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Silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, has long been associated with traditional mining occupations. However, a new wave of cases among workers handling artificial quartz conglomerates used in kitchen countertops is highlighting significant differences in the disease’s manifestation compared to the traditional...

A groundbreaking study led by Wen-hong Wu and colleagues from Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University, has shed new light on the potential of tetrandrine (Tet) in treating silicosis associated with exposure to artificial stone dust. Published in Frontiers in Medicine, this retrospective cohort study analyzed...

Silicosis is a chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust, traditionally associated with industries involving natural minerals like quartz, sandstone, and granite. The recent study published in Archivos de Bronconeumología explores the occurrence and diagnosis of silicosis among workers handling artificial...

In a detailed analysis published in the WMJ, Megan Elderbrook and her colleagues from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the California Department of Public Health outline the crucial developments and preventative strategies against silicosis, a progressive and often fatal lung disease caused by...

In a recent publication in the Proceedings of UCLA Health, Dr. Lin Deng and Dr. Nico Conti explore a compelling case of silicosis and renal failure in a 41-year-old male who worked as a kitchen fabricator. This case study provides valuable insights into the occupational...

The distressing case of a 54-year-old former smoker diagnosed with complicated silicosis serves as a poignant reminder of the occupational hazards associated with artificial stone products. This case, diligently documented by Elie Matar, Anthony Frankel, Lucinda Katharine McCowan Blake, Elizabeth J Silverstone, Anthony R Johnson,...

In the detailed study published in the Annals of Work Exposures and Health (2023), researchers Emily J. Cothern, William J. Brazile, and Daniel A. Autenrieth investigate the effectiveness of mandated control methods for managing silica dust exposure among construction workers. This exploration, titled "The Evaluation...

In an insightful study led by Prahlad K Sishodiya, a consultant expert in silicosis from the Directorate of Specially Abled Persons, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan, significant concerns regarding occupational health in the region have been highlighted. The research, focusing on...

In a poignant case series study led by Dr. Jane C. Fazio and a team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, and the California Department of Public Health, the emerging and severe occupational hazard of silicosis among artificial stone countertop workers has...

Artificial stone countertops, commonly known as quartz, engineered or synthetic stone, among other terms, have gained popularity in homes and businesses for their durability and aesthetic appeal. However, beneath their polished surface lies a health hazard that many consumers and workers in the stone fabrication...