- Type of paper
: Book
Title: OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA. EPIDEMIOLOGY, DIAGNOSTICS, PREVENTION
- Authors:
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Editors
- Krnarić-Vohalski, Gordana
Publisher: Školska knjiga
ISBN: 86-03-00526
Year: 1991
Number of pages: 123
Number of references: 206
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The number of different substances which have a harmful
effect onthe airways has increased over the last few years with
theintroduction of new types of material and technology. Thepossibility of
damage to respiratory organs includesphysical-chemical, toxic and allergic
immunological mechanisms.The book analyzes epidemiology, diagnostics,
evaluation of workability and the prevention of occupational bronchial
asthma onthe basis of a modern viewpoint of medical science andown
practical experience.
Keywords: Occupational bronchial asthma, occupational allergy, prevention of occupational bronchial asthma
- Type of paper
: Paper in book
Title: PNEUMOCONIOSIS CAUSED BY HARD METAL DUST
- Authors:
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
- Editors
- Radošević, Zdenko
Publisher: Biblioteka udžbenici i priručnici Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
ISBN: 86-80605-37-9
Year: 1991
Pages: from 143 to 147
Number of references: 11
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The book deals with lung diseases which are seldom found in
thepopulation. One such disease is caused by hard metal dust. Thisdisease
is an occupational disease occuring in workers employedin the hard metal
industry. The authors' intention was to informthe medical public of
another possible lung disease which shouldbe taken into account when
diagnosing lung disease.
Keywords: Pneumoconiosis, hard metal dust, respiratory function
- Type of paper
: Paper in book
Title:
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Editors
- Zmajević, G.
Publisher: Assoziatione SANTORIO per la pneumologia
Year: 1993
Pages: from 0 to 0
Number of references: 48
Language: engleski
Summary: Kyphoscoliotic habitus was found in 3.6% of the adult
populationin Croatia (N=4287). Within the population with
kyphoscoliotichabitus 19.8% were registered with restrictive disorders.
Thefrequency of kyphosis and/or scoliosis was examined in invalidpensions
(N=1020). Respiratory damage was found in 27.6% in thegroup with kyphosis
and/or scoliosis.
Keywords: Kyphoscoliosis, respiratory failure
- Type of paper
: Paper in book
Title:
- Authors:
- Trošić, Ivančica (50540)
- Šarić, Marko (46073)
- Pišl, Zoran
- Štilinović, Luka (48334)
- Editors
- Brown, R.C.
- Hoskins, J.A.
- Johnson, N.F.
Publisher: Plenum Press New York
Year: 1991
Pages: from 39 to 42
Number of references: 8
Language: engleski
Summary: The aim of the study was to compare the immunological
alterationsthat occur in an asbestos-exposed group with asbestosis and in
anasbestos-exposed group without asbestosis. Using standardmethods a
significant reduction in percentage and absolute numberof T-lymphocytes was
found, as well as in 80% of subjects alowered skin reaction to PPD antigen
was observed. A significantincrease in the level of serum immunoglobulins
was found insubjects with asbestosis in relation to healthy asbestos
exposedworkers. The obtained results indicate that regular examinationof
the immunological status of asbestos exposed workers could beof diagnostic
and prognostic importance in the development ofasbestosis.
Keywords: Asbestos exposure, asbestosis, immunological status
- Type of paper
: Paper in book
Title:
- Authors:
- Trošić, Ivančica (50540)
- Šarić, Marko (46073)
- Štilinović, Luka (48334)
- Editors
- Seemayer, Norbert H
- Hadnagy, Wolfgang
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
ISBN: 3-540-54844-0
Year: 1992
Pages: from 171 to 174
Number of references: 8
Language: engleski
Summary: In order to determine whether the appearance of
occupationalasbestos is related to cleared asbestos bodies (AB)
andmacrophages (AM) the occurrence of AB and AM in the sputum ofdiseased
and non-diseased shipyard workers was investigated, ABwere significantly
more frequent in the sputum of the diseasedgroup, while AM were more
frequent in the sputum of thenon-diseased group. The findings of AB and AM
in the sputum ofasbestos exposed individuals is an easy way to detect "in
vivo"exposure to asbestos, and represents a good hallmark of exposurebut
not a good hallmark of disease.
Keywords: Asbestos body, macrophage, sputum asbestos exposure, asbestosis
- Type of paper
: Paper in book
Title: THE DIAGNOSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA
- Authors:
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
Publisher: Instit. za med. istraživanja i med. rada i Društvo za med. rada HLZ
Year: 1992
Pages: from 59 to 69
Number of references: 50
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The latest knowledge in pathophysiology of occupational
asthma,as well as the novel guidelines for the diagnosis of
occupationalasthma are reviewed. Each diagnostic method, a step in
thelogical cascade in establishing the diagnosis of occupationalasthma is
presented. All of these methods are applied routinelyat the Institute for
Medical Research and occupational Health,University of Zagreb. Practising a
subspecialist, individual andteam work approach in evaluation of each
patient with suspectedoccupational asthma we have succeeded in establishing
adiagnostic scheme for routine work which meets theinternationally accepted
criteria, and are involved inestablishing these criteria at the European
level.
Keywords: Occupational asthma, bronchial reactivity, ventilatory capacity
- Type of paper
: Paper in book
Title: HEALTH EDUCATION OF PATIENTS WITH COMMON DISEASES
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Maras, M.
Publisher: Matica Hrvatska
ISBN: 953-150-012-6
Year: 1994
Pages: from 284 to 285
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Data are presented on epidemiological studies in Croatia,
according to which chronic disease in middle-age is diagnozed in 3.5% males
and 3.7% females. In subjects aged between 65 and 85 years this number
increases to 5.7% males and 6.2% females. As a means of prevention health
education in this country is not adequately emphasized. Besides printed
material in daily and weekly publications, professional papers, journals
and books, an educational programme with videocasettes is proposed.
Keywords: chronic diseases, prevention, education, videocasettes
Other: nema
- Type of paper
: Paper in book
Title: ENTERPRISING SPIRIT OF INVALIDS
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Vajić, I
Publisher: Centar za poduzetništvo i Mladost
ISBN: 535-96161-0-7
Year: 1994
Pages: from 84
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The extent of management problems in invalids is
emphasized. Apart from encouraging the invalids themselves to become
involved in management, special measures should be taken to encourage firms
to employ persons with psychophysical damage. It is suggested that a
register is established for invalids at the level of region and country, in
order to assist invalids to become motivated for work, employment and
better status. Apart from invalids, a psychologist, physician and social
worker, employers should also be included in the rehabilitation team.
Keywords: persons with phychophysical damage, registered invalids, employment, team work, enterprising spirit
Other: nema
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: BRONCHIAL REACTIVITY TO TEA DUST IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS
- Authors:
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
Journal: Period biol
ISSN: 0031-5362
Volume: 92
Year: 1990
Pages: from 355 to 361
Number of references: 20
Language: engleski
Summary: In 17 healthy volunteers, aged 17-25 years, bronchial
reactivityto extracts of sage, gruzyan tea and dog rose was examined. In
15subjects nonspecific bronchial reactivity was examined bymetacholin test.
Bronchial reaction was objectivized withparameters FEV1, FEF50, FEF25, Raw
and SGaw. Extract of sagecaused acute bronchoconstriction at the level of
the smaller andlarger airways, extract of gruzyan tea predominantly at the
levelof the larger airways and extract of dog rose at the level of
thesmaller airways.
Keywords: Tea dust effect, respiratory function tests, bronchial reactivity
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
- Authors:
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 43
Year: 1992
Pages: from 47 to 52
Number of references: 28
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The main problems experienced in epidemiological
investigationsof occupational bronchial asthma are described. The
mostfrequent questions with regard to respiratory symptoms areanalyzed and
the most suitable tests for investigation ofventilatory lung functions and
their interpretation, and theproblem of determining persons in whom there
is increased risk ofthe occurrence of occupational bronchial asthma.
Keywords: Respiratory symptoms, standard questionnaires for respiratory symptoms, ventilatory lung function
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: DIGITAL PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF TRAUMATIC
VASOSPASTIC DISEASE
- Authors:
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0041-254
Volume: 43
Year: 1992
Pages: from 303 to 311
Number of references: 27
Language: engleski
Summary: By means of the photoplethysmographic method and cold test,
skinblood flow was recorded in the fingers of 42 chain-saw operatorsexposed
to hand-arm vibration and 36 control subjects. Theobstructive form and
loss of amplitude of the pulse wave form wasaccepted as pathological. A
limit of a 90% fall in amplitudeafter the cold test is proposed as a
criterion fordifferentiating normal from pathological vasospastic reactions
inhand-arm vibration exposed subjects.
Keywords: Chain-saw operators, cold test, low-frequency vibration, skin blood flow, vibration disease, white fingers
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF FINGER THERMOMETRY IN ASSESSMENT OF
HAND-ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME
- Authors:
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 44
Year: 1993
Pages: from 133 to 138
Number of references: 27
Language: engleski
Summary: Finger thermometry and cold provocation test were performed
in 90chain-saw workers, grouped according to the Taylor-Pelmear scaleand 58
healthy controls. The test differentiated subjects withclinically manifest
vibration-induced white fingers fromcontrols. With a discriminating
theshold of 90% for recoveryrate, the method was sensitive and specific
enough to verifyvibration-induced vasospastic disorders and therefore could
berecommended for their surveillance.
Keywords: Chain-saw workers, finger skin temperature, peripheral circulatory disturbance, Raynauds phenomenon, recovery rate, vibration-exposed workers, vibration-induced white finger
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: WHOLE BODY VIBRATION SYNDROME - A MEDICAL PROBLEM
REQUIRING MORE ATTENTION
- Authors:
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 44
Year: 1993
Pages: from 269 to 279
Number of references: 39
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The paper deals with the basic characteristics of
whole-bodyvibration and its adequate evaluation. Three standards
foracceptable human exposure proposed by the InternationalOrganization for
Standardization (ISO) and quantitativeparameters of vibration for some
vehicles and machinery aregiven. The most pronounced long-term effect of
whole-bodyvibration is damage to the spine. The peripheral and
autonomicnervous, vestibular, vascular, digestive and female
reproductivesystems are also liable to become affected.
Keywords: Exposure to whole-body vibrations, international standards, health impairment, health risk, physical characteristics of vibration, whole-body vibration syndrome
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: AGING AND CHANGES IN THE BODY
- Authors:
- Duraković, Zijad (10962)
- Čorović, Naima (82953)
- Šmalcelj, Anton (98242)
Journal: Rad Med Fak Zagrebu
ISSN: 0033-8575
Volume: 32
Year: 1991
Pages: from 179 to 186
Number of references: 28
Language: hrvatski
Summary: During a clinico-epidemiological study of the
characteristics ofthe organism with increasing age, changes in the heart
and bloodvessels were examined with particular attention to
arterialhypertension and changes in the electrocardiogram in
arepresentative sample of a population of older age. Arterialhypertension
is more frequent in old age, and the danger ofcardiovascular disease is
increased threefold, particularlycoronary heart disease, in relation to
normotensive persons ofthe same age. The results indicate that criteria
for biologicalage should be established on the basis of determined
parametersof cardiac function, respiratory system and renal functions.
Keywords: Changes of the body, Elderly persons
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Čorović, Naima (82953)
- Duraković, Zijad (10962)
- Mimica, Milorad (31696)
Journal: Coll. Antrop.
Number: 2
ISSN: 0350-6134
Volume: 15
Year: 1991
Pages: from 213 to 223
Number of references: 22
Language: engleski
Summary: The prevalence of ST-segment depression in a sample of
thepopulation aged 35-54 years, amounted to 7.74%; in females 10.7%and in
males 4.1%. After three years the frequency of ST-segmentdepression had
increased, and in the total sample, now aged 38-57years, it was 9.56%; in
females 12.6% and in males 6.25%. After13 years, in the same subjects, aged
48-67 years, the prevalenceof ST-segment depression was still more frequent
in females,amounting to 19.0% and in males 12.1%. Significant
correlationwas determined between ST-segment depression and a high
R-waveleft (p<0.05) and Q-wave (p<0.01) in the electrocardiogram inmales,
and in females significant correlation with a finding ofatrial fibrillation
(p<0.05) and complete left branch block(p<0.001) in the electrocardiogram.
Keywords: Prospective study, ST-segment depression, Middle-aged population
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: HEALTH EFFECTS OF PASSIVE SMOKING AT THE WORKPLACE
- Authors:
- Gomzi, Milica (13890)
Journal: "Informatika" BI
ISSN: 0350-5790
Volume: 1
Year: 1993
Pages: from 7 to 12
Number of references: 18
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The recent scientific evidence on smoking related disease
showsthat breathing other people's tobacco smoke is a cause of
seriousdisease including lung cancer. The paper deals with
selectedoccupational safety and health regulations which are aimed
atprotecting workers against passive smoking. Programs should beintroduced
to stop the habit of smoking at the workplace, and investigation of the
interaction between cigarette smokeand occupational exposure should be
continued.
