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DNMT1 and DNMT3A haplotypes associated with noise-induced hearing loss in Chinese workers

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2018
This study was conducted to explore the effects of DNMT1 and DNMT3A polymorphisms on susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in Chinese workers. A total of 2689 industrial workers from a single textile factory were recruited. Venous blood was
Enmin Ding   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The relationship between occupational stress and job burnout among female manufacturing workers in Guangdong, China: a cross-sectional study

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2022
This study aims to investigate the relationship between occupational stress and job burnout in female manufacturing workers. A random sample of 1081 female workers in electronic manufacturing in Guangdong Province participated in the present study.
Shanyu Zhou   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dynamics of the inhibitory immune checkpoint TIM-3 in mouse pulmonary phagocytes after silica exposure

open access: yesEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2023
Long-term inhalation of silica particles in the workplace causes silicosis, which is incurable and seriously endangers the health of workers. It is believed that silicosis is caused by an imbalance of the pulmonary immune microenvironment, in which ...
Youliang Zhao   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patient Outcomes Following Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery: Role of the Social and Physical Environment in Recovery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects over 27 million Americans (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 2014). Joint replacement surgery is often recommended for patients who do not respond to conventional medical treatment. Post-
Sampson, Brittany Anne
core   +1 more source

Mucocutaneous disease activity and damage accrual in systemic lupus erythematosus: analyses from the Asia‐Pacific Lupus Collaboration longitudinal cohort study

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective This research article aims to describe the prevalence, associations and health‐related quality‐of‐life (HRQoL) impact of mucocutaneous features of SLE. Methods Data from the Asia‐Pacific Lupus Collaboration cohort were analysed (2013‐2021). Mucocutaneous activity (MC‐A) items were rash, alopecia and mucosal ulcers; defined by the SLEDAI‐2K ...
Amanda M Saracino   +42 more
wiley   +1 more source

Socioeconomic status as a risk factor for dementia death:individual participant meta-analysis of 86 508 men and women from the UK [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Background Life-course socioeconomic factors may have a role in dementia aetiology but there is a current paucity of studies. Meta-analyses of individual participant data would considerably strengthen this evidence base.
Cox   +12 more
core   +1 more source

Triangular Index Ratio as An Alternative Method to the Alpha Angle for Defining the Presence of Cam Morphology: A Prospective Cohort Study

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective Cam morphology, a significant risk factor for hip osteoarthritis, is commonly quantified by the alpha angle (AA). This study aims to explore the potential of the triangular index ratio (TIR) to quantify cam morphology on anteroposterior radiographs by assessing the association between TIR‐defined cam morphology and the development of ...
Jinchi Tang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chronic disease and multimorbidity in the Chinese older adults’ population and their impact on daily living ability: a cross-sectional study of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS)

open access: yesArchives of Public Health
Background Owing to an increase in life expectancy, it is common for the older adults to suffer from chronic diseases that can result in disability and a low quality of life.
Ye Chen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A multiple and comprehensive approach to assess health risk in amalgam-exposed Chinese workers

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2022
Fluorescent lamp manufacturing workers have been extensively exposed to mercury (Hg). Our aim was to assess their health risks using several approved occupational health risk assessment methods, and to find out which method was more suitable for ...
Xiao-ying Ruan   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

PromOTing Quality of Life for Individuals with Huntington’s Disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Objectives of Presentation: Describe the symptoms of Huntington’s disease and their impact on functional performance. Recognize the role of occupational therapy in improving quality of life for individuals with Huntington’s disease.
Gentile, OTS, Lyndsay   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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