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Occupational characteristics of cases with asbestos-related diseases in The Netherlands [PDF]
, 2003 OBJECTIVE: To describe the occupational background of cases with an asbestos-related disease and to present overall mesothelioma risks across industries with historical exposure to asbestos. METHODS: For the period 1990-2000, cases were
Burdorf, A. (Alex) +2 more
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FDG and FAPI PET-based response evaluation to reduced-dose nivolumab in pleural mesothelioma: A case report. [PDF]
Clin Physiol Funct ImagingAbstract Reliable tools for objective response assessment are essential in pleural mesothelioma treated with immunotherapy. We report on a 75‐year‐old man with sarcomatoid pleural mesothelioma who received a reduced nivolumab dose after developing a hypersensitivity reaction during the first infusion.
Bentestuen M +5 more
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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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Pleural Plaque Related to Asbestos Mining in Taiwan
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2010 A 78-year-old woman complained of twisting-like pain in her left lower chest. During physical examination, friction rubbing was noted in both lungs. Chest radiography showed extensive bilateral pleural calcification.
Hsiao-Yu Yang +3 more
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Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 54, Issue 4, Page E87-E92, April 2026.ABSTRACT Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare yet aggressive neoplasm that arises from mesothelial cells lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities, the pericardium, and the tunica testis. Characterized by rapid progression, high invasiveness, and a poor prognosis, MM poses significant clinical challenges. SMARCB1, also referred to as INI‐1, hSNF5, or
Jun Yang +4 more
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Risk factors of mortality from all asbestos-related diseases: A competing risk analysis. [PDF]
, 2018 Background. The mortality from all malignant and nonmalignant asbestos-related diseases remains unknown. The authors assessed the incidence and risk factors for all asbestos-related deaths. Methods.
Abós-Herràndiz, Rafael +10 more
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ACR Open Rheumatology, Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2026.Objective Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a severe autoimmune disease, with occupational exposure being a significant risk factor. Because CD146 was recently identified as a driver of fibrosis in SSc through regulation of the Wnt/reactive oxygen species interplay, we hypothesized that it is a major autoimmune target in this disease. Methods We developed an
Julien Bermudez +14 more
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Evaluation of Production Version of the NASA Improved Inorganic-Organic Separator [PDF]
The technology of an inorganic-organic (I/O) separator, which demonstrated improved flexibility, reduced cost, production feasibility and improved cycle life was developed.
Sheibley, D.
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A ceramic composite thermal insulation [PDF]
, 1967 Ceramic composite thermal insulation comprised of alumina-silica fibers, pigmentary potassium titanate, and asbestos fibers, bonded with a colloidal silica sol has improved insulating capabilities to both radiant and convective heat.
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Consumer preferences and the National Treatment Principle: emerging environmental regulations prompt a new look at an old problem [PDF]
, 2011 Should consumers’ preference for ‘green’ products help justify,from a WTO perspective, emerging regulations such as restrictions on trade in non-sustainable biofuels?
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