OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

This trial tested a virtual learning program called SSW Works, designed to help outdoor workers protect themselves from the sun. Over 500 workers and their managers participated. The program provided culturally tailored tips on sunscreen, clothing, and shade use. Researchers meas…

This study looked at whether adding a personalized exercise program (50 minutes per week via an app) to standard ergonomic advice could reduce muscle and joint pain in abdominal and pelvic surgeons. 83 surgeons took part in a 20-week trial. The goal was to see if the exercise pro…

This pilot study looked at whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve fitness and symptoms in veterans who developed breathing problems after deployment to Southwest Asia. Twelve veterans completed a 12-week program of supervised HIIT on a stationary bike plus ho…

This completed study looked at how common fish allergy is among people who work with fish, like fishermen and fish-processing factory workers, compared to other workers. Researchers surveyed 486 people in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, asking about allergic symptoms and exposure to fi…

This study checked whether hot air balloon pilots, who are exposed to burner noise and air pressure changes, have more hearing, eustachian tube, or balance problems than other adults. About 105 pilots and non-pilots took part in safe, non-invasive hearing and balance tests. The g…