Early diagnosis of T2DM using high sensitive tests in the mandatory medical examinations for fishers, seafarers and other transport workers

2020 ◽

pp. 89-92

Author(s):

R. V. Garipova ◽

Z. M. Berkheeva

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Early Diagnosis ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Occupational Diseases ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Care Workers ◽

Respiratory Pathology ◽

Analysis Of Cases ◽

The Republic ◽

Medical Examinations

Introduction. In the structure of occupational diseases of medical workers, respiratory pathology occupies a leading place, accounting for 60% in the Republic of Tatarstan. The most common are diseases from exposure to infectious agents in the form of various forms of respiratory tuberculosis. Most often, an infiltrative form is diagnosed, accompanied in 48.6% of cases by bacilli discharge.The aim of the study is to explore the structure of occupational respiratory diseases in workers of the healthcare industry of the Republic of Tatarstan, to identify factors that affect their early diagnosis during medical examinations.Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of cases of occupational respiratory diseases in health care workers according to the office of Rospotrebnadzor of the Republic of Tatarstan and the register of patients of the Republican Center of Occupational Pathology.Results. In the structure of occupational diseases of the respiratory system, the leading place is occupied by pulmonary tuberculosis, amounting to 86%, followed by bronchial asthma–8%, chronic toxic bronchitis–4% and subatrophic rhinopharyngolaryngitis–2%. Analysis of cases of occupational respiratory pathology showed that only tuberculosis was detected during periodic medical examinations. Other respiratory diseases were diagnosed by applying for medical care, when there was a pronounced negative trend and when the disease was initially associated with the profession, we had to talk about sending it to the Bureau of medical and social expertise.Conclusions. Early diagnosis of occupational respiratory diseases of allergic etiology and toxic respiratory lesions in medical workers at periodic medical examinations can be achieved by the quality of a special assessment of working conditions due to the mandatory assessment of the chemical factor-contact with allergens, antitumor drugs, hormones, enzymes of microbial origin, narcotic analgesics, regardless of the concentration of harmful substances in the air of the working area. It is also necessary to take into account the presence of substances with an acute irritant effect.

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Features of labor regulation of transport workers in the context of COVID-19 pandemic

SHS Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/shsconf/202110602008 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 106 ◽

pp. 02008

Author(s):

Irina Timonina

Keyword(s):

Labor Relations ◽

Legal Regulation ◽

Labor Contracts ◽

Labor Regulation ◽

Emergency Situations ◽

Labor Legislation ◽

Transport Workers ◽

Regulation Of Transport ◽

Medical Examinations

The article deals with the issue of legal regulation of labor relations in transport in emergency situations. The author analyzes the current labor legislation that regulates the specifics of regulating the labor of employees of transport organizations; the possibility of concluding and terminating labor contracts in emergency situations, and the specifics of their responsibility. Special attention is given to the specifics of the operation of transport enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic and in other threatening situations in order to ensure the transport security of Russia. The author notes the actual tasks of transport enterprises in special conditions, justifies the need for special requirements for transport workers, the importance of pre-trip medical examinations.

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Effect of neurological screening on early dementia detection in southern Italy

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060520949763 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (10) ◽

pp. 030006052094976

Author(s):

Maria Cristina De Cola ◽

Giuseppe Triglia ◽

Martina Camera ◽

Francesco Corallo ◽

Marcella Di Cara ◽

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Keyword(s):

Early Diagnosis ◽

Primary Care Physicians ◽

Cognitive Disorders ◽

Neurological Impairment ◽

Cognitive Disorder ◽

Early Dementia ◽

Diagnosis Of Dementia ◽

Neurological Alterations ◽

Medical Examinations

Objective Population screening can facilitate early diagnosis of dementia and improve disease management. This study examined the effects of a screening campaign for neurodegenerative disorders on the early diagnosis of dementia using 2-year follow-up data. Methods A 5-day screening campaign was conducted that comprised neurological, neuropsychological and other specialist examinations. Identification of alterations during the neurological examination was followed-up by further diagnostic examinations to confirm the neurological impairment. Results Neurological alterations were observed in 39% of the screened subjects, who were mostly diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and referred to a dementia and cognitive disorders centre. Suspicion of neurological impairment was a risk factor for inclusion in a specific neurological ambulatory follow-up and a condition for exemption from payment for medical examinations. Conclusions Neurodegenerative screening initiatives should include subjects selected by general practitioners. It would be useful to create a network including primary care physicians and cognitive disorder centres. Telemedicine tools (e.g., teleconsulting) could also be used to facilitate early diagnosis.

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Red Flags: Barriers to Listening and Spoken Language in Children with Hearing Loss

Perspectives on Hearing and Hearing Disorders in Childhood ◽

10.1044/hhdc24.1.11 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 11-18

Author(s):

Andrea Bell ◽

K. Todd Houston

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Early Diagnosis ◽

Skill Acquisition ◽

Dynamic Process ◽

Spoken Language ◽

Red Flags ◽

Careful Monitoring ◽

Auditory Development ◽

Children With Hearing Loss ◽

Family Centered

To ensure optimal auditory development for the acquisition of spoken language, children with hearing loss require early diagnosis, effective ongoing audiological management, well fit and maintained hearing technology, and appropriate family-centered early intervention. When these elements are in place, children with hearing loss can achieve developmental and communicative outcomes that are comparable to their hearing peers. However, for these outcomes to occur, clinicians—early interventionists, speech-language pathologists, and pediatric audiologists—must participate in a dynamic process that requires careful monitoring of countless variables that could impact the child's skill acquisition. This paper addresses some of these variables or “red flags,” which often are indicators of both minor and major issues that clinicians may encounter when delivering services to young children with hearing loss and their families.

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