The American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) is set to celebrate its 107th annual event April 16 thru 19, 2023. Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Specialist Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz highlights upcoming deadlines for professionals interested in attending: Professionals in occupational medicine: mark your calendars and save the date! The 107th American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) […]
Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals Could Result in Childhood Disease
Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physician, takes a look at a recent study out of Mount Sinai that draws potential connections between chemical exposure and liver disease: In a study published in New York, NY on July 6, 2022, researchers at Mount Sinai have reported that there may be a link between […]
Survivors of Wildfires are at Greater Risk of Cancer
Surviving and enduring the trauma of a wildfire is a commendable feat. The bravery and courage it takes to recover from such a devastating event is not something that goes unnoticed. Unfortunately, this is true in a negative light as well. Environmental Medicine Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses a study that is drawing connections […]
University of Arizona looks at cancer signs in firefighting
A new study developed by the University of Arizona in partnership with the Tucson Fire Department is taking a closer look at the environmental variables that cause cancer among firefighters. Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) Physician, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz briefs: Based on observations of firefighters of the Tucson Fire Department on the fireground, the […]