Nuggets for January 29: Occupation-specific issues

There are a lot of occupation-specific conditions that have been cropping up in the news and elsewhere. Here are some of interesting ones I've encountered recently.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has an interesting general article about occupational injuries for nurses. They also have a great IIF (Illnesses, Injuries and Fatalities) section.

The NY Times recently ran an article about degenerative brain disease among former NFL players. For more on chronic traumatic encephalopathy, check it out at eMedicine.com.

You'd never think that they'd have this kind of information, but Apple, yes, the computer, iPod and iPhone people have a great section on ergonomics and reducing eye strain.

And in the "No, I didn't make this up" category, it's been outed as a hoax disorder--the infamous cello scrotum. Alas, gentlemen, the symphony can go on!