[Short-term absenteeism in Norwegian industry].

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reasons for short-term absence from work on medical grounds, and because of headache in particular, for periods of 1 to 3 days. The causes of short-term absence from work, both self-reported or as stated on a doctor's certificate, were studied prospectively among 2,600 employees in five Norwegian factories. It was found that the main reason for short-term absence was intercurrent self-limiting disease, such as respiratory infections, gastrointestinal upsets, musculoskeletal pain and headache.

[Asbestos in the work environment. The occurrence of pulmonary changes among workers exposed to asbestos at an electrotechnical factory].

A number of workers exposed to asbestos dust for more than three months were medically examined for lung diseases caused by asbestos. A follow-up examination four years later revealed that the lung capacity of these workers was significantly lower than in the normal population. 9% of them showed changes in the lungs caused by asbestos dust, but no case of cancer was discovered.

Intestinal telangiectasis in Turner's syndrome.

A 37-year old female with Turner's syndrome, iron deficiency anemia and intermittent gastrointestinal hemorrhage is described. Gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsies, revealed telangiectasia in the duodenal bulb, the cecum and the ascending colon. Endoscopy should be performed in patients with Turner's syndrome and anemia even if there are not signs of active gastrointestinal bleeding.