Crystalline silica (quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite) causes adverse effects on the health of our lungs. Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is the respirable dust fraction of crystalline silica, which enters the body by inhalation (<10 microns in aerodynamic diameter).
The risk of complicating seizures is associated with the location of the lesions.
OSHA agencies require employers to fit test workers who must wear respirators on the job.
Anyone working with medical information quickly begins to hear about the need to maintain HIPAA practices for privacy and security to maintain the confidentiality of medical information.
At the 2018 NAOHP National Conference, there was a preview of the proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rules for updating the evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines.
Crystalline silica (quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite) causes adverse effects on the health of our lungs.
In years past, the medical decision-making for DOT medical examiners for drivers who required insulin to control their diabetes was easy; it was one of four absolute disqualifications for drivers who wanted medical certification to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
Occupational health and safety professionals who encourage safe driving practices are likely to garner appreciation from their clients and management in their own organizations.
At the 2018 NAOHP National Conference, I gave a sneak peek of the proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rules regarding the updating of the evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines. At the time of the conference, they were in a “proposed” state for updating the office/outpatient code set. Now there has been a final determination.
Want decorative contacts for your Halloween or cosplay costume? It takes more than a quick run to the Halloween store.
Avoid the scare of serious eye injury or permanent damage to your eye from costume contacts with a trip to an optometrist or ophthalmologist before you buy. Whether you want vampire, zombie, “circle eye” or other specialty contacts, keep in mind having these festive Halloween looks requires getting a medical device – contact lenses.