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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

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

Prevent or limit cold injuries (3)

Published on 13/01/202313/01/2023 by Annet Lenderink

This third and final article about the review by Haman et al. discusses, among other things, the prevention or limitation of cold injuries. This requires insight into the different cold conditions that can lead to... Read more

Cold injuries and regulation mechanisms (2)

Published on 06/01/202306/01/2023 by Annet Lenderink

It is important to realize that cold injuries, with and without frostbite, can also occur in situations where we can compensate for our heat loss and our core temperature therefore remains constant. The most vulnerable parts of it... Read more

Individuals and cold conditions (1)

Published on 20/12/202219/12/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Humans are ill-equipped to survive in the cold conditions. We have only limited physiological resources to keep warm and are therefore dependent on protection from the environment, from clothing and from external heat sources.... Read more

Pneumococcal pneumonia with long-term exposure

Published on 16/12/202226/08/2023 by Annet Lenderink

Previous research suggests that occupational exposure to inorganic dust, fumes and fumes may lead to an increased risk of pneumococcal pneumonia, particularly in the year following exposure. It is unclear in... Read more

Enlarged lymph node with dust exposure

Published on 29/11/202229/11/2022 by Annet Lenderink

Swelling in the neck is often due to enlargement of a lymph node. This cervical lymphadenopathy can be caused by an infection, cancer, an immunological disorder or another disease (such as a fat storage disease or... Read more