Download or read book Silica Silicosis and Cancer written by David F. Goldsmith and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1986 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Occupational Exposure to Silica and Cancer Risk written by L. Simonato and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1989 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on epidemiological studies on the relationship of silica dust inhalation to incidents of lung cancer. Though such exposures have long been linked to the respiratory disorder silicosis, the danger of cancer has been hard to document due to limited evidence. The present work gathers the most current information available, including efforts to identify groups of workers exposed to silica in the absence of other known carcinogens. It will be of interest to oncologists, occupational health personnel, epidemiologists, and specialists in respiratory disorders.
Download or read book Crystalline Silica written by Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.) and published by SME. This book was released on 1998 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In practical language, Crystalline Silica addresses what crystalline silica is, where it is found and used, and how it is identified. In addition, the book discusses the regulatory decisions yielding new interest in this ubiquitous substance and presents an overview of the techniques used to determine its presence and abundance. A list of selected readings and supplemental resources and a glossary of terms beyond the scope of this publication round out the text.
Download or read book Second International Symposium on Silica Silicosis and Cancer written by David F. Goldsmith and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silica Silicosis and Lung Cancer written by P. A. Hessel and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silicosis silicotuberculosis and silica associated lung cancer written by Sics Editore and published by SICS Editore. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silicosis presents as nodular fibrosis of the lung tissue particularly in the upper lung fields. Susceptibility to lung cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis are increased. Workers at risk of developing occupational silicosis should go through an initial health examination and then regular follow-up examinations every three years.
Download or read book Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silica Silicosis and Lung Cancer written by Murray M. Finkelstein and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silica Some Silicates Coal Dust and Para aramid Fibrils written by IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 1997 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluates the carcinogenic risks to humans posed by exposure to crystalline and amorphous silica, some silicates (palygorskite, sepiolite, wollastonite, and zeolites other than erionite), coal dust, and para-aramid fibrils. The volume opens with a discussion of the many complexities involved in assessing the cancer risks associated with occupational exposure to inhaled mineral dusts, and the special toxicological considerations required when evaluating the results of experimental studies. Against this background, the first and most extensive monograph evaluates human and animal carcinogenicity data on silica, concentrating on evidence of an increased risk for lung cancer. On the basis of this evaluation, crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources was classified as carcinogenic to humans. For amorphous silica, evidence from both epidemiological and experimental studies was judged inadequate, and amorphous silica could not be classified. For palygorskite, the evaluation found sufficient evidence from studies in rats that long fibres were carcinogenic; studies of exposure to short fibres showed no significant increase in the incidence of tumours. The few studies in humans were judged inadequate. Long palygorskite fibres were classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Short fibres could not be classified. For coal dust, several limitations in human studies, largely concerned with excessive mortality from lung and stomach cancer, hindered interpretation of the epidemiological literature. The few adequate experimental studies showed no increase in tumours. Coal dust therefore could not be classified. para-Aramid fibrils likewise could not be classifed in view of inadequates in both the epidemiological and experimental data.
Download or read book Deadly Dust written by David Rosner and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Depression, silicosis, an industrial lung disease, emerged as a national social crisis. Experts estimated that hundreds of thousands of workers were at risk of disease, disability, and death by inhaling silica in mines, foundries, and quarries. By the 1950s, however, silicosis was nearly forgotten by the media and health professionals. Asking what makes a health threat a public issue, David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz examine how a culture defines disease and how disease itself is understood at different moments in history. They also consider who should assume responsibility for occupational disease.
Download or read book Health Implications of Silica in the Built Environment written by John A. Hoskins and published by S. Karger AG (Switzerland). This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Respirable crystalline silica can cause silicosis. But does it also cause lung cancer? Although the risk of cancer in silicosis patients is more than double that in people without the disease, experts do not agree on whether silicosis is a necessary pre-cursor for the development of a tumour. In 1997 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) published a controversial report stating that crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans. The analysis of many epidemiological studies concluded that mining and quarrying have only minor effect in the development of lung cancer, but in manufacturing industries, notably those which entail high temperature processes, the effect is significant. If this report will be universally accepted it could have far-reaching implications for many industries, especially those concerned with the built environment. This issue gives the opinions of various experts, including some who were on the IARC working party, and therefore is an indispensable contribution for those interested in this controversial debate.
