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The prevalence of occupational injury and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2020
Background Occupation related fatality and mortality rate is becoming the devastating issue globally as reported by the International Labor Organization (ILO).
Yoseph Merkeb Alamneh, Abriham Zegeye Wondifraw, Ayenew Negesse, Daniel Bekele Ketema, Tadesse Yirga Akalu   +4 more
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Engrafted glial progenitor cells yield long-term integration and sensory improvement in aged mice

Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 2022
Aging causes astrocyte morphological degeneration and functional deficiency, which impairs neuronal functions. Until now, whether age-induced neuronal deficiency could be alleviated by engraftment of glial progenitor cell (GPC) derived astrocytes ...
Zhiqi Yang, Mingyue Gong, Tingliang Jian, Jin Li, Chuanyan Yang, Qinlong Ma, Ping Deng, Yuxia Wang, Mingzhu Huang, Haoyu Wang, Shaofan Yang, Xiaowei Chen, Zhengping Yu, Manxia Wang, Chunhai Chen, Kuan Zhang   +15 more
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The Functional Movement Screen as a Predictor of Police Occupational Task Performance [PDF]

, 2014
Introduction: The occupational task requirements of the tactical athlete (e.g. military personnel, firefighters and police officers) impose significant physiological stressors in diverse and challenging environments.
Bock, Claire, Orr, Rob Marc, Stierli, Michael   +2 more
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Possible gasoline-induced chronic liver injury due to occupational malpractice in a motor mechanic: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2017
Background Hydrocarbon-induced occupational liver injury is a well-known clinical entity among petroleum industry workers. There are many types of hydrocarbon exposure, with inhalation being the most common.
Mahesh Lakmal Gunathilaka, Madunil Anuk Niriella, Nathasha Vihangi Luke, Chathura Lakmal Piyarathna, Rohan Chaminda Siriwardena, Arjuna Priyadarshin De Silva, Hithanadura Janaka de Silva   +6 more
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Occupational nerve injuries

Muscle & Nerve
AbstractOccupational nerve injuries span a broad array of pathologies and contribute toward functional limitation, disability, and economic impact. Early and accurate recognition, treatment, and management of workplace factors rely on a thorough understanding of the anatomic and biomechanical factors that drive nerve injury.
Sandra L. Hearn, Shawn P. Jorgensen, Joelle M. Gabet, Gregory T. Carter   +3 more
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The risk of occupational injury increased according to severity of noise exposure after controlling for occupational environment status in Korea

Noise and Health, 2016
Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between noise exposure and risk of occupational injury. Materials and Methods: Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was used for the current study.
Jin-Ha Yoon, Jaehoon Roh, Chi-Nyon Kim, Jong-Uk Won   +3 more
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Facilitating students’ return to school following a concussion: Perspectives of Canadian teachers and school administrators

Cogent Education, 2023
An estimated 20 percent of adolescents in North America have sustained a concussion. Teachers and school administrators are responsible for supporting following concussion to return to school. The purpose of this study was to describe the perspectives of
Heather A. Shepherd, Isla J. Shill, Jeffrey G. Caron, Nick Reed, Keith Owen Yeates, Kathryn J. Schneider, Amanda M. Black, Carolyn A. Emery   +7 more
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Development of the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI): Phase One [PDF]

, 2020
Background: The occupational therapy profession needs a framework to guide understanding of the occupational nature of sexuality and intimacy, assessment, intervention design, and measurement of outcomes.
Christy, Davis, Faulkner, Tori, Hess, Pamela, Kaizer, Kandyse, LeMond, Kelsey, Otte, Kasey, Walker, Beth Ann   +6 more
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Type and Timing of Rehabilitation Following Acute and Subacute Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review [PDF]

, 2017
Objectives: The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to address the following clinical questions: In adult patients with acute and subacute complete or incomplete traumatic SCI, (1) does the time interval between ...
Burns, Anthony S., Dettori, Joseph R., Fehlings, Michael G., Kalsi-Ryan, Sukhvinder, Marino, Ralph J., Middleton, James W., Mihalovich, Kathryn E., Tetreault, Lindsay A.   +7 more
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Protocol of a cluster-randomised trial to improve adolescent bicycling safety education programme efficacy

BMJ Public Health
Introduction Second to motor vehicles, bicycles contribute to more childhood injuries than any other consumer product. Youth bicycling safety education programmes are one avenue of prevention, but despite a plethora of programmes, little is known about ...
Corinne Peek-Asa, Joseph E Cavanaugh, Cara J Hamann, Jodie M Plumert, Ryan Dusil, Laura C Rockwell, Steven Spears, Gilsu Pae, Amir Ghanbari   +8 more
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