Shoulder pain is very common, and it causes substantial morbidity. Standardised
classification systems based upon presumed patho-anatomical origins have proved poorly …

Background A link between exposure to the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) and
respiratory disease has been suggested. Viral infections are the major cause of asthma …

Regional musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of morbidity both in the community
and in the workplace. They comprise a heterogeneous group of conditions that are, for the …

Introduction Lower limb arthroplasty is successful at relieving symptoms associated with joint
failure. However, physically-demanding activities can cause primary osteoarthritis and …

This study explores associations between BMI and prolonged sickness absence; cutting
down at work; and health-related job loss (HRJL) over two years of follow-up among workers …

OBJECTIVES: To assess the distribution of personal exposures to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in
school children, and to investigate factors that might influence personal exposure …

OBJECTIVES To investigate the relation between fluctuations in personal exposure to
nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in school children and changes in outdoor NO2 concentrations …

Introduction Rapidly increasing population old age dependency ratios create a growing
economic imperative for people to work to older ages. However, rates of older worker …

Background Governments need people to work to older ages, but the prevalence of chronic
disease and comorbidity increases with age and impacts work ability. Aims To investigate …

Background: Although β2-adrenoceptor agonists are widely used in the treatment of asthma,
a number of studies have suggested that their long-term use may exacerbate the condition …