INTRODUCTION Daily life requires frequent estimations of the risk of falling and the ability to avoid a fall. The objective of this study was to explore older women's and men's understanding of fall risk and their experiences with safety precautions taken to prevent falls. METHODS A qualitative study with focus group discussions was conducted. Eighteen community-dwelling people [10 women and ...

• Though there is no evidence to support the use of restrictive low bacteria diets, it is prudent to provide general food safety advice to kidney transplant recipients. • A consultation with a dietician is important to: – identify the most important food safety issues and dietary modifications relevant to each individual patient, and – ensure dietary requirements are met while food safety preca...

These guidelines include safety recommend ations based largely on the Australian/New Zealand Standard 2243.3 Safety in laboratories – Microbiological aspects and containment facilities. However, these standards have been rationalised and PC2 facilities with additional processes and precautions in place are recommended for the majority of TB investigations. Guidelines are also provided on staff ...

This publication gives an introductory overview of the role fire in forest systems, benefits using prescribed as a part management, and necessary safety regulatory precautions that landowners land managers need to adhere fire.

We report the case of a patient who sustained a deep burn in the right ankle as a result of using far-infrared rays for the management of chronic pain in that site. The burn was sustained in a chiropractic sales centre. We recommend medical supervision in such centres and strict adherence to safety precautions.

Radio-controlled helicopters with electric motor driven rotor blades have become trendy toys, not only for children but also adults. Despite their popularity, they are not accompanied by necessary safety precautions for operators, which are indispensable for avoiding devastating bodily injuries. We, as ophthalmologists, have witnessed an unreported serious and irretrievable ocular trauma caused...

Implantable loop recorders are used to detect abnormal arrhythmias in patients with unexplained syncope. These devices capture paradoxical episodes of atrial fibrillation and may be helpful for patients with unexplained stroke. Nurses should be familiar with safety and care instructions and take precautions surrounding diagnostic testing in patients with these devices.

BACKGROUND The C-arm fluoroscope is known as the most important equipment in pain interventions. This study was conducted to investigate the completion rate of education on radiation safety, the knowledge of radiation exposure, the use of radiation protection, and so on. METHODS Unsigned questionnaires were collected from the 27 pain physicians who applied for the final test to become an expe...

The architects of phase I radiochemotherapy development programs impose a semblance of structured radiation "intensity" and adverse event predictability upon radiation-anticancer agent interactions whose natural complexity and improper mixing would otherwise lead to dire health consequences. It is incumbent upon radiation oncology investigators to pledge radiation quality and safety to the part...