Silica-associated lung disease in developing countries
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DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000940
Abstract: Purpose of review There is a considerable burden of silica-associated lung diseases in the developing world. This review summarizes the epidemiology of these diseases, especially silicosis and silico-tuberculosis, mitigative efforts and treatment, especially in the… read more here.
Keywords: silica associated; developing countries; silicosis; associated lung ... See more keywords
Silica-associated systemic lupus erythematosus with lupus nephritis and lupus pneumonitis
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028872
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Several epidemiological studies have shown that silica exposure triggers the onset of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); however, the clinical characteristics of silica-associated SLE have not been well studied. Patient concerns A 67-year-old man… read more here.
Keywords: silica associated; lupus pneumonitis; lupus; pneumonitis ... See more keywords
Silica associated systemic sclerosis: an occupational health hazard
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253952
Abstract: A middle-aged male working in the sandblasting and stone-cutting industry was brought to the medicine department with skin tightness, dysphagia and discolouration of the skin for the last 1 year. On examination, he had skin thickening… read more here.
Keywords: systemic sclerosis; silica associated; sclerosis; sclerosis occupational ... See more keywords