July 30, 2024
In a comprehensive study conducted by Krishna Surasi, MD, MPH, and colleagues from the Occupational Health Branch of the California Department of Public Health, significant concerns were raised about the health risks associated […]
July 25, 2024
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 […]
July 23, 2024
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 […]
July 18, 2024
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 […]
July 16, 2024
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 […]
July 11, 2024
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 […]
July 9, 2024
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, […]
July 5, 2024
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 […]
July 2, 2024
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 […]