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Pneumoconiosis screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Screening for pneumoconiosis includes using chest radiography on workers exposed to certain particles as a part of preventative care. [1] [2]
Screening
Screening
Chest radiography is used as a screening tool for workers as a part of primary prevention. However, HRCT is more sensitive and specific. Future methods of screening workers include measuring serum SMRP and fibulin-3, CEA, and urinary 8-OHdG and breath testing of pentane, C5-C7 alkanes, and methylated alkanes. [3] [4] [5]
References
References
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- ↑ Yang HY (2019). “Prediction of pneumoconiosis by serum and urinary biomarkers in workers exposed to asbestos-contaminated minerals”. PLoS One. 14 (4): e0214808. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0214808. PMC 6448873. PMID 30946771.
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