The aim of the study is to examine the cancer-predictive values of SMRP (soluble
mesothelin-related peptides), CA125, and CYFRA21-1 as potential tumor markers for lung …

The world-wide experience with millions of metallic implantations suggests the
biocompatibility of modern alloys, commonly made of cobalt, chromium and nickel. There is …

Asbestos fibers have genotoxic effects and are a potential carcinogenic hazard to
occupationally exposed workers. The ability of inhaled asbestos fibers to induce the …

The objective of this analysis was the estimation of the cancer risks of asbestos and
asbestosis in a surveillance cohort of high-exposed German workers. A group of 576 …

Nickel (Ni) and some of its relatively insoluble compounds as well as chromates may be
able to induce cancer in the region of the lungs, as well as in the nose and paranasal …

In the preceding paper [B. Marczynski, P. Rozynek, T. Kraus, St. Schlösser, HJ Raithel, X.
Baur, Levels of 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine in DNA of white blood cells from workers …

The standard ILO classification for pneumoconiotic changes using conventional X-ray films
has become well established. In recent years computed tomography has played an …

Forty manual metal arc welders welding stainless steel (SS) were monitored for 1–7
workdays measuring total chromium (Cr), water-soluble hexavalent Cr VI, and nickel (Ni) in …

Purpose To compare inter-reader variability of chest X-ray and high resolution computed
tomography (HRCT) scans of formerly asbestos-exposed employees over a 4-year period …

Since half a century the toxicity and carcinogenicity of nickel and its compounds is in
discussion. Problems coming therefrom are of high relevance concerning occupational …