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Article – It is time to say goodbye to BMI?
As of 2016 reports, 39% of adults are overweight and an additional 13% are obese in the United States. Obesity is raising alarms in the
January 21, 2022
Health & Workplace
Article – PTSD & Workplace Violence in Workers’ Comp
Acts of violence are the fifth leading cause of nonfatal occupational injuries in the United States. Experiencing a traumatic event at work can have serious
September 30, 2021
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Article – Managing work disability to help patients return to the job
All clinicians who have patients who are employed play an essential role in work disability programs—whether or not those clinicians have received formal training in
July 4, 2021
Articles
Article – Guideline adherence and lost workdays for acute low back pain
Context The use of clinical-practice guidelines is a suggested method for improving health outcomes by the earlier provision of necessary and effective medical interventions. Objective
June 21, 2021
ACOEM
Article – Trends in costs and lost workdays for work-related amputations
Background: Detailed information regarding workers who experience an amputation in the workplace over the last decade is limited. To better understand the financial and functional
May 24, 2021
Articles
Article – Occupational injuries in healthcare and social assistance
Background and Aim: The health care and social assistance industry has one of the highest rates of non-fatal occupational injuries and illnesses, both in California
April 29, 2021
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Article – Pre-Existing and New-Onset Depression and Anxiety
The two most common mental disorders are depressive and anxiety disorders with U.S. prevalence estimated at 5.9% and 6.3%, respectively. In this study, the relationship
July 22, 2020
Articles
Article – The influence of depression treatment adherence on future work leaves
To support the patients suffering from anxiety, depressive disorders, clinicians and employers should work together to provide access to psychotherapy and promote the benefit of
July 22, 2020
ACOEM
Article – Implementation of an Opioid Guideline Impacts
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of an evidence-based opioid guidelines-based program implemented at the largest worker’s compensation insurer in
August 21, 2019
Articles
Article – Rates and predictors of recurrent work disability due to common mental health disorders in US
There is a high prevalence of work disability due to common mental disorders (CMD). To understand the situation better and provide sustainable solutions, no information
October 4, 2018
