British Journal of Industrial Medicine, 1977, 34, 155-168

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1 Historical, legislative and general

Occupational eye problems. Medicolegal aspects. (English)Shaw, M. Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 69, 65-7, Jan. 76.[Expert Testimony, Human, Eye Injuries Prevention andControl, Jurisprudence, Occupational Diseases]

Proceedings: A medical officer's view of the future. (English)Munn, A. Ann. occup. Hyg., 18, 353-7, Dec. 75.[Futurology, Industrial Medicine Standards, Great Britain]

The implications of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act,1974. (English)Luxon, S. G. Ann. occup. H*vg., 18, 339-42, Dec. 75.[Industrial Medicine, Legislation Medical, Great Britain]

The state of health and the quality of life. (English)Dubos, R. West. J. Med., 125, 8-9, Jul. 76.[Environmental Health, Philosophy, Quality of Life]

Noise control. (English)Roy. Soc. Hlth. J., 96, 97, Jun. 76.[Legislation, Noise Prevention and Control, Great Britain]

The work of two Scottish medical graduates in the control ofwoolsorters' disease. (English)Cunningham, W. Med. Hist., 20, 169-73, Apr. 76.[Anthrax History, Historical Article, Lung DiseasesHistory, Wool, Scotland]

What's bothering today's shipyard workers? (English)Rieke, F. E. Environm. Res., 11, 156-61, Apr. 76.[Government Agencies, Industrial Medicine, Ships]

The new ethic: the doctor's responsibility for health on the job.(English)Goldsmith, J. Environm. Res., 11, 170-5, Apr. 76.[Human, Ethics Medical, Industrial Medicine]

In memory of Bruno Hilgenfeldt, M.D., 21 October 1898-24April 1976 (German)Thiess, A. M. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 26, 112-3, May 76.[Current Biography-Obituary, Historical Article, Historyof Medicine 20th Century, Industrial Medicine History,Germany West]

2 Organisation of medical and nursing services and education

Suggestion of the revision of instructions on first-aid measuresin laboratory infections. (German)Spencker, F. B., Handrick, W. Z. ges. Hyg., 21, 45-7, Jan.75.[Human, First Aid, Laboratory Infection Therapy, PublicHealth Administration, English Abstract]

The problem of medical officer recruitment in agriculturalindustry. (English)Mackay, D. M. J. trop. Med. Hyg., 79, 102-5, May 76.[Agriculture, Career Choice, Career Mobility, DevelopingCountries, Physicians Supply and Distribution, RuralHealth, Social Isolation]

Selling the worker on hearing conservation. (English)Feeney, R. H., Nyberg, J. P. Occup. Hlth. Saf, 45, 56-9,Jul.-Aug. 76.[Human, Audio-Visual Aids, Deafness Prevention andControl, Ear Protective Devices, Health Education,Noise Prevention and Control]

A hospital health unit. Staff health services, environmentalcontrol and health education in hospital communities.(English)Douglas, A. Med. J. Aust., 1, 702-3, 8 May 76.[Environmental Health, Health Education, HospitalPersonnel, Occupational Health Services]

Preemployment back X-rays. (English)Montgomery, C. H. J. occup. Med., 18, 495-8, Jul. 76.[Human, Back Injuries Radiography, Lumbar Vertebrae

Abnormalities, Occupational Diseases Prevention andControl, Physical Examination, Work Capacity Evaluation]

Occupational health in public employment. (English)Felton, J. S. J. occup. Med., 18, 485-91, Jul. 76.[Human, Environmental Pollutants, Occupational HealthServices Supply and Distribution, Risk, Stress]

Hearing conservation-a shipyard challenge. (English)Nelson, R. A., Reinhard, E. D., Jr., Markham, T. N.Environm. Res., 11, 189-97, Apr. 76.[Audiometry, Ear Protective Devices, Health Education,Hearing Disorders Aetiology, Maximum Permissible Ex-posure Level, Noise Adverse Effects, Occupational HealthServices, Ships]

Viewing the hospital as a working environment. (English)Bertz, E. J., diMonda, R., Sprague, J. G. Hospitals, 50,107-12, 16 Oct. 76.[Human, Accident Prevention, Anaesthetics, ElectricInjuries Prevention and Control, Environmental Health,Fires Prevention and Control, Hospital AdministrationHospital Infections Prevention and Control]

Shiftwork and turnover of general duty nurses. (English)Strilaeff, F. Dimens. hlth. Serv., 53, 36-8, Aug. 76.[Human, Absenteeism, Economics Hospital, HospitalNursing Staff Supply and Distribution, Hospital PersonnelAdministration, Job Satisfaction, Leisure Activities,Personnel Staffing and Scheduling, Canada]

3 Physiological, psychological, and organisational aspects of work and rehabilitation

Proceedings: The rehabilitation of disabled adolescents.(English)Chigier. E. Acta paediat. scand. [Suppl.], 256, 65-6, 1975.

