Archive for January, 2012

Construction Workers More Prone to Injury, Illness, Even Death, Study Shows

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

If you’re a construction worker, you’re likely to experience one or more work-related injuries or illnesses during your lifetime, plus your risk of premature death is greater, according to a new study.
Using data from several national resources, including the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, researchers from The Center for Construction Research and Training estimate that [...]

Obese Kids Need Less Anesthesia, Study Finds

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Obese children require much smaller doses of the anesthetic propofol than normal-weight children to bring about a safe level of unconsciousness, according to a new study.
Because the commonly used drug propofol can cause low blood pressure, prolonged sleepiness and decreased breathing, this study’s results can help anesthesiologists safely treat a common type of surgical patient [...]