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Guidelines agree rest not best for low back pain

A comparative study of international guidelines for the treatment of workers with low back pain found they all encourage early return to work, even when some pain still exists.

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Flight attendants at risk from common job stressors

Common job stressors could lead to major health problems in flight attendants, including reproductive and cardiovascular conditions.

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Effective risk communication linked to lower turnover

Employers can reduce their turnover by communicating effectively with employees about perceived health and safety risks, a US study has found.

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Female cleaners have higher risk of heart disease

A new study has found female cleaners have an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease.

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Occupation not a major cause of pancreatic cancer

Occupational exposure does not play a major role in pancreatic cancer, but certain occupations increase workers' risk of developing the disease, according to a new study.

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Teachers, flight attendants more likely to catch flu at work

Teachers and flight attendants are more likely to get colds and flu as a result of their working environments than the rest of the working population, a study has found.

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Causality the new battleground for genetic testing

A controversial article in the latest edition of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests it is only a matter of time before genetic testing will be used to determine the causality of compensable diseases.

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General work environment affects neck pain

Employers should pay particular attention to both the general work environment and the layout of video display unit (VDU) workstations to prevent neck disorders, according to a Finnish research team.

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Foster social networks to improve mental health

Employers should facilitate the development of social relationships at work to improve employees' mental health, according to a Swedish study.

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Truck driving increases lung cancer risk

A Swedish study has found truck drivers have an increased risk of lung cancer but operators of heavy construction equipment do not.

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