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More Than Just A Hand is about topics related to orthopaedics, treatment and therapy of the hand and upper limb. It includes case discussions with experts and leaders in the field. And features former patients and their experiences. Produced and hosted by Blair Agero.
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Health By Design. Learn Strategies to Optimize your health by small changes that have a big impact moving into your future. These strategies are what I give my chiropractic patients so that they can grow healthier over time, increasing their vitality while doing it. Learn what you can do today to change pain, discomfort and live with ease. These tips are simple and will be easily added to your daily routine. If you learn these tricks to everyday health you will be able to help your family an ...
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Author and expert Deborah Quilter brings you the best news and information about repetitive strain injury (RSI) and technology-related problems. To see solutions, visit @DeborahQuilter on YouTube and RSIHelp.com. These episodes are not intended as medical advice; see your doctor. If you want personal advice, have a consultation with Deborah, http://www.rsihelp.com/talk-to-deborah1.html
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It can be easy to ignore how much time we spend sitting at our desks typing away on our keyboards daily. If we don't take care of ourselves, this can lead to serious health problems down the line. But, at the Ergonomic Specialist PodCasting Channel, you'll find ergonomic best practices for preventing neck, back, and wrist pain.
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For those of you suffering from back, neck, elbow, wrist or hip pain, there's now a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure available that uses your body's own stem cells to help repair damage that previously required surgery. It's fast, safe and cost-effective. And it's available now. Call 800-420-2689 or go to our website at www.NewYouMedical.com.
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We provide actionable safety tips to help Housekeeping Room Attendants. We will go into details, for example, cleaning, bed making, vacuuming, etc. You will learn how to protect muscle and joints by using human ergonomics, and useful self-help tips. Please consider subscribing to our podcast to retrieve the latest release! Have question? Come to our Facebook Group "Painfree Housekeeper". Visit https://.strainlesswork.com/
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Listen to the things that MOTOvate us today. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motomelife/support
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Ergonomically Speaking...aims to provide jargon-free ergonomic advice to remedy the most common issues I come across in in my day job as an Ergonomics Consultant. Poor posture? Sore back? Tight shoulders? Headaches? I have you covered! Simple, practical tips and unbiased product recommendations to ensure you can work safely, efficiently and most importantly, without pain! But why a podcast!?? Because, if you are like me you will have a long list of saved articles and blog posts that you keep ...
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The Emergency Medicine Journal (EMJ) podcast is your premier source for the latest insights and developments in pre-hospital, hospital emergency medicine and critical care. Join the EMJ journal’s Deputy Editor and Social Media Editor each month as they discuss key highlights from the latest issue. EMJ - emj.bmj.com - is an international journal from the BMJ Group and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) covering developments and advances in emergency medicine and acute care. Stay i ...
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In this podcast series, we present new weekly video tips about holistic health, relationships and self-help. Besides imparting knowledge, it is also about giving you practical assistance to improve your quality of life.
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In the rapidly changing world of modern health and medicine, the Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas are at the forefront. Join Shannon as she meets with the talented and practitioners of Orthopaedic surgery and learn the ins and outs of not only the latest in technology and science, but long-term care and community building too.
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Samar Zaher & Hand Therapy in Barcelona, Spain
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In this episode, Samar Zaher shares a slice of her life and practice as a Hand Therapist in Barcelona, Spain. Holding double Master's Degrees and a Post-Graduate Degree in Upper Limb Rehabilitation, Samar recounts her struggles and motivation in the practice. Have a listen to her story in the second episode of the second season of More Than Just A …
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Ranking anaesthesias for wrist fracture, and finding pneumothoraces with AI - October 2024 Primary Survey
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There's a whole pile of blocks in this month's papers, with the first being a trial of Erector-Spinae Plane (ESP) blocks, not for rib fractures as you might expect but Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) pain instead. Following on from that is a retrospective study comparing the resource utilisation of haematoma blocks, Bier’s blocks and procedural seda…
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Inducting new doctors, and managing rib fractures - September 2024 Primary Survey
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Being fallible was one of the most valued characteristics in a consultant, according to new doctors going through their induction - that's the subject of the first paper this month. Next up is a study on the impact of noise on hospital staff, which includes some simple interventions with measurable impact. There's also a discussion on pain relief f…
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Reducing the Negative Impact of Virtual Meetings
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There were certainly positives to using video for meetings when working from home. It offered connection between employees working from home and increased employee engagement. It helped new starters become familiar with their colleagues in the absence of the office. Even now, with the return to the office and hybrid working, virtual meetings remain…
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An Emirati Woman's Journey to Recovery Post-Two Wrist Surgeries
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Listen to Sumaya, an Emirati woman and her journey to recovery from two wrist surgeries. Hear how she managed through the pain and challenges that took years before finally returning to doing things she enjoys - From conservative treatments to surgery and hand therapy through Covid19 lockdown - in this season's first episode of More Than Just A Han…
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When to CT scan after a seizure, and indirect signs of appendicitis: August 2024 Primary Survey
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The recovery of laceration repair patients is the topic of this month's first paper, looking at behavioural disturbances in children following these difficult medical procedures. The second paper deals with pre-hospital use of tranexamic acid for trauma, and surfaces some demographic discrimination in its rates of application. Next there is an obse…
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Have a Happy, and Ergonomic, Summer Holiday!!
