Mesothelioma is commonly considered an occupational disease occurring as a result of
asbestos exposure in the workplace. Several avenues for environmental asbestos …

Although the association between exposure to asbestos and malignant mesothelioma
(particularly malignant pleural mesothelioma) has been well established, the health impact …

Abstract On November 9 and 10, 2015, the International Conference on Mesothelioma in
Populations Exposed to Naturally Occurring Asbestiform Fibers was held at the University of …

Background Inhalation of asbestos and other mineral fibers is known causes of malignant
mesothelioma (MM) and lung cancers. In a setting of occupational exposure to asbestos …

Despite predictions of decline in mesothelioma following the ban of asbestos in most
industrial countries, the incidence is still increasing globally, particularly in women. Because …

A growing body of evidence supports an association between systemic autoimmune disease
and exposure to amphibole asbestos, a form of asbestos typically with straight, stiff, needle …

This paper presents a geologic and mineralogical investigation of asbestiform amphibole
from blueschist in the Diablo Range, northern California. The analysis of fibers in air …

Similar to asbestos fibers, nonregulated mineral fibers can cause malignant mesothelioma
(MM). Recently, increased proportions of women and young individuals with MM were …

Emerging medical problems present medical practitioners with many difficult challenges.
Emergent disciplines may offer the medical community new opportunities to address a range …

Dianite represents a unique amphibole–rich rock of ambiguous origin that has been
reported from the alkaline Murun Complex in eastern Siberia (Russia). The mineral …