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psychological support to individuals at risk in the workplace.

To assess the effectiveness of a workplace intervention reducing psychosocial stressors at work in lowering blood pressure and hypertension prevalence.

The study design was a quasi-experimental pre-post study with an intervention group and a control group. Post-intervention measurements were collected 6 and 36 months after the midpoint of the intervention. Participants were all white-collar workers employed in three public organisations. At baseline, the intervention and the control groups were composed of 1088 and 1068 workers, respectively. The intervention was designed to reduce psychosocial stressors at work by implementing organisational changes. Adjusted changes in ambulatory blood pressure and hypertension prevalence were examined.

Blood pressure and hypertension significantly decreased in the intervention group while no change was observed in the control group. The differential decrease in systolic blood pressure between the intervention and the control group was 2.0 mm Hg (95% CI -3.0 to -1.0). The prevalence of hypertension decreased in the intervention group, when compared with the control group (prevalence ratio 0.85 (95% CI 0.74 to 0.98)).

Findings suggest that psychosocial stressors at work are relevant targets for the primary prevention of hypertension. At the population level, systolic blood pressure reductions such as those observed in the present study could prevent a significant number of premature deaths and disabling strokes.

Findings suggest that psychosocial stressors at work are relevant targets for the primary prevention of hypertension. At the population level, systolic blood pressure reductions such as those observed in the present study could prevent a significant number of premature deaths and disabling strokes.

Inhalation of secondhand smoke (SHS) causes several diseases, including lung cancer. Tobacco smoking is a known cause of oral cancer; however, it has not been established whether SHS also causes oral cancer . The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential association between SHS exposure and the risk of oral cancer.

A systematic review and meta-analysis study (following the PRISMA guidelines) was developed to examine the studies reporting on the associations of SHS and the risk of oral cancer, employing a search strategy on electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Open Grey, and ProQuest databases for dissertations) until 10 May 2020. Meta-analyses and sensitivity analyses were performed using random-effect models. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020189970).

Following the application of eligibility criteria, five studies were included, comprising a total of 1179 cases and 5798 controls, with 3452 individuals exposed and 3525 individuals not exposed to SHS. An overall OR of 1.51 (95% CI 1.2o to 1.91, p=0.0004) for oral cancer was observed, without significant heterogeneity (I

=0%, p=0.41). The duration of exposure of more than 10 or 15 years increased the risk of oral cancer (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.54 to 2.79, p<0.00001), compared with non-exposed individuals, without significant heterogeneity (I

=0%, p=0.76).

This systematic review and meta-analysis supports a causal association between SHS exposure and oral cancer. Our results could provide guidance to public health professionals, researchers, and policymakers to further support effective SHS exposure prevention programs worldwide.

This systematic review and meta-analysis supports a causal association between SHS exposure and oral cancer. Our results could provide guidance to public health professionals, researchers, and policymakers to further support effective SHS exposure prevention programs worldwide.Ductography is an imaging procedure that uses a contrast medium to visualize breast ducts. It is performed on patients who have pathologic nipple discharge to locate abnormalities in the ducts and guide surgical excision of lesions. This article discusses when and how ductography should be performed, normal and abnormal findings on ductograms, and some conditions commonly diagnosed with ductography. Arguments for and against replacing ductography with magnetic resonance imaging of the breasts also are presented.Cerebral injuries account for many hospital emergency department admissions following trauma and can lead to short-term and long-term adverse effects, including increased mortality rates. Traumatic brain injuries encompass several neurological issues, such as hemorrhages, hematomas, concussions, and edema. Neurological assessment using the Glasgow Coma Scale and computed tomography (CT) are essential in finding cerebral lesions and initiating immediate neurosurgical or medical interventions. Head CT scans, including dual-energy, sequential, and helical, provide physicians a deeper understanding of the level of trauma. With fast scan times and reconstructive algorithms, CT is the modality of choice in trauma cases.In early 2020, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its subsequent lockdown affected nearly the entire world. Imaging tests were found to be crucial for the diagnosis and evaluation of this new disease. Therefore, radiologic technologists began work on the frontlines, acquiring diagnostic images that helped determine the course of treatment for millions of patients. New infection control procedures were implemented, and technologists across the country provided high- quality care to patients with COVID-19 while learning ways to protect themselves from the virus in the process. This article discusses the basics of the disease, best infection control practices, and imaging findings associated with COVID-19.Technological advancement has resulted in an increase in diagnostic examinations involving ionizing radiation, delivering higher doses of radiation to patients and health care personnel. HS-173 This article focuses on radiation safety principles for radiologic technologists, with the goals of improving awareness of radiation risk, helping limit radiation dose, improving quality of radiation protection systems, and decreasing unsafe practices.

