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The Journal of Scientific Practice and Integrity, 2019 Chrysotile asbestos represents ninety-five percent of all asbestos sold over the past century. For more than two decades the global asbestos trade has consisted entirely of chrysotile asbestos.
Kathleen Ruff +11 more
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SHOULD ROMANIANS BE CONCERNED WITH THE ASBESTOS BURDEN? RESEARCH OVERVIEW AND CONTEXT
Studia Universitatis Babeş-Bolyai: Geographia, 2021 Although the negative effects of airborne asbestos fibers upon human health had been known for a long time, asbestos was widely used all over the world. Between 1980 and 2010, many countries have banned asbestos production and trade; among them, Romania ...
Gabriela MUNTEANU
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Differential protein folding and chemical changes in lung tissues exposed to asbestos or particulates [PDF]
, 2015 Environmental and occupational inhalants may induce a large number of pulmonary diseases, with asbestos exposure being the most risky. The mechanisms are clearly related to chemical composition and physical and surface properties of materials.
Bedolla Diana, E +14 more
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Diagnostic Cytopathology, EarlyView.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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Noninvasive Disease Diagnostics: The Swiss Contribution Highlights to Breath Analysis Research
Helvetica Chimica Acta, EarlyView.Breath analysis networks across Switzerland linking health monitoring, clinical applications, population studies, and data‐driven public health decisions. ABSTRACT To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Swiss Chemical Society, we present a review and perspective to highlight the recent research in breath analysis that has been conducted in ...
Stefan James Swift +6 more
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Toxics, 2023 Malignant mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer are typically associated with a poor prognosis. However, it has been observed that some patients with these cancers survive significantly longer than the average survival period.
Min-Sung Kang +3 more
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Asbestos Trust Transparency [PDF]
, 2018 Originally and for many years, the primary defendants in asbestos cases were companies that mined asbestos or manufactured amphibole-containing thermal insulation.
Behrens, Mark A.
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Respirology, EarlyView.This Mendelian randomization study provides genetic evidence supporting a causal effect of rheumatoid arthritis on the risk of interstitial lung disease, highlighting potential shared mechanisms between autoimmune arthritis and pulmonary fibrosis. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease that is ...
Mengyu Zhang +5 more
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A case of laryngeal cancer induced by exposure to asbestos in a construction site supervisor [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Construction site supervisors are exposed to many chemicals, dusts, and metals including asbestos. Asbestos is a hazardous chemical that is carcinogenic. Laryngeal cancer is not a rare disease in Korea.
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Global municipal solid waste generation is projected to exceed 3.8 billion tonnes annually by 2050. This makes the need for smart, inclusive, and scalable waste valorization systems more urgent than ever. This review critically explores the shift from conventional waste management to intelligent, technology‐driven solutions aligned with ...
Segun E. Ibitoye +8 more
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