Keywords: Health effects, passive smoking, workplace
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: THE RELATION BETWEEN RESPIRATORY DISORDERS AND SERUM
CONCENTRATIONS OF IMMUNOGLOBULIN E IN WORKERS EXPOSED TO IRRITANTS
- Authors:
- Gomzi, Milica (13890)
Journal: Zaštita radnika na radu
ISSN: 0350-3119
Volume: 9
Year: 1991
Pages: from 35 to 42
Number of references: 15
Language: hrvatski
Summary: A medical survey of 265 workers exposed to
increasedconcentration of aldehydes revealed that 20-35% had symptoms
ofeye, throat or skin irritation. In the group with a history ofasthma (68
U/ml) and in the group with skin disorders (mean=103U/ml) total serum IgE
was increased. Smokers had higher IgEvalues (77 vs 51) and lower values of
lung function tests thannonsmokers. We conclude that hypersensitive
responses may beassociated with aldehyde exposure and/or smoking.
Keywords: Aldehide, irritation, Total serum IgE, tobacco smoke
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Goldoni, Jasminka
- Bobić, Jasminka (82863)
- Šarić, Marko (46073)
Journal: Arh hig rada
Number: 3
ISSN: 0041-254
Volume: 43
Year: 1992
Pages: from 219 to 226
Number of references: 17
Language: engleski
Summary: A questionnaire on subjective complaints in connection with
workconditions was applied for 49 video display operators.Non-ionizing and
ionizing radiation emissions during normaloperation was within permissible
levels. The results showed ahigh frequency of subjective complaints,
significant differencesbetween age subgroups in some variables and
significantcorrelation between the set of perceived ergonomic features
andsubjective complaints.
Keywords: Video display operators, questionnaire, subjective complaints
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Chougri, L.
- Breitenfeld, D. (125802)
- Vidović, Ž.
- Anić, M.
Journal: Reumatizam
ISSN: 0374-1338
Volume: 39
Year: 1992
Pages: from 69 to 79
Number of references: 39
Language: engleski
Summary: The occurrence of painful shoulder was examined in 40
metalworkers exposed to significant strain of the shoulders duringwork.
The control group comprised workers of the same age, butwithout significant
strain of the shoulders. Disease in theshoulders was diagnosed
significantly more frequently in theexamined group (47.5% : 10.0% ;
p<0.001). Pain in the cervicalspine was also significantly more frequently
diagnosed in theexamined group (45.5% : 7.5%).
Keywords: Ergonomy, shoulder
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Krmpotić, A.
- Pavićević, Lukrecija (82905)
- Domljan, Z.
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 43
Year: 1992
Pages: from 255 to 262
Number of references: 39
Language: engleski
Summary: With regard to earlier profession and method of work
asignificant difference was determined in 57 examinee-invalids inwhom
cervicobrachial syndrome (CBS) was the main reason for theirretirement, and
57 examinees in a control group, of the same sexand age. An
unphysiological position of the body during work wasreported in 74% of the
examinees with CBS and 50% of theexaminees without CBS (p<0.05). Identical
movements during workwere reported in 79% of the examinees and 49% of the
examinees inthe control group (p<0.05).
Keywords: Disability, cervicobrachial syndrome
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: RHEUMATIC DISORDERS AND DISEASE IN PRISONERS DURING THE
WAR IN CROATIA IN 1991 - A REVIEW OF MEDICAL PROGNOSIS OF WORK ABILITY
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
- Čorović, Naima (82953)
Journal: Reumatizam
ISSN: 0374-1338
Volume: 39
Year: 1992
Pages: from 1 to 5
Number of references: 15
Language: hrvatski
Summary: By means of a clinical examination and X-ray the
consequence ofmaltreatment was examined in 48 prisoners of war, previously
heldin Srbo-Chetnik army camps. Only 16.7% of the prisoners had notbeen
beaten. In 21% rheumatic disease was a direct result of themaltreatment in
the camps. Seriously reduced work ability wasconfirmed in 51% of the
prisoners, and invalidity retirement wasproposed in two subjects.
Keywords: War in Croatia, rheumatic disorders, work ability
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: MEDICAL PROGNOSIS OF WORK ABILITY IN PERSONS WITH DAMAGED
PERIPHERAL NERVES
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
Journal: Fiz med rada
ISSN: 0352-3810
Volume: 9
Year: 1992
Pages: from 59 to 61
Number of references: 13
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The results are presented of an epidemiological study
carried outin 1982, in which the frequency of chronic disease in
thepopulation of Croatia was investigated. During the studyinjuries were
also examined. The most frequent were fractures(3.9%) although there was a
significant percentage of contusionsand commotion (1.5%) and gunshot wounds
(1.5%). The mostfrequently injured part of the body was the hand (25.3%),
thenthe lower leg (16%) and the chest and ribs (13.8%). During thewar in
Croatia it is anticipated that up to 30% of injuries willbe connected with
damage to peripheral nerves.
Keywords: Lesions of peripheral nerves, work ability.
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF A QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE WORKING
CHAIR
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
Journal: "Informatika" BI
ISSN: 0350-5790
Volume: 6
Year: 1993
Pages: from 13 to 18
Number of references: 15
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Data are presented from a questionnaire on the work-chair
whichwas carried out in 270 female workers, mean age 34.2 +/- 9.7years.
Only 12% of subjects considered their work-chair to beexcellent; 9.5%
considered their chair to be poor and 19.4%considered their chair to be
extremely poor. In a workingenvironment with very favourable conditions
40% of the workerswere very satisfied with their chair, while in an
environmentwith unsatisfactory working conditions 73% considered
thework-chair to be poor.
Keywords: Work-chair, subjective evaluation
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: ACUTE INTERMITTENT PORPHYRIA AND HORMONAL IMBALANCE
- Authors:
- Kršnjavi, Helena (111306)
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
- Prpić-Majić, Danica (27410)
Journal: Med Hypotheses
ISSN: 0306-9877
Volume: 34
Year: 1991
Pages: from 141 to 143
Language: engleski
Summary: In addition to the standard criteria for diagnosis and
follow-upof acute intermittent porphyria (uroporphyrin,
coproporphyrin,delta-aminolaevulinic acid and porphobilinogen) in women
ofreproductive age diagnostic procedures not previous used wereapplied.
Women with acute intermittent porphyria were found tohave cortisol
deficiency and elevated testosterone values. Thepresence of polycystic
ovaries with anovulatory cycles was alsoestablished. It was concluded that
apart from conventionaltherapy for acute intermittent porphyria cortisol
compensationshould also be introduced, which has an effect on the
patient'sspeedy recovery, working ability and quality of life.
Keywords: Acute intermittent porphyria, hormonal imbalance
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
Journal: Contact Dermatitis
ISSN: 0105-1873
Volume: 26
Year: 1992
Pages: from 198 to 0
Number of references: 7
Language: engleski
Summary: An occupational contact allergen, previously
unrecognized,affecting medical personnel is described. A method for
assessingwhether contact allergy is due to glove powder and not to
latexconstituents, as frequently reported, is also presented. Thepaper
describes how a correct diagnosis of occupational allergycan be achieved by
ruling out all other possible relevant contactallergens.
Keywords: Contact allergen, glove powder
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
- Čorović, Naima (82953)
- Štilinović, Luka (48334)
- Malinar, Marta
Journal: Eur J Clin Nutrition
Volume: 47
Year: 1993
Pages: from 808 to 814
Number of references: 32
Language: engleski
Summary: Body mass was examined in the defenders of Vukovar
(N=71),Republic of Croatia. The sample consisted of a group of 33
malesmokers who had been imprisoned for 127.4+/-18.4. days (age31.6+/-7.2
y) and 38 male smokers imprisoned for 271.6+/-14.4days (age 30.8+/-6.5y.).
A negative deviation from body massnomogram was registered in prisoners of
war in relation to thecomparative group (5-16%).
Keywords: Prisoners of war, nutrition
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: REFERENCE VALUES FOR FVC AND FEV1 IN HEALTHY ADULT
NONSMOKERS
- Authors:
- Smolej-Narančić, Nina
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
Journal: Lij Vjes
ISSN: 0024-3477
Volume: 113
Year: 1991
Pages: from 55 to 62
Number of references: 47
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Reference values for FVC and FEV1 have been developed on a
sampleof 909 healthy adult nonsmokers, men and women (age range18-86y).
Lung function parameters were analysed as functions ofheight and age using
full model multiple linear regressionanalysis. The reference values are
reliable and can be used indaily medical practice.
Keywords: Reference values, vital capacity, FEV1
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: REEVALUATION OF INVALIDITY STATUS AND THE ROLE OF A
DISABILITY RATING SCALE
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Ugrenović, Željko (64025)
- Šimić, Dijana
- Momčilović, Berislav
Journal: Acta med Croatica
ISSN: 1330-0164
Volume: 47
Year: 1993
Pages: from 201 to 207
Number of references: 27
Language: engleski
Summary: The possibility of the implementation of the McBride rating
scalein invalidity evaluation was explored in a sample of retiredpersons. A
sample of recently retired disabled men (N=71) wascalssified in groups
(correctly and incorrectly assessed). Ratingscale was compared between the
groups. There was a significantdifference in rating between the two groups
of examinees. McBride's scale can be useful as an adjuvant instrument
ininvalidity reevaluation.
Keywords: Disability evaluation, rating scale, retirement
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: BIOCHEMICAL LIVER TESTS AND MEAN DAILY ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
- Authors:
- Reif, Lidija (82874)
- Stavljenić, Ana (44681)
Journal: Jugoslav. Med. Biokem.
ISSN: 0352-1311
Volume: 8
Year: 1990
Pages: from 33 to 39
Number of references: 42
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Chronic alcohol consumption produces a toxic effect on the
liverleading to the disturbance of all metabolic processes in theliver.
The type and degree of disturbance and their dependenceon daily alcohol
consumption were investigated. Our subjectswere classified into groups
according to mean daily alcoholintake. In order to evaluate the state of
health of our subjectsand the degree of alcohol induced impairment, 27
variables weremeasured with particular reference to lipid and apoprotein
Bmetabolism. According to our results determination of apoproteinB, A/G
ratio, IgA and gama GT values are the indispensablelaboratory tests to be
applied as screening procedures fordetecting liver damage and alcohol
induced metabolic changes.
Keywords: Alcohol, liver, metabolism, screening tests
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: LUNG FUNCTIONS AND CHEST RADIOGRAPHS IN SHIPYARD WORKERS
EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS
- Authors:
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 44
Year: 1993
Pages: from 1 to 8
Number of references: 40
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Lung functions and diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide
wereexamined in 299 shipyard workers occupationally exposed toasbestos.
Workers were classified into groups in accordance withthe 1980 ILO
International Classifications of Pneumoconiosis. With regard to the
profusion of the parenchyma, workersclassified in category 2 had
significantly lower FVC and FEV1values than the workers in categories O
(p<0.01) and 1 (p<0.05). The changes detected on the radiographs of the
lungs are earlyindicators of possible asbestos disease in shipyard workers.
Keywords: Asbestos exposure, occupational exposure, parenchymal fibrosis, pleural plaque, ventilatory lung function
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: URINARY INCONTINENCE AMONG FEMALE WORKERS IN ZAGREB
- Authors:
- Kršnjavi, Helena (111306)
- Uglešić/, Miro
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 42
Year: 1991
Pages: from 235 to 238
Number of references: 12
Language: hrvatski
Summary: To determine the incidence of urinary incontinence among
femaleworkers 383 women with different jobs from three firms wereexamined
over a three-year period. The examination comprised asystematic
gynaecological check-up and a questionnaire. Theestablished incidence was
4.7%. The number of births, physicalwork and body weight failed to show the
expected impact, whereasage was highly significant in respect to the
symptoms ofincontinence (p<0.001). The age-related degeneration
andinvolution of the genital tract can be cured if treatment isstarted
early enough. Regression of symptoms was noticed in 66%of the treated
women.
Keywords: Postmenopause, urogenital tract
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: INFLUENCE OF THE LENGTH OF EXPOSURE AND CIGARETTE SMOKING
ON THE CHANGE OF RESPIRATORY FUNCTION IN WORKERS EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS-CEMENT
DUST
- Authors:
- Milardović-Šunjara, Blanka
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Dujmov, Ivana
Journal: Pluć Bol
ISSN: 0352-5503
Volume: 43
Year: 1991
Pages: from 44 to 50
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Respiratory function was examined in 110 workers
occupationallyexposed to asbestos-cement dust for periods of 7 to 34 years.
Inrelation to the length of exposure the workers with exposurelonger than
16 years had significantly lower FVC and FEV1(p<0.001). This phenomena
only occurred in smokers.Workers exposed for longer than 25 years, in
relation to thoseworkers exposed for up to 16 years, had significantly
lowerFEF25-75 (p<0.001), both smokers and nonsmokers. Deteriorationwas
significantly greater than anticipated with regard toincrease in age.
Keywords: Pneumoconiosis, asbestos-cement dust, respiratory function
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Plavec, Davor
- Somogyi-Žalud, Emese
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
Journal: Am. J. Ind. Med.
Number: 5
ISSN: 0271-3586
Volume: 24
Year: 1993
Pages: from 525 to 532
Number of references: 21
Language: engleski
Summary: The aim of the study was to establish the level of
thenonspecific nasal responsiveness (modified method of van Wijk etal. Clin
Allergy 1987;17:563) and the influence of occupationalexposure to
irritants, atopy and smoking habit in 84 workersoccupationally exposed to
irritants and to compare it to it'slevel in healthy subjects (N=60).
