Publications by authors named "U M Rose"
The present study examines the relationship between the burnout dimension emotional exhaustion and subsequent events of work nonparticipation (long-term sickness absence, unemployment, early retirement) and their duration.The data basis was the Study on Mental Health at Work (S-MGA); a follow-up study based on a random sample of n=4511 employees subject to social security contributions aged 31-60 years at baseline and their follow-up after 5 years (n=2460). Burnout symptoms were measured at the time of the baseline survey by means of a questionnaire, while the employment and sickness absence history was recorded at follow-up by means of an interview.
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- H. pylori infection remains highly prevalent in Africa despite a decline, causing significant health issues in 10%-20% of those infected.
- An online survey conducted across 21 African countries revealed that dyspepsia was the main reason for testing, with stool antigen tests and gastric biopsies being common diagnostic methods.
- The study highlights the variability in healthcare practices and calls for the creation of localized, evidence-based management guidelines for H. pylori in Africa, facilitated by the African Helicobacter and Microbiota study group.
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- The study aimed to explore the link between work ability and various forms of work nonparticipation, such as long-term sickness absence, unemployment, and early retirement.
- A 5-year questionnaire study involving 2,426 German workers revealed that higher Work Ability Index scores correlate with a lower likelihood of nonparticipation and shorter durations of absence.
- Ultimately, the findings suggest that better work ability is beneficial in reducing instances of work nonparticipation.
Aims: To examine the effect of the phenolic compound pyrogallol on staphylococcal biofilm formation.
Methods And Results: In crystal violet biofilm assays, pyrogallol-reduced biofilm formation in Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 35984, Staph. epidermidis NRRL-B41021, Staphylococcus aureus USA300, and Staph.
Regular long working and commuting hours are thought to have negative consequences for mental health. However, the study results are not clear and vary by country. The present analysis examines associations between working or commuting hours and depressive symptoms in Germany.
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