Melissa Jo Benson OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
8785 Lilly Dr Ypsilanti MI, 48197About
Dr. Melissa Benson practices Occupational Medicine in BELLEVILLE, MI. Dr. Benson evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment in women with breast cancer: a critique of the literature.
- A metaanalysis of studies of the effects of cancer chemotherapy on various domains of cognitive function.
- A meta-analysis of the sensitivity of various neuropsychological tests used to detect chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment in patients with breast cancer.
- Preliminary results of a longitudinal study of changes in cognitive function in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide.
- Cognitive changes associated with cancer and cancer therapy: patient assessment and education.
- Coping strategies and interventions for cognitive changes in patients with cancer.
- Evidence-based interventions for cancer- and treatment-related cognitive impairment.
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