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Injuries caused by work‐related violence: Frequency, need for medical treatment and associations with adverse mental health and alcohol use among Finnish police officers
published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:47 PM
ConclusionsAmong police officers, high frequency and the need for medical treatment of injuries is associated with an increased risk of adverse mental health. High frequency of injuries may also increase alcohol consumption among police officers. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured and sentenced for up to 15 years in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors
Alcoholic povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine-based antiseptic for the prevention of central venous catheter-related infections: In-use comparison
published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Conclusions: Our field study revealed no major clinical advantage of CBA use in CVC infection and no cost advantage in addition to limited ease of use. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)
Cheers! Fruit Flies Drink To Their Health, Literally
published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Drinking alcohol from fermenting fruit can kill parasites that infect the tiny insects. But don't go out drinking to stave off malaria or hookworm — research says alcohol doesn't have the same effect on people.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Outcome of hepatitis C virus infection in Chinese paid plasma donors: A 12–19‐year cohort study
published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Conclusions: This area has a high rate of chronicity in HCV infection due to plasma donation. Twenty‐five years after virus infection, liver cirrhosis or HCC developed in one‐tenth of patients, with an overall mortality of 8.18%. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Addressing the Public Safety Dangers Associated With Impaired or Distracted Driving
published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:47 PM
[Ann Emerg Med. 2012;59:241.] In recognition of the significant public safety dangers associated with drivers who are impaired by the use of alcohol or drugs, as well as by those who engage in distracted driving, the American College of Emergency Physicians: (Source: Annals of Emergency Medicine)
Booze in Movies May Fuel Teenage Drinking
published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Watching films featuring alcohol seems to lead to drinking, then binge-drinking in kids, study finds (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please have a look at this new site driven by MedWorm: The Breast Cancer Daily
Whitney Houston: The Song, the Movie, the Death
published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:47 PM
But, wait a minute! Maybe what I just wrote is simply pietistic, feel good, nice, nice bullshit? Maybe it just absolves our pop culture gods of their really bad choices, immersing themselves in really bad relationships and listening to really bad counsel. read more (Source: Psychology Today Work Center)
In Depth: Fighting the scourge of addiction
published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:47 PM
To watch Whitney Houston's powerful "going home" service on Saturday was to be reminded that she was a one of a kind talent, with a divine instrument that even in death soared above all the other famous voices that gathered at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, to celebrate her. But sadly, Houston was a dime a dozen in another aspect of her life: her dependence on drugs and alcohol. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Underage drinking linked to films featuring alcohol
published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Children aged 10 to 14 who watch a lot of movies featuring alcohol are twice as likely to drink, according to new research. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Boozy films 'turn children into drinkers'
published on February 20th, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Watching films in which actors knock back alcohol can increase the risk of a child becoming an underage drinker, academics warn today. (Source: Telegraph Health)

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