Publications by authors named "B Lodde"

This observation reports the case of an occupational allergic asthma in a laboratory technician, caused by exposure to formaldehyde. She experienced feelings of discomfort during low exposure, below the regulatory exposure thresholds. Sent to occupational medicine, signs of an asthma attack were noted by the doctor.

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Inter-company services, and autonomous services in larger companies, aim to avoid any deterioration in workers' health, by preventing and assessing risks, advising employers and workers, and monitoring and analyzing working conditions. This is made possible by a multi-disciplinary team working in the field and providing regular support to each individual.

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Background: Motion sickness, is the onset of a series of clinical signs when travelling in a means of locomotion. Boats are the most common source of kinetosis, causing seasickness. Although this condition is often benign, it can severely affect the quality of life of seafarers, as well as the quality of their work.

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  • In France, returning to work negatively impacts breastfeeding for healthcare workers, with a significant drop in breastfeeding rates after maternity leave.
  • A study of 378 hospital staff revealed that 69% were breastfeeding upon discharge, but this dropped to 36.5% when they returned to work and further fell to 20.1% at 6 months.
  • The average duration of breastfeeding among respondents was about 23.3 weeks, with 44% citing work-related issues like workload, irregular hours, lack of breastfeeding facilities, and fatigue as reasons for stopping.
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