Significantly higherpercentage of hiperreactors was found in the group of
workers. Asignificantly icreased nasal responsiveness was measured
whenworkers were exposed to irritants, and higher smoking rate
wasassociated with the lower levels of nasal responsiveness.
Keywords: Human, occupational exposure, respiratory irritants, smoking, atopy, nasal challenge, histamine, hyperresponsiveness, nasal resistance
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: BRONCHIAL REACTIVITY AFTER NASAL PROVOCATION WITH
HISTAMINE
- Authors:
- Somogyi-Žalud, Emese
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
Journal: Arh hig rada
Number: 4
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 42
Year: 1991
Pages: from 341 to 348
Number of references: 15
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Three groups of 11 subjects each were examined for
influence ofnonspecific nasal provocation (modified method of van Wijk
andDieges, Clin Allergy 1987;17:563) on nonspecific bronchialreactivity
(Chai et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1975;56:323-7):patients suffering from
allergic rhinitis, workers occupationallyexposed to respiratory irritants
and healthy subjects. Animmediate and significant decrease in bronchial
reactivity couldbe observed after nasal challenge in healthy subjects and
workersexposed to respiratory irritants.
Keywords: Allergic rhinitis, inhalation of histamine aerosols, nonspecific bronchial reactivity, nonspecific bronchoprovocation, nonspecific nasal reactivity, occupational exposure
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: IMMUNOLOGICAL REACTIONS, RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS AND
VENTILATORY CAPACITY IN TEXTILE JUTE AND SISAL WORKERS
- Authors:
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Mustajbegović, Jadranka
- Kern, Josip
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 44
Year: 1993
Pages: from 45 to 54
Number of references: 26
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Allergic reactions in relation to respiratory symptoms
andventilatory capacity were studied in 41 textile workers employedin the
processing of jute and sisal. Only 5% of the jute workersand 9.5% of the
sisal workers demonstrated positive skinreactions to jute and sisal
allergens. Increased IgE was foundin 9.8% of the textile workers. Among
35 control workers 11.4%reacted with positive skin reactions to the jute or
sisalallergen and 2.9% had increased IgE.
Keywords: Allergic reactions, jute dust, occupational exposure, sisal dust, work environment
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Schachter, Neil
- Witek, Teodore
- Mustajbegović, Jadranka
- Maayani, Saul
- Buck, Marion
- Rienzi, Nicholas
Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health
ISSN: 0340-0131
Volume: 64
Year: 1992
Pages: from 31 to 37
Number of references: 44
Language: engleski
Summary: Immunological testing was carried out in 24 cotton workers
and 30control workers. Skin prick testing was performed with
allergensprepared from cotton dust and cotton seed. Skin tests
werepositive in 33.3% of cotton workers, and IgE level was increasedin
62.5% of the cotton workers with positive skin tests. Onlyone cotton
worker with positive skin tests had symptoms ofbyssinosis. Among control
workers only one had positive skintests and none had increased IgE. The
examination in vitro ofnonsensitized guinea pig trachea to cotton dust
extractdemonstrated a dose dependent contractile response.
Keywords: Immunological tests, occupational exposure, cotton extracts, textile workers, experiments in vitro
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Schachter, Neil
- Witek, Teodore
- Maayani, Saul
- Goswami, Satindra
- Marom, Zvi
- Rienzi, Nicholas
Journal: Environmental Research
ISSN: 0013-9351
Volume: 59
Year: 1992
Pages: from 350 to 361
Number of references: 15
Language: engleski
Summary: The relationship between immunological status and
respiratoryfindings was studied in 42 hemp workers and in 49
controlworkers. The prevalence of positive prick skin tests wasrecorded
for a mixture of hemp and flax (64%), followed by flax(48%),hemp on combing
machine 41%), hemp on carding machine(38%), hemp on spinning and weaving
machines (33%), and hemp on asoftening machine (20%). The prevalence of
positive skin testsin control workers was smaller and varied from 21 to 5%.
Increased IgE was found in 35.7% of the hemp workers and in 5% ofthe
controls (p<0.05). The examination in vitro of nonsensitizedguinea pig
trachea to hemp dust extracts demonstrated a dosedependent contractile
response.
Keywords: Immunological test, occupational exposure, hemp dust extracts, textile workers, experiments in vitro
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Schachter, Neil
- Witek, Teodore
- Marom, Zvi
- Goswami, Satindra
- Maayani, Saul
Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health
ISSN: 0340-0131
Volume: 63
Year: 1991
Pages: from 15 to 20
Number of references: 27
Language: engleski
Summary: Immunological and respiratory findings were studied in 19
malesoybean workers and 20 control workers. All soybean workers
hadpositive intradermal skin reactions to soybean extract, as did19/20
control workers. Similarly 18/19 soy workers reacted to soyantigen prepared
after separation from oil, but only 3/19 to soylecitin antigen and one to
soy oil antigen. The majority of soyworkers 13/19 reacted to house dust.
Only 3/19 soy workers hadincreased levels of soy-specific IgE. Workers
with increasedspecific serum IgE or positive skin tests to house dust did
nothave more symptoms than workers with negative tests. In vitrostudies
demonstrated a dose related contractile effect ofwater-soluble soybean
shell extract.
Keywords: Soy bean dust, respiratory function, occupational asthma, guinea pig
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: IMMUNOLOGICAL CHANGES AND VENTILATORY CAPACITY IN ANIMAL
FOOD WORKERS
- Authors:
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Tepšić, Elizabeta
- Mataija, Marina
- Mustajbegović, Jadranka
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 42
Year: 1991
Pages: from 267 to 279
Number of references: 19
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Immunological reactions and respiratory symptoms were
examined in35 animal food workers. Positive skin prick test
reactionsoccurred to fish flour 82.9%, carotene 77.1%, cornflour
65.7%,clover 62.9%, sunflower 34.3%, chicken meat 31.4%, soy 28.6% andyeast
22.7%. The IgE serum level was increased in 40% of theanimal food workers
and in 2.6% of the controls. The workers withpositive skin tests to fish
flour demonstrated significantlylarger FEF25 reductions than those with
negative ests. Anextract of animal food caused constriction of isolated
guinea pigtracheal smooth muscle in vitro.
Keywords: Animal food aerosols, allergens, in vitro experiments, immunological tests, respiratory symptoms, ventilatory capacity.
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Witek, Teodore
- Schachter, Neil
Journal: Ann. Allergy
ISSN: 0003-4738
Volume: 66
Year: 1991
Pages: from 219 to 224
Number of references: 28
Language: engleski
Summary: In ten healthy subjects acute changes of FVC, FEV1, FEF50,
FEF25,Raw, SGaw to inhalation of an extract of green coffee werestudied at
rest and following moderate exercise, as well as withand without
pretreatment with 80 mg disodium chromoglycate(DSCG). Inhalation of green
coffee extract causes significantbronchoconstriction in selected healthy
volunteers, and thisresponse is not prevented by pretreatment with DSCG.
Keywords: Green coffee extract, respiratory function tests, bronchial reactivity
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
- Muselinović, N.
Journal: Contact Dermatitis
ISSN: 0105-1873
Volume: 24
Year: 1991
Pages: from 342 to 344
Number of references: 11
Language: engleski
Summary: The possible occurrence of occupational contact dermatitis
wasassessed in 79 pupils from a metal industry school. Afterleaving school
the pupils were expected to work in the metalindustry, exposed to hard
metal salts. Clinical examinationshowed all pupils to be in good health.
None had a family orpersonal history of metal sensitivity. Patch testing
withcontact allergens of hard metal salts caused positive reactionsto
nickel, chromium and cobalt in 28 out of 79 pupils, althoughthey were still
not occupationally exposed.
Keywords: Contact dermatitis, occupational health, metal sensitivity, nikal, chromium, cobalt, preemployment examination, patch testing
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
- Kraus, Ognjen
- Kršnjavi, Helena (111306)
- Kubelka, Dragan (26846)
Journal: Environmental Research
ISSN: 0091-7435
Volume: 21
Year: 1992
Pages: from 498 to 502
Number of references: 31
Language: engleski
Summary: Long-term, low levels of antineoplastic (AN) drugs and
ionizingradiation (IR) in the work environment may have genotoxic effectson
chromosomes in personnel. The effects of IR and the measuresto prevent
them are well known in occupational medicine. However, for workers exposed
to AN drugs there are no protectivemeasures. Metaphase chromosome
preparations were analyzed in 126nurses and radiology technicians.
Structural chromosomalaberrations were increased among shift nurses exposed
to AN drugsin comparison with technicians (p<0.05) and controls
(p<0.01),respectively.
Keywords: Antineoplastic drugs, ioniing radiation, chromosomal aberrations, genotoxic effects, occupational medicine, medical personnel
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title:
- Authors:
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
- Gomzi, Milica (13890)
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 41
Year: 1990
Pages: from 247 to 265
Number of references: 17
Language: engleski
Summary: Lung function indices and bronchial reactivity were
measured in24 workers continuously employed in an aluminium plant and
innine workers who had ceased to work in the plant. Measurementstook place
over a two-year period. A sustained level ofbronchial reactivity was
recorded in both examined groupsregardless of occupational practice.
Avoidance of exposure topotroom fumes did not improve the reactivity,
moreover, thebronchial reactivity deteriorated in one worker.
Keywords: Bronchial reactivity, respiratory irritants, aluminium exposure, occupational health
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: DYNAMOMETRY OF THE HAND - YESTERDAY-TODAY-TOMORROW
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
Journal: Reumatizam
ISSN: -
Volume: 40
Year: 1993
Pages: from 25 to 28
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The history of dynamometric registration of maximal
voluntary isometric strength of hand grip is described. Results are
presented o epidemiological studies in a sample of the population aged from
25 to 45 years, in which right hand grip strength was recorded by using a
mechanical hand dynamometer: males (n=626) 105.7 +/- 21.72 kg; females
(n=636) 52.12 +/- 16.18. In the second group of examinees, males with
cervicobrachial syndrome (n=70), values for the dominant hand amounted to
only 36.9 +/- 29.7 kg. In the sample of females (n=50) values amounted to
15.4 +/- 19.2 kg, and in healthy subjects 51.4 +/- 20.5 kg. The need to
establish standard values for hand dynamometry is emphasized for the active
working population and older persons.
Keywords: Mechanical hand dynamometry, cervicobrachial syndrome
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: LOCOMOTOR STRAIN SYNDROME IN USERS OF VIDEO DISPLAY
TERMINALS
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Šakić, D
- Šakić, D
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 45
Year: 1994
Pages: from 341 to 347
Language: hrvatski
Summary: The results of an investigation of fatigue and pain in the
locomotor system are presented. The investigation comprised a group of
workers (N=56) who spend most of their working hours at video display
terminals (VDTs), and a control group of 39 workers with a mainly free work
rhythm and insignificant physical strain. Fatigue and pain occurred
frequently in the muscles and joints of the workers working on VDTs
(78.8:59%; p>0.05). On the basis of a rheumatological examination
cervico-brachial syndrome was determined more frequently in the VDT group
(23.2% : 10.3%), while low back pain was diagnosed equally in both groups
(17.5%). According to a subjective estimation disorders were associated
with unsatisfactory work conditions in 46.9% of VDT workers and in 17.9% of
the control group. An ergonomic approach to work with VDTs, relaxation and
isometric exercises at the workplace is emphasized.
Keywords: Fatigue, pain, occupational exposure, rheumatological examination
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: DESTINY AND PATHOGRAPHIC FEATURES FROM THE LIFE OF
COMPOSERS
- Authors:
- Breitenfeld, D. (125802)
- Thaller, V.
- Breitenfeld, T.
- Bergovec, M.
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Jurašinović, Ž.
Journal: TONOVI
Volume: 21
Year: 1994
Pages: from 49 to 52
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Short pathographic features are presented according to the
types of disease, i.e. organic systems involved. G.P. de Palestrinu,
Orlanda di Lassa (400 anniversary of death) and E. Chabriera and A.
Rubinstein (100 anniversary of birth). Mention is made of the following
Croatian composers: J. Bajamonti, V. Lisinski, K. Baranović, V. Paljetak
and others, whose creative lives were ended by tuberculosis, cancer,
cardiovascular disease, alcoholism and violent death.
Keywords: Anniversaries of the birth and death of compsoers, pathography, cause of death
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: THE HEALTH STATUS OF PRISONERS OF WAR DURING THE WAR IN
CROATIA 1991-1992
- Authors:
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
- Čorović, Naima (82953)
Journal: Acta med Croatica
Volume: 4
Year: 1993
Pages: from 41 to 44
Language: hrvatski
Summary: After 272 days of imprisonment, 762 defenders of Vukovar
were exchanged. Of this number 636 reported for a systematic examination.
One hundred and fifty-nine were randomly selected for this study. As many
as 62.4% were beaten on the whole body. Occasionally or constant
heachaches lasting longer than one month was reported by 62.8% of them.
The occurrence of headaches was statistically significant (p<0.0001) and
correlated to the blows received to the head. One hundred and eleven
(69.8%) of those examined suffered from dizziness, which was statistically
correlated with the blows to the neck (p<0.0001). Impaired hearing was
found in 29.5% of all subjects.
