Silicosis is a particular form of lung fibrosis attributable to occupational exposure to
crystalline silica. The occupational exposure to crystalline silica also increases the risk of …

Background Silicosis is a lung disease of fibrotic nature resulting from the inhalation and
deposition of dust containing crystalline silica. Subjects exposed to the same environmental …

We conducted a panel study to investigate seasonal variations in concentrations of airborne
PM2. 5 and PM10 and the effects on respiratory health in a community near a cement …

Background The respiratory system is the most vulnerable system in the cement industry.
This study was conducted to determine the effects of occupational exposure to cement dust …

Background Silicosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis primarily result from exposure to
silica and coal dust. Despite similar exposure levels, individuals exhibit varying responses …

Studies investigating association between tumor necrosis factor (TNF) gene polymorphisms
and silicosis susceptibility report conflicting results. The aim of this meta-analysis was to …

Introduction Silicosis is a fibrotic lung disease resulting from the inhalation of crystalline
silica and can be classified as simple or complicated according to the International Labour …

Objective: To examine the impact of microRNA-146a (miR-146a) on pulmonary function and
disease severity in silicosis patients. Methods: Twenty-nine silicosis patients and six …

Özet Anadolu coğrafyası binlerce yıldır çok sayıda medeniyete ev sahipliği yapmış kadim bir
yerleşim birimidir. Anadolu'nun tam merkezinde yer alan Konya ise, Hititlerden Frigyalılara …

The studFigy aims to determine the TNF-α single-nucleotide polymorphism TNF-α (-308)
and assess the association of TNF-a (-308) SNP with the risk of silicosis among workers …