Saturday, June 20, 2020

Silicosis: Ominous resurgence of an occupational lung condition reported

A new study documents an increased incidence of silicosis, which progressed rapidly to massive pulmonary fibrosis in a significant proportion of patients who had previously worked artificial stone (AS), also called artificial quartz agglomerate or conglomerate, a popular new countertop material, despite cessation of exposure after diagnosis.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200618073543.htm

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