Keywords: Prisoners of war, torture, health status
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: INDEX OF TORTURE AND ESTIMATION OF THE WORK ABILITY OF
EX-PRISONERS DURING THE WAR IN CROATIA 1991-1992
- Authors:
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
- Čorović, Naima (82953)
Journal: Acta med Croatica
Volume: 4
Year: 1993
Pages: from 41 to 44
Number of references: 17
Language: engleski
Summary: The paper presents data on the health disorders after
imprisonment of 159 defending Croatian soldiers captured by the Serbo
Chetnik Army during the battle of Vukovar. On the basis of anamnestic
data, Index of Torture in the area of the head and body and functional
tests, we estimated that only 232 (14%) of the ex-prisoners were unfit for
any kind of work. Treatment or rehabilitation was necessary for 36
(22.6%), with restrictions 29 (18.2%) were fit for their work, and change
of job was recommended for 41 (25.8%) of all those examined. The need for
a further follow-up of the health status and adequate treatment and
rehabilitation of this group of people is emphasized.
Keywords: prisoners of war, torture, work ability
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: MODERN DIAGNOSTICS FOR OCCUPATIONAL ALLERGIC LUNG DISEASES
- Authors:
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
- Štilinović, Luka (48334)
Journal: RAD HAZU
ISSN: 1330-5301
Volume: 466
Year: 1994
Pages: from 115 to 123
Number of references: 20
Language: hrvatski
Summary: With the advancement of knowledge of pathophysical
mechanisms, etiological factors and the course of occupational bronchial
asthma (OBA) and occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis (OHP) changes
and supplements have been introduced in the definitions of the disease and
diagnostic approaches have been standardized. Immunological tests are not
sufficient for concluding a diagnosis. For a diagnosis of OBA and OHP it
is necessary to determine the correlation between the clinical, functional
and adequate immunological tests.
Keywords: Modern diagnostics, occupational allergic lung diseases
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: MAN, ENVIRONMENT AND OZONE
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Alebić-Juretić, A.
- Klasinc, L (21130)
- Trinajstić, N. (50450)
- Turk, Rajka
- Kezele, N.
Journal: Arh hig rada
ISSN: 0004-1254
Volume: 45
Year: 1994
Pages: from 275 to 284
Number of references: 64
Language: engleski
Summary: Ozone is the most abundant oxidant in photochemical smog.
Lung cell injury induced by ozone involves a complex biochemical mechanism
which is due to free radical generation. Moderate exposure produces upper
respiratory tract symptoms and eye irritation, severe acute exposure
results in pulmonary oedema.
Keywords: ozone, atmosphere, environment, toxicity
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: CONCURRENT PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS IN TWO GROUPS OF RELEASED
PRISONERS OF WAR
- Authors:
- Ugrenović, Željko (64025)
- Malinar, Marta
Journal: Acta med Croatica
ISSN: 1330-0164
Volume: 47
Year: 1993
Pages: from 55 to 57
Number of references: 15
Language: engleski
Summary: This study examines the current prevalence of psychiatric
disorders occurring concomitantly with PTSD in two groups of released POWs:
in a group of patients examined shortly after release (<50 days; N=40), and
in a group of patients examined later (>100 days; N=12). The data were
analyzed by descriptive statistive methods, by the hi-square test and by
the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test. The differences in frequencies of multiple
disorders in two groups, investigated by the hi-square test, are
statistically significant. The age and length of captivity in these two
groups were examined by the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test. Differences in age
were not significant; those for the length of captivity were however
statistically significant: p<0.01. The results indicate an early tendency
of the occurrence of concurrent psychiatric disorders among former
prisoners of war with PTSD, in a sub-group of patients that for various
reasons did not receive psychiatric help early. It should be emphasized
that in the group of late examinees, among seven patients with conconitant
disorders, four had a diagnosis of alcoholism and one of benzodiazepine
abuse. This indicates that in the group of patients (late examinees) with
secondary disorders, an important problem is substance abuse disorders,
especially alcoholism.
Keywords: prisoners of war, posttrraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, concurrent psychiatric disorders, substance abuse disorders, alcoholism
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: PERMANENT MENTAL IMPAIRMENT AMONG FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR
- A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE
- Authors:
- Ugrenović, Željko (64025)
Journal: Acta med Croatica
ISSN: 1330-0164
Volume: 47
Year: 1993
Pages: from 73 to 74
Number of references: 19
Language: engleski
Summary: A considerable number of people released from camps
manifest psychiatric disorders, among which posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) is especially frequent. It should be expected that among some of
them these disorders will be long term and among others, who do not
manifest any symptoms now or these are minimal, the disorders can occur
later, or even much later. In view of the large number of these people,
their age, duration of disorders and high percentage of disability, the
problem of working ability of these patients could be a significant health,
social, economic and human problem in the future. So we have good reason to
be afraid of a real time bomb whose long term effect cannot be estimated at
this moment. In this study some of the problems that may be encountered in
the future are presented. The necessity of organizing a prevention and
treatment program has been emphasiyed. Some principles regarding the
evaluation of disability of patients with psychiatric disorders are pointed
out. It is stressed that: 1: the diagnosis is an important factor in
estimating working capacity, but not the only one, 2. motivation for
recovery and work can be a crucial factor for coming back to work; 3. a
complete evaluation includes a detailed history, treatment and
rehabilitation.
Keywords: prisoners of war, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, impairment, disability
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: EVALUATION OF WEIGHT LOSS IN PRISONERS FROM SERBIAN
CONCENTRATION CAMPS
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
- Čorović, Naima (82953)
- Štilinović, Luka (48334)
- Malinar, Marta
Journal: Acta med Croatica
Volume: 47
Year: 1993
Pages: from 37 to 40
Language: engleski
Summary: In a sample of prisoners of was (POW) (N=80), who had been
imprisoned in concentration camps for four and nine months an examination
of body mass, BMI, skinfolds and biochemical indicators was carried out.
Data were compared with a nomogram and data on participants in a study of
chronic diseases carried out in 1976. It would appear that BMI is the best
indicator of the loss of body mass during war conditions.
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: MEDICAL PROGNOSIS OF THE WORK ABILITY OF EX-PRISONERS OF
WAR WITH DISORDERS OF THE LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM DURING THE WAR IN CROATIA
1991-1992
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Bobinac, Emil
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
- Zrinščak, Jagoda
Journal: Acta med Croatica
ISSN: 1330-0164
Volume: 47
Year: 1993
Pages: from 107 to 110
Number of references: 12
Language: engleski
Summary: During a systematic medical examination of the locomotor
system in 325 prisoners of war in Croatia (age X=34.2 +/- 10.2 years) the
medical prognosis of work ability was given. Initially a temporary
prognosis was given and after a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation
a permanent evaluation of work ability was issued. Work ability was
preserved in approximately 44.9% of subjects, while work ability was
completely lost in 22.1%. Four characteristic case histories are presented
showing a significantly reduced functional capacity of the locomotor system
as a result of maltreatment in Serbo-Chetnik camps. For two of the
prisoners of war, aged 54 and 44 years respectively, invalidity retirement
was proposed, and in two younger prisoners a temporary reduction in work
and fighting ability was found.
Keywords: POW, torture, locomotor system, work ability
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: MANIFESTATION OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES AS A RESULT OF
MALTREATMENT IN SERBO-CHETNIK CAMPS DURING THE WAR IN CROATIA 1991-1992
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
- Miloševiš, Velimir
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
Journal: Acta med Croatica
ISSN: 1330-0164
Volume: 47
Year: 1993
Pages: from 111 to 113
Number of references: 18
Language: engleski
Summary: From 15th November 1991 the Department for Occupational
Health has participated in the systemic assessment of the health status of
prisoners of war in Croatia, who had been imprisoned for most of the time
in camps run by the Serbo Chetnic Army. Out of the 325 prisoners examined
because of the disease of lthe locomotor system 60.3% were members of the
Reserve Corps of the Croatian Army. The majority (81.8%) had not earlier
had rheumatic diseases. During the examination in rheumatologic department
the most frequent diagnoses were painful lumbar syndrome (25%) and
contusions of the trunk (13.5%). High frequency of periarthritis
humeroscapular (5.8%) and fibrositis can be correlated to maltreatment in
the camps, by blows, coldness and starvation.
Keywords: prisoners of war, torture, prevention of diseases of musculoskeletal system
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: MUTAGENIC CHANGES IN MEDICAL PERSONNEL EXPOSED AT WORK TO
THE INFLUENCE OF ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS
- Authors:
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
Journal: Lij Vjes
ISSN: 0024-3477
Volume: 114
Year: 1992
Pages: from 71 to 74
Number of references: 30
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Not so long ago the unfavourable influence of
antineoplastic drugs on personnel exposed to them was reported. Since then
research has been carried out with the aim of clarifying and objectivizing
this occupational danger. Agreement was reached on the need for measures
of protection at work and regular medical lcheck-ups of personnel exposed
to these cancerogenic substances, which can also have a mutagenic and
teratogenic effect. This paper presents the possible consequences of the
effect of antineoplastic drugs in long-term exposure to low concentrations,
and the means of protection from the unfavourable effect of exposure. In
our country such means of protection and regular medical check-ups of
personnel are not carried out in any oncological department, which is a
serious oversight, particularly if we accept the fact that today 70-90% of
all carcinomas are due to agents within our environment and diet.
Keywords: chromosome abberations, antineoplastic agents, occupational exposure, nursing staff
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: SECONDARY INACTIVE PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AND NON SPECIFIC
BRONCHIAL REACTIVITY
- Authors:
- Badivuku, Shkelzen
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Plavec, Davor
- Turk, Rajka
Journal: Rev Med Chile
Volume: 123
Year: 1995
Pages: from 967 to 973
Number of references: 31
Language: Spanish
Summary: Bronchial reactivity to methacholine was examined in three
groups of smokers (N=93): subjects with secondary inactive pulmonary
tuberculosis (TPI) 2 years after the onset of treatment (N=44), subjects
with asymptomatic chronic bronchitis (N=25) and healthy controls (N=24).
Mean RC20 FEV1 was 9.54 (SD 6.05), 11.12 (SD 5.42) and 13.74 (SD 4.7),
respectively (tuberculosis vs control p<0.02). According to the arbitrary
criteria for bronchial asthma nonspecific hyperreactivity RC20 <8.0 mg/ml)
was present in 50% of subjects with TPI in 37.5% of bronchitis patients and
in 16% of control subjects. No difference was found with regard to RC20
FEV1 the chemotherapeutic regimen (9 or 12 months of theralpy), results of
tuberculin test and X-ray findings determined before the onset of
treatment. Mahalanobis statistical analysis with respect to smoking
indexc, basal ventilatory function tests and nonspecific bronchial
reactivity grouped together healthy volunteers and subjects with a history
of pulmonary tuberculosis apart from the group with asymptomatic chronic
bronchitis.
Keywords: tuberculosis, pulmonary, smoking, bronchial provocation tests, respiratory function tests
- Type of paper
: Paper in journal
Title: SUBCLINICAL POISONING WITH INORGANIC LEAD
- Authors:
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
Journal: Med. fam. Croat.
Number: 2
ISSN: 1330-1527
Volume: 1
Year: 1993
Pages: from 107 to 110
Number of references: 15
Language: hrvatski
Summary: Subclinical poisoning with inorganic lead (SPL) today is
more frequent than acute poisoning. In an exposed population it can have a
chronic effect on health, which is impossible to evaluate by standard
clinical examinations. However there are specific tests by which
intoxication of the organism by inorganic lead can be proved. The methods
of choice are determination of blood lead (PbB), erythrocyte protoporphyrin
(EP) and dehydratase delta aminolevulinic acid (ALAD). None of the 87
workers exposed to inorganic lead, who were examined in the Outpatient
Clinic for Occupational Health, Institute for Medical Research and
Occupational Health, had clinical signs of lead poisoning. Only 25 patients
(25.7%) had values of PbB 1.95 umol/L or less; L = 2.53 +/- 0.č89 umol/L,
range 0.84-4.91 umol/L. The aim of this study was to indicate the need for
specific examinations of persons exposed to inorganic lead, regardless of
clinical signs or nonexistence of subjective symptoms.
Keywords: inorganic lead, subclinical poisoning
- Type of paper
: Paper in proceedings
Title: HELP FOR PARENTS OF MISSING OR KILLED DEFENDERS
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Rukavina-Miholić, Vasenka
- Boroša, Vjekoslav
- Editors
- Catolička udruga,
Proceedings title: "Svekoliko briga za stare i nemoćne osobe te odgoj za karitativan rad"
Language: hrvatski
Place: Zagreb
Year: 1995
Pages: from 106 to 116
Meeting: Katolička udruga "Kap dobrote"
Held: from 01/28/95
Summary: During the war in Croatia 34.05% of the 8882 victims were
civilians. As many as 62% of those forcedly taken away, imprisoned and
missing were civilians. More than 3,500 parents were left by the killed
defends, of which one third are older than 60 years. One third of those
questioned feel the need for company, 24% consider that permanent housing
is a priority and 26% consider that additional home help is a priority.
Possible legal intervention, better humanitary care and psychosocial and
spiritual support is proposed.
