| Document ID (ISN) | 111201 |
| CIS number |
10-0824 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0944-2502 - Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie |
| Year |
2010 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Mittmann-Frank M., Berger H., Pföhler C., Bücker A., Wilkens H., Arzt E., Schmitt K.P., Wennemuth G., Hannig M., Buchter A. |
| Title |
Exposure to nano particles and new materials - Clinical and diagnostic findings |
| Original title |
Klinische und diagnostische Befunde bei Exposition gegenüber Nanopartikeln und neuen Materialien [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 2010, Vol.60, No.10. p.328-348. Illus. 41 ref. |
| Internet access |
Klinische_und_diagnostische_Befunde.pdf [in German]
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| Abstract |
Ten individuals whose work involved long-term exposure to certain specific nanoparticles underwent detailed clinical examinations aimed at assessing individual factors and possible interactions caused by exposure to nanomaterials. Half the group showed a relevant obstructive ventilation disorder through particle inhalation before the introduction of protective measures. In three cases, computed tomography showed lung emphysema changes. Half the group showed a positive reaction to zirconium oxide. Analysis of biomarkers showed no evidence of respiratory tract inflammation. Implications of these and other findings are discussed. See also ISN 111203. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
nanoparticles; diagnosis; medical examinations; long-term exposure; health hazards; new technologies |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
zirconium oxide; sensitization; emphysema; obstructive ventilatory impairment; chest radiography; tomography |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
Occupational pathology
Medicine, hygiene and first aid
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
New technologies
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| Browse category(ies) |
Nanotechnology and nanoparticles
Exposure evaluation
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)
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