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Talc exposure and risk of stomach cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis of occupational cohort studies

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2020
Background/purpose: Talc powder is widely used in various industries, but the carcinogenic effects associated with talc are not well understood. The objective of this study was to estimate the risk of stomach cancer after occupational talc exposure ...
Che-Jui Chang, Yu-Kang Tu, Pau-Chung Chen, Hsiao-Yu Yang   +3 more
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Navigating the Ethereal Tightrope: The Nanogenerator Manipulates Neurons for Immune Equilibrium

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review explores how nanogenerators modulate neuroimmune responses, offering innovative strategies for treating neurological disorders. By interfacing with neural pathways, they enable precise control of immune activity, especially via vagus nerve stimulation.
Jia Du, Rui Deng, Ya Wu, Hong‐Xia Ren, Zong‐Hong Lin, Yang‐Bao Miao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the risk of occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs in healthcare sector: part II – the application of the FMECA method to compare manual vs automated preparation

Arhiv za Higijenu Rada i Toksikologiju
Healthcare workers handling antineoplastic drugs (ADs) in preparation units run the risk of occupational exposure to contaminated surfaces and associated mutagenic, teratogenic, and oncogenic effects of those drugs.
Dugheri Stefano, Cappelli Giovanni, Squillaci Donato, Rapi Ilaria, Fanfani Niccolò, Dori Fabrizio, Cecchi Michele, Sordi Viola, Ghiori Andrea, Mucci Nicola   +9 more
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Cold Exposure and Health Effects Among Frozen Food Processing Workers in Eastern Thailand

Safety and Health at Work, 2015
Frozen food processing workers work under a cold environment which can cause several adverse health effects.This study explored factors affecting workers' health in the frozen food industry in Thailand.
Anamai Thetkathuek, Tanongsak Yingratanasuk, Wanlop Jaidee, Wiwat Ekburanawat   +3 more
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Gap Analysis of Environmental Health Research in Malawi : Report to the National Commission of Science and Technology [PDF]

, 2010
The aim of this consultancy was to assess the current gaps in research for the environmental health sector in Malawi, and to recommend research priorities and an effective action plan to address these ...
Lungu, Kingsley, Morse, Tracy, Taulo, Steven   +2 more
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Witnessing history: a personal view of half a century in public health [PDF]

, 2018
Former Chief Medical Officer Sir Kenneth Calman recently celebrated 50 years in medicine. It was a period which saw the evolution of the public health agenda from communicable diseases to diseases of lifestyle, the change from a hospital-orientated ...
Bergman, B.P., Calman, K.C., Chandler, A.S., Laing, F.   +3 more
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Systematic Benchmarking of a Noise‐Tolerant Conductive Hydrogel Electrode for Epidermal Bioelectronics

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
General schematic of the approach. Abstract Conventional Silver/Silver Chloride (Ag/AgCl) electrodes remain the clinical standard for electrophysiological monitoring but are hindered by poor skin conformity, mechanical rigidity, and signal degradation, particularly under motion or sweat.
Nazmi Alsaafeen, Ioannis Ziogas, Shirina Alsaedi, Mouza Alshehhi, Shahd Almheiri, Adil Rehman, Khulood Al Shehhi, Hani Saleh, Ahsan Khandoker, Charalampos Pitsalidis, Antoun Khawaja, Anna‐Maria Pappa   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polychlorinated biphenyls, glycaemia and diabetes in a population living in a highly polychlorinated biphenyls-polluted area in northern Italy: a cross-sectional and cohort study

Journal of Public Health Research, 2013
Background. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been found to be associated with diabetes in some, but not all, studies performed so far. The aim of this study was to assess the association between PCB serum levels and glycaemia and diabetes in people ...
Claudia Zani, Francesco Donato, Michele Magoni, Donatella Feretti, Loredana Covolo, Francesco Vassallo, Fabrizio Speziani, Carmelo Scarcella, Roberto Bergonzi, Pietro Apostoli   +9 more
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Mechanistic Insights Into Photocatalytic Materials for Toxic Pollutants: Environmental Remediation of Personal Care Products

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Photocatalytic materials have emerged as promising solutions for environmental applications due to their ability to degrade organic pollutants under sunlight or artificial light. In this review, recent progress on the photocatalytic materials used for the degradation of pharmaceutical personal care products (PPCPs) in environmental ...
Urvashi Sen, Gunjan Chauhan, Surbhi Soni, Monika Vats, Anand Kumar, Indra Bahadur   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occupational Chemical Exposures and Psychiatric Disorders [PDF]

, 2011
Occupational exposure to metals, solvents, or pesticides can produce disorders of behavior, thought, or mood which can easily be misdiagnosed as \u27Junctional.
Dembert, M.D., M.P.H., Mark L.
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