Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a heterogeneous disease arising from a complex interaction
between host‐specific genetic background and multiple risk factors. Globally, CCA …

Asbestos has been used by automobile, construction, manufacturing, power, and chemical
industries for many years due to its particular properties, ie high tensile strength, non …

Firefighters are exposed to both known and suspected carcinogens. This study aims to
systematically review the literature on the association of firefighting occupation and cancer …

Background Despite the available information on cancer risk, asbestos is used in large
areas in the world, mostly in the production of asbestos cement. Moreover, questions are …

Abstract Purpose of Review The objective of this review was to summarize recent
epidemiologic research examining the associations between environmental exposures and …

In this work, we deal with correlated under‐reported data through INAR (1)‐hidden Markov
chain models. These models are very flexible and can be identified through its …

Objectives To assess the association between occupational exposure to asbestos and the
risk of cholangiocarcinoma (CC). Methods We conducted a case–control study nested in the …

Background: Asbestos consumption in Latin America (LA) amounts to 10% of yearly global
production. Little is known about the impact of asbestos exposure in the region. Objective …

Background We previously reported a modest excess of cancer in World Trade Center
(WTC)‐exposed firefighters versus the general population. This study aimed to separate the …

Introduction: The presence of asbestos fibres (AFs) in drinking water could be linked with
gastrointestinal cancers. However, it is not regulated in several countries due to conflicting …