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The carcinogenicity of opium consumption: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The carcinogenicity of opium consumption was recently evaluated by a Working Group convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer...
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Ongoing downplaying of the carcinogenicity of chrysotile asbestos by vested interests
Industries that mine, manufacture and sell asbestos or asbestos-containing products have a long tradition of promoting the use of asbestos, while...
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Evaluation of the need for cytoreduction and its potential carcinogenicity in children and young adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms
Myeloproliferative neoplasms are rare at a young age, and few reports have described the disease characteristics and outcomes in this group. This...
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Protocol for a systematic review of the in vivo studies on radiofrequency (100 kHz–300 GHz) electromagnetic field exposure and cancer
BackgroundAn Italian project aims to review the scientific literature on the possible carcinogenicity of radiofrequency (100 kHz–300 GHz)...
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Potential health risks of sound abatement material in positive airway pressure devices for sleep breathing disorders: a summary of studies to date
PurposeThe potential carcinogenic and airway irritation risks of polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) contained in sound-absorbing foam in positive...
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Occupational exposures and cancer risk in commercial laundry and dry cleaning industries: a sco** review
BackgroundThe laundry and dry cleaning industries are critical for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in our daily lives. However, they have also...
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Surgical smoke and the orthopedic surgeon: a non-systematic review of the hazards and strategies for mitigating risk
IntroductionSurgical smoke generated through the use of electrical surgical devices poses a risk to the surgeon, medical personnel in the operating...
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Breast Implant Illness Through a Psychiatric Lens
Since their introduction in the 1960’s, the safety of silicone breast implants has remained contentious due to concerns regarding carcinogenicity as...
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Wood smoke exposure affects lung aging, quality of life, and all-cause mortality in New Mexican smokers
BackgroundThe role of wood smoke (WS) exposure in the etiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer (LC), and mortality...
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Occupational exposure to organic solvents and risk of bladder cancer
BackgroundBladder cancer has been linked to several occupations that involve the use of solvents, including those used in the dry-cleaning industry.
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Response to pembrolizumab in a patient with primary lung adenocarcinoma originated from indium lung
BackgroundIndium is a metal used as a compound called indium-tin oxide for liquid crystal display. Its inhalation causes lung toxicity, resulting in...
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Human papillomavirus testing and cytology using physician-collected uterine cervical samples vs. self-collected vaginal samples and urine samples
BackgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) testing using self-collected vaginal samples and urine samples is convenient and effective for improving the...
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Comparison of 10% Buffered Formalin Fixation and Carnoy's Solution in Revealing the Axillary Lymph Node Counts in Modified Radical Mastectomy Specimens
PurposeAxillary lymph node assessment is an essential component of staging invasive breast cancer. One of the crucial issues in determining prognosis...
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Acute perchloroethylene intoxication in an elderly woman: a case report
BackgroundPerchloroethylene is a colorless, strong-smelling substance commonly used for dry cleaning. Liver and kidney toxicities and carcinogenicity...
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Glyoxal acid-free (GAF) histological fixative is a suitable alternative to formalin: results from an open-label comparative non-inferiority study
Formalin, an aqueous solution of formaldehyde, has been the gold standard for fixation of histological samples for over a century. Despite its...
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Lifetime exposure to brominated trihalomethanes in drinking water and swimming pool attendance are associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a Multicase-Control Study in Spain (MCC-Spain)
BackgroundChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) etiology is poorly understood, and carcinogenic chemicals in drinking and recreational water are...
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Computational study on novel natural inhibitors targeting BCL2
Ideal lead compounds and candidate drugs with inhibitory effect on BCL2 were screened from ZINC database, which laid a foundation for drug...
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Essential Thrombocythemia in Adolescents and Young Adults: Clinical Aspects, Treatment Options and Unmet Medical Needs
Current treatment of essential thrombocythemia (ET) should primarily prevent thrombo-hemorrhagic events, without increasing the rate of fibrotic...