Workers' compensation benefits generally apply to injuries that are caused by the employee's work, and also apply when a previous injury or illness is aggravated by the employee's work. Injuries which are caused by repetitive stress, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are covered, as are strokes, heart attacks and other physical problems that are directly caused by a worker's employment.

If work has caused a disease or made a real contribution to worsening a pre-existing (and even non-work related) disease, compensation is payable. Work does not have to be the sole or even major contributing factor to the worsening of the disease. The number of diseases that can be covered by WorkCover is large and includes:

There are certain diseases and injuries that are not covered by this policy. These fall under basically 3 categories The injuries or diseases not covered in the first year of operation of the policy are: Note: The diseases listed above are only excluded from cover only for the first year of the policy and not afterwards.

Recent research suggests that a prolonged QT-interval could be an important cause for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Mutations in the KCNJ2 gene are associated with Andersen syndrome (AS). AS is a rare, inherited disorder characterized by periodic paralysis, skeletal developmental abnormalities and a prolonged QT-interval (see point 2) with ventricular arrhythmias. Because of the prolongation of the QT-interval, AS is considered a subtype of long QT syndrome.

The following is an excerpt from a pamphlet on Athlete's Foot by the American Academy of Dermatology, April 1994: Athlete's foot does not occur among people who traditionally go barefoot. It's moisture, sweating and lack of proper ventilation of the feet that present the perfect setting for the fungus of athlete's foot to grow.

Neither I nor anyone I know has contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) through work, including a woman who's been in the life for over ten years. Accidents - broken condoms - do happen, but very rarely if you know what you're doing (lots o' lube). Many pros, including me, have a zero-body-fluid rule. The only thing I ever get on me is sweat, which I scrub off ASAP. But then, this happened.

If your injury or disease arises in the course of your employment or if your preexisting condition, disease or infection is aggravated, reactivated, or accelerated by a work injury, you are entitled to benefits. Yes. The aggravation, reactivation, or acceleration of an underlying or preexisting condition entitles you to benefits. For example, if you have degenerative disc disease and a work injury worsens the disease, you may receive benefits.

The most common allergic diseases are allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, allergic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, food allergy, and urticaria (hives). Allergic disease can be classified by the type of allergen (i.e., food allergy) or by the part of the body that is affected. For example, if allergic symptoms appear in your nose, you are said to have allergic rhinitis. If allergic symptoms appear in your lungs, then you have asthma.

Based upon your lifestyle and family history, are you predisposed to any diseases such as breast cancer, heart attack, stroke or osteoporosis? Knowing this information can profoundly influence your decision to use hormones. Ask your doctor or nurse to help you determine your risk or read chapters 3 & 4 on osteoporosis and heart disease in "Sudden Menopause." You should also know what other contraindications exist for hormone therapy (chapter 6 on hormone replacement in "Sudden Menopause").

The term "sexually transmitted diseases" or "STDs" represents a group of more than 25 different diseases that can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

Schips are not really prone to any viral diseases. They require all the usual protections from diseases , such as parvo and distermper, in addition to protection from parasites. There is a very debilitating and painful genetic disease called MPS-IIIB that affects humans, emus, and Schips. When considering the purchase of a Schipperke, you should request proof of MPS testing for both the sire and the dam.

Zoonotic diseases are those that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Examples are rabies, tuberculosis, and lyme disease.

RP is sometimes associated with syndromes that also affect other parts of the body. Usher syndrome causes hearing loss and vision loss from RP. Although Bardet-Biedl syndrome can involve many part of the body, the defining features of this syndrome are extra fingers and/or toes (which are present at birth) and obesity. Other diseases have a retinal degeneration that is similar to RP.

Plaque, a thin, colorless, sticky film containing bacteria, which constantly forms on the teeth. These bacteria use carbohydrates—sugars and starches—to produce an acid that attacks the enamel covering the teeth. After repeated acid attacks, the enamel can be broken down and a cavity begins. Continued acid attacks eventually dissolve the enamel and penetrate the softer, inner layer of the tooth, where decay can spread rapidly throughout the tooth’s structure.

Teeth can be protected from acid attacks by removing plaque, reducing the number of times and the amount of sugar and starches eaten, using fluorides, having plastic sealants applied to teeth, and by regular professional cleaning of teeth by a dental hygienist.

Orchids benefit from fresh air circulation. In their natural habitat, orchids get excellent air circulation, which helps prevent bacterial and fungal diseases. Avoid cold drafts from coming in contact with the plants as well.

Hereditary diseases, such as hypothyroidism and other autoimmune diseases are diagnosed in all breeds, and the Bearded Collie is no exception. Hyperthyroidism is the most common and the easiest to treat. Addisons is probably the second most common. There are many other, less common diseases. One reason we hear more about genetic diseases is because they are being diagnosed where previously dogs would die of some unknown cause.

Several other infections can sometimes be found in tick secretions. If these are also passed into the bloodstream, they too may establish and complicate the symptoms and outlook.

Diagnosis of marine toxin poisoning is generally based on symptoms and a history of recently eating a particular kind of seafood. Laboratory testing for the specific toxin in patient samples is generally not necessary because this requires special techniques and equipment available in only specialized laboratories. If suspect, leftover fish or shellfish are available, they can be tested for the presence of the toxin more easily.