Articles tagged with Asbestosis
This research perspective reviews the current state of chemoprevention and cancer interception progress in asbestos-induced mesothelioma. The study identifies potential targets for prevention, including inflammatory factors and novel chemoprevention agents.
Researchers at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya have developed a new AI system that can detect asbestos in roof images with high accuracy, enabling its removal. The system uses freely available aerial photographs and has demonstrated an accuracy of over 80%, making it more scalable and adaptable than previous methods.
A University of Adelaide and Oxford University study found that asbestos exposure led to a higher incidence of lung cancers in British and Australian naval personnel compared to other armed forces. The researchers estimated that 27% of lung cancers in Australian seamen were related to onboard asbestos exposure.
New research from Edith Cowan University reveals responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks are still suffering 20 years later, with many facing significant health issues related to the event. Cancer and mental health concerns are particularly prevalent among responders.
Researchers estimated a significant increase in global mesothelioma cases and deaths from 1990 to 2017. The study found that asbestos exposure remains a well-established risk factor for the disease.
A University of Technology Sydney study found that a micronized mineral compound reduced asbestos-induced cellular damage in cell lines and significantly slowed MM development in mouse models. The discovery offers new hope for treating MM and asbestosis, two incurable diseases.
A proportion of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) cases may be linked with unknown asbestos exposure according to the results of a new study. This would mean that current treatment strategies for IPF need to be altered as people with a history of asbestos exposure are not currently eligible for new treatments.
A new study found that combining asbestos exposure, asbestosis, and smoking significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer. Quitting smoking can reduce this risk after long-term asbestos exposure.