Utility of Bronchoalveolar Lavage for the Diagnosis of Asbestos-Related Diseases
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arbr.2016.11.001
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) analysis has been proposed as an objective technique for confirming asbestos exposure. However, the reliability and diagnostic yield of this procedure has not been studied in Spain. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: related diseases; bronchoalveolar lavage; diagnosis asbestos; asbestos related ... See more keywords
Asbestos-Related Disease
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2017.12.003
Abstract: Abstract Asbestos exposure results in a spectrum of respiratory diseases. Both mesothelioma and lung cancer are directly associated with exposure to asbestos usually after a long latency period, whereas other noncancerous diseases such as asbestosis… read more here.
Keywords: radiology; related disease; asbestos; asbestos related ... See more keywords
Tuberculous pleural effusion occurring concurrently with asbestos-related pleural disease
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2017.04.018
Abstract: An eighty-four-year-old man presented with progressive exertional dyspnea, productive cough and weight loss for two months. His physical exam was notable for diminished breath sounds at the right base, with dullness to percussion. Chest-x-ray showed… read more here.
Keywords: related pleural; pleural effusion; pleural disease; asbestos related ... See more keywords
Diagnosis of asbestos-related lung diseases
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DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2019.1568875
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: The diagnosis of lung disease in asbestos-exposed individuals is a process that not only requires a detailed occupational and tobacco smoking history, but the correlation with physical signs, appropriate imaging, detailed lung function… read more here.
Keywords: risk; related lung; disease; asbestos related ... See more keywords
Asbestos-associated pulmonary disease
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DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000939
Abstract: Purpose of review Exposure to asbestos can cause both benign and malignant, pulmonary and pleural diseases. In the current era of low asbestos exposure, it is critical to be aware of complications from asbestos exposure;… read more here.
Keywords: asbestos; review; asbestos associated; asbestos related ... See more keywords
Data on mesothelioma mortality: a powerful tool for preventing asbestos-related disease
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2017-104688
Abstract: Asbestos is a disaster.1 It has been responsible for over 200 000 deaths in the USA, for 400 000 deaths in Europe and continues today to cause an estimated 180 000 deaths each year worldwide.2 Asbestos is a… read more here.
Keywords: disease; 000 deaths; million tons; asbestos related ... See more keywords
1722b Global situation in the ards
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.631
Abstract: This presentation will serve as an introductory overview to the following presentations on regional trends and perspectives on asbestos related diseases (ARD). First, the evidence on ARD will be summarized regarding asbestos related cancers (based… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; situation ards; global situation; asbestos related ... See more keywords
1722f Asbestos related diseases in the united states: historical trends and current situation
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.635
Abstract: Asbestos use Asbestos was first discovered in the USA in 1825. Importation began in the mid-1800s and domestic mining in the 1890s. The industry grew in the 20th century and by the 1970s, over 7 00 000… read more here.
Keywords: related diseases; 1722f asbestos; united states; asbestos related ... See more keywords
Asbestos‐related Diseases in Turkey: Caused Not Only by Naturally Occurring Fibers but Also by Industrial Exposures
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DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201810-1922le
Abstract: Many publications have been devoted to the epidemiology of asbestos exposure in Turkey. However, they have all focused on environmental exposure to “naturally occurring asbestos” (a natural component of soils or rocks), ignoring potential industrial… read more here.
Keywords: asbestos exposure; related diseases; asbestos related; asbestos ... See more keywords
The characteristics of asbestos-related disease claims made to the Korea Workers’ Compensation and Welfare Service (KCOMWEL) from 2011 to 2015
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DOI: 10.1186/s40557-018-0256-6
Abstract: BackgroundThis study aimed to enhance understanding of the epidemiologic characteristics of asbestos-related diseases, and to provide information that could inform policy-making aimed at prevention and compensation for occupational asbestos exposure, through analyzing asbestos-related occupational disease… read more here.
Keywords: compensation; lung cancer; asbestos; asbestos related ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Soluble Mesothelin-related Peptides and MSLN Genetic Variability in Asbestos-related Diseases
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DOI: 10.2478/raon-2020-0011
Abstract: Abstract Background Asbestos exposure is associated with increased risk of several diseases, including malignant mesothelioma (MM). Cell surface glycoprotein mesothelin is overexpressed in MM and serum soluble mesothelin-related peptides (SMRP) were already proposed as a… read more here.
Keywords: smrp levels; related diseases; smrp; serum ... See more keywords