HCWs Report Fewer Side Effects from Protein-based COVID-19 Vaccine
A survey of frontline healthcare workers suggests a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine may cause fewer symptoms and less work disruption compared to mRNA options.
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HCWs Report Fewer Side Effects from Protein-based COVID-19 Vaccine
A survey of frontline healthcare workers suggests a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine may cause fewer symptoms and less work disruption compared to mRNA options.
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NIOSH Continues Mobile Health Screenings for Coal Miners
The federal program provides free respiratory testing to support the early detection of black lung disease in mining communities.
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Airborne Toxins Trigger Unique Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Veterans
Veterans with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) who were exposed to burn pits and other toxins show a marked increase in sinus mast cells.
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Hidden Lung Particles Found in post-9/11 Veterans
Burn pit exposure in veterans correlated with increased anthracotic pigment burden measured by microscopy in lung tissue biopsies.
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LA Wildfire Health Effects Linger One Year Later
Pulmonary experts say it’s difficult to know the lingering health issues the public may experience due to the wildfire smoke or exposure to toxins still present in burn areas.
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Chemicals from LA Wildfire Smoke Lingered Inside Homes Long After Fires Were Out
Researchers collected samples from homes that were exposed to LA wildfire smoke but didn’t burn, in order to understand the effects.
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Legislation to Improve Respiratory Protections for Wildland Firefighters
A bipartisan bill introduced in the United States Senate aims to create the first-ever respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters.
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Deployed Military Veterans Had 55% Higher Asthma Risk
American military veterans deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan had a higher risk of asthma, chronic rhinitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and nasal polyposis compared with non-deployed peers.
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Heavy Exposure to WTC Toxic Dust Tripled Lung Cancer Risk
First responders with more toxic dust exposures at Ground Zero of the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks had a three times higher rate of lung cancer incidence than those with fewer exposures.
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Occupational Hazards a Risk Factor for Developing COPD
COPD Foundation and partners are raising awareness of risks for occupational COPD development, especially amongst firefighters and other first responders.
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Color-Changing Sensor Detects Poisonous Gases
A tiny grid of pastel- and candy-colored squares effectively “sniffs” out hazardous chemicals and may be a cost-effective alternative to electronic noses (e-noses).
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Firefighters Face Increased Cancer Mortality Rates
American Cancer Society researchers stress continued efforts are needed to increase firefighter access to cancer screening, early detection, and prevention.
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Federal Agency to Cease Collection of Adverse Drug Reports
The Consumer Product Safety Commission will stop collecting data on injuries from adverse drug effects and other incidents like car accidents, according to a report from Reuters.
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Melatonin Supplement Benefits Night Shift Workers
Melatonin supplementation may help offset the DNA damage associated with night shift work by boosting the body’s ability to repair it.
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California Wildfires Pose Lung Health Risk to First Responders
Wildfire smoke and air pollutants from burning debris and chemicals can result in significant lung health risks for those exposed, particularly people with chronic lung diseases including COPD, and first responders.
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Ambulance Drivers at Lower Risk of Alheimer’s Disease?
Ambulance drivers and taxi drivers, whose jobs require frequent spatial and navigational processing, have the lowest levels of death due to Alzheimer’s disease compared with other occupations.
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Engineered Stone Countertop Workers at Risk for Silicosis
A growing number of engineered stone countertop workers are developing silicosis, a preventable lung disease linked to high silica dust exposure.
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Philips to Expand AI for Early Infection Detection Within Department of Defense
After successful development and pilot, technology using biomarkers from wearables to predict infection is set to expand within the US Department of Defense.
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Canopy Expands Wearable Safety Tech to Home Healthcare
Home healthcare workers will have access to a new wearable device to monitor their safety when treating patients outside the hospital.
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Brick Manufacturer Cited for Exposing Workers to Respiratory Hazards
US Department of Labor safety investigators found a Selma, Ala, brick manufacturer exposed workers to silica crystalline respiratory hazards that have the potential to lead to lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and kidney disease.
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Examining Pandemic-related Substance Abuse Risks in EMS, First Responders
A national survey of 2,801 first responders and found that nearly 40% reported using substances to relieve emotional discomfort experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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VA Provides Info for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updated its website with information about potential exposure to airborne hazards and toxins from burn pits during military service.
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Intranasal Mask Tested Against Viral Aerosols
Chinese scientists are testing an experimental intranasal mask to protect the respiratory tract against viral aerosols.
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Health Disparities for Indigenous Coal Miners with Black Lung Disease
Indigenous coal miners may develop disabling black lung disease but are less likely to qualify for medical benefits using currently required lung function standards rather than standards specific to Indigenous populations.
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