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Health care professionals in the US are facing what the CDC has classified as a mental health crisis. From 2018 to 2022, HCPs reported a significant increase in poor mental health days (from 3.3 to 4.5) in the previous month.

Methylphenidate significantly improved participants’ driving performance by reducing lane weaving and speed variation.

Neurologic manifestations of long COVID affect approximately 30% of patients regardless of vaccination status or initial disease severity, presenting significant implications for workforce productivity and healthcare delivery.

Research involving US physicians demonstrates that inadequate control over patient load and clinical workflows independently correlates with increased burnout rates and intentions to reduce clinical hours, highlighting the need for systematic approaches to workplace autonomy.

Workplace exposure to harmful chemicals remains a significant risk factor for bladder cancer, particularly affecting specific occupations and requiring targeted prevention strategies.

Recent studies have identified a range of chemical compounds released by face masks, including microplastics, volatile organic compounds, and plasticizers, prompting a closer examination of potential cumulative exposure risks.