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Soft-tissue rheumatism often is a challenging disorder for the primary care physicians. The patient's symptoms often are vague, and the physical examination and laboratory testing often do not give comforting confirmatory findings. This issue reviews common conditions that afflict many of our patients and that, although often not serious, cause significant distress and morbidity. With the proper history and attention to presenting features, effective and professionally rewarding treatments are available.
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5-α reductase inhibitors and hip fracture in men; the effects of drug-reimbursement policy on outcomes; new guidelines for type 2 diabetes; beta-blocker-associated brady-cardia is linked to CVD events; FDA Updates.
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More than half of states have laws requiring 100% smoke-free workplaces, but hardly any workplaces are fragrance free. This is getting increasing attention, however, with growing evidence of the serious health risks posed by synthetic fragrances to workers.
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Diet counseling is a part of many employee wellness programs, but a recent review of 38 studies shows this counseling results in only modest improvements in risk factors such as high cholesterol and blood pressure.
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Research evidence suggests that good leadership positively affects employee health and well-being, including decreased sick leave and disability, reports a recent study.
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Most employers who don't offer health coverage would not be willing to spend more than $50 per employee to offer a health plan to their workers, according to a new survey by benefits consultant Mercer.
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This is the first of a three-part series on how occupational health professionals can survive in a down economy.
