Workplace injuries not only affect your business's productivity but also affect your worker's compensation insurance. Prevention of workplace injuries benefits both you and your employees. Many workplace injuries are preventable with simple precautions. Knowing how workplace injuries happen goes a long way to preventing them. Here is a list of some of the more common causes of workplace injuries in no particular order. Your workplace may differ depending on the nature of your business.
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Cannabis and cannabis-based products are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. The trend can be attributed to various factors, including the fact that an increasing number of states are legalizing marijuana, particularly for medical purposes. Many scientific studies have been conducted to determine how marijuana works in the body. CBD, one of the chemical compounds in cannabis, causes the brain to function better, resulting in a "high" sensation, whereas THC has some pain-relieving properties.
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Muscle and joint injuries are common conditions in the United States. In fact, at least one in two adults had a musculoskeletal disorder, translating to more than 126 million Americans. The condition's prevalence has negative health and financial implications on patients and the United States' healthcare expenditure. The risk of muscle and joint injuries is higher among people participating in mechanical activities, such as contact sports and heavy lifting.
Whereas muscle and joint injuries are common, many people solely rely on pain relievers that provide short-term solutions.
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Sterilization is a critical part of the medical profession, as it can help stop the spread of various diseases and ensure that health conditions like COVID-19 don't spread and become more of an issue. Unfortunately, some hospitals may find that their standard sterilization procedures don't handle the dangers of COVID-19 adequately. Read on to learn more about how EO sterilization services can help.
Medical Devices May Have Traces of COVID-19
The medical field is working as well as it can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 throughout the many treatment facilities that get exposed to this disease every day.
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Have you been dealing with frequent heartburn, trouble swallowing, chest pain, and vomiting? You may have a hiatal hernia, a condition that occurs when a part of your stomach protrudes through the diaphragm, which is the layer of muscle that separates your chest cavity from your abdominal cavity. Hiatal hernias are treatable, but in order to get diagnosed and begin treatment, you will need to see a gastroenterologist — a doctor who specializes in the digestive tract.
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