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Court Rejects Lawsuit by Worker Who Didn't Ask for Accommodation
07/20/2009
diagnosed her with acute stress disorder after the accident and recommended psychotherapy but did not issue any work restrictions. Eliapo also suffered diabetes that was not well controlled but her treating doctor had not restricted her work.
Oak Hill's marketing manager Margo Scolari decided to
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Stress Linked to Immune Suppressing Hormone
12/06/2005
Australian researchers say they have found physical evidence of a long-held theory that mental stress can depress the human immune system and cause illness.
Garvan Institute scientists announced Monday that they have discovered how a hormone known as neuropeptide Y NPY can prevent
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OSHA Provides Cold Weather Work Protection Tips
12/10/2003
With the onset of cold weather OSHA is reminding employers and workers to take necessary precautions such as those listed on OSHA's Cold Stress Card to prevent and treat cold-related health problems.
Workers in construction commercial fishing maritime and agriculture are among those who need
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OSHA Issues Reminder on Cold Weather Dangers and Solutions
01/10/2008
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Wednesday reminded employers to be aware of the effects cold weather can have on employees particularly those working outdoors and noted the agency's Cold Stress Card offers tips on
Category: News
Panel: Employer Rebutted Presumption of Industrial Causation
09/11/2015
coronary artery disease.
Case Still v. City of Knoxville No. E2014-01841-SC-R3-WC 08312015 published.
Facts William Still worked as a police officer for the City of Knoxville. Doctors diagnosed him with hypertension and diabetes in 1998.
Still underwent a stress test in February 2011 which
Category: News
Many Companies Do Wellness, Survey Finds
06/27/2005
15 percent indicated stress as their
highest priority but only 3 percent rated smoking as their number one concern.
Becker commented "This is an interesting finding in light of the fact that
smoking remains the number one cause of early preventable death in the U.S."
When asked
Category: News
N.Y. 3rd: Withdrawal Not Voluntary if Caused by Condition
12/02/2005
with the Department of Correctional Services. He suffers from numerous health conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome aphasia diabetes coronary artery disease stress anxiety panic disorder and has had multiple strokes. Due to these health-related issues claimant at age 52 ceased working
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Broker: Wellness Programs Can Help Cut WC Costs
10/18/2010
lifestyle choices.
An unhealthy lifestyle for workers can be very expensive for those who sign their checks.
The top three cost drivers of workers compensation claims and productivity losses are related to obesity tobacco use and stress Cox said.
A 2002 CDC study concluded that between 1995 and 1999
Category: News
Reliance on Medical Board's Opinion Doesn't Satisfy Burden
04/07/2009
later his wife took him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a stroke. He has been unable to return to work and filed a claim alleging that work stress had been a substantial factor in his hypertension and stroke.
A medical expert for the defense contended that preexisting health problems
Category: News
Comp Appeals Board Didn't Hold Worker to impermissibly higher Burden of Proof on Stroke Claim
04/08/2015
suffered a stroke and that job-related stress was a contributing factor that led to it. She also identified Amos' tobacco use uncontrolled diabetes hypoadenia inactivity and family history as other possible factors.
Dr. Michael Frankel a neurologist who specializes in strokes disagreed saying Amos
Category: News
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