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AN UNUSUAL FORM OF SILICOSIS IN A STONE-CUTTER [PDF]
Acta Medica Iranica, 2007 Silicon dioxide or silica is the earth’s most abundant mineral. The primary pulmonary illness attributable to silica exposure is silicosis, which is observed in three forms: classic, accelerated and acute. A case of silicosis is presented in this article
S. A. Sharifian +1 more
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Killer Jeans - Manifesto to end sandblasting [PDF]
, 2010 This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide.
Clean Clothes Campaign
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Silicosis: controversy in detection [PDF]
Medicina y Seguridad del Trabajo, 2014 Artículo especial [EN] In many countries, the work of mining, quarrying, construction of tunnels and galleries, abrasive jet cleaning and smelting continue to present significant risks of silica exposure and silicosis epidemics still occur, even in developed countries.
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Liposomes in Silicosis Investigations [PDF]
Environmental Health Perspectives, 1983 The effects of quartz and sodium metasilicate on liposomes were studied in order to understand the mechanism of silicosis. 8-Hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid was tested for its in situ silicosis-prevention capacity. Two types of liposomes--(A) those incorporating cholesterol and (B) those without cholesterol--were used. The tests consisted of measuring
Vasif Hasirci, G Erdogdu
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The Therapeutic Potential of Andrographolide and Its Derivatives in Inflammatory Diseases
Pharmacology Research &Perspectives, Volume 13, Issue 5, October 2025.ABSTRACT Andrographolide, a diterpenoid component found in traditional Chinese medicine Andrographis paniculata, is known as a natural antibiotic and can be used to treat inflammatory lesions of various systemic diseases. In recent years, andrographolide derivatives have been continuously synthesized and have shown good anti‐inflammatory ...
Xiaoqin Shan +7 more
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Analysis of PM2.5 Morphology, Composition and Health Risk in a Multi‐Chair Dental Clinic
Environmental Toxicology, Volume 40, Issue 10, Page 1207-1219, October 2025.ABSTRACT Particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 2.5 μm (PM2.5) at high concentrations in dental clinics poses significant health risks to healthcare professionals. However, the morphology and chemical composition of PM2.5 in specific environments are not yet fully elucidated.
Fengqin Tang +11 more
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Ecotoxicology and Environmental SafetyBackground: Silicosis is a lethal occupational disease caused by long-term exposure to respirable silica dust. Pulmonary macrophages play a crucial role in mediating the initiation of silicosis.
Hanyujie Kang +4 more
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Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2023 Long-term inhalation of silica particles in the workplace causes silicosis, which is incurable and seriously endangers the health of workers. It is believed that silicosis is caused by an imbalance of the pulmonary immune microenvironment, in which ...
Youliang Zhao +4 more
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Health Science Reports, 2021 Silicosis is a neglected and widely prevalent occupational disease in India and several other countries such as China, South Africa, Brazil, etc. It is an irreversible, incurable, and progressive disease with high morbidity and mortality, which is mostly
K. Sarkar +5 more
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Assessment of Occupational Diseases among Artisans and Factory Workers in Ifo, Nigeria [PDF]
, 2013 The ever increasing incidences of occupational diseases among workers have continually drawn the attention of researchers towards ameliorating the situation.
Dahunsi, S. O. +2 more
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