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The influence of cobalt on the heart and lungs

Published on 13/03/202313/03/2023 by Annet Lenderink

Uses of Cobalt Cobalt is a chemical element with the symbol Co and atomic number 27 in the Periodic Table of Chemistry. Cobalt is currently mainly used in lithium-ion batteries, rechargeable batteries and in the manufacture of magnetic, wear-resistant and high-strength alloys. For example, this alloy is in use... Read more

Noise exposure affects blood pressure

Published on 20/02/202320/02/2023 by Annet Lenderink

Studies into a relationship between noise exposure at work and the risk of high blood pressure are inconsistent in their results. Reason for a group of Chinese researchers to conduct a case-control study in... Read more

Work-related head injury; a Finnish analysis

Published on 03/02/202302/02/2023 by Annet Lenderink

If you try to find out how many people in the Netherlands sustain head and/or facial injuries in their work every year, you will not find any figures. Work-related head injuries are not a category in the otherwise informative Occupational Accidents Monitor 2021.... Read more

Dupuytren can get through work

Published on 25/01/202324/01/2023 by Annet Lenderink

Dupuytren's disease is a connective tissue disorder that causes lumps to form in the palm of the hand. Usually the nodules grow into strands. The fingers, especially the pinky and ring finger, can no longer stretch properly... Read more

UV exposure in occupation mapped

Published on 17/01/202317/01/2023 by Annet Lenderink

Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is one of the most important risk factors for the skin. Non-melanoma skin cancer, which mainly consists of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (PCC), is common in the general population. That is assumed... Read more

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The influence of cobalt on the heart and lungs

Noise exposure affects blood pressure

Work-related head injury; a Finnish analysis

Dupuytren can get through work

UV exposure in occupation mapped

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Pneumococcal pneumonia with long-term exposure