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JUNE 12, 2001

Research published in Monday's issue of Neurology disputes the repeated use of computer keyboards as a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.

If verified, the study's results -- which came as a surprise to researchers -- would strike a blow to a long-held concern about continued use of keyboards in the workplace.

The study was conducted at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. An ergonomics researcher at the University of California-San Francisco criticized the study.

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Carpal tunnel danger disputed (The Arizona Republic 6/12)
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