A comparison of asbestos fiber potency and elongate mineral particle (EMP) potency for mesothelioma in humans.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2019.03.023
Abstract: Dr. Garabrant presented a paper concerning a comparison of asbestos fiber potency and elongate mineral particle (EMP) potency for mesothelioma in humans at the Elongate Mineral Particles Conference in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017. I was… read more here.
Keywords: comparison asbestos; potency; mesothelioma; fiber potency ... See more keywords
A Bayesian Approach for Determining the Relationship Between Various Elongate Mineral Particles (EMPs) Definitions.
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxaa074
Abstract: A variety of dimensions (lengths and widths) of elongate mineral particles (EMPs) have been proposed as being related to health effects. In this paper, we develop a mathematical approach for deriving numerical conversion factors (CFs)… read more here.
Keywords: exposure; bayesian approach; mineral particles; particles emps ... See more keywords
"Characterization of elongate mineral particles including talc, amphiboles, and biopyriboles observed in mineral derived powders: Comparisons of analysis of the same talcum powder samples by two laboratories".
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4245529
Abstract: Elongate mineral particles, including asbestos, have long been screened in talc and other mineral powders. In recent years, there has been a renewed scrutiny of talc containing asbestos due to allegations in civil litigation in… read more here.
Keywords: mineral; elongate mineral; particles including; microscopy ... See more keywords