To assess the type and degree of neurological complications in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who presented with an initial typical baseline computed tomography (CT) brain scan and to assess the time in which neurological complications developed.

A retrospective cross-sectional quantitative research design was conducted in whichCT radiology reports of 85 adult patients with TBI and typical baseline CT scans were analyzed during a 2-year period. The evolution of different types of neurological pathology diagnosed on follow-up CT brain imaging in these patients was recorded and analyzed.

The results showed that 36% of patients (n = 31) presented with atypical neuroradiological findings on follow-up CT imaging. Subdural hematoma was diagnosed in 19% (n = 16), intracerebral hematoma in 8% (n = 7), subarachnoid hematoma in 6% (n = 5), pneumocephalus in 2% (n = 2), and epidural hematoma in 1% (n = 1). The average times elapsed between the traumatic event and acquisition of the baseline CT brain sc pathology and resulted in a change in neurological management in one-third of patients.

To review and discuss how interventional technologists and other health care professionals can better reduce the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

A literature search was conducted using PubMed. Studies that investigated the biologic effects of ionizing radiation and methods of protection were included. Findings pertaining to radiation effects and protection were reported. Selected studies were assigned a level of evidence based on existing guidelines.

Radiation exposure can result in many health issues, including skin necrosis, radiation burns, cataracts, hair loss, birth defects, and cancers. Although understanding of radiation safety and radiobiology has greatly increased during the past century, radiation exposure in a medical setting still remains a risk to patients and health care providers. A thorough understanding of radiation safety, including the principles of time, distance, shielding, and technique, is essential. Patient factors also are important to consider.

All health c the harmful effects of occupational radiation exposure to a minimum.

Technologists and health care professionals need to be aware of dose reduction strategies and should be seen as the gatekeeps to keep themselves, their coworkers, and patients safe. By adhering to evidence-based recommendations, technologists can keep the harmful effects of occupational radiation exposure to a minimum.

To identify the amount of C-arm preparation or instruction that recent graduates received in their radiography programs before starting clinical rotations and to determine whether completing more rotations increased their confidence in operating C-arm equipment.

Members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists' Graduate Bridge program who indicated a primary pathway in radiography received an invitation to complete the C-arm confidence survey and self-report their C-arm experiences during clinical education.

A third of the participants indicated they received preparation or instruction on C-arm equipment before beginning clinical rotations, with the majority of those indicating they had completed a C-arm laboratory. Almost half of the participants indicated that they were assigned to a minimum of 4 surgical rotations during their radiography program; nearly two-thirds indicated that they were not assigned additional clinical experience with C-arm equipment beyond those rotations.

Participanto more clinical rotations to increase students' confidence in their C-arm skills.

Program directors, clinical coordinators, and radiography educators should consider implementing specific instruction on C-arm use and assigning students to more clinical rotations to increase students' confidence in their C-arm skills.

This case report details familial aortic dissection in 2 second-degree blood relatives who experienced sudden aortic dissections. One patient underwent emergency computed tomography angiography (CTA) and the other underwent magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). These imaging examinations were instrumental in revealing each patient's condition. One patient died of dissection rupture while being prepped for surgery. The other patient underwent surgery, recovered, and undergoes continual monitoring for the condition.

A positive family history of aortic dissection should be considered in patients presenting with aortic emergencies. Many genes can contribute to this condition, with most genes relating to smooth muscle and connective tissue disorders. Imaging studies for evaluating and monitoring aortic dissection include transesophageal echocardiography, CTA, and MRA. Surgical treatment is possible for aortic dissection, with the goals being to stabilize the dissection and reduce the possibility of rupture.

The mortality rate for aortic dissection is high, with the main cause of death being dissection rupture. Lifelong monitoring of survivors and first-degree relatives is recommended.

The mortality rate for aortic dissection is high, with the main cause of death being dissection rupture. Lifelong monitoring of survivors and first-degree relatives is recommended.