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Dec 1, 2024 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Stephen Forbes |David I. McBride |David Mcbride |Linda Bryant |Alan Perrott
+News Weekend Wrap: Election promises, assisted dying, ‘game-changing’ asthma treatment and more The proposed new Dunedin Hospital, which Labour has promised to build if it is re-elected in 2026 [Image: Supplied] A look at some of the health news and happenings from over the weekend The Labour Party has committed to building Dunedin Hospital if it returns to power at the next election. Leader Chris Hipkins made the promise at Sunday’s annual party conference in Christchurch.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | David I. McBride |David Mcbride
+Practice Occupational Health The ins and outs, and ups and downs, of occupational asthma Isocyanates are toxic compounds used in industry mainly to produce polyurethanes [Image: Jesse Bridgewater on Pixabay] Occupational health expert David McBride discusses the agents behind occupational asthma, including isocyanates used in the construction and painting industries Key points, A variety of high molecular weight agents can cause occupational asthma via type 1 hypersensitivity.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | David I. McBride |David Mcbride
Firefighting is a hazardous occupation, with ample opportunity for airborne exposures and skin contamination [Image: Tobias Rehbein on Unsplash] Occupational health expert David McBride examines the evidence supporting the carcinogenicity of occupational exposure as a firefighter Key points, There is strong evidence that occupational exposure as a firefighter exhibits key characteristics of carcinogenicity.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | David I. McBride |David Mcbride
An Israeli study found having confidence in national resilience was the best predictor of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic [Image: Nick Fewings on Unsplash] Occupational health expert David McBride looks at what war and COVID-19 have taught us about morale, then connects this to overcrowding in emergency departments Key points, Subjective wellbeing and three types of resilience (national, community and individual) were identified as strong predictors of hope and morale during, Pract Green w...
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | David I. McBride |David Mcbride
+News Educate Podcast: Good and bad vibrations Regular use of powertools can have a long-lasting impact on the body Our next two Educate Long Read podcasts focus on occupational health and the negative effects vibration can have on the body – first, hand–arm vibrati Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | David I. McBride |David Mcbride
1. WorkSafe. Whole body vibration – information for businesses. March 2021. 2. Accident Compensation Act 2001 (NZ). Section 30. 3. Wahlström J, Burström L, Johnson PW, et al. Exposure to whole-body vibration and hospitalization due to lumbar disc herniation. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2018;91(6):689–94. 4. Battié MC, Videman T, Gibbons LE, et al. Occupational driving and lumbar disc degeneration: a case-control study. Lancet 2002;360(9343):1369–74. 5. Battié MC, Videman T, Levälahti E, et al.
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Dec 17, 2023 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | David I. McBride |David Mcbride
Key points Clusters of respiratory diseases have been identified in several workforces. The fibres of asbestos and erionite are respirable and can cause pleural plaques, best seen with low-dose CT scanning. Work is under way to find out if New Zealand road metal contains erionite. This Practice article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 credits for continuing professional development purposes (1 credit per learning hour).
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Sep 26, 2023 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | David I. McBride |David Mcbride
Chemicals from sunscreens and other personal hygiene products are introduced into marine environments when we go swimming or wash off in the shower [Image: Spencer Watson on Unsplash] Occupational health expert David McBride discusses the worrying effects of plastics on humans and the environment This Practice article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 credits for continuing professional development purposes (1, Educate small, BACK panel - grey Oops, please...
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Aug 30, 2023 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Stephen Forbes |Martin Johnston |David I. McBride |David Mcbride |Nicola Ward
+News In print Shorter waits after brain injury: Academic says ACC changes for referrers are making a difference About 36,000 New Zealanders sustain traumatic brain injuries each year [Image: Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen on iStock] The average time it takes for someone to see Concussion Services after being injured has reduced from 60 to 37 days
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May 9, 2023 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | David I. McBride |David Mcbride
+Practice In print Occupational health Hand–arm vibration syndrome an occupational cause of Raynaud’s The hand-held sander transferred vibrational acceleration to the man’s whole had [Image: Supplied] With reference to the building trades, occupational health expert David McBride takes a look at the issues surrounding vibration injury and what aspects to consider in a case review References 1. Raynaud M.