Download or read book Silica Exposure Silicosis and Lung Cancer written by P. A. Hessel and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silica Silicosis and Cancer written by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hamilton and Hardy s Industrial Toxicology written by Raymond D. Harbison and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 1364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a concise, yet comprehensive, reference on all aspects of industrial exposures and toxicants; this book aids toxicologists, industrial hygienists, and occupational physicians to investigate workplace health problems. • Updates and expands coverage with new chapters covering regulatory toxicology, toxicity testing, physical hazards, high production volume (HPV) chemicals, and workplace drug use • Includes information on occupational and environmental sources of exposure, mammalian toxicology, industrial hygiene, medical management and ecotoxicology • Retains a succinct chapter format that has become the hallmark for the previous editions • Distils a vast amount of information into one resource for both academics and professionals
Download or read book Crystalline Silica Quartz written by F. Rice and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise assessment of the adverse effects on human health caused by exposure to quartz the most common form of crystalline silica. Quartz is a frequently occurring solid component of most natural mineral dusts. Human exposure occurs most often during occupational activities involving movement of earth disturbance of silica-containing products such as masonry and concrete or use or manufacture of silica-containing products. As respirable quartz dust particles can be inhaled and deposited in the lung the report gives particular attention to evidence of an increased risk of lung cancer in occupationally exposed workers. Most studies in laboratory animals have concentrated on adverse effects associated with long-term inhalation of particles. Effects observed include cellular proliferation nodule formation suppressed immune function and alveolar proteinosis. While exposure clearly induces pulmonary tumours in one species other species show less or no malignant tumour response. The evaluation of risks to human health draws on a large number of epidemiological studies of workers exposed to respirable quartz dust. Occupational exposure has been linked to an increased incidence of silicosis ung cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis. Studies have also documented statistically significant increases in cases of bronchitis emphysema chronic obstructive pulmonary disease autoimmune-related diseases including scleroderma rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus and renal disease. In reviewing these findings the report underscores several uncertainties inherent to the study of respiratory diseases in occupational populations that complicate the assessment of risks associated with exposure to quartz dust. The need for improved methods of exposure assessment and data analysis is stressed.
Download or read book Special Issue Second International Symposium on Silica Silicosis and Cancer written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pathology of the Lungs E Book written by Bryan Corrin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an emphasis on practical diagnostic problem solving, Pathology of the Lungs, 3rd Edition provides the pulmonary pathologist and the general surgical pathologist with an accessible, comprehensive guide to the recognition and interpretation of common and rare neoplastic and non-neoplastic lung conditions. The text is written by two authors and covers all topics in a consistent manner without the redundancies or lapses that are common in multi-authored texts. The text is lavishly illustrated with the highest quality illustrations which accurately depict the histologic, immunohistochemical and cytologic findings under consideration and it is supplemented throughout with practical tips and advice from two internationally respected experts. The user-friendly design and format allows rapid access to essential information and the incorporation throughout of relevant clinical and radiographic information makes it a complete diagnostic resource inside the reporting room. Approximately 1,000 high quality full color illustrations.Provides the user with a complete visual guide to each specimen and assists in the recognition and diagnosis of any slide looked at under the microscope. Comprehensive coverage of both common and rare lung diseases and disorders. One stop consultation resource for the reporting room or study, no need to go further to get questions answered. Clinical background and ancillary radiographs incorporated throughout.Provides the user with all of the necessary diagnostic tools to make a complete and accurate pathologic report. Practical advice and tips from two of the world’s recognized experts. Provides the trainee and general surgical pathologist with time saving diagnostic clues when dealing with difficult specimens. Consistent and uniform approach incorporated for each disease and disorder (Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, pathologic features, differential diagnosis) User-friendly format enables quick and easy navigation to the key information required. Extensive use of summary tables, charts and graphs throughout the text. Helps simplify and clarify complex concepts and facilitates “at a glance comparisons between entities. Extensive reference list highlights landmark articles as well as including most up-to-date citations. Directs the trainee and practitioner to the most recent and authoritative sources for further reading and investigation
