We conducted a systematic review and analysis of the epidemiological literature that
examines the risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma among motor vehicle mechanics who …

The relationship between crystalline silica and lung cancer has been the subject of many
recent publications, conferences, and regulatory considerations. An influential, international …

In an examination of the relationship between silicosis and lung function, relevant studies of
silica-exposed workers were reviewed. Smoking, dust exposure, and emphysema are three …

Background The study of near-fatal asthma (NFA) may provide a means to further our
understanding of fatal asthma. Studies of NFA often are derived from a single ICU rather …

An inquiry into the relation between exposure to silica dust, the presence of silicosis, and
progressive systemic sclerosis was conducted in white South African gold miners by means …

Workers exposed to a variety of wood dusts have been shown to exhibit occupational
asthma, lung function deficits, and elevated levels of respiratory symptoms. Despite the …

A study was undertaken to assess pulmonary health effects of hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
exposure in a group of workers (n= 175) extracting and processing oil and natural gas in …

BACKGROUND: Most children with asthma should be able to achieve acceptable control.
However, are there differences between those with acceptable and poor control, and if so …

BACKGROUND: It is postulated that children with asthma who receive an interactive,
comprehensive education program would improve their quality of life, asthma management …

To evaluate risk factors for asthma mortality, an unmatched case-control study was
undertaken in the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba …