Pneumoconiosis, or occupational lung disease, is one of the world's most prevalent work-
related diseases. Silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis, is caused by inhaling respirable …

Abstract Coronavirus Disease 2019 [COVID-19], caused by severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2], has rapidly evolved into a global health emergency …

Resumen LUENGO-MARTINEZ, Carolina y SANHUEZA, Olivia. Condiciones de trabajo y su
relación con la calidad del cuidado y salud del profesional de enfermería. Med. segur …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effect of andrographolide in silica-
induced pulmonary fibrosis (PF) in mice and its underlying mechanisms. Male Swiss albino …

Long-term exposure to inhaled silica dust induces pneumoconiosis, which remains a heavy
burden in developing countries. Modern industry provides new resources of occupational …

Oleanolic acid (OA), a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid, has been reported to have several
benefits and medicinal properties. However, its protective effects against silica‑induced lung …

Clinicians should be aware of potential occupational diseases, such as silicosis because of
denim sandblasting, in unrecognized areas. To achieve success in the prevention of …

Background Identification of biomarkers associated with the diagnosis and prognosis of
silicosis would be highly advantageous in the clinical setting. The aim of this study is to …

Objective To determine the mechanistic roles of oxidative stress, inflammation, and
genotoxicity parameters in patients with work-related asthma (WRA) and silicosis. Methods …

Silicosis, induced by inhaling silica particles in workplaces, is one of the most common
occupational diseases. The prognosis of silicosis and its consequent fibrosis is extremely …