Keywords: war in Croatia, defenders, psychosocial and spiritual support for parents
Other: nema
- Type of paper
: Paper in proceedings
Title: A CONTRIBUTION TO DIAGNOSTIC IRRADIATION OF CHANGES IN THE
GENOME OF THE HUMAN LYMPHOCYTE
- Authors:
- Kubelka, Dragan (26846)
- Horvat, Durđa
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
- Lakoski, A
- Editors
- Jug.društ.za zaštit.od zrač.,
- Jug.društ.za zaštit.od zrač.,
Proceedings title: Zbornik Radova
Language: hrvatski
Place: Neum, Hrvatska
Year: 1991
Pages: from 406 to 409
Meeting: XVI Jugoslovenski simpozijum za zaštitu od zračenja
Held: from 05/23/91 to 05/31/91
Summary: As a part of medical surveillance chromosome aberration
assay was proceeded on 30 persons occupationally exposed to ionizing
radiation working in the Department of Nuclear Medicine. In eight persons
bicentric chromosomes were found. On the basis of anamnestic data it could
be presumed that the appearance of these pathological changes might be
caused by diagnostic irradiation and not by occupational exposition. We
suggest that for such persons chromosome aberration assay should be
performed before any diagnostic procedures, which can affect genetic pool.
- Type of paper
: Paper in proceedings
Title: HAEMATOLOGIC PARAMETERS VERSUS CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS
AFTER OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION
- Authors:
- Kubelka, Dragan (26846)
- Milković-Kraus, Sanja (61441)
- Cerovac, H. (6664)
- Brkić, B.
Proceedings title: Zbornik radova
Language: hrvatski
Place: Zagreb
Year: 1992
Pages: from 25 to 29
Meeting: I Symposium Hrvatskog Društva za zaštitu od zračenja
Held: from 06/24/92 to 06/26/92
Summary: Nine individuals occupationally exposed to X-ray radiation
doses of between 8.5-58.2 mGy were monitored by haematologic parameters, as
well as chromosomal aberrations. A physical examination and haematologic
parameters did not show any changes which could be linked to ionizing
radiation. The only adverse effects of the detected X-ray radiation were
increased frequencies of chromosomal aberrations.
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: SKIN REACTIVITY TO INHALATORY ALLERGENS IN AN ASYMPTOMATIC
POPULATION DURING PREEMPLOYMENT EXAMINATION
- Authors:
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Janjić, Nataša
- Macan, Jelena
- Editors
- Bertran, J
Proceedings title: 24TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, NICE
Language: engleski
Place: Nice, France
Year: 1993
Pages: from 318 to 0
Meeting: 24Th International Congress on Occupational Health
Held: from 09/26/93 to 10/01/93
Summary: In 220 mean (24+/-5.2 yrs) and 180 women (23+/-4.6 yrs)
withoutanamnestical, physical and radiological signs of respiratorydisease
skin tests with inhalatory allergens, total IgE andventioatory capacity
tests were determined during preemploymentexaminations. A significantly
higher prevalence of urtica0a/0h>0.49 was found in men with IgE>120 IU/mo
for allergens:house dust, Dermatophagoides pt. (p<0.01), grass, wood and
weekpollen (p<0.05) in comparison with men with IgE<120 IU/ml. Inwomen
this difference was found only for house dust.
Keywords: Atopy, skin test, immunoglobulin IgE, ventilatory capacity
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Editors
- Wuthrich, B.
Proceedings title: SHWEIZ MED WSCHR
Language: engleski
Place: Zurich, Switzerland
Year: 1991
Pages: from 63 to 0
Meeting: Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology,
Held: from 05/25/91 to 05/29/91
Summary: In 160 women and 172 men, clinical examination, intradermal
skintest with grass, weeds and woods, specific IgE and bronchialreactivity
with histamine solutions 2-16 mg/ml were performed. Significantly higher
prevalence of positive skin tests to pollenwas found in men (15%) than in
women (7%) p<0.025. Simultaneoussensitization to different groups of
pollen was significantlyhigher in subjects with anamnestically positive
symptoms ofpollenosis (54%) than in subjects who deny symptoms
(17%)p<0.025.
Keywords: Pollenosis, skin test, immunoglobulin IgE, bronchial reactivity
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Bobić, Jasminka (82863)
- Goldoni, Jasminka
- Pavićević, Lukrecija (82905)
- Editors
- Fac. Electric. & Comp.Engin.,
Proceedings title: TRANSACTIONS OF SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN BIOELECTROMAGNETIC
Language: engleski
Place: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Year: 1993
ISBN/ISSN: 093-636996352
Pages: from 19 to 20
Meeting: Second International Congress of the European Bioelectromagnetic Association
Held: from 12/09/93 to 12/11/93
Summary: In a group of 32 radar technicians, followed up during the
periodof 5 years, psychological and EEG analysis was performed. Results
obtained on CRD series for all subjects are within thelimits expected for
age and education. They suggest the "processof accommodation" to the
aparatures to be in progress. We expectthe "plateau" to last for a number
of years, after which adecline would very probably appear. Average EEG
variables didnot show significant differences throughout the five year
period.
Keywords: Radar operators, psychological tests, EEG
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: FOLLOW-UP STUDY IN PERSONS OCCUPATIONALLY EXPOSED TO
MICROWAVES - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS
- Authors:
- Bobić, Jasminka (82863)
- Goldoni, Jasminka
- Editors
- D'Inzeo, G
Proceedings title: MICROWAVES IN MEDICINE
Language: engleski
Place: Rim, Italy
Year: 1993
Pages: from 123 to 126
Meeting: Microwaves in Medicine
Held: from 10/11/93 to 10/14/93
Summary: The health status of radar tehcnicians was followed up
during aperiod of 6 years. The results discussed here include only partof
psychological approach concerning intellectual function andpersonality,
registered by CRD tests and Cornell Index-totalscore. Our results suggest
the need for long term study ofintellectual functions and personality
characteristics inoccupational exposure to microwaves.
Keywords: Microwaves, occupational exposure, psychological tests
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Bogadi-Šare, Ana (113110)
- Zavalić, Marija (140641)
Proceedings title: 24TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH.ABSTRACTS
Language: engleski
Place: Nice, France
Year: 1993
Pages: from 246 to 0
Meeting: 24Th International Congress on Occupational Health
Held: from 09/26/93 to 10/01/93
Summary: Measuring the vasoconstriction as a response to cold stress
bydigital photoplethysmography and vasodilatite ability by skinthermometry
were performed in 29 male chain-saw workers and 16healthy persons. With a
75% reduction in photoplethysmographicamplitude, the sensitivity to detect
vibration-induced whitefingers was 62% and specificity 58%. The
discriminatingthreshold of 90% for recovery rate determined sensitivity of
69%and specificity of 72%. Methods are supplementary diagnosticprocedures
which can confirm the vasospastic reaction invibration exposed subjects.
Keywords: Vibration disease, chain-saw workers, skin blood flow, low frequency vibration
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Editors
- Schweiz med. Wschr.,
Proceedings title: SCHWEIZ MED. WSCHR.121:SUPPL.40/1
Language: engleski
Place: Zurich, Switzerland
Year: 1991
Pages: from 63 to 0
Meeting: Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology,
Held: from 05/26/91 to 05/29/91
Summary: In seven patients with occupational asthma the increase of
airwayreactivity (AR) in addition to late-phase bronchoconstriction(BC)
after exposure to occupational allergens (OA) was examinedby means of
histamine inhalation (prior to, 3 and 24 hours afterexposure to OA). Late
BC plus increase of AR are not readilyprovable. Other immunological methods
to support the diagnosisare needed.
Keywords: Occupational allergy, bronchial reactivity, immunological test
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Godnić-Cvar, Jasminka (99370)
- Žuškin, Eugenija (56030)
- Mustajbegović, Jadranka
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Editors
- Aalberse, R.C.
- Kapsenberg, M.L.
- Dieges, P.H.
Proceedings title: ALLERGY - EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
Language: engleski
Place: Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Year: 1993
Pages: from 152 to 0
Meeting: Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology 1993
Held: from 09/12/93 to 09/15/93
Summary: In 22 heavily exposed wood-workers specific
bronchialhyperreactivity (SBR) was examined by inhalation of wool
extract.These workers had been employed for 5 to 27 years in woolprocessing
and had a history of chest tightness and shortness ofbreath. SBR was
tested by the inhalation method of Chai et al.The results indicate that
pure wool does not cause specificbronchial hyperreactivity in wool workers
complaining ofrespiratory symptoms.
Keywords: Occupational allergy, wool extract, bronchial reactivity, immunological tests
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: ERGONOMSKI PRISTUP PRAĆENJU UTJECAJA RADNE SREDINE NA
TEGOBE MIŠIČNO-KOŠTANOG SUSTAVA PRI RADU S VIDEOTERMINALIMA
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
Proceedings title: ZBORNIK REFERATA "ZAŠTITA U INFORMATIČKOJ DJELATNOSTI"
Language: hrvatski
Place: Zagreb
Year: 1991
Pages: from 25 to 30
Meeting: "ZAŠTITA U INFORMATIČKOJ DJELATNOSTI"
Held: from 11/11/94 to 11/12/94
Summary: On the basis of an investigation in 317 workers who spend
most ofthe time at work in a sitting position, only 22.1% did not
reportfatigue and/or pain in the cervical and lumbal spine. In 10% ofthe
workers such pain occurs as early as the third hour of work,while the most
intense pain occurs in the sixth hour of work onvideoterminals or
typewriters. The pain was significantly morefrequent in the right shoulder
and right hand than in the left(16.4% : 7.9% in shoulders and 24.5% : 8.2%
in hands).
Keywords: Ergonomy, videoterminals, locomotor system
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: WORK INVALIDS
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Šušković, F.
Proceedings title: ZBORNIKA RADOVA SIMPOZIJA "MEDICINA RADA U OBNOVI DOMOVINE"
Language: hrvatski
Place: Zagreb
Year: 1992
Pages: from 19 to 29
Meeting: "Medicina rada u obnovi domovine"
Held: from 10/29/92 to 10/30/92
Summary: Analysis is made of the relation between old-age pensions
andinvalidity pensions, and the proportion of chronic diseases whichare
most frequently the cause of invalidity. Invalidity due tooccupational
disease is still too high in this country inrelation to other European
countries. The need is stressed forimprovement of criteria for evaluation
of invalidity and otherwork ability by introducing highly specific and
financiallyacceptable diagnostic methods.
Keywords: Work invalids, occupational diseases, diagnostic criteria
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: DISORDERS AND DISEASES OF THE LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM (LMS)
CONNECTED WITH WORK
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
Proceedings title: KNJIGA SAŽETAKA IX KONGRES HRVATSKIH LIJEČNIKA
Language: hrvatski
Place: Zadar
Year: 1991
Pages: from 41 to 0
Meeting: IX Kongres hrvatskih liječnika
Held: from 10/03/91 to 10/05/91
Summary: In an epidemiological study of samples of a
middle-agedpopulation in Croatia increased frequency of arthrosis in
thejoints of the extremities was registered in a rural population -69%
compared to 54% in a non-agriculatural population. Unphysiological
positions of the body and repeated hand movementswere most frequent in
females, who suffered from cervicobrachialsyndrome (80% : 50% ; p<0.01).
Fatigue and/or pain in thecervical spine was reported by 87% of female
workers onvideoterminals, who connect this to the method of work.
Keywords: Diseases of the locomotor system, work
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: DISORDERS OF THE LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM POTENTIALIZED BY
MALTREATMENT OF PRISONERS IN CONCENTRATION CAMPS DURING THE WAR IN CROATIA
- 1991-1992
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
Proceedings title: The Second World Conference on Injury Control, Atlanta - Abstracts
Language: engleski
Place: Atlanta, USA
Year: 1993
Pages: from 335 to 0
Meeting: The Second World Conference on Injury Control
Held: from 05/20/93 to 05/23/93
Summary: In a group of 290 prisoners, 99% of whom were young men
(26.4 +/-6.5 years) 78.6% were members of the Croatian Army. The
mostfrequent diagnosis was back pain (50.5%). As earlier back painwas
reported in only 21% of the prisoners 29.5% can be considereda direct
result of maltreatment in the camps. A CT in 1.7% ofthe prisoners
confirmed protrusion of the intervertebral disk,and X-rays in 35% of those
examined showed fractured ribs. Relatively frequent fibrositis (4.6%) is
considered the result ofchills and depression.
Keywords: Diseases of the locomotor system, war in Croatia
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: NON-SPECIFIC REACTIVITY OF RESPIRATORY PATHWAYS IN FEMALE
WORKERS IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Čosić, I
- Radošević, Zdenko
Proceedings title: 137. ALPE-ADRIA-PANNONIA. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS
Language: engleski
Place: Trieste, Italy
Year: 1991
Pages: from 137 to 0
Meeting: 8th Congress of Pneumology, Lung and Environment
Held: from 11/08/91 to 11/09/91
Summary: We established the existence of impaired reactivity in
pressworkshop workers in 44.7% of cases (N=38) (PC50 Rt=3.08 +/- 0.9mg/ml
histamine) while in mounting workshop workers (controlsN=36)
hyperreactivity was much less (5.5%) (PC50 Rt=12.32 +/- 4.8mg/ml histamine)
ASTROGRAPH-Chest Corp. USA). We assume that thisinduced hyperreactivity is
of an irritative character.
