Our results showed a decrease in the number of workers' compensation claims for latex-related illness following the institution's transition to powder-free gloves. This effect may be due to decreased ...

Researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin investigating latex allergy in health care workers have demonstrated the most effective public health strategy to prevent allergic sensitization is by ...

Background: Adverse reactions to natural rubber latex gloves are an important cause of workers' compensation claims among health care personnel. In an effort to reduce latex-related illness, our ...