Despite silica dust exposure being one of the earliest recognized causes of lung disease,
Australia, USA, Israel, Turkey and other countries around the world have recently …

Exposure to crystalline silica dust causes multiple diseases, but silicosis and silica dust-
associated tuberculosis (TB), in particular, are the two diseases that remain high on the list …

Introduction Nanotechnology is the science and engineering of nanoparticles whose
dimensions range from 1 to 100 nm. Nanoparticles have special characteristics like …

Artificial stone is increasing in popularity in construction applications, including commercial
and residential countertops. Eco-friendliness, durability, and resistance to staining, make …

Introduction: During enamel cleanup after the removal of fixed appliances, aerosols, splatter,
and dust are produced that can be inhaled. Although most inhaled particles are harmless …

In this work, nanorod particles were synthesized from a locally available source, glutinous
rice flour, using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) through a simple precipitation process. The …

Background Recent studies have shown an increase in the prevalence of silicosis due to the
use of artificial quartz aggregates (AQA). The aim of this study was to assess the cases of …

Silicosis is an occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of silica particles. It is
characterized by intense lung inflammation, with progressive and irreversible fibrosis …

Exposure to silica is still widespread. Some high-income countries have reduced exposure
(Gerhardsson, 2002) and virtually eliminated the silica-associated diseases shown in Table …

This authoritative text on occupational lung disorders builds upon the fundamentals,
including clinical, epidemiological, and predictive approaches. It discusses interstitial and …