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Rehabilitation in epilepsy. (German)Rabending, G. Z. arztl. Fortbild. (Jena), 70, 440-2, 15 Apr.76.[Anticonvulsants Therapeutic Use, Epilepsy ComplicationsDrug Therapy Rehabilitation, Psychoses OrganicAetiology, Vocational Guidance]

The placement process in the rehabilitation of the severelyhandicapped. (English)Usdane, W. M. Rehab. Lit., 37, 162-7, Jun. 76.[Employment, Rehabilitation Vocational]

Visual criteria aid in job placement. (English)Dickerson, 0. B. Occup. Hlth. Saf., 45, 39-41, May-Jun. 76.[Human, Asthenopia Prevention and Control, IndustrialMedicine Standards, Microscopy, Semiconductors, VisionTests]

A job rating scale for use in psychiatric rehabilitation. (English)Philip, A. E., Moore, J. W. Brit. J. Psychiat., 128, 462-6,May 76.[Achievement, Attention, Comparative Study, EvaluationStudies, Interpersonal Relations, Mental Disorders Re-habilitation, Stress Psychological, Work]

Rehabilitation of Danish dialysis and transplant patients.(English)Moller, C. F., Nielsen, B., Bahnsen, M., Balle, M.,Clausen, E., Meilvang, S., Nielsen, J. A., Petersen, K.,Petersen, K. R., Petersen, R. S., Steiness, I. Proc. Eur.Dial. Transplant Assoc., 12, 501-8, 1976.[Absenteeism, Educational Status, Haemodialysis, KidneyDiseases Rehabilitation Surgery, Therapy, Kidney Trans-plantation, Transplantation Homologous, Work CapacityEvaluation]

Work-chair with tilting seat. (English)Mandal, A. C. Ergonomics, 19, 157-64, Mar. 76.[Back Anatomy and Histology, Human Engineering,

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Muscles, Posture]The securing of adequate working possibilities for the older

worker as a specific work-hygienic task. (German)Munzberger, E. Z. ges. inn. Med., 31, 127-30, 15 Feb. 76.[Human, Human Engineering, Job Satisfaction, Lighting,Temperature, Work Capacity Evaluation, Germany East]

Disability among Metropolitan employees in 1975. (English)Statist. Bull. Metrop. Life Insur. Co., 57, 9-12, Apr. 76.[Absenteeism, Age Factors, Insurance Life, Morbidity,Occupations, Seasons, Sex Factors]

Rehabilitation of haemodialysis and transplant patients inDenmark. (English)Frimodt-Moller, C., Nielsen, B., Bahnsen, M., Clausen,E., Meilvang, S., Nielsen, J. A., Petersen, K. R., Petersen,R. S. Scand. J. Urol. Nephrol., 29, Suppl., 1I 3-5, 6-7 Mar.75.[Age Factors, Disability Evaluation, Haemodialysis,Kidney Diseases, Kidney Transplantation, RehabilitationVocational, Sex Factors]

Rehabilitation of the severely disabled. Placement of theseverely disabled. (English)Morgan, C. A. In: Jenkins, W. M., et al., ed. Rehabilitationof the severely disabled. pp. 37-46. Dubugue, IowaKendall/Hunt, 1976. HD 7256.U5 R347 1974.[Attitude of Health Personnel, Counselling, Handicapped,Rehabilitation Vocational, Social Environment]

Factors affecting restoration of work capacity after myocardialinfarct. (Russian)Kulikova, N. M. Kardiologiya, 15, 51-7, Sep. 75.[Activities of Daily Living, Adaptation Physiological,Heart Physiopathology, Myocardial Infarct Physio-pathology Rehabilitation, Work Capacity Evaluation,English Abstract]

