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Pneumoconiosis
Pneumoconiosis: - Health conditions characterized by permanent deposition of substantial amounts of particulate matter in the lungs and by the tissue reaction to its presence; can range from relatively harmless forms of sclerosis to the destructive fibrotic effect of silicosis. [Environmental Protection Agency] News archive for Pneumoconiosis:: |
BloombergSigns of the lung disease that Rodriguez had, pneumoconiosis, are easily detectable on X-rays years before the disease reaches an advanced stage,
Bearing The Brunt Of Globalisation - Jul 22, 2008
Sin Chew Jit Poh,..."The dust contains 20% to 30% of free silica and is therefore a potential cause of pneumoconiosis, commonly known as the incurable black lung disease,
Benefits soon to be available for all victims of Mesothelioma - Jul 24, 2008
Shoosmiths legal updates,...but would not be eligible for payment currently under the 1979 Pneumoconiosis (Workers Compensation) Act or for Industrial Injuries Disablement.
Federal court digest: Student admits stealing benefits - Jul 21, 2008
Press-Register - al.com,That program is designed to provide wage-replacement and medical benefits to coal miners who are totally disabled due to pneumoconiosis — or black lung
Labour law to cover Chinese medical treatment - Jul 10, 2008
News.gov.hk,To tie in with the revisions similar changes under the Pneumoconiosis & Mesothelioma (Compensation) Ordinance will also come into operation September 1.
State, coal miners settle lung disease lawsuit+ - Jul 14, 2008
TMCnet...pay around 320 million yen in compensation and to apologize to a group of former coal miners who developed pneumoconiosis and their bereaved relatives.
Lord Varley - Jul 30, 2008
RedOrbit,...not least, he was proud of his part in establishing a 100m compensation fund for miners and ex-miners suffering from pneumoconiosis.
CONSOL Energy Reports Earnings for Second Quarter 2008 - Jul 31, 2008
Earthtimes (press release),Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities: Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions 2388980 2336809 Pneumoconiosis Benefits 180535 171896 Mine Closing
Chinkuashih's Gold Ecological Park brings history to life - Jul 17, 2008
Taiwan Journal,...from excavation with explosives and drilling," recalled Chang, who retired from Taiwan Metal Mining Co. in 1986 and suffers from mild pneumoconiosis.
Supporting people with Pleural Plaques - Jul 9, 2008
7thSpace Interactive (press release),Compensation is already available for a range of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, pneumoconiosis and asbestos-related lung cancer
The Pits and Pots Ruined Their Health - Jul 5, 2008
RedOrbit,A common sound in many homes was the hacking cough of a man with pneumoconiosis, variously known as potter's rot, potter's asthma or silicosis.
The Trials And Tribulations Of Lucas Lessar - Nov 16, 2007
Metro,...who once worked in a circus, is increasingly enfeebled by miners' disease pneumoconiosis, which he describes as a ghost in his lungs.
Need to know - Occupational lung disease - Nov 14, 2007
Pulse,Non-crackling occupational interstitial diseases include silicosis and coal miner’s pneumoconiosis. However, airflow obstruction is more common than pure
Occupational health report says Cananea mine dangerous - Nov 13, 2007
Sierra Vista Herald,The team suggests that a full survey be conducted to determine the presence of radiologic pneumoconiosis. According to the report, Grupo Mexico has not
Law Students Take on the Coal Industry - Nov 11, 2007
Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)According to United Mine Workers of America, about 1400 miners die each year from black lung, or pneumoconiosis, which is caused by breathing coal dust,
Vendor Notebook: Thomson Healthcare launches pdrhealth.com - Nov 11, 2007
Healthcare IT News,...system for the early identification and quantification of tuberculosis, malaria and pneumoconiosis targeted for deployment in developing nations.
Gujarat's Khambat a silicosis death trap, says study - Nov 5, 2007
Earthtimes,According to the PUCL, 'Mineral dust, especially silica produced during the stone grinding, causes pneumoconiosis tuberculosis and other respiratory
How China rises - Nov 4, 2007
21st Century Socialism,Fewer than 30 percent of workers who are exposed to dusty environments received health checks for pneumoconiosis. Pneumoconiosis, chemical poisoning and
Advanced Pneumoconiosis Among Working Underground Coal Miners ... - Aug 14, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),1 However, in 2005 and 2006, clusters of rapidly progressing and potentially disabling pneumoconiosis were reported in certain geographic areas.
Forecasts for the week of Aug. 12 - Aug 10, 2007
Chicago Sun-Times,In turn, this creates feelings of self-doubt, inadequacy and pretty soon you're not even sure how to spell pneumoconiosis. Try not to take any of this
Shelter from the swarm - Aug 11, 2007
Charleston Gazette,It also manages money for workers’ compensation, a miners’ pneumoconiosis fund and wildlife endowment fund, among other investments.
The evolution of safety - Aug 10, 2007
Canadian HR Reporter,Her grandfather died of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (also known as “black lung disease�) from working in a mine in Nanaimo, BC And her son lost a leg in an
“When will you teach this lad English?� - Aug 9, 2007
uruknet.info,My great-grandfather died of pneumoconiosis in the 1920’s,when my grandmother was still a child, which was caused by the inhalation of coal dust as a result
Guardian Technologies extends USC collaboration to develop ... - Aug 1, 2007
Medicexchange (press release),...as well as the extent of tuberculosis, pneumoconiosis, and even cancer in the lungs using commonly available and inexpensive chest x-rays.
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