This review provides an overview of literature addressing progressive massive fibrosis
(PMF) from September 2009 to the present. Advances are described in understanding its …

Silicosis, characterized by irreversible pulmonary fibrosis, remains a major global public
health problem. Nowadays, cumulative studies are focusing on elucidating the pathogenesis …

Objectives To investigate differences in workplace exposure, demographic and clinical
findings in engineered stone (ES) workers from a multinational consortium using the …

Kitchen and bathroom countertop is a demanding application, where high aesthetic
standards must combine with durability, ease of maintenance, and resistance to heat, stain …

Abstract Background and Objective The resurgence of severe and progressive silicosis
among engineered stone benchtop industry workers is a global health crisis. We …

Silicosis is a progressive and chronic occupational lung disease characterized by lung
inflammation, silicotic nodule formation, and diffuse pulmonary fibrosis. Emerging evidence …

Occupational lung/thoracic diseases are a major global public health issue. They comprise a
diverse spectrum of health conditions with complex pathology, most of which arise following …

Patients with silicosis caused by occupational exposure to engineered stone (ES) present a
rapid progression from simple silicosis (SS) to progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). Patient …

Silicosis is a severe lung disease characterized by diffuse pulmonary fibrosis, for which
there is currently no effective treatment. Pirfenidone (PFD) shows great antifibrotic potential …

Engineered stones are often characterized for their crystalline silica content. Their organic
composition, particularly that of the emissions generated during fabrication work using hand …