The aim of the Task Force was to derive continuous prediction equations and their lower limits
of normal for spirometric indices, which are applicable globally. Over 160,000 data points …

The aim of this article is to present a survey of the current, most important hazards in seafaring
including recommendations on measures how to deal with these problems. The review is …

In order to assess health effects in humans caused by environmental nitrogen dioxide (NO 2
) a systematic review of studies in humans was conducted. MEDLINE database was …

Work-related asthma, which includes occupational asthma and work-aggravated asthma,
has become one of the most prevalent occupational lung diseases. These guidelines aim to …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify stressors in seafaring aboard merchant and
passenger vessels. Furthermore, their dependence on occupational and non-occupational …

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs Programme identifies
chemicals, drugs, mixtures, occupational exposures, lifestyles and personal habits, and …

This consensus statement provides practical recommendations for specific inhalation
challenge (SIC) in the diagnosis of occupational asthma. They are derived from a systematic …

Our study describes a 55-year-old man with a total hip prosthesis (ceramic femoral head
and polyethylene [PE] inlay). After a fall, the ceramic head broke into several pieces, and a …

We examined 70 patients reporting hypersensitivity reactions caused by latex articles. All
patients suffered from urticaria, 36 from rhinitis, 31 from conjunctivitis, 22 from dyspnea, and 17 …

Kontaktdermatitis, Bandscheibenprolaps, Burnout–Fälle aus der Arbeitsmedizin können in
den verschiedensten Fachgebieten vorkommen. Genau diese Bandbreite macht die …