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The filter of choice: filtration method preference among injecting drug users [PDF]
Background Injection drug use syringe filters (IDUSF) are designed to prevent several complications related to the injection of drugs. Due to their small pore size, their use can reduce the solution's insoluble particle content and thus diminish the ...
Keijzer Lenneke, Imbert Elliot
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Pulmonary Talc Granulomatosis- An Uncommon Finding at Autopsy [PDF]
Talc is chemically hydrous magnesium silicate and used as lubricant of consumer goods, as well as, in various oral prescribed medications due to its diluting nature.
Ruchi Agarwal +4 more
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Pulmonary talcosis: An interesting autopsy revelation. [PDF]
Suneja P, Ashwini BR, Srinivasaiah J.
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Dyspnea following intravenous drug use [PDF]
E. Matrosovich +5 more
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Occupational interstitial lung diseases
Abstract Millions of workers are exposed to substances known to cause occupational interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), particularly in developing countries. However, the burden of the disease is likely to be underestimated due to under‐recognition, under‐reporting or both.
Paolo Spagnolo +11 more
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Pulmonary talcosis 10 years after brief teenage exposure to cosmetic talcum powder. [PDF]
Pulmonary talcosis is a rare but debilitating variant of pneumoconiosis often presenting with isolated non-specific symptoms of progressive exertional dyspnoea or cough.
A. Rahatullah +7 more
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Asbestos in commercial indian talc
Abstract Background Easily available commercial Indian talc products widely used in Southeast Asia were examined for the presence of asbestos. Asbestos in talc products carry all risks of asbestos‐related disease. Methods Using polarizing light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron diffraction, and X‐ray analysis, multiple over ...
Sean Fitzgerald +3 more
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Pulmonary Talcosis With Intravenous Drug Abuse [PDF]
Talc has been known to cause lung disease, via inhalation or intravenously. A good history along with radiological correlation will often reveal the diagnosis. However, most intravenous drug abusers are reluctant to give a history of exposure, and most diagnoses are made after lung biopsy ...
Mohammad F, Siddiqui +2 more
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BACKGROUND: Many factors may limit survival from lung and heart‐lung transplantation, including malignancy. OBJECTIVE: To investigate factors associated with the development of malignancy following transplantation and its effect on survival by retrospectively reviewing a population of lung transplant recipients.
Michael J Metcalfe +8 more
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Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis: A Case Report with Emphasis on Imaging Findings
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare disease characterized by the presence of small calculi in the alveolar space. The authors report a case of a 21‐year‐old man with a 2‐year history of shortness of breath on exertion and dry cough. Physical examination was altered only for crackles at auscultation.
Guilherme Abdalla +11 more
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