Abstract Fluoro‑edenite (FE), asbestiform fiber found in Biancavilla (Sicily, Italy), presents
various characteristics similar to the asbestos group, in particular two fibrous phases …

Malignant mesothelioma is characterized by its association with asbestos, its long latency
period, and the propensity for the diagnosis to be obtained in the later stages of the disease …

Experimental evidence demonstrated that fluoro-edenite (FE) can develop chronic
respiratory diseases and elicit carcinogenic effects. Environmental exposure to FE fibers is …

While there are hundreds of books available on many different aspects of asbestos, none
contain the encyclopedic, comprehensive coverage you will find here. Edited by leading …

We conducted a computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer in a high-risk
population. Six hundred and two workers (38–81 years, 97% smokers) with asbestos-related …

Natural carcinogenic fibers are asbestos and asbestiform fibers present as a natural
component of soils or rocks. These fibers are released into the environment resulting in …

Environmental exposure to fibers of respirable size has been identified as a risk for public
health. Experimental evidence has revealed that a variety of fibers, including fluoro-edenite …

To analyze occupation, expert-evaluated cumulative exposure, and radiographic
abnormalities as indicators of asbestos-related cancer risk we followed 16,696 male …

Asbestos-related diffuse pleural thickening (DPT), or extensive fibrosis of the visceral pleura
secondary to asbestos exposure, is increasingly common due to the large number of …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the change, over 20 yrs, in the survival of lung
cancer patients in a population-based study. Information on all patients with lung cancer in a …