Use of electronic cigarettes among U.S. Military service members - prevalence and associated risk factors.

Background: Decreased physical fitness, loss of vision and hearing, and increased risk of chronic diseases are significant primary and secondary implications associated with the health of U.S. Military Service members who use tobacco, including electronic cigarettes.

When Civilians Deploy With the Military.

Each year, thousands of civilian workers deploy with active duty service members to support contingency operations, often in harsh environmental conditions. Occupational health nurses aware of these challenges can implement programs to protect the health and safety of this at-risk worker population.

Updated Tuberculosis Screening Guidelines for Health Care Personnel.

Updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for tuberculosis (TB) screening of U.S. health care personnel may change practice.

Hexavalent Chromium.

Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is a chemical used in many industries and has the potential to cause negative health effects. Occupational health nurses can intervene to protect workers from the health hazards associated with Cr(VI).