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Tumors that Mimic Asbestos-Related Mesothelioma: Time to Consider a Genetics-Based Tumor Registry?
Frontiers in Genetics, 2014 The diagnosis of mesothelioma is not always straightforward, despite known immunohistochemical markers and other diagnostic techniques. One reason for the difficulty is that extrapleural tumors resembling mesothelioma may have several possible ...
Brent Daniel Kerger +2 more
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Asbestos Programs Branch Update [PDF]
, 1996 Newsletter of the Texas Department of Health Asbestos Programs Branch discussing news and updates of the agency; changes to laws, regulations, and other policies related to asbestos usage and removal; and other asbestos-related ...
Texas. Department of Health. Asbestos Programs Branch.
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Asbestos and the Future of Mass Torts [PDF]
Asbestos was once referred to as a miracle mineral' for its ability to withstand heat and it was used in thousands of products. But exposure to asbestos causes cancer and other diseases. As of the beginning of 2001, 600,000 individuals had filed lawsuits
Michelle J. White
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BMC Cancer, 2008 Background Chrysotile is considered less harmful to human health than other types of asbestos fibers. Its clearance from the lung is faster and, in comparison to amphibole forms of asbestos, chrysotile asbestos fail to accumulate in the lung tissue due ...
Machado-Santelli Glaucia M +1 more
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Occupational lung cancer screening: A Collegium Ramazzini statement
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, Volume 67, Issue 4, Page 289-303, April 2024.
Steven Markowitz +10 more
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The 1983-84 Suspensions of EDB Under FIFRA and the 1989 Asbestos Ban and Phaseout Rule Under TSCA: Two Case Studies in EPA's Use of Science [PDF]
This paper discusses EPA's acquisition and use of science in a decision under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA): the 1983-84 suspensions of ethylene dibromide (EDB); and in a decision under the Toxic Substances Control Act ...
Powell, Mark
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Welcome to Cassiar Country: [PDF]
, 1970 The Cassiar story -- Asbestos: the wonder mineral -- Mining, milling and marketing -- Community life -- Asbestos and the working ...
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Scientific ReportsThe World Health Organization has confirmed that asbestos fibres are carcinogenic, claiming that asbestos-related diseases should be eradicated worldwide.
Sebastiano La Maestra +4 more
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WORKPLACE EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS : Review and Recommendations
"Occupational exposure to asbestos (1332214) was reviewed. Recommendations on monitoring and limiting exposure to asbestos proposed by a joint NIOSH/OSHA asbestos work group were discussed. These included lowering the current standard of 2,000,000 fibers
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Application of artificial intelligence in the analysis of asbestos fibers
Frontiers in Public HealthAutomated asbestos fiber detection and identification has been the goal of asbestos microscopists for decades. The advent of inexpensive memory, fast digital processing, machine learning, and microscope automation provide the enabling platform for ...
Richard Lee +5 more
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