Publications by authors named "P Durando"
Introduction: Tobacco consumption is one of the most significant avoidable health risks and cause of premature death globally. Smoking in the workplace represents a potential combination of health risks due to the interactions of tobacco use and professional exposure. Occupational Health Professionals can aid in health promotion of workers and improvement of workplace environment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Healthcare workers (HCWs) in developed countries can be exposed to a wide range of hazards. The systematic identification of working conditions associated with the risk of occupational injury can significantly reduce this risk.
Methods: From January 2000 to December 2021, a scoping review was performed using PCC (Population, Concept, and Context) criteria and searching major scientific databases.
Background: Workers may be exposed to different infectious agents, putting them at risk of developing occupational diseases. This can occur in many ways, through deliberate use of specific microorganisms or through potential exposure from close contact with biological material. Infection prevention and control measures against biohazards can reduce the risk of infection among workers.
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- Anesthesiologists are at risk from exposure to waste anesthetic gases, but research shows that newer gases like desflurane and sevoflurane may have better safety profiles compared to older ones like nitrous oxide.
- A study was conducted using health data from anesthesiologists and a control group of unexposed physicians in Italy from 2016 to 2022, analyzing liver and kidney function markers.
- The findings indicated no significant health differences between the two groups over time, except for a higher estimated glomerular filtrate in the exposed group, suggesting that exposure to anesthetic gases may not adversely affect liver or kidney functions.
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS), because of its early age at onset, greatly impacts the working lives of those affected by it in ways linked to different factors, both professional and personal. It has been observed that only a small percentage (20-40%) of workers with MS retain their jobs after the diagnosis. When identifying factors determining job retention or loss in this setting, it is essential to consider the direct perspectives of people with MS (PwMS).
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