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Social Relationships and Tooth Loss in Adults Aged 60 Years and Older: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesCommunity Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To systematically assess current evidence on the extent to which social relationships are associated with tooth loss in adults aged 60 years and older. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL and The Cochrane Library databases to identify relevant studies published from 1966 up ...
Eiko Yoshida‐Kohno   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Food prices before and during the Covid‐19 pandemic: Evidence from a remote indigenous community in Northern Alberta

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Agricultural Economics/Revue canadienne d'agroeconomie, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper examines food price changes before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic over a 5‐year period from 2017 to 2021 in Fox Lake, a remote Indigenous community in Northern Alberta, and compares them to provincial trends in Alberta. Using retail price data for 51 food items from The Northern, the sole grocery store in Fox Lake, and Statistics ...
Emmanuel Matthew   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Features of the Dynamics of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors for Their Development in Individuals with a History of Long-Term Work Under the Influence of Noise

open access: yesJuvenis Scientia
Introduction. In this study, we aimed to identify the features of the dynamics of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and risk factors for its development in individuals who have worked under the influence of noise for a long time. Patients and Methods.
Rudoi, M.D.   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Legal, Political, and Practical Obstacles to the Enforcement of Labor Laws in El Salvador [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Conducted with partners in El Salvador, this study assesses the condition of workers and examines the legal framework designed to protect them. Researchers found that weaknesses in the institutional structure and favoritism toward foreign investors ...
Cardona Monterrosa, Amilcar Efren
core   +1 more source

Estimating past inhalation exposure to asbestos: a tool for risk attribution and disease screening [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Introduction: Late presentation is common in mesothelioma. Reliable assessment of past exposure to asbestos is a necessary first step for risk attribution and for the development of a future screening programme. Such a programme could maximise access
Blyth, Kevin G.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Requirements for Alternative In Vitro and In Silico Skin Models of Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis

open access: yesContact Dermatitis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory disease characterised by skin redness and swelling, oozing of fluid or pus and pain, caused by direct skin contact with an irritant or allergen. Its prevalence has skyrocketed worldwide, probably because human skin is in daily contact with an increasing gamut of irritants and allergens, which should ...
Meital Portugal‐Cohen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of tool selection on back and wrist injury risk in tying steel reinforcement bars: a single case experiment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The paper explores the risk of work-related musculoskeletal injury in tying steel reinforcement bars. Three tools are compared to determine the extent to which ergonomic tools can reduce the risk of injury to the back and wrist in steel-tying.
Fitzgerald, Chris   +4 more
core   +3 more sources

Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Vulva

open access: yesContact Dermatitis, EarlyView.
Patch testing reveals high rates of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in patients with chronic vulvar complaints, with spices, herbs, fragrances, and preservatives showing significant clinical relevance. Tailoring patch test series to individual exposures is crucial for improving diagnostic accuracy in ACD affecting the vulvar region.
Tirza Blom   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Causation in Occupational Disease: Balancing Epidemiology, Law and Manufacturer Conduct [PDF]

open access: yes, 1998
Drs. Lynch & Henefin examine evolution of disease causation theory and its impact on public health, as well as how these relate to the courtroom admissibility of expert opinion ...
Henifin, Mary S., Lynch, Richard M.
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of Glove Liners Made of Semipermeable and Textile Materials in Patients With Hand Dermatoses: Results of a Multicenter Intervention Study (ProTection II)

open access: yesContact Dermatitis, EarlyView.
SYM and COT were well tolerated in patients with hand dermatoses. SYM received better ratings regarding climate conditions, mobility and tactility, while COT showed superiority in fit, donning and doffing. The choice of material of glove liners may depend on occupation‐specific requirements for the performed tasks, individual needs and preferences. SYM
Theres Heichel   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

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