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A Clinical Guide to Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases

Author : Yuh-Chin T. Huang

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 330 pages

File Size : 27,46 MB

Release : 2012-10-28

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1627031499

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Book Description

A Clinical Guide to Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases delivers a concise compendium to the diagnosis and management of occupational and environmental lung diseases, incorporating evidence-based guidelines where available. Each chapter provides an updated review and a practical approach to different occupational and environmental lung diseases. With rapidly changing technology, new conditions and exposures will undoubtedly emerge. Clinicians need to remain vigilant about assessing the potential link between lung diseases and environmental exposures, and this book provides a practical guide to recognize, diagnose, and prevent occupational and environmental lung diseases. Written for practicing clinicians including internists, pulmonologists, and primary care providers, as well as industrial hygienists and environmental regulators, A Clinical Guide to Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases is a timely and important new volume and an invaluable contribution to the literature.



International Classification of HRCT for Occupational and Environmental Respiratory Diseases

Author : Yukinori Kusaka

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 35,7 MB

Release : 2006-06-09

Category : Medical

ISBN : 4431275126

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Many international experts collaborated in creating this groundbreaking work, a principal-coding system, and in developing reference films and imaging parameters for the International Classification of HRCT for Occupational and Environmental Respiratory Diseases. The book is an authoritative guide to the recognition of dust diseases of the lung, using radiological imaging techniques, with special emphasis on high-resolution computerized tomography (CT). The classification is a powerful, essential tool for recording patient data on CT in a globally standardized semiquantitative way. The system is also applicable to surveillance and screening for occupational and environmental respiratory diseases. The book is a valuable resource not only for radiologists but for all who work in occupational medicine and public health.



Pathology of the Lungs E-Book

Author : Bryan Corrin

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 785 pages

File Size : 22,71 MB

Release : 2011-02-25

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0702046221

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With an emphasis on practical diagnostic problem solving, Pathology of the Lungs, 3rd Edition provides the pulmonary pathologist and the general surgical pathologist with an accessible, comprehensive guide to the recognition and interpretation of common and rare neoplastic and non-neoplastic lung conditions. The text is written by two authors and covers all topics in a consistent manner without the redundancies or lapses that are common in multi-authored texts. The text is lavishly illustrated with the highest quality illustrations which accurately depict the histologic, immunohistochemical and cytologic findings under consideration and it is supplemented throughout with practical tips and advice from two internationally respected experts. The user-friendly design and format allows rapid access to essential information and the incorporation throughout of relevant clinical and radiographic information makes it a complete diagnostic resource inside the reporting room. Approximately 1,000 high quality full color illustrations.Provides the user with a complete visual guide to each specimen and assists in the recognition and diagnosis of any slide looked at under the microscope. Comprehensive coverage of both common and rare lung diseases and disorders. One stop consultation resource for the reporting room or study, no need to go further to get questions answered. Clinical background and ancillary radiographs incorporated throughout.Provides the user with all of the necessary diagnostic tools to make a complete and accurate pathologic report. Practical advice and tips from two of the world’s recognized experts. Provides the trainee and general surgical pathologist with time saving diagnostic clues when dealing with difficult specimens. Consistent and uniform approach incorporated for each disease and disorder (Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, pathologic features, differential diagnosis) User-friendly format enables quick and easy navigation to the key information required. Extensive use of summary tables, charts and graphs throughout the text. Helps simplify and clarify complex concepts and facilitates “at a glance comparisons between entities. Extensive reference list highlights landmark articles as well as including most up-to-date citations. Directs the trainee and practitioner to the most recent and authoritative sources for further reading and investigation



A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases

Author : Institute of Medicine

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 26,97 MB

Release : 2011-08-26

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0309212197

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Chronic diseases are common and costly, yet they are also among the most preventable health problems. Comprehensive and accurate disease surveillance systems are needed to implement successful efforts which will reduce the burden of chronic diseases on the U.S. population. A number of sources of surveillance data-including population surveys, cohort studies, disease registries, administrative health data, and vital statistics-contribute critical information about chronic disease. But no central surveillance system provides the information needed to analyze how chronic disease impacts the U.S. population, to identify public health priorities, or to track the progress of preventive efforts. A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases outlines a conceptual framework for building a national chronic disease surveillance system focused primarily on cardiovascular and chronic lung diseases. This system should be capable of providing data on disparities in incidence and prevalence of the diseases by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, along with data on disease risk factors, clinical care delivery, and functional health outcomes. This coordinated surveillance system is needed to integrate and expand existing information across the multiple levels of decision making in order to generate actionable, timely knowledge for a range of stakeholders at the local, state or regional, and national levels. The recommendations presented in A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases focus on data collection, resource allocation, monitoring activities, and implementation. The report also recommends that systems evolve along with new knowledge about emerging risk factors, advancing technologies, and new understanding of the basis for disease. This report will inform decision-making among federal health agencies, especially the Department of Health and Human Services; public health and clinical practitioners; non-governmental organizations; and policy makers, among others.



Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries

Author : Dean T. Jamison

Publisher : World Bank Publications

Page : 1449 pages

File Size : 30,63 MB

Release : 2006-04-02

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0821361805

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Book Description

Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.



ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine

Author : Paolo Palange

Publisher : European Respiratory Society

Page : 891 pages

File Size : 29,9 MB

Release : 2019-09-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1849840806

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Book Description

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Handbook of Respiratory Medicine, now in its third edition, is a concise, compact and easy-to-read guide to each of the key areas in respiratory medicine. Its 20 sections, written by clinicians and researchers at the forefront of the field, explain the structure and function of the respiratory system, its disorders and how to treat them. The Handbook is a must-have for anyone who intends to remain up to date in the field, and to have within arm's reach a reference that covers everything from the basics to the latest developments in respiratory medicine.



Environmental Respiratory Diseases

Author : Edward M. Cordasco

Publisher : Wiley

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 20,32 MB

Release : 1995-01-12

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780471290728

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For several decades, among the medical community and the public at large, there has been an increasing awareness and increasing concern in relation to environmentally-related diseases. If you are an industrial hygienist, occupational or environmental health physician, pulmonologist, epidemiologist, toxicologist, or civil engineer, you can now look to Environmental Respiratory Diseases for practical, reliable, up-to-date information on environmentally-related respiratory diseases. The editors of this volume are Edward M. Cordasco, an authority on environmentally-induced pulmonary diseases; Stephen L. Demeter, professor of medicine and also a pulmonary expert; and Carl Zenz, editor of the acclaimed Occupational Medicine. You will find here the latest information on diseases of the respiratory system caused by environmental exposures. You will also find much practical information on diagnosis, monitoring for exposures, and treatment of medical conditions related to contaminated air, water, and soil. This book supplies you with comprehensive and timely discussions of: sources and types of environmental contaminants physiologic and pathologic responses of the respiratory system sequelae of toxic inhalation approaches to environmental surveillance environmental causes of respiratory cancers asbestos-related lung disease radon risk exposure to electromagnetic radiation pulmonary effects of indoor and outdoor air pollution respiratory health risks in agriculture allergic respiratory diseases research resources for environmental respiratory diseases



Global Epidemiology of Cancer

Author : Jahangir Moini

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 676 pages

File Size : 29,1 MB

Release : 2022-03-22

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1119817188

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GLOBAL EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CANCER Cancer is the second highest cause of death in the United States, and a leading cause of death globally. Our goals are to discuss the global epidemiology of various cancers, with detailed information on their prevalence, incidence, and clinical considerations. Epidemiology is the key to understanding the mortality and morbidity of cancer, and how we can prevent, diagnose, and treat the disease. Prevention of cancer is essential for saving lives. Prevalence and incidence of cancer are key factors that each government and population must be aware of. Advances in the study of cancer occur on a regular basis, and this book provides the latest insights about relationships between the disease and stem cells, tumorigenesis, molecular interactions, pathways, channels, and immunity. Global Epidemiology of Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment meets the needs of readers by providing current information about epidemiology (including molecular epidemiology), diagnosis, and treatment. Providing logical, step-by-step information on various cancers, this book consolidates all of the most up-to-date information and data from verified studies on all different types of cancers in the United States and throughout the world. Chapters are presented so that each includes an overview, clinical manifestations, epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology and risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. Global Epidemiology of Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment will be invaluable to graduate and postgraduate students, including medical students; nurses; physician assistants; residents in oncology; public health students and allied health students.



Practical Applications of Medical Geology

Author : Malcolm Siegel

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 932 pages

File Size : 46,49 MB

Release : 2021-08-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 3030538931

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Book Description

This edited volume provides a framework for integrating methods and information drawn from geological and medical sciences and provides case studies in medical geology to illustrate the usefulness of this framework for crafting environmental and public health policies related to natural materials. The relevance of medical geology research to policy decisions is a topic rarely discussed, and this volume attempts to be a unique source for researchers and policy makers in the field of medical geology in addressing this gap in practical medical geology applications. The book's four sections establish this framework in detail using risk assessment, case studies, data analyses and specific medical geology techniques. Following an introduction to medical geology in the context of risk assessment and risk management, the second section discusses specific methods used in medical geology in the categories of geoscience, biomedicine, and data sources. The third section discusses the medical geology of natural materials, energy use, and environmental and workplace impacts. This section includes specific case studies in medical geology, and describes how the methods and data from the previous section are used in a medical geology analysis. The fourth section includes a guide to the medical geology literature and provides some examples of medical geology programs in Asia and Africa.



Allergy and Immunotoxicology in Occupational Health - The Next Step

Author : Takemi Otsuki

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 48,16 MB

Release : 2020-06-23

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9811547351

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This book presents a collection of the latest clinical and research findings in the field of allergy and immunotoxicology, covering the allergic responses to various nanoparticles and nanomaterials, posttreatment immune reconstruction, and monitoring the workplace environment. Following on from its acclaimed predecessor, the book provides readers with novel insights into immune effects, autoimmune diseases, and the immunotoxicity of various substances, such as silica and asbestos. Allergy and Immunotoxicology in Occupational Health - The Next Step invites readers in the occupational health sector to reflect on critical yet unresolved questions, and provides a foundation for future research on the health impairments resulting from environmental and occupational exposure to these substances.