4 Traumatic conditions, accidents, and accident prevention

Accident prevention: how and whom to educate? (English)Fraser-Moodie, A. J. roy. Coll. Surg. Edinb., 21, 75-84,Mar. 76.[Accidents Home, Accidents Industrial, Accidents TrafficPrevention and Control, Health Education, Great Britain]

Professional drivers: protection needed for a high-risk occupa-tion. (English)Baker, S. P., Wong, J., Baron, R. D. Amer. J. publ. Hlth.,66, 649-54, Jul. 76.[Accidents Traffic Prevention and Control, Automobiles,Standards, Legislation, Transportation Standards]

Economic losses by disability due to injury. (Russian)Teltel'baum, M. Z. Sov. Zdravookh, 4, 57-60, 1975.[Human, Costs and Cost Analysis, Disability Evaluation,Fractures, Time Factors, Workmen's Compensation,U.S.S.R, English Abstract]

High pressure injection injuries of the hand. A clinical,chemical and histological study. (English)Dickson, R. A. Hand, 8, 189-93, Jun. 76.[Human, Accidents Industrial, Amputation, Benzene

Adverse Effects, Finger Injuries Aetiology PathologySurgery, Necrosis, Pressure]

Safety glasses in welding. (English)Tengroth, B. Environmn. Res., 11, 283-4, Apr. 76.[Accidents Industrial Prevention and Control, EyeProtective Devices, Ships, Welding]

Marine gas hazards control. Cleaning and gas-freeing ship-board tanks. (English)Savage, K. M. Environm. Res., 11, 213-9, Apr. 76.[Human, Accidents Industrial Prevention and Control,Explosions Prevention and Control, Gases, Naval Medi-cine, Ships]

Carbon monoxide in firemen before and after exposure tosmoke. (English)Levy, A. L., Lum, G., Abeles, F. J. Ann. Clin. Lab. Sci., 6,455-8, Sep.-Oct. 76.[Human, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Occurrence,Carboxyhaemoglobin Analysis, Environmental Exposure,Fires, Haemoglobins Analysis, Occupational DiseasesOccurrence, Smoke, Smoking]

5 Effects of inorganic substances and minerals

Arsenic toxicology and industrial exposure. (English)Pinto, S. S., Nelson, K. W. Ann. Rev. Pharmacol. Toxicol.,16, 95-100, 1976.[Human, Arsenic Poisoning Toxicity, Drug Legislation,Lung Neoplasms Aetiology, Review, Smoking Complica-tions]

Asbestos-related diseases of the lung and other organs: theirepidemiology and implications for clinical practice. (English)Becklake, M. R. Amer. Rev. resp. Dis., 114, 187-227, Jul. 76.

[Human, Air Pollutants Occupational Toxicity, AsbestosToxicity, Asbestosis Physiopathology, Dose-ResponseRelationship Drug, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Chemi-cally Induced, Lung Neoplasms, Mesothelioma, PeritonealNeoplasms Chemically Induced, Pleural Effusion Chemi-cally Induced, Prognosis, Review]

Occupational lead poisoning, animal deaths, and environmentalcontamination at a scrap smelter. (English)Levine, R. J., Moore, R. M., McLaren, G. D., Barthel,

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W. F., Landrigan, P. J. Amer. J. publ. Hlth., 66, 548-52,Jun. 76.Human and Animal Diseases Chemically Induced, AnimalExperiments, Cattle Diseases Dog Diseases ChemicallyInduced, Environmental Pollutants Analysis, Erythrocytes,Hair, Haemoglobins Analysis, Horse Diseases ChemicallyInduced, Lead Poisoning Blood Aetiology, Lead PoisoningVeterinary, Milk Analysis, Protoporphyrins Blood]

Cadmium-a noxious factor in the human environment.(German)Cumbrowski, J., Raffke, W. Z. ges. Hyg., 21, 1-7, Jan. 75.[Human, Air Pollution Analysis, Animal Feed Analysis,Cadmium Adverse Effects Analysis Metabolism, FreshWater, Plants, Soil Analysis, Water Supply, EnglishAbstract]

Occupational lead exposure in Finland. IV. The polyvinylchloride plastic industry. (English)Tola, S. Scand. J. Work environm. Hlth., 1, 173-7, Sep. 75.Human, Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase Blood, Amino-levulinic Acid Urine, Erythrocytes Enzymology, Haemo-globins Analysis, Lead Poisoning Blood Aetiology Urine,Polyvinyl Chloride]