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Let’s be honest, while ergonomics might be in the back of your mind while you are working, it is most likely pushed way further back when you are on holidays! We are not long back from our own summer holiday with the kids. While we were away, in between the rollercoasters and ice-cream, I started thinking about all the little things I was doing to …
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Opioid toxicity, thrombectomy transfers, and austerity's impact: July 2024 Primary Survey
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What might yawning and sneezing be signs of in a patient? This month's podcast features new RCEM and NPIS guidance on acute opioid toxicity, outlining a number of symptoms to stay alert to. Before getting to that there's a paper on bypassing hospitals for patients needing mechanical thrombectomy, a study on how austerity affected emergency admissio…
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Patient self-perception, and presentations of headache: June 2024 Primary Survey
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How well do patients in the emergency department judge the severity of their situation? Some may fear the worst for any hospital visit, and others not realise that their lives are in danger. This month's first paper is a review of the accuracy of self-prognostication and its relation to admission, severity, and length of stay. Then there's a trio o…
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Interventions for smoking cessation, AI CT scan triaging, and cyclic vomiting: May 2024 Primary Survey
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Should we be bringing preventative medicine into the emergency department, or is it just using up valuable time? Our first paper this month looks at the "Cessation of Smoking Trial in the Emergency Department (COSTED)" trial, which presents the case for opportunistic smoking cessation intervention. Next up is a topical research paper on interpretin…
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Considerations if Thinking of Changing to a Sit Stand Workstation
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As the world of work has become more digital, I am finding that computer based workers are spending more and more time seated at their workstation than ever before. In fact, office based workers are considered one of the most sedentary populations, spending 73% of the work day and up to 66% of their waking hours seated. (Edwardson et al, 2002) Incr…
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Suspicious chest pain, inequality in COVID outcomes, and staff retention problems: April 2024 Primary Survey
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“Social distancing is a privilege,” is the core message underlying the first paper brought by Sarah to this month’s roundup, as it unpacks the stark differences in COVID-19 outcomes across the spectrum of racial and ethnic groups in the United States. A second paper examines the returning rates of COVID patients across a large group of emergency de…
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Managing DSE Associated Risks in Pregnant Users
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A refresh of Episode 11 Pregnancy presents a unique health and safety challenge in the workplace in that the employer is not only concerned about the welfare of the employee, but also their developing child. The impact of pregnancy on any employee is different and so it can be difficult to predict the effects pregnancy may have on an employee’s abi…
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Workplace Health Considerations for Women
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Are you aware that women in the workplace often face unique challenges when it comes to their health and well-being? It’s true! According to EU-OSHA (2023), women report less workplace accidents, but report higher levels of work related health issues. From musculoskeletal issues to stress, there are factors that put women at a higher risk compared …
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Aortic dissection, coroners' court, and age-related outcomes: March 2024 Primary Survey
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A feast of aortic papers this month, including a study on missed aortic dissection diagnoses and an analysis of coroners' reports. Rick runs through the findings of an interesting study from the Trainee Emergency Research Network (TERN), and Sarah finishes off with a paper on predicting adverse outcomes in elderly patients with orthopaedic trauma. …
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Most of us will be familiar with the mouse pads that are fitted with foam or gel rests at the base and with the long foam or gel rests that are positioned along the bottom of the keyboard. These are marketed as ergonomic products designed to ensure appropriate hand position to reduce aches and strains when using the mouse / keyboard. But are they a…
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In the fast-paced world we live in, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. As per Statista, there will be over 4 billion smartphone users in 2024, increasing to over 6 billion in 2029. From staying connected to using social media to managing work tasks on the go, our reliance on these devices is undeniable. However, the conven…
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Trip killers, sympathetic crashing, and all sorts of sedatives: February 2024 Primary Survey
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There's a lot of drugs to be talked about this month, and a heap of randomised control trials to be covered too. Rick and Sarah talk though the combining of nitrous oxide and fentanyl for sedation, the environmental impact of analgesics, the efficacy of acute heart failure treatment with high-dose and low-dose nitrates, and more newly published wor…
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Promoting Safe Ergonomic Practices in the Laboratory
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Laboratory work is an essential part of scientific research and the pharmaceutical industry. Laboratory based roles can often involve high levels of static postures, repetitive movements, adverse postures, high focus tasks, fine precision movements, manual handling and working with chemicals. In this episode, I will explore key areas of concern and…
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For many of us, how we work has changed dramatically since March 2020 and while some of it has been positive, in terms of flexibility and connectivity, the enduring negative that I still encounter on a regular basis is our attachment to our laptops. This is evident, both at office and home workstations, with many DSE based employees still using the…
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Managing acute behavioural disturbance, and some innovations in emergency care: January 2024 Primary Survey
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What are the questions to ask when dealing with acute behavioural disturbance? Join Sarah and Rick this month for a discussion of this difficult presentation. They also explore the topics of reducing low-acuity attendance, taking NHS 111 online, and the impact of a health coaching intervention for potentially recurrent attendees. Articles discussed…
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Point of care ultrasound and COVID telephone triage: December 2023 Primary Survey
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Hear a summary of some of the best papers published in the December 2023 issue of the Emergency Medicine Journal. The podcast this month covers a trio of ultrasound papers addressing its use in the treatment of distal radial fractures, and thoracic and abdominal stab wound injuries. Featured also is a paper investigating the effectiveness of a pred…
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Cauda equina diagnosis, suspected sepsis, and e-scooter cases in the ED: November 2023 Primary Survey
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Hear a summary of some of the best papers published in the November 2023 issue of the Emergency Medicine Journal. This month's podcast discusses a wide array of topics like cauda equina syndrome, biases in blood alcohol testing services, bystander CPR effectiveness in cardiac arrest, and the healthcare impacts of e-scooter use. Read the highlights:…
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Clinical negligence claims, silver trauma and parental anxiety: October 2023 Primary Survey
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Hear a summary of some of the best papers published in the October 2023 issue of the Emergency Medicine Journal. This month's podcast covers a variety of topics from litigation issues in the ED, young people's experiences in the Paediatric ED, parental anxiety in the PED, and all about 'Silver trauma'. Read the highlights: https://emj.bmj.com/conte…
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