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Risk of respiratory diseases among hospitalized patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Abstract Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a systemic disorder associated with various metabolic and inflammatory comorbidities. Although HS shares risk factors and pathogenic pathways with various respiratory conditions, few studies have explored the relationship between HS and respiratory disease.
Nouf Almuhanna+3 more
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Federal Asbestos Legislation: The Winners Are ... [PDF]
Under the guise of providing aid to victims of asbestos-related illnesses, a small group of companies has lobbied for and won relief from their liability worth tens of billions of dollars in the Senate's asbestos trust fund bill, according to this Public
Chris Schmitt, Frank Clemente
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Occupational characteristics of cases with asbestos-related diseases in The Netherlands [PDF]
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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Abstract Purpose Malignant Mesothelioma (MM) is a rare malignancy of the serosa membranes with a high mortality rate and long latent period. The relationship between a group of mineral fibers known as asbestos and mesothelioma is now well accepted in which people can be exposed to these fibers by various means during their lifetime and has been its ...
Alireza Rezvani+6 more
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Características de la exposición al amianto en los empleados de una empresa en Azuay, Ecuador
Antecedentes: El amianto o asbesto, que según la Organización Mundial de la Salud puede causar cáncer y enfermedades pulmonares como la asbestosis, todavía se usa para hacer fibrocemento.
Juan Vázquez Andrade+1 more
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Pulmonary fibrosis: pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies
This figure illustrates the interconnected and mutually reinforcing relationship between the study of mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of PF. The cycle begins with understanding the mechanisms underlying PF, which leads to the formulation of novel hypotheses. These hypotheses drive the development of new diagnostic tools and classification efforts,
Jianhai Wang+6 more
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Understanding exposure risk using soil testing and GIS around an abandoned asbestos mine
Background: Abandoned asbestos mines are a potential source of environmental contamination and exposure for nearby residents. The asbestos exposure risk may persist even after the cessation of mining activity if the mine is not properly closed.
Abhijeet V. Jadhav+4 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction There is a pressing need to understand and explore the complex experiences and psychosocial support needs of people LWBC‐CM and their informal caregivers, to inform survivorship and supportive care interventions. Methods In‐depth qualitative interviews were conducted with people LWBC‐CM and their informal caregivers in Scotland ...
Debbie Cavers+4 more
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Public Health Versus Court-Sponsored Secrecy [PDF]
Public health practice relies on access to information. Givelber and Robbins discuss the debate about court-sponsored secrecy: Whether or not courts should tolerate, edorse, or protect secrecy when the sequestered information might help protect the ...
Givelber, Daniel J., Robbins, Anthony
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