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 …

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

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

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

Methods: The chest X-rays of 529 subjects having history of employment in stone mines with
respiratory morbidity were subjected for this study and evaluated in accordance with ILO …

Silicosis as an occupational lung disease has been present in our lives for centuries.
Research studies have already developed and implemented many animal models to study …

The aim of the present study was to investigate the anti‑fibrotic effects of astragaloside IV
(ASV) in silicosis rats, and to further explore the potential underlying molecular mechanisms …

Abstract Background and Objectives Silicosis is a neglected and widely prevalent
occupational disease in India and several other countries such as China, South Africa …

Purpose Silicosis is an occupational disease caused by inhalation of silica and there are no
effective drugs to treat this disease. Tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA), a traditional natural …

The present article highlights how changes in the economy and work structure can lead to
new patterns of inhalational workplace hazards and respiratory disease, including cleaning …