Immunity to the Dual Threat of Silica Exposure and Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Authors: Petr Konecny, Rodney Ehrlich, Mary Gulumian and Muazzam Jacobs Source: Frontiers in Immunology 9:3069; DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.03069 Summary: Exposure to silica and the consequent development of silicosis are well-known health problems in countries with mining [...]
Environmental health practitioners potentially play a key role in helping communities adapt to climate change
Author: Busisiwe Shezi, Angela Mathee, Wellington Siziba, Renee A. Street, Nisha Naicker et al. Source: BMC Public Health (2019) 19:54; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-6378-5 Summary: Abstract: Background: Vulnerable population groups in South Africa, especially those living in poverty, young [...]
Lobar evenness of deposition/ retention in rat lungs of inhaled silver nanoparticles: an approach for reducing animal use while maximizing endpoints
Authors: Jung Duck Park, Jin Kwon Kim, mi Seong Jo, Young Hun Kim, Ki Soo Jeon, et al. Source: Particle and Fibre Toxicology (2019) 16:2; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12989-018-0286-9 Summary: Abstract: Background: Information on particle deposition, retention and [...]
Awareness of health and safety responsibilities among contract cleaning working
Authors: WF Mudenha, M. Chadyiwa, N. Naicker Source: Occupational Health Southern Africa, 2018 Vol. 23 No. 6 Nov/Dec. Summary: Abstract: Background: Five employee health and safety responsibilities are outlined in Section 14 of the Occupational [...]
Ambient PM10 and respirable dust levels near gold mine tailings storage facilities in South Africa
Authors: Charlene Andraos, Kobus Dekker, and Mary Gulumian Source: Clean- Soil, Air, Water 2018, 1800103; DOI: 10.1002/clen.201800103 Summary: Gold mine tailings storage facilities (TSFs) contribute largely to high dust levels in the Gauteng and North-West [...]
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