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O40-2 National prevalence of occupational exposure to asthmagens

Oral Session 40 – Respiratory 2, 2016
For effective occupational health improvement programs, it is important to understand the distribution of exposures on a national scale. With regards to occupational asthma, such information is most useful when it relates to specific asthmagens rather than general classifications such as “vapours, gas, dust or fumes”.
Lin Fritschi   +10 more
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O40-3 Effects of working conditions on airway inflammation in compost workers

Oral Session 40 – Respiratory 2, 2016
Rationale and objectives Compost workers have more airway irritation symptoms and increased inflammation markers than non-exposed workers. We studied which activities and processed wastes are involved. Methods 90 compost workers were followed-up for 18 months with a medical examination every 6 months.
Valerie Demange   +3 more
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O40-1 Risk of hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other interstitial lung diseases among pigeon breeders

Oral Session 40 – Respiratory 2, 2016
The objective of this study was to determine the risk of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) and other interstitial lung diseases (ILD) among pigeon breeders. This is a retrospective follow-up study from 1980 to 2013 of 6920 pigeon breeders identified in the records of the Danish Racing Pigeon Association.
Christine Cramer   +6 more
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O40 TELOMERE LENGTH AS A BIOMARKER FOR KIDNEY HEALTH: EVIDENCE FROM A MENDELIAN RANDOMISATION STUDY

Journal of Hypertension
Background and Objective: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health challenge, often progressing undetected until advanced stages. Early detection through biomarkers can enhance CKD management and improve patient outcomes. Previous studies suggested a link between telomeres and kidney health, but these results
Olutope Arinola Akinnibosun   +7 more
openaire   +2 more sources

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