The physical load ensuing from the repositioning and moving of patients puts health care workers at risk of musculoskeletal complaints. Technical equipment developed to aid with patient handling should reduce physical strain and workload; however, the efficacy of these aids in preventing musculoskeletal disorders and complaints is still unclear. A systematic review of controlled intervention st...

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal complaints are frequent and have large consequences for public health. Information about the prognosis after presentation in general practice is far from complete. Knowledge about determinants of the clinical course of musculoskeletal complaints is essential for management decisions and to inform patients about their prognosis. The purpose of this study is to provide ...

PURPOSE The reasons for the comorbidity between depressed mood and poor sleep are not well understood. METHOD Participants were 5172 adults aged 50 years and older from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Sleep was measured via self-report and depressive symptoms using the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale. RESULTS Greater depressive symptoms and sleep complaints wer...

BACKGROUND The authors evaluated the effectiveness of brace-only treatment, physical therapy, and the combination of these for patients with tennis elbow. METHODS Patients were randomized over 3 groups: brace-only treatment, physical therapy, and the combination of these. Main outcome measures were success rate, severity of complaints, pain, disability, and satisfaction. Data were analyzed us...

This study examined the relationship between trait emotional intelligence (trait EI) and somatic complaints after controlling for positive and negative affect (PA and NA). 362 volunteers (222 males) completed the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF), the Somatic Complaint List (SCL), and the Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scales (PANAS). Results showed that hig...

A thorough history, which may continue till the end of consultation, helps clinician understand possible disease condition, its severity, and overall physical & mental status patient. Physical examination, practically starts as soon doctor meets patient, builds upon these observations. After completing general examinations attention should be directed to examination all systems with special...

Correspondence To the Editor: Cholinergic urticaria (CU) is a type of physical urticaria characterized by a number of short‑lasting, highly pruritic weals. The underlying pathological mechanism of CU is not fully understood. [1] Omalizumab is a humanized, monoclonal IgG anti‑IgE antibody that binds specifically to circulating IgE molecules, thus interrupting the allergic cascade. The efficacy o...

background the occupational health is an important issue. in some jobs, the working conditions contribute to musculoskeletal complaints and the overall health of the individual is compromised. musculoskeletal complaints have gained credence in the public as one of the most important problems in the field of occupational diseases. physical and mental health of crew members with critical jobs and...