Health
Mining town particles examined for lung effects
Traces of iron that are breathed in along with other particulate matter may not be as harmless to lung function as previously thought, according to research involving UWA.
Aug 11, 2014
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Medications
New nano coating could preserve vaccines and save millions of lives
(Medical Xpress)—The delivery and storage of vaccines poses a big challenge for public health officials in remote locations and the developing world. Most vaccines are stable below or around room-temperature, but they degrade ...
Jul 22, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Asbestos and shift work boost work-related cancer deaths to over 8,000 a year
(Medical Xpress) -- Around 8,000 cancer deaths in Britain each year are linked to occupations - especially those where asbestos, diesel engine fumes or shift work is involved - a new study shows today. This equates to around ...
Jun 20, 2012
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Health
More effort needed to prevent exposure to silica hazards as silicosis remains a major cause of illness, death worldwide
Immediate concerted efforts are needed to recognise and control exposure to silica hazards worldwide as the incurable and potentially fatal lung disease silicosis remains a major cause of illness and death around the world, ...
Apr 23, 2012
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Health
Long-term exposure to silica dust increases risk of death in industrial workers
Industrial workers who have been chronically exposed to silica dust are at substantially higher risk of death from all causes than workers who have not been exposed. Furthermore, the risk of death, especially from lung and ...
Apr 17, 2012
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