Keywords: Electroceramics industry, respiratory pathways, non-specific reactivity.
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
Proceedings title: ALPE-ADRIA-PANNONIA. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS
Language: engleski
Place: Trieste, Italy
Year: 1993
Pages: from 116 to 0
Meeting: 8th Congress of Pneumology, Lung and Environment
Held: from 11/08/91 to 11/09/91
Summary: Anxiety index (IA) was the highest rank in chronic
bronchiticsand and slightly lower with symptoms of asthma (sample: 823
M,725 F adults). Females on the whole had a higher IA rank. IA didnot
correlate significantly with the values of FEV1. We foundsignificant
correlation between IA and VC% in the population offemale-chronic
bronchitics, and the control group of females.Similar data have been
reported in clinical investigations.
Keywords: Trend index of anxiety, chronic bronchitis, adult population
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Radošević, Zdenko
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Miculinić, N.
Proceedings title: ALPE-ADRIA-PANNONIA. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS
Language: engleski
Place: Trieste, Italy
Year: 1993
Pages: from 117 to 0
Meeting: 8th Congress of Pneumology, Lung and Environment
Held: from 11/09/91 to 11/09/91
Summary: In the asymptomatic phase of the disease
etiologicalmulticausality of exogenic and endogenic factors are
presentwhich influence primary prevention. The secondary phaseencompasses
care during the reparable phase. The tertiary phaseof prevention
encompasses the irreparable phase of the diseaseincluding hospitalization
and supervision of patients withrespiratory insufficiency in their homes.
Keywords: Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, prevention model
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: CHRONIC BRONCHITIS IN A POPULATION IN CROATIA
- Authors:
- Radošević, Zdenko
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
Proceedings title: ALPE-ADRIA-PANONIA, 8th CONGRESS OF PNEUMOLOGY, LUNG AND ENVIRONMENT
Language: engleski
Place: Trieste, Italy
Year: 1993
Pages: from 50 to 51
Meeting: 8th Congress of Pneumology, Lung and Environment
Held: from 11/08/91 to 11/09/91
Summary: The study presents data for 1987. In a population from
Croatiathe incidence of chronic cough amounted to 128/100000 (92.38 M,36.08
F) which is similar to data from the pneumophtisiologicalservice
(164/100000 inhabitants). On the basis of the foregoingstudy it can be
concluded that the frequency of chronicbronchitis is similar to the
frequency in other Europeancountries and that a specific register should be
developed forfollowing-up such patients.
Keywords: chronic bronchitis, epidemiological studies, pulmonary disease
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Petrak, J.
- Trošić, Ivančica (50540)
Proceedings title: PNEUMOLOGIA 92, INT. POSTGRADUATE COURSE.INTERSTITAL LUNG DISEASES.TEXT-BOOK
Language: engleski
Place: Trieste, Italy
Year: 1993
Pages: from 216 to 0
Meeting: Pneumologia 92. International Postgraduate Course, Interstitial Lung Diseases
Held: from 12/05/92 to 12/06/92
Summary: From among 400 workers employed in a steel-works a group of
23fireclay bricklayers (employed in the maintenance, constructionand
demolition of Siemens-Martin furnaces) were examined. Theresults indicate
the occurrence of pneumoconiosis in fireclaybricklayers with a relatively
short period of exposure tofibrinogenic dust at the workplace.
Keywords: Pneuconiosis, fireclay bricklayers, fibrogenic dust
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Radošević, Zdenko
- Pećina, M.
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
Proceedings title: PNEUMOLOGIA 93. CHRONIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE. TEXT-BOOK
Language: engleski
Place: Trieste, Italy
Year: 1993
Pages: from 281 to 0
Meeting: Pneumologia 93. Chronic Respiratory Failure
Held: from 12/07/93 to 12/09/93
Summary: Within a sample of the population in Croatia (476 M, 645 F)
agroup of 135 M (47.6 yrs) and 279 F (46.9 yrs) were studied.Kyphoscoliotic
habituswas verified by bending test in 1972 and1982. Declination of VC and
FEV1 in persons with kyphoscoliotichabitus and without signs of chronic
bronchitis and dyspnea didnot differ (in ml/y) from the comparative group
of subjects(nonsmokers with no signs of kyphoscoliosis,
dyspnea,bronchitis).
Keywords: Kyphoscoliotic habitus, VC and FEV1 declination
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Trošić, Ivančica (50540)
- Štilinović, Luka (48334)
- Šarić, Marko (46073)
- Editors
- Ulrich, Mohr
Proceedings title: 4TH INTERNATIONAL INHALATION SYMPOSIUM
Language: engleski
Place: Hannover, Germany
Year: 1993
Pages: from 96 to 0
Meeting: 4th International Inhalation Symposium
Held: from 03/01/93 to 03/05/93
Summary: The aim of the study was to identify and define
differencesbetween diseased and non-diseased asbestos exposed
shipyardworkers. Both data on medical histories and clinical andlaboratory
surveys were statistically evaluated. When comparedto the non-diseased
group, a significant increase in erythrocytesedimentation rate, monocyte
number, gamma-globulin andimmunoglobulin levels was found in diseased
subjects, followed bya decrease in segmented leukocyte percentage. These
findingsshow the influence of locally inhaled asbestos fibers on
systemiccirculation.
Keywords: Retrospective study, asbestos exposure, asbestosis, systemic circulation
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Trošić, Ivančica (50540)
- Šarić, Marko (46073)
- Štilinović, Luka (48334)
- Editors
- Seemayer, Norbert H
- Hadnagy, Wolfgang
Proceedings title: ZENTRALBLATT FUR HYGIENE UND UMWELTMEDIZIN
Language: engleski
Place: Dusseldorf, Germany
Year: 1992
Pages: from 383 to 384
Meeting: Third Meeting of Environmental Hygiene
Held: from 06/25/91 to 06/27/91
Summary: In order to determine whether the appearance of
occupationalasbestosis is related to cleared asbestos bodies (AB)
andmacrophages (AM) the occurrence of AB and AM in the sputum ofdiseased
and non-diseased workers was investigated. AB weresignificantly more
frequent in the sputum of the diseased group,while AM were more frequent in
the sputum of the non-diseasedgroup. These findings confirm the important
role of thefunctional ability of AM in the lung defence mechanism.
Keywords: Asbestos body, alveolar macrophage, occupational asbestosis
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Authors:
- Vrca, Anđelko
- Fuchs, Radovan
- Vilke-Milošević, M.
Proceedings title: THIRD MEETING OF THE INT. NEUROTOXICOLOGY ASSOCIATION. FINAL PROGRAM ABSTRACTS
Language: engleski
Place: Parma, Italy
Year: 1991
Pages: from 120 to 0
Meeting: Third Meeting of the International Neurotoxicology Association, Salsomaggiore Terme
Summary: By using standard physical examinations a group of 52
workers,occupationally exposed to pesticides, were examined and theresults
evaluated. Duration of exposure varied from 3.5 to 27years. The control
group comprised a matched group of workersnot exposed to pesticides at the
workplace. A statisticallysignificant difference was seen between the
groups with regard totremor, muscular tonus and ability to retain balance
in astanding position, and within the group of pesticide exposedworkers in
respect to the length of exposure.
Keywords: Neurological changes, occupational exposure to pesticides
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: CHANGES IN CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS IN WORKERS
EXPOSED TO PESTICIDES
- Authors:
- Vilke-Milošević, M.
- Vrca, Anđelko
Proceedings title: PROCEEDINGS SOUTH-EAST EUR. SOC. FOR NEUROL.& PSYCHIAT. ALPA-ADRIA WORKING COMM.
Language: hrvatski
Place: Pula
Year: 1991
Pages: from 101 to 0
Meeting: Postgraduate Course and 31st International Neuropsychiatric Symposium
Summary: The object of the study was to test the hypothesis that
certainneurobehavioral abnormalities might be present in workerschronically
exposed to pesticides. A group of 32 patients from afactory producing
pesticides were examined. Reaction times weremeasured by Complex Reaction
Meter Drenovac (CRD system). Statistical analysis of results showed that
age, years of smokingand length of exposure to pesticides result in
prolonged reactiontimes in workers chronically exposed to pesticides.
Keywords: Psychological functions, exposure to pesticides, hypothesis
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: EPILEPSY AND INVALIDITY
- Authors:
- Vrca, Anđelko
- Pavićević, Lukrecija (82905)
Proceedings title: EUR. SOC. FOR NEUROLOGY AND PSYCH. ALPA-ADRIA WORKING COMMUNITY
Language: hrvatski
Place: Pula
Year: 1991
Pages: from 112 to 0
Meeting: "Medicina rada u obnovi domovine"
Held: from 10/29/92 to 10/30/92
Summary: The purpose of the study was to examine the relation
betweenepilepsy and other diseases in disabled workers and to examinethe
dynamics of this relation in the last three years. Arepresentative sample
was selected out of 60 subjects (disabledworkers) who had retired in 1988,
1989 and 1990 and in whomepilepsy was one of the diagnoses. The results of
the studyshowed that epilepsy was the main reason for retirement in
20subjects in 1988, 26 in 1989 and 32 in 1990.
Keywords: Epilepsy, retired disabled workers
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title:
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: DISTRIBUTION BY AGE AND SEX IN PATIENTS WITH ANKYLOSING
SPONDYLITIS REGISTERED IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA (1980-1984)
- Authors:
- Ivanišević, Goran
- Jajić, Ivo
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Plasaj, Tomislav
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka. Reumatizam 41 (supl)
Language: hrvatski
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
ISBN/ISSN: 0374-1338
Pages: from 39
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: In a five year period 1448 patients with ankylosing
spondylitis were registered - mainly men (83.5% compared to 16.5% women).
The onset of the disease in men was most frequently between the ages of
41-50, and in women slightly earlier 31-40 years.
Keywords: Register of rheumatic diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, age, sex
Other: nema
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: DISTRIBUTION BY AGE AND SEX IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID
ARTHRITIS REGISTERED IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA (1980-1984)
- Authors:
- Ivanišević, Goran
- Jajić, Ivo
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Plasaj, Tomislav
- Babić-Naglić, Đurđa
- Čurković, Božidar
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka. Reumatizam 41 (supl)
Language: hrvatski
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 40
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: Out of 5027 patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease,
registered from 1980 to 1985, 58.1% had rheumatoid arthritis. Of this
number women comprised 82.5% and men 17.6% (7.7:1). The disease occurred
most frequently in patients aged from 41 to 50 years and from 51 to 60
years.
Keywords: Register of rheumatic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, age, sex
Other: nema
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: REGENERATIVE PROCESSES IN THE SURFACE OF THE JOINT
CARTILAGE AND THEIR IMPORTANCE FOR AETHYOPATHOGENESIS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS
- Authors:
- Flajsig, Igor
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Hančević, Janko
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka, Reumatizam 41
Language: hrvatski
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 89
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: Shifting of the balance between wear and regeneration of
the joint cartilage in favour of wear leads to reparation of damage to the
less valuable connective tissue. Recovery can be helped by the application
of factors of growth or in intercellular cartilage matrix. TGF beta
(transforming growth factor) is particularly important, as is IgF
(insulin-like growth factor) which acts as an intermediator for growth
hormone effect.
Keywords: arthrosis, joint cartilage, regeneration, growth factor
Other: nema
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: ARTHROSES IN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR MALTREATED IN
SERBOCHETNIC CAMPS DURING THE WAR IN CROATIA
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka, Reumatizam 41 (supl)
Language: hrvatski
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 100
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: Out of 638 prisoners of war, examined up until the end of
1992 in the Department of Occupational Health, Institute for Medical
Research and Occupational Health, 51% complained of disorders of the
locomotor system. Arthrosis of the joints was diagnosed in 8.4%, and
contusion in 6.2% Although the subjects were relatively young, 34.2 +/-
10.2 years, the share of arthrosis was significantly greater than
anticipated for this age group. Consequently arthrosis can be causally
connected with physical maltreatment in the camps.
Keywords: war in Croatia, ex-prisoners, maltreatment in camps, arthrosis
Other: nema
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: RISK FACTORS IN COXARTHROSES OF FARMERS
- Authors:
- Petrošević, Mirko
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornika sažetaka, Reumatizam 41
Language: hrvatski
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 101
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: A group of 66 farmers (P) was compared with 65 tractor
drivers (T) working in similar conditions in the public sector and 38
teachers (N) with a free work rhythm and satisfactory microclimatic
conditions. In 6.1% of the farmers and only 1.5% of the tractor drivers,
the hips were the most burdened part of the body. Restricted rotation was
registered in 21.2% (P), 13.8% (T) and 5.3% (N) (p<0.05). Coxarthrosis was
diagnosed in 7.6% (P), 4.6% (T) and only 2.6% (N). The possible effect of
work methods, physical burdening and vibration are discussed with regard to
the increased frequency of coxarthrosis in farmers.
Keywords: farmers, risk factors, coxarthrosis
Other: nema
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: SOME RISK FACTORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GONARTHROSIS
- Authors:
- Drugović, Dalibor
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka, Reumatizam 41
Language: hrvatski
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 96
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: In a random sample of 53 patients, examined in the
Rheumatology Out-patient Department because of painful joints, possible
risk factors for the development of gonarthrosis were examined. A control
group, matched according to age and sex, comprised 32 men and 21 women,
with painful syndrome of the spine. Gonarthrosis occurred significantly
earlier in women (53.2 +/- 5.2 years, p<0.01). Subjects with gonarthrosis
reported that at work they either stand or walk (p<0.05), and some reported
trauma of the lower leg 13.2% : 3.8%, in the control group; p<0.05.
Adiposity was significantly more frequently registered in women with
gonarthrosis (18.2% : 9% with adiposity but without gonarthrosis). Work
ability was impaired more than in athe control group.
Keywords: gonarthrosis, age, sex, adiposity, trauma, work ability
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: ERGONOMY AND RHEUMATOLOGY
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Gomzi, Milica (13890)
- Goldoni, Jasminka
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka, Reumatizam 41
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 123
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: The significant incidence of rheumatic disease is connected
with nonergonomic strain at work. Of the workers who predominantly sit at
work 58% complain of pain in the cervical spine, and 17% of pain in the
shoulder joints. Pain in the hands, particularly the right hand are
frequent (24.5% : 8.2% in the left). As many as 52% of workers who burden
the shoulder joints during the technological process, complained of pain in
the joints of the upper limbs, and only 22.5% of subjects in the control
group of met workers (p<0.01). A clinical finding indicating diseased
shoulders was found during an examination in 47.5% of the examined group
and 10.0% of the control group, indicating the need to eliminate known risk
factors arising from nonergonomic strain.
Keywords: forced posture, physical load, cervical spine, shoulders, hands
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: WORK CHAIR - A CHALLENGE FOR ERGONOMISTS AND
RHEUMATOLOGISTS
- Authors:
- Franić-Smičiklas, Nada
- Winterhalter-Zvonar, Branka
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka, Reumatizam 42
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 124
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: Out of 55 professional musicians, who spend more than 8
hours a day sitting, 83% complkained of pain in the locomotor system. Work
chairs were extremely unsuitable. Out of 337 workers on videoterminals,
who work in similar conditions but use better chairs, 21% feel fatigue
during work and as many as 60% fatigue and pain in one segment of the
locomotor system. Only 33% were satisfied with the work chair. Unsuitable
chair back was reported by 75% and chair angle by 64% of those questioned.
When designing the work chair antrhopometric characteristics of the user
and ergonomic principles should be respected.
Keywords: ergonomic approach, rheumatology, work chair
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: FATIGUE AND PAIN IN THE CERVICAL SPINE AS SYMPTOMS OF
UNSATISFACTORY INFLUENCE OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Authors:
- Sladoljev, Matilda
- Sačer, Dražen
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka, Reumatizam 41
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 125
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: Q questionnaire was completed on fatigue and pain in the
cervical spine and joints of the upper extremities for 59 female workers in
the meat industry, aged 33.8 +/- 5.2 years and 14.2 +/- 5.1 years of
service, who work in unsatisfactory ergonomic and microclimatic conditions.
Pain and fatigue was felt at the same time by 98%, and only 25% had no
disorders of the locomotor system. In 66% of the women disorders increased
during work and were more intensive during the sixth hour. In 37% of
subjects the disorders did not disappear after work.
Keywords: cervical spine, ergonomic conditions, fatigue, pain
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: DYNAMOMETRY IN DIAGNOSIS OF CERVICOBRACHIAL SYNDROME
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka, Reumatizam 42
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 135
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: The group examined comprised patients with clearly
expressed cervicobrachial syndrome (CBS). The control group, matlched by
age and sex, comprised patients without CBS or disease of the upper
extremities. Grip strength of the right hand, measured by mechanical
dynamometry, was 48.6 +/- 34.41 kg, compared to 51.8 +/- 35.1 kg for the
left; p<0.05. Values in the control group were significantly higher (for
the right hand 73.0 +/- 36.4 kg, left hand 67.9 +/- 32.3 kg; p<0.01).
Markedly reduced strength was determined in 43% of subjects for the right
hand and 20% of subjects for the left, which greatly reduced the ability to
work safely.
Keywords: dynamometry, cervicobrachial syndrome, work ability
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: JOUNI TEST IN MUSCULUS TRAPESIUS SYNDROME
- Authors:
- Jouni, Haidar
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Domljan, Z.
- Ivanišević, Goran
Proceedings title: Zbornik sažetaka, Reumatizam 43
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 141
Meeting: 1. Kongres Hrvatskog reumatološkog društva
Held: from 04/21/94 to 04/23/94
Summary: Between m. sternocleidomastoideus and deep vertebral
(fascie) n. accesorius may be compressed, resulting in the occurrence of
motor canalicular syndrome. The results are presented of treatment for
pain in the cervical spine, which the patients connect with an
unsatisfactory position of the head during sleep. Out of a group of 40
patients 20 were treated by massage only and nonsteroid antiflogistic
drugs, and the remaining 20 by relieving the pressure on the n. accessorius
by the "Jouni test". In the second group speedier recovery was achieve.
Keywords: Accesorius nerve, trapesius muscle, diagnostics, therapy
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: ARTHROSES IN CORRELATION WITH INJURIES FOLLOWED-UP IN AN
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF A MIDDLE AGED POPULATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF
CROATIA
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Editors
- Guidotti, T.L.
Proceedings title: Book of abstracts
Language: engleski
Place: Alberta, Canada
Year: 1995
Pages: from 225
Meeting: Fourth International Conference on Safe Communities
Held: from 06/05/95 to 06/08/95
Summary: During an investigation of chronic disease in a sample of
3,369 middle-aged inhabitants in Croatia we registered the frequency of
injuries in 8.4%. Women were twice less likely than men to be exposed to
injury. Fractures were the most frequently diagnosed - 46.3% of all
injuries. During a medical examination of the locomotor system arthrotic
changes in the extremities were graded. The possibility of correlation
between macrotrauma (particularly fractures of the lower extremities) and
arthrotic changes is discussed.
Keywords: epidemiological study, distribution of injuries, arthrosis
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: ACTIVE EPIDEMIOLOGIC APPROACH TO PREVENTION OF
CERVICOBRACHIAL SYNDROME
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
- Mimica, Milorad (31696)
- Editors
- Finnish Institute of Occ.Hlth,
Proceedings title: Book of abstracts
Language: engleski
Place: Helsinki, Finska
Year: 1995
Pages: from 146
Meeting: Symposium "From Research to Prevention"
Held: from 03/20/95 to 03/23/95
Summary: By an active epidemiological approach, applied in a sample
of the population of Croatia (N=2,835) age range 35-55 years, it was found
that every fourth woman and fifth mean suffered from spinal disease. On
the basis of an examdination by a general practitioner diseases of the
cervical spine were diagnozed more often in women than in men (21% : 15% ;
p<0.01). In 317 workers on videoterminals (VDU) cervicobrachial syndrome
was diagnozed in 32% and in subjects in the control group with a free work
rhythm 20%; p<0.01). Preventive relaxation exercises during work on VDUs,
recreation programme, gymnastics and ergonomic adaptation are elaborated.
Keywords: cervicobrachial syndrome, epidemiological approach, prevention, recreative programme, ergonomy
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: RHEUMATIC DISEASES IN PRISONERS OF WAR DURING THE WAR IN
CROATIA
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
Proceedings title: Abstracts - Rheumatology in Europe 24
Language: engleski
Place: Amsterdam, Holland
Year: 1995
ISBN/ISSN: 1021-8564
Pages: from 381
Meeting: XIII European Congress of Rheumatology
Held: from 06/18/95 to 06/23/95
Summary: Out of 1,550 prisoners of war (POWs) 26% were examined
because of rheumatic disorders. Only 18% of those examined complained of
earlier rheumatic disease, and of this number only 7.2% had been medically
treated because of the disease. Only 1.3% of POWs were not beaten. Back
pain was most frequently diagnosed (44.1%), chestl pain (21.8%) and pain in
the cervical spine (17.8%). High frequency of fibromyalgia, humeroscapular
periarthritis and arthroses in relatively young patients (34.6 +/- 10.2
years) was connected with unsatisfactory climatic conditions and physical
maltreatment in the camps. Only 44.9% of the POWs were able to continue
their earlier employment.
Keywords: war in Croatia, rheumatic disorders, ex-prisoners, work ability
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: CLINICAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF OFFICE WORKERS
EXPOSED TO GASEOUS FORMALDEHYDE
- Authors:
- Gomzi, Milica (13890)
Proceedings title: Abstracts
Language: engleski
Place: Helsinki, Finska
Year: 1994
Pages: from 117
Meeting: International Symposium on New Epidemics in Occupational Health
Held: from 05/16/94 to 05/19/94
Summary: Nonoccupational exposure to formaldehyde may reach levels
which exceed occupational standards and produce subjective symptoms and
perhaps worsen laboratory findings. This survey of 276 employees
demonstrate seemingly high prevalence of headache, irritation and
asthmalike symptoma and skin disorders. Measurement of indoor air
atmosphere showed mean values of 1-199 ugm-3 for formaldehyde. The
occurrence of asthmalike symptoms was related to smoking habit and to
hemoglobin level. Skin disorders was related to erythrocyte sedimentation
rate and inversely related to immunoglobulin E. Observation presented
suggests that immune system may be suppressed rather than activated in some
chemically sensitive workers.
Keywords: formaldehyde, office workers, subjective symptoms, hematological and immunological findings
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: THE ROLE OF NONSPECIFIC NASAL PROVOCATION (NNP) IN
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
- Authors:
- Plavec, Davor
Proceedings title: Abstracts
Language: engleski
Place: Helsinki, Finska
Year: 1994
Meeting: International Symposium on New Epidemics in Occupational Health
Held: from 05/15/94 to 05/19/94
Summary: The aim was to study the effect of occupational exposure to
irritants, smoking and atopy on nonspecific nasal responsiveness. Our
results suggest that nasal trouble in workers exposed even to low
concentrations of irritants may be associated with nonspecific nasal
hyperresponsiveness. The method proved to be a good diagnostic tool and
could be used in monitoring the effect of occupational respiratory hazards
on respiratory tract (health monitoring).
Keywords: health monitoring, irritants, nonspecific nasal provocation, histamine, smoking, atopy
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: EVALUATION OF INDICATORS OF MAXIMAL EXPIRATORY FLOW IN
OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG SYNDROME IN CHILDREN
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Kujundžić, D.
- Suvajdić, S.
Proceedings title: Abstracts
Language: engleski
Place: Martin, Slovačka Republika
Year: 1994
Pages: from 23 to 24
Meeting: 8th Congress of Slovak and Czech Pneumologic & Phthisiologic Societies with International Participation
Held: from 09/07/94 to 09/10/94
Summary: In a group of children with obstructive expiratory syndrome
(OES) and healthy children (N=136) indicators of maximal expiratory flow
were examined. The results of the examination in both groups of subjects
indicated good discrimination of V max tests depending on the effort
(FEV1,FEF) and better discrimination of V max. tests independently of
effort (FEF 50, FEF 25, FEF 25-75). During estimation of obstruction in
children it is unnecessary to use expensive equipment and complex tests.
Keywords: obstructive exspiratory syndrome, ventilatory sindrome
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: PREEMPLOYMENT TESTING FOR ATOPY AND BRONCHIAL
HYPERREACTIVITY: ONE STEP TOO LATE
- Authors:
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
- Plavec, Davor
Proceedings title: Abstracts EAACI 94
Language: engleski
Place: Stockholm, Sweden
Year: 1994
ISBN/ISSN: 0338-1925
Pages: from 52
Meeting: XV International Congress of Allergology and Clinical Immunology
Held: from 06/26/94 to 07/01/94
Summary: Preemployment testing for atopy and bronchial
hyperreactivity (BHR) has been done on 1010 subjects before being admitted
for work in high risk working places. 414 (41%) of them were educated for
high risk occupations. For nonadmittance were:: positive skin-prick test to
one or more allergens and/or increased global and/or specific IgE or BHR.
10% of all subjects and 9% of subjects educated for high risk occupations
had one or more positive criteria.
Keywords: atopic status, bronchial hyperreactivity, pre-employment examination
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: THE INFLUENCE OF WAR-TIME MIGRATION ON REGISTERED
TUBERCULOSIS IN ZAGREB
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Živković, Đ
- Krstić-Burić, M.
- Šimić, Dijana
Proceedings title: Tubercle and Lung Dis
Language: engleski
Year: 1994
ISBN/ISSN: 0962-8479
Pages: from 66 to 67
Meeting: Tubercle and Lung Dis
Held: from 09/07/94 to 09/10/94
Summary: We evaluated the situation with regard to registered
tubercular infections in permanent residents, temporary residents and
refugees accommodated in the Zagreb region (1989, 1992 and 1993 yrs).
Statistical analysis indicated a changed frequency of tuberculosis in
wartime compared to the pre-war period.