Determination of total mercury content in human tissues fromthe general population and from persons with occupationalexposure. (Polish)Wiadrowska, B., Syrowatka, T., Tulczynski, A., Tul-czynski, K. Rocz. Panstw. Zakl. Hig., 27, 337-44, 1976.[Human, Hair Analysis, Kidney Analysis, MercuryAnalysis Blood, English Abstract]

Asbestos bodies in the autopsy findings of the inhabitants ofZagreb and their relationship to malignant tumours. (Croat)Dimov, D., Beritic-Stahuljak, D., Beretic, T., Bunarevic, A.Plucne Bolesti Tuberk., 27, 211-7, Oct.-Dec. 75.[Human, Asbestos Analysis, Autopsy, Bronchial Neo-plasms Pathology, Lung Diseases, Lung NeoplasmsPathology, Neoplasm Metastasis, English Abstract]

Coal-workers' pneumoconiosis: the industry's questions.(English)McLintock, J. S. Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 69, 9-10, Jan. 76.[Coal Mining, Pneumoconiosis Occurrence, Great Britain]

A review of the carcinogenicities of nickel, chromium andarsenic compounds in man and animals. (English)Sunderman, J. W., Jr. Prev. Med., 5, 279-94, Jun. 76.[Human and Animal Experiments, Arsenic ChromiumPoisoning, Lung Neoplasms Chemically Induced, NickelPoisoning, Nose Neoplasms Chemically Induced, Review,Skin Neoplasms Chemically Induced]

An epidemiologist's view of the relationship between simplepneumoconiosis and morbidity and mortality. (English)Cochrane, A. L. Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 69, 12-14, Jan. 76.[Coal Mining,Disability Evaluation, Lung Physiopathology,Pneumoconiosis Mortality Physiopathology, SamplingStudies]

Does simple pneumoconiosis of coal-workers cause disability?(English)Muir, D. C. Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 69, 10-12, Jan. 76.[Coal Mining, Disability Evaluation, Dust, EnvironmentalExposure, Pneumoconiosis Occurrence, RespiratoryFunction Tests, Smoking]

Chelation therapy in workers exposed to lead. A criticalreview. (English)Lilis, R., Fischbein, A. J. Amer. med. Ass. 235, 2823-4, 28Jun. 76.[Chelating Agents Administration and Dosage Thera-peutic Use, EDTA Adverse Effects Therapeutic Use,Injections Intravenous, Kidney Drug Effects, LeadPoisoning Drug Therapy Prevention and Control, SkinDrug Effects]

Mercury toxicity in the dental office: a neglected problem.(English)

Mantyla, D. G., Wright, 0. D. J. Amer. dent. Ass., 92,1 189-94, Jun. 76.Air Pollutants Analysis, Dental Offices, LegislationMedical, Maximum Permissible Exposure Level, MercuryPoisoning Diagnosis Aetiology Prevention and Control,Mercury Analysis]

Lead poisoning. (English)Green, V. A., Wise, G. W., Callenbach, J. Clin. Toxicol., 933-51, 1976.[Human, Chelating Agents Therapeutic Use, LeadPoisoning Diagnosis Drug Therapy Mortality Physio-pathology, Lead Blood Metabolism]

Bullets, joints, and lead intoxication. A remarkable andinstructive case. (English)Switz, D. M., Elmorshidy, M. E., Deyerle, W. M. Arch.intern. Med., 136, 939-41, Aug. 76.[Human, Ankle Injuries, Arthritis Aetiology, Case Report,Lead Poisoning Aetiology Surgery, Lead Urine, SynovitisAetiology Surgery, Wounds Gunshot Complications]

Studies of respiratory morbidity in rubber workers. Part IV.Respiratory morbidity in talc workers. (English)Fine, L. J., Peters, J. M., Burgess, W. A., Di Berardinis,L. J. Arch. environm. Hlth., 31, 195-200, Jul.-Aug. 76.[Human, Bronchitis Chemically Induced, Chronic Disease,Environmental Exposure, Lung Diseases ObstructiveChemically Induced, Maximum Permissible ExposureLevel, Regression Analysis, Respiratory Function Tests,Respiratory Tract Diseases Chemically Induced OccurrenceRadiography, Smoking Complications, Talc AdverseEffects]

