background although the aim of cardiac computed tomographic angiography (cta) is to visualize the cardiac, coronary, and great vessels, portions of noncardiac structures such as lung, mediastinum, bones and abdomen are visible on the scan. some have suggested that the scans should be evaluated in all field of view. some other believe that reporting accidental findings can lead to unnecessary fo...

Introduction: Occupational lung diseases are some of the common causes function impairment. Spirometry is a gold standard to determine and, diagnose obstructive and restrictive diseases. Therefore, this study aimed prevalence abnormal among employees different industries Bhutan. Methods: This retrospective was carried out by retrieving all spirometry findings demographic variables Bhutan from S...

background leptospirosis as an emerging infectious disease is considered as an important public health problem worldwide. objectives the current study aimed to identify potential risks for leptospirosis among rice farmers in khuzestan province, iran. patients and methods a cross-sectional study was carried out in khuzestan, south west iran, from october to december, 2012. randomly selected part...

Health risks from asbestos exposures have been evaluated, considering past professional histories when exposures at workplaces were higher than today. A linear no-threshold (LNT) model has been applied, although its relevance is unproven. Fibers are often found in the lungs and pleura of deceased people. Fiber findings do not prove that a disease is caused by asbestos. It is reasonable to assum...

To cite: Murlidhar V. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2015209425 DESCRIPTION A 65-year-old non-smoker and former worker of the Hindustan Composites Asbestos factory, Mumbai, was screened at the Occupational Health and Safety Centre, Mumbai, which has helped diagnose and compensate occupational diseases including asbestosis since 1988. He had 28 yea...

Asbestos is a fibrous silicate which is recognized as causing a variety of lung disorders including malignant mesothelioma of the pleura, lung cancer and asbestosis. Asbestos use has been banned in most developed countries but exposure still occurs under strict regulation in occupational settings and also occasionally in domestic settings. Although the hazards of asbestos are well known in deve...