Keywords: epidemiology, tuberculosis, migrations
- Type of paper
: Summary in proceedings
Title: NON-SPECIFIC BRONCHIAL SENSITIVITY IN HEALTHY SMOKERS AND
NON-SMOKERS
- Authors:
- Pavlović, Mladen (35723)
- Plavec, Davor
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
Proceedings title: Abstract book
Language: engleski
Place: Opatija
Year: 1994
Pages: from 83
Meeting: 1. Congress of Croatian Pulmonologists
Held: from 10/16/94 to 10/19/94
Summary: The sample comprised 48 smokers and 47 non-smokers (age
28.0 +/- 11.0 yrs). Smoking index was 144.35 (range:20-750). Examination of
sensitivity and nasal non-specific reactivity was carried out with
histamine diphosphate. Slope dose-response was not significantly lower in
smokers in relation to non-smokers (FEV 1, MEF 50). PC (nasal non-specific
reactivity) correlated with smoking index. Slope dose-response correlated
with basic ventilatory functions.
Keywords: nonspecific bronchial sensitivity, reactivity upper respiratory pathways, smokers
- Type of paper
: Ph.D.
Title: EVOKED BRAIN POTENTIALS IN PERSONS EXPOSED TO LONG-TERM
LOW CONCENTRATIONS OF TOLUENE
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Date of defense: 10/07/93
Language: hrvatski
Number of pages: 90
Summary: Visual evoked potentials (VEP, cognitive evoked
potentials(VEP-P300) and brain stem evoked potentials (BAEP) were
performedin two groups of subjects: 49 workers in a printing-press and
59controls. The extent of exposure to toluene was evaluated bydetermining
toluene concentrations in peripheral blood andhippuric acid and o-cresol u
urine. In the exposed group VEPshowed significantly higher amplitudes for
N75, P100 and N145waves and significantly higher latency for P100 wave;
VEP-P300showed significantly higher amplitudes for P300F wave and numberof
negative differences in amplitudes for P300R - P300F; BAEPshowed
significantly higher amplitudes for P1 wave and laencyintervals for P1 - P2
and significantly decreased latency for P1wave and amplitude for P2 wave.
Keywords: Neurotoxicity, organic solvents, toluene, evoked potentials, visual evoked potentials (VEP), cognitive evoked potentials (VEP-P300), brain stem evoked potentials (BAEP)
- Type of paper
: Ph.D.
Title: ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY IN APPRAISING THE DEGREE OF BRAIN
DAMAGE IN ALCOHOLICS
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Date of defense: 04/03/91
Language: hrvatski
Number of pages: 142
Summary: EEG and neuropsychologic examinations were carried out in
asample of 239 alcoholics, during reduced tolerance to alcohol and45
nonalcoholics, in order to determine EEG signs of braindamage. It was
found that fast frequencies of baseline rhyhmindicate severe damage and
lower amplitudes and changes in EEGfinding show a period of progressive
damage of cognitive brainfunctions.
Keywords: Alcoholics, electroencephalography, cognitive damage
- Type of paper
: M.A.
Title: NONSPECIFIC NASAL REACTIVIY IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS, WORKERS
OCCUPATIONALLY EXPOSED TO IRRITANTS AND PATIENTS WITH HAY FEVER
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Date of defense: 07/17/91
Language: hrvatski
Number of pages: 84
Summary: In this study we have investigated the level of nonspecific
nasal reactivity in 60 healthy subjects, 34 subjects with pollinosis and 86
workers professionally exposed to irritants. Nonspecific nasal provocation
with nasal resistance as a parameter for evaluation of the response
expressed as provocation concentrations a quantitative diagnostic method
with good reproducibility and high specificity and sensitivity. We showed
a significant rise in nonspecific nasal reactivity during the period of
professional exposure to irritants.
Keywords: Nonspecific nasal reactivity, occupational exposure, pollinosis, irritants
- Type of paper
: M.A.
Title: INFLUENCE OF NASAL PROVOCATION WITH HISTAMINE ON
NONSPECIFIC BRONCHIAL REACTIVITY
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Date of defense: 06/08/92
Language: hrvatski
Number of pages: 71
Summary: To investigate the influence of nasal challenge with
histamine(modified method of van Wijk and Dieges, Clin Allergy1987;17:563)
on the level of nonspecific bronchial reactivity(Chai et al. J Allergy Clin
Immunol 1975;56:323-7) 20 subjectswith rhinitis, 62 healthy individuals and
82 workers exposed torespiratory irritants were studied. After nasal
challenge withhistamine a significant increase of provocation doses -
alowering of airway reactivity - as compared to its basic valueswas found.
Keywords: Allergic rhinitis, inhalation of histamine aerosols, nonspecific bronchial reactivity, nonspecific bronchoprovocation, nonspecific nasal reactivity, occupational exposure
- Type of paper
: M.A.
Title: COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DIGITOPALMAR DERMATOGLYPHS AMONG
PATIENTS WITH MANIC-DEPRESSIVE PSYCHOSIS
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Author: UGRENOVIĆ ŽELJKO
Date of defense: 07/14/94
Language: hrvatski
Number of pages: 107
Summary: In this study qualitative and quantitative characteristics
of the digitopalmar
dermatoglyphs in patients with manic-depressive disorder,bipolar type,were
analysed and compared with the same characteristics among healthy
examinees.The
sample comprised a group of hospitalized patients of both sexes and of
different
age (N=150; M=92; F=58) with the diagnosis of manic-depressive disorder
according
to the criteria from the DSM-III-R classification.A control group comprised
400
phenotypically healthy subjects.Digitopalmar prints were taken using the
Cummins
and Midlo method.The quantitative characteristics of the digitopalmar
dermatoglyphs were analysed by the methods of descriptive
statistics,multivariate
and univariate analysis of variance and canonical discriminant analysis.The
quality of discrimination was evaluated by classifying the examinees
according
to the extracted classification function.The qualitative characteristics of
the
digitopalmar dermatoglyphs were presented by the relative frequencies of
the
finger and palm patterns.Statistical difference between the groups was
evaluated
by the chi-squared test.Evaluation of significance of the differences in
frequencies of various patterns of palmar dermatoglyphics between the
patients
with manic-depressive disorder and healthy examinees shows statistically
significant differences among males on the 3rd P<0.01) and 4th (P<0.001)
interdigital areas as well as on the hypothenar (P<0.01).Among females
there are
statistically significant differences in the 4th (P<0.001) interdigital
area as
well as on the hypothenar (P<0.01).The differences occur in the medial
parts of
the palm only,being especially significant (at the level: P<0.001) in the
4th
interdigital area,both among males and females.Total finger ridge count is
lower
in the group of patients with manic-depressive disorder than in the group
of
healthy examinees,among males and females alike.Correlation analysis
between
discriminating variables and canonical discriminant functions in the group
of
males indicates that the primary discriminators among males are left atd
angle
and ridge count between triradii Ża® and Żb®.Among females the best
discriminators are quantitative characteristics of the palmar
dermatoglyphs,above
all the ridge count between triradii Ża® and Żb®; and between Żc® and Żd®
on both
hands.Classification of the examinees according to the discriminant
function
indicates that in the group of patients it is possible to classify
correctly
82.60% of males and 81.00% of females.By the methods of dermatoglyphic
analyses
it is possible to discriminate a group of patients with manic-depressive
disorder,bipolar type,from a group of phenotypically healthy examinees.
Keywords: manic-depressive psychosis, bipolar disorder, dermatoglyphs
- Type of paper
: Mentorship
Title: HYPERREACTIVITY OF THE AIRWAYS IN WORKERS IN THE
ELECTROCERAMICS INDUSTRY
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Date of defense: 05/23/91
Number of pages: 102
Author: Čosić dr I
Degree level: M.A.
- Type of paper
: Mentorship
Title: THE IMPORTANCE OF DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN FUNCTIONAL
EVALUATION OF THE HAND
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Date of defense: 12/18/91
Number of pages: 103
Author: Shkodra Dr. Ksevat
Degree level: M.A.
- Type of paper
: Mentorship
Title: THE INFLUENCE OF NASAL PROVOCATION WITH HISTAMINE ON
NONSPECIFIC BRONCHIAL REACTIVITY
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Date of defense: 06/08/92
Number of pages: 71
Author: Somogyi-Žalud Mr. sci. Emese
Degree level: M.A.
- Type of paper
: Mentorship
Title: THE PREVALENCE OF SKIN HYPERSENSITIVITY TO COMMON
INHALATORY ALLERGENS IN AN ADULT ASYMPTOMATIC POPULATION
Faculty: Prirodoslovno matematički fakultet Sveučilište u Zagrebu
Date of defense: 12/20/91
Number of pages: 98
Author: Janjić dr Nataša
Degree level: M.A.
- Type of paper
: Mentorship
Title: NONSPECIFIC REACTIVITY OF THE NASAL MUCOUS IN HEALTHY
SUBJECTS, WORKERS OCCUPATIONALLY EXPOSED TO IRRITANTS AND PATIENTS WITH
POLLENOSIS
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Date of defense: 07/17/91
Number of pages: 84
Author: Plavec Mr. sci. Davor
Degree level: M.A.
- Type of paper
: Mentorship
Title: MEDICAL PROGNOSIS OF WORK ABILITY IN PRISONERS WITH
RHEUMATIC DISORDERS, MALTREATED IN DETENTION CAMPS DURING THE WAR IN
CROATIA 1991-1993
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Mentor: KRAPAC LADISLAV
Number of pages: 40
Author: Fardoun T.
Degree level: D.A.
- Type of paper
: Mentorship
Title: EVALUATION OF INDICATORS OF MAXIMAL EXSPIRATORY FLOW IN
OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN
Faculty: Medicinski fakultet Svučilište u Zagrebu
Mentor: PAVLOVIĆ MLADEN
Date of defense: 06/27/95
Number of pages: 106
Author: Kujundžić D.
Degree level: M.A.
- Type of paper
: TV broadcast
Title: SITTING AND THE SPINE
- Authors:
- Krapac, Ladislav (23371)
TV station: HTV
Name of emission (broadcast): Znanost i mi
Year: 1994
Language: hrvatski
- Type of paper
: TV broadcast
Title: MODERN DIAGNOSTICS IN OCCUPATIONAL ALLERGIC LUNG DISEASES
- Authors:
- Kanceljak-Macan, Božica (101500)
TV station: HTV
Name of emission (broadcast): ZNANOST I MI
Year: 1994
Language: hrvatski
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: KANCELJAK-MACAN BOŽICA: MODERN DIAGNOSTICS IN OCCUPATIONAL
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
Institution: Klinika za unutrašnje bolesti, KBC Rebro
Year: 1994
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: KANCELJAK-MACAN BOŽICA: EXAMINATION OF BRONCHIAL
HYPERREACTIVITY AND ITS APPLICATION IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Institution: Društvo za medicinu rada, Hrvatski Liječnički Zbor
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: KANCELJAK-MACAN BOŽICA: ALLERGIC DISORDERS OF THE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN AND PREVENTION IN COMMON AND OCCUPATIONAL
CONDITIONS
Institution: Istraživački institut Pliva;Stručna Sekcija Imunološkog Zavoda;Hrvatsko društvo za medicinu rada HLZ
Year: 1995
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: KANCELJAK-MACAN B0ŽICA: EXAMINATION OF BRONCHIAL
REACTIVITY IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASES
Institution: Klinika za unutrašnje bolesti, KBC Rebro
Year: 1991
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: KANCELJAK-MACAN BOŽICA: IMPORTANCE BRONCHIAL
HYPERREACTIVITY EXAMINATION AND APPLICATION IN EVALUATION OF WORK ABILITY
Institution: Savjetovanje Invalidskih komisija Republika Hrvatske
Year: 1993
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: RISK FACTORS FOR HEALTH IN THE WORK OF MUSICIANS
Institution: Cultural Centre of the Federation Internationale des Juenesses Musicales
Year: 1993
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: ERGONOMIC APPROACH IN PREVENTION OF COMPLAINTS AND
DISEASES
Institution: Cultural Centre of the Federation Internationale des Juenesses Musicales
Year: 1993
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: ERGONOMIC ADAPTATION FOR WAR-INVALIDS DURING INFORMATIC
WORK
Institution: Odbor za zaštitu u informatičkoj zajednici
Year: 1993
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: DIAGOSTICS FOR BACK PAIN SYNDROME
Institution: Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Year: 1993
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: ERGONOMY IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - REVIEW OF THE
MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM
Institution: Hrvatsko društvo za medicinu rada Hrvatskog liječničkog zbora
Year: 1994
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: ERGONOMY IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Institution: Hrvatska akademija medicinskih znanosti, Hrvatsko društvo za medicinu rada Hrvatskog liječničkog zbora, IMI
Year: 1994
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: ERGONOMIC ADAPTATION DURING WORK ON COMPUTERS
Institution: Hrvatski savez informatičara
Year: 1994
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: THE WORK TABLE AND CHAIR IN INFORMATICS
Institution: Hrvatski savez informatičara
Year: 1994
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: ERGONOMY IN INFORMATICS
Institution: Hrvatski savez informatičara i Hrvatska zajednica tehničke kultlure
Year: 1995
- Type of paper
: Invited lecture
Title: SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE MONITORING OF HEALTH AND
DISEASE IN MUSICIANS - A REVIEW OF LOCOMOTOR PROBLEMS (WITH VIDEOFILM "THE
HAND - A MIRROR OF PROFESSION"
Institution: Muzička akademija Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Year: 1995