Occupational Medicine

Editorials:

Lisa Birrell and Jerry Beach

Developing evidence-based guidelines in occupational health
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 73-74; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.073 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Papers:

P. A. Coughlin, I. C. Chetter, P. J. Kent, and R. C. Kester

The analysis of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of cold provocation thermography in the objective diagnosis of the hand–arm vibration syndrome
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 75-80; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.075 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. J. Nicholson, A. J. Newman Taylor, P. Oliver, and M. Cathcart

Current best practice for the health surveillance of enzyme workers in the soap and detergent industry
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 81-92; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.081 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Noreen Tehrani, Olivia Walpole, Jo Berriman, and Julie Reilly

A special courage: dealing with the Paddington rail crash
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 93-99; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.093 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Convery, A. Ward, R. Ward, C. L. Bromly, J. H. Dennis, S. C. Stenton, S. J. Bourke, and D. J. Hendrick

Asthmagenicity of coal mine roof-bolting resins: an assessment using inhalation provocation tests
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 100-106; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.100 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gilka Jorge Figaro Gattás, Lais de Almeida Cardoso, Marcília de Araújo Medrado-Faria, and Pedro Henrique Saldanha

Frequency of oral mucosa micronuclei in gas station operators after introducing methanol
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 107-113; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.107 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Valentino and V. Rapisarda

Tetanus in a central Italian region: scope for more effective prevention among unvaccinated agricultural workers
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 114-117; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.114 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. M. Donoghue

The design of hazard risk assessment matrices for ranking occupational health risks and their application in mining and minerals processing
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 118-123; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.118 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Waddell and A. K. Burton

Occupational health guidelines for the management of low back pain at work: evidence review
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 124-135; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.124 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:

T. S. Prince and S. E. Spengler

Severe headache associated with occupational exposure to Stoddard solvent
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 136-138; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.136 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. A. Wynn

Idiopathic central serous chorioretinopathy—a physical complication of stress?
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 139-140; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.139 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters:

Peter Griffin, David Fishwick, Joanne Elms, Andrew Curran, T. A. Smith, G. Parker, and T. Hussain

Respiratory symptoms and wheat flour exposure: a study of flour millers. Occup Med 2000; 50: 25–29.
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 141-143; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.141 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

Tim Carter

The DOT Medical Examination; a Guide to Commercial Drivers' Medical Certification. Edited by Natalie P. Hartenbaum. Published by OEM Press, Beverly Farms, MA. ISBN: 1-883595-28-2. Price: £43 from H&H Scientific Consultants, Leeds, UK.
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 144; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.144 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paul J. Nicholson

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Facts. M. Sharpe and F. Campling. Published by Oxford University Press, 2000. 278 pages. ISBN: 0-19-263049-0. Price: £9.99. Paperback.
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 144; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.144-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Chris Sharp

The Radman Guide to the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999. HHSC Handbook No. 26. Robert H. Collins. Published by H & H Scientific Consultants Ltd, PO Box MT27, Leeds, 2000. ISBN: 0948237384. Price: £10.00 (including UK postage).
Occup Med (Lond) 2001 51: 144-145; doi:10.1093/occmed/51.2.144-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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