exposed to particulate matter from both indoor and outdoor sources. The aim of this study was to compare the relative contributions of three sources of personal exp
We conducted a needs assessment pilot study to identify some common characteristics of workplaces in which workers develop CD. A survey was developed by the clinic team at the Occupational Disease Specialty Program at St. Michael’s Hospital (Toronto), and administered to 17 patients/workers who: (
Our goal was to identify possible barriers and facilitators to RTW for workers with WRCD. We surveyed 15 patients who were being assessed for possible work-related contact dermatitis at the St. Michael’s Hospital Occupational Health Clinic (Toronto). Our survey probed current work and disease stat
The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of lung and skin symptoms and determine associations between exposures and symptoms. Questionnaires were completed by indoor cleaners and other building workers and results compared between the two groups.
The objectives of the study were the compare the clinical features and patch test results of auto mechanics and machinists and propose additional allergens to be included on a mechanics tray.
A retrospective chart review was conducted of all mechanics and machinists evaluated between 2002 and 2005 i
Urch B, Silverman F, Corey P, Brook JR, Lukic KZ, Rajagopalan S, Brook RD. Environ Health Perspect. 2005 Aug;113(8):1052-5. ABSTRACT: Exposure to air pollution has been shown to cause arterial vasoconstriction and alter autonomic balance. Because these biologic responses may influence systemic hemod
Verma DK, Shaw DS. Ann Occup Hyg. 2005 Jun;49(4):359-61. Epub 2005 Feb 2. PubMed link to article
Tarlo SM, Liss GM. Occup Environ Med. 2005 May;62(5):288-9. PubMed link to article