Acute chlorine gas intoxication. (English)Colardyn, F., Van Der Straeten, M., Tasson, J., VanEgmond, J. Acta clin. belg., 31, 70-7, 1976.[Human, Acute Disease, Chlorine Poisoning, PoisoningPhysiopathology, Respiratory System Physiopathology]

Hyperkaliaemia and acidosis in lead nephropathy. (English)Morgan, J. M. South. med. J., 69, 881-3, 6, Jul. 76.[Human, Acidosis, Hyperkaliaemia, Hypertension RenalAetiology, Kidney Diseases Chemically Induced Therapy,Lead Poisoning Complications Occurrence Therapy,Natriuresis, Nephritis Interstitial Chemically Induced,Renin Blood]

Acute respiratory insufficiency of coal miners with pneumo-coniosis. (French)Voisin, C., Wattel, F., Gosselin, B., Robin, H., Chopin, C.Lille med., 20, 458-71, May 75.[Human, Case Report, Coal Mining, PneumoconiosisComplications, Respiratory Insufficiency Aetiology]

Behaviour of closing capacity in 2 groups of asbestosis patientsrespectively with parenchymal fibrosis and pleural parti-cipation and a group of persons exposed to asbestos withoutradiological signs. (Italian)Berra, A., Sulotto, F., Scansetti, G., Rubino, G. F.Minerva med., 67, 2217-25, 14 Jul. 76.[Human, Asbestos Adverse Effects, Asbestosis Physio-pathology Radiography, Complications, Lung Physio-pathology, Pleural Diseases Aetiology PhysiopathologyRadiography, Smoking, Total Lung Capacity]

Hazards from asbestos-more problems for hospital staffs.(English)Lister, J. New Engl. J. Med., 295, 490-1, 26 Aug. 76.[Human, Asbestosis Occurrence, Hospital Medical Staff,Great Britain]

Urinary proteins in occupational exposure to chemicals and indiseases. (English)Vesterberg, O., Nise, G., Hansen, L. J. occup. Med., 18,473-6, Jul. 76.[Human, Cadmium Poisoning, Electrophoresis Poly-acrylamide Gel, Glomerulonephritis Urine, Kidney DrugEffects, Nephrosis Urine, Proteinuria Diagnosis, Pyelo-

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nephritis Urine]Proteinuria of cadmium workers. (English)

Tsuchiya, K. J. occup. Med., 18, 463-6, Jul. 76.[Human, Cadmium Poisoning Urine, EnvironmentalExposure, Kidney Drug Effects Pathology, ProteinuriaChemically Induced]

Neurological and psychiatric disorders following acute arsinepoisoning (Author's translation). (German)Frank, G. J. Neurol., 213, 59-70, 15 Jul. 76.[Human, Arsenicals Poisoning, Environmental Exposure,Polyneuritis Chemically Induced, Psychoses Toxic, EnglishAbstract]

Epidemiological evaluation of proteinuria in long-term cadmiumexposure with a discussion of dose-response relationships.(English)Kjellstrbm, T. In: Nordberg, G. F., ed. Effects and dose-response relationships of toxic metals, pp. 309-30. Amster-dam, Elsevier, 1976. QV 290 E27 1974.[Human, Cadmium Analysis Metabolism Poisoning,Dose-Response Relationship, Epidemiological MethodsFood Analysis, Food Contamination, Models Biological,Proteinuria Chemically Induced Occurrence, Review,Japan]

Clinical signs versus biochemical effects for toxic metals.(English)Singerman, A. In: Nordberg, G. F., ed. Effects and dose-response relationships of toxic metals, pp. 207-25. Amster-dam, Elsevier, 1976. QV 290 E27 1974.[Human, Cadmium, Lead/Poisoning Metabolism, MercuryPoisoning Metabolism]

Effectiveness of treating mercurialism with D-penicillamine.(Russian)Ashbel', S. I., Strolkova, B. D., Khil', R. G. Gig. Tr. prof.Zabol., 3, 25-9, Mar. 76.[Human, Mercury Poisoning Drug Therapy, OccupationalDiseases Drug Therapy, Penicillamine Administration andDosage Therapeutic Use, Pesticides Poisoning, RuralPopulation, English Abstract]

Cytochemical studies of the lymphocytes in the diagnosis andevaluation of the activity of the immunological process inberylliosis. (Russian)Ivanova, L. A., Nikitina, L. S., Sokolov, V. V. Gig. Tr.prof. Zabol., 1, 17-21, