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Nurs Womens Health ; 23(1): 71-78, 2019 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30594503

ABSTRACT

Dry eye syndrome is a common ophthalmic complaint. Women, especially menopausal women with comorbidities, are at greater risk for developing dry eye syndrome and subsequent negative effects on their overall eye health. In this article, I review the anatomy and physiology of the ocular surface of the eye, pathophysiology of dry eyes and its complications, risk factors for menopausal women, and assessment tools that nurses can use. Implications for nursing practice are discussed, and a case example illustrates clinical points.


Subject(s)
Dry Eye Syndromes/physiopathology , Menopause/metabolism , Aged , Dry Eye Syndromes/complications , Dry Eye Syndromes/diagnosis , Eye/anatomy & histology , Eye/physiopathology , Female , Humans , Menopause/physiology , Middle Aged , Quality of Life/psychology , Risk Factors
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Nurs Womens Health ; 22(6): 499-505, 2018 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30389280

ABSTRACT

This article includes a brief literature review and case example to explore the effects of menopause on hormones that influence appetite and the function of the gastrointestinal system. The importance of exercise and diet are discussed, as are implications for nursing practice.


Subject(s)
Appetite/physiology , Gastrointestinal Tract/physiology , Menopause/physiology , Female , Humans , Middle Aged
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Workplace Health Saf ; 65(8): 332, 2017 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28746016
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Workplace Health Saf ; 65(12): 568-571, 2017 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28703040

ABSTRACT

An employee undergoing cancer treatment was prescribed metformin, a medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and currently used as adjunct therapy for cancer. Metformin's anti-inflammatory properties inhibit tumor growth. It is speculated that cancer cells develop a metabolism that enhances aerobic glycolysis, which promotes cell growth and increases the need for glucose. Metformin decreases insulin in the blood, which decreases the amount of glucose available to cancer cells, thus starving the cells of nutrition, resulting in cell death. This case study explores the role of metformin in cancer treatment, with implications for occupational health nurses.


Subject(s)
Metformin/pharmacology , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Neoplasms/metabolism , Off-Label Use , Female , Humans , Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use , Metformin/therapeutic use , Middle Aged
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Workplace Health Saf ; 65(7): 284-286, 2017 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28486035

ABSTRACT

MJ is a janitor working in an office building for the past 5 years. He sustained a third-degree burn with a secondary infection and was sent to the county hospital. He was diagnosed with leprosy. The employees in the office building were concerned with the risk of transmission. This article reviews leprosy, and implications for occupational health nurses are discussed.


Subject(s)
Leprosy , Occupational Health Nursing/methods , Dapsone/therapeutic use , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Leprostatic Agents/therapeutic use , Leprosy/microbiology , Leprosy/physiopathology , Leprosy/therapy , Leprosy/transmission , Male , Middle Aged , Mycobacterium leprae/drug effects , Rifampin/therapeutic use
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Nurs Womens Health ; 21(2): 130-136, 2017.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28388998

ABSTRACT

Central adiposity and weight gain are common among postmenopausal women. Because of the metabolic changes that many postmenopausal women experience, there can be a decrease in exercise tolerance related to the loss of potent estrogens. This can lead to the development of insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Despite the challenges that exercise intolerance may pose for some postmenopausal women, evidence suggests that regular exercise and caloric restriction are crucial for weight management after menopause.


Subject(s)
Exercise Tolerance/physiology , Menopause/physiology , Estrogens/adverse effects , Fatigue/etiology , Female , Humans , Insulin Resistance/physiology , Middle Aged , Sagittal Abdominal Diameter/physiology , Weight Gain/physiology
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Workplace Health Saf ; 65(3): 96-99, 2017 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28068478

ABSTRACT

Dupuytren's disorder is considered a genetic disorder and therefore not covered under workers' compensation. Personal risk factors include workers of Northern European descent and workers that are older than 50 years. However, new evidence has shown that certain occupational activities may increase the risk of developing this disorder. This article is a review of the literature with a case study. Work-related and personal risk factors are explored, as well as interventions and return to work recommendations.


Subject(s)
Dupuytren Contracture/etiology , Occupational Diseases/pathology , Dupuytren Contracture/epidemiology , Dupuytren Contracture/therapy , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Risk Factors , Vibration/adverse effects , Workers' Compensation/trends
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Workplace Health Saf ; 64(7): 288-9, 2016 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26407595

ABSTRACT

Malingering is a common phenomenon in the workplace. However, reverse malingering can be just as common, but may have greater negative consequences for employees and employers. The only research on reverse malingering has been conducted in the military; however, little is known about this phenomenon in the civilian setting.


Subject(s)
Confidentiality/psychology , Disclosure , Malingering/psychology , Occupational Health Nursing/methods , Adult , Anticonvulsants/adverse effects , Attitude to Health , Epilepsy/drug therapy , Humans , Male , Malingering/classification , Phenytoin/adverse effects , Physical Examination
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Workplace Health Saf ; 63(4): 136-8, 2015 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26081472

ABSTRACT

A 22-year-old man sought care at an orthopedic clinic for acute plantar fasciitis. He reported that he had begun an intensive exercise program to prepare himself for Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. Pes Planus, or flat feet, was noted on physical examination. This article reviews the diagnoses of pes planus and plantar fasciitis as well as current intervention strategies.


Subject(s)
Fasciitis, Plantar/diagnosis , Flatfoot/diagnosis , Military Personnel , Fasciitis, Plantar/therapy , Flatfoot/therapy , Humans , Male , Physical Examination , Young Adult
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Workplace Health Saf ; 63(2): 81-7; quiz 88, 2015 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25881659

ABSTRACT

Dermatological disorders are a common workplace injury. Workers in many occupations are at increased risk of developing dermatological skin disorders due to chemical and physical hazards in the workplace. Contact irritant dermatitis can have adverse health effects on workers and may cause permanent scarring and disability. An occupational risk assessment may identify those workers at risk, and provide strategies to decrease the risk of developing contact irritant dermatitis and treatment options.


Subject(s)
Dermatitis, Irritant/etiology , Dermatitis, Irritant/prevention & control , Irritants/toxicity , Occupational Diseases/etiology , Occupational Diseases/prevention & control , Occupational Health , Risk Assessment , Humans , Risk Factors
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Workplace Health Saf ; 62(5): 175-7, 2014 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24806036

ABSTRACT

A 58-year old male employee presented to the occupational health clinic for evaluation after experiencing several falls. He had been diagnosed as having type II diabetes 5 years earlier. The physical examination noted peripheral neuropathy. This article reviews the effects of diabetes on peripheral nerves and discusses interventions that the occupational health nurse may use to monitor workers with diabetes.


Subject(s)
Accidental Falls , Diabetic Neuropathies/diagnosis , Diabetic Neuropathies/nursing , Nursing Assessment , Occupational Health Nursing , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Physical Examination
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Workplace Health Saf ; 62(3): 94-5, 2014 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24811694

ABSTRACT

A case study of diagnosis of early dementia is presented and recommendations for educating health care professionals to recognize and treat this condition among workers are offered.


Subject(s)
Alzheimer Disease/diagnosis , Alzheimer Disease/nursing , Nursing Staff, Hospital , Occupational Health Nursing/methods , Early Diagnosis , Female , Humans , Memory Disorders/diagnosis , Memory Disorders/nursing , Middle Aged
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Workplace Health Saf ; 61(7): 297-8, 2013 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23819513

ABSTRACT

Reverse malingering in the workplace is not as common as malingering. Despite their injuries, some workers will stay at work for various reasons regardless of the potential for further injury. Employers must be aware of reverse malingering and should consider alternative work assignments that will satisfy themselves and employees. [Workplace Health Saf 2013;61(7):297-298.].


Subject(s)
Moving and Lifting Patients/adverse effects , Nursing Assistants , Nursing Staff, Hospital , Occupational Diseases/prevention & control , Safety Management , Shoulder Injuries , Adult , Female , Humans , Occupational Diseases/etiology , United States
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Workplace Health Saf ; 61(6): 243-5, 2013 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23738571

ABSTRACT

A 36-year-old correctional officer was exposed to lice while at work and self-treated with chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate. The correctional officer applied chlorpyrifos to her entire body and did not wash it off for 8 to 12 hours. Eight hours after the initial application, the correctional officer developed abdominal cramps, diarrhea, sweating, excessive salivation, frequent urination, and increased bronchial secretions. After a phone consultation with the occupational health clinic, the correctional officer reported to the emergency department, was diagnosed with organophosphate toxicity, and was treated with atropine. Later testing revealed that the correctional officer had pseudocholinesterase deficiency.


Subject(s)
Drug Hypersensitivity/complications , Lice Infestations/drug therapy , Occupational Health Nursing , Organophosphate Poisoning/complications , Prisons , Adult , Apnea , Butyrylcholinesterase/deficiency , Cholinesterases/deficiency , Cholinesterases/genetics , Drug Hypersensitivity/genetics , Drug Hypersensitivity/nursing , Humans , Male , Metabolism, Inborn Errors , Organophosphate Poisoning/genetics , Organophosphate Poisoning/nursing
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