July 25, 2024

Understanding Silicosis: The Stark Differences Between Marble Workers and Miners

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

The Promise of Tetrandrine in Treating Artificial Stone-Associated Silicosis: Insights from a Retrospective Cohort Study

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 in Workers Exposed to Artificial Quartz Conglomerates: A Study Analysis

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 9, 2024

Lessons in Occupational Health: Addressing the Dangers of Artificial Stone Exposure

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 2, 2024

Alarming Prevalence of Silicosis in Rajasthan’s Stone Carving and Mining Industry

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 […]