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Open AccessProbability of causation for occupational cancer after exposure to ionizing radiation
Probability of causation (PC) is a reasonable way to estimate causal relationships in radiation-related cancer. This study reviewed the international trend, usage, and critiques of the PC method. Because it ha...
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Open AccessErratum to: Practice status of specialized agencies for occupational health management of small- to medium-size enterprises and the factors improving their performance: a cross-sectional survey study
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Open AccessSystemic sclerosis due to crystalline silica exposure among jewelry workers in Korea: two case reports
Occupational exposure to crystalline silica is a potential risk factor for various systemic autoimmune diseases including systemic sclerosis. The etiology of systemic sclerosis is not conclusively known, but t...
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Open AccessPractice status of specialized agencies for occupational health management of small- to medium-size enterprises and the factors improving their performance: a cross-sectional survey study
We examined the current status of specialized agencies for occupational health management (SAs) and their workforce. Furthermore, we aimed to clarify the current practice status of SA healthcare professionals ...
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Open AccessEffectiveness of workers’ general health examination in Korea by health examination period and compliance: retrospective cohort study using nationwide data
Our study evaluated the effectiveness of the Workers’ General Health Examination by health examination period and compliance.
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Open AccessThe First Evaluation of Workers’ General Health Examination in Korea
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Open AccessCarbon monoxide poisoning-induced cardiomyopathy from charcoal at a barbecue restaurant: a case report
Acute carbon monoxide poisoning has important clinical value because it can cause severe adverse cardiovascular effects and sudden death. Acute carbon monoxide poisoning due to charcoal is well reported worldw...
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Open AccessA case of multiple myeloma in a poultry worker
Livestock breeders including poultry workers are exposed to various agricultural chemicals including pesticides and/or organic solvents. Multiple myeloma is a rare disease in Korea, and few reports have invest...
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Open AccessBlood lead levels of Korean lead workers in 2003–2011
This study aimed to document the trend in blood lead levels in Korean lead workers from 2003 until 2011 and blood lead levels within each of the main industries.
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Open AccessWork-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Korea and Japan: A Comparative Description
Work related Musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) is one of the most important problem in occupational health system of Korea and Japan, where the OHS system developed in similar socio-cultural environment. This s...
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Open AccessPrevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Open AccessSubclinical interstitial lung damage in workers exposed to indium compounds
The present study was designed to determine whether there is a relationship between indium compound exposure and interstitial lung damage in workers employed at indium tin oxide manufacturing and reclaiming fa...
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Open AccessA Case of Tracheal Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in a Worker Exposed to Rubber Fumes
Primary tracheal tumors occur infrequently, accounting for less than 0.1% of all tumors. Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is the second most common type of malignancy of the trachea after squamous cell carcinoma...
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Open AccessAssessment of Arsenic Exposure by Measurement of Urinary Speciated Inorganic Arsenic Metabolites in Workers in a Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the exposure to arsenic in preventive maintenance (PM) engineers in a semiconductor industry by detecting speciated inorganic arsenic metabolites in the urine.
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Open AccessTwo Cases of Lung Cancer in Foundry Workers
Iron and steel foundry workers are exposed to various toxic and carcinogenic substances including crystalline silica, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and arsenic. Studies have been conducted on lung cancer i...
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Open AccessHistorical review of the List of Occupational Diseases recommended by the International Labour organization (ILO)
The list of occupational diseases established in the international and national legal system has played important roles in both prevention of and compensation for workers’ diseases. This report reviewed the hi...
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Predictive factors of pathologic complete response and clinical tumor progression after preoperative chemotherapy in patients with stage II and III breast cancer
Background This study aimed to define predictive factors of pathologic complete response (pCR) and disease progression in stage II and III breast cancer patients. Patients and Methods Thr...
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Worse prognosis of metaplastic breast cancer patients than other patients with triple-negative breast cancer
The present study was designed to assess the clinical characteristics and outcomes of metaplastic breast cancer (MBC) compared to general invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) and the triple-negative subtype (TN-IDC...
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Primary systemic therapy with intermittent weekly paclitaxel plus gemcitabine in patients with stage II and III breast cancer: a phase II trial
The purpose of this study was to evaluate pathologic complete response (pCR) rates and adverse events with primary systemic therapy (PST) of intermittent weekly paclitaxel and gemcitabine in patients with stag...
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Risk Factors for Malignancy in Benign Papillomas of the Breast on Core Needle Biopsy
This study was designed to evaluate the clinical and pathologic parameters of benign papillomas diagnosed on core needle biopsy (CNB) and predict malignancy risk after surgical excision.
