Addressing psychosocial risks in the workplace may be challenging within the framework of neoliberal capitalist management, which often prioritizes individual solutions and shifts responsibility onto employees instead of implementing systemic changes to improve potentially harmful working conditions. … Read More →
Work-Related Diseases List Expands Recognition of Occupational Cancer
The new Work-Related Diseases List (Lista de Doenças Relacionadas ao Trabalho – LDRT) issued by Brazil’s Ministry of Health expanded from 182 to 347 disease codes and from 14 to 50 types of neoplasms. This represents a major achievement, reported in the Occupational Cancer Dossier of the Brazilian Journal of Occupational Health / Revista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional (RBSO). … Read More →
Climate change impacts the health of agricultural workers
We rarely stop to consider the journey our food takes – from preparing the land for planting to reaching the tables of Brazilian families. At the start of this journey there are the agricultural workers, who carry out a heavy workload and face growing challenges to their well-being, safety, and health – challenges that are being intensified by climate change. … Read More →
Performance Evaluation Sets Unattainable Goals for Bank Workers
In the context of neoliberal expansion, domination over workers shifts from subjection of their bodies to control of their subjectivity. An analysis of a performance evaluation tool used by a private Brazilian bank reveals the prescription of unattainable goals. … Read More →
Brazilian Journal of Occupational Health in the SciELO in Perspective Special Week
For this Special Week, the Brazilian Journal of Occupational Health/Revista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional (RBSO) presents a selection of recent publications that showcase its multidisciplinary scope and diversity of formats within the field of Occupational Health. These works address relevant and emerging topics that explore the complex contemporary relationships between health and work. … Read More →
National Survey Reveals Gaps in Brazilian Endocrinologists’ Education Practices on Adrenal Insufficiency
A national survey of 280 Brazilian endocrinologists revealed only moderate adherence to guidelines on adrenal insufficiency management. Physicians answered correctly in 63.3% of stress-dose adjustment scenarios, with 41.1% failing to endorse self-injection during crises. Findings highlight systemic, educational, and cultural gaps compromising patient safety and preventive care. … Read More →
Cytokinins help improve the quality and shelf life of “Maxi Gala” apples
Plant growth regulators, such as 6BA and TDZ, improve the productivity, firmness, and shelf life of “Maxi Gala” apples, providing practical guidance for growers and reducing losses in the production chain. … Read More →
Styrofoam as an ally of sustainability and a low-cost alternative for the healthcare industry
Researchers from UFSM and USP created anatomical models using recycled Styrofoam, offering a sustainable, ethical, and accessible alternative for anatomy teaching. The prototypes are realistic, inexpensive, and support institutions with limited resources, promoting education combined with environmental responsibility. … Read More →
Brazilian Validation of the Eating Behavior Phenotypes Scale Confirms Psychometric Reliability, but Highlights Cultural Nuances
The Brazilian validation of the Eating Behavior Phenotypes Scale (EFCA) confirmed strong psychometric reliability and a stable five-factor structure. Conducted with 206 adults, the study revealed cultural influences, notably around meal-finishing norms, and found no correlation with BMI. The tool shows promise for precision medicine but requires refined external markers. … Read More →
Adoption of open peer review
The journal Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz announces its adoption of open peer review, that is, it will now publish all interactions between the editorial board and authors alongside the articles, aligning itself with the principles of open science. … Read More →
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