| Asbestos mineralogic analysis as indicator of carcinogenic risk. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8684300 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Asbestos fibers can be found in several tissues and fluids, by different techniques, but up to now there is not a standardised approach. Chrysotile seems to be removed from the lung with greater ease than the amphiboles, but it is more frequently found in pleural tissues. Human and animal studies agree in documenting that chrysotile and amphiboles produce mesotheliomas, even if these studies rarely add much to the understanding of mechanisms of asbestos-related diseases. Further of asbestos-related diseases. Further studies are needed with standardized materials and techniques to better understand these mechanisms and to determine which individuals may be at highest risk for the development of disease. |
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Authors:
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A L Frank |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: La Medicina del lavoro Volume: 86 ISSN: 0025-7818 ISO Abbreviation: Med Lav Publication Date: 1995 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-08-22 Completed Date: 1996-08-22 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401176 Medline TA: Med Lav Country: ITALY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 490-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Asbestos
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adverse effects*,
analysis* Asbestos, Amphibole / adverse effects, analysis Asbestos, Serpentine / adverse effects, analysis Humans Lung / chemistry Mesothelioma / etiology* Microscopy, Electron Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Microscopy, Polarization Mineral Fibers / analysis* Pleura / chemistry Risk Factors Sputum / chemistry X-Ray Diffraction |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Asbestos, Amphibole; 0/Asbestos, Serpentine; 0/Mineral Fibers; 1332-21-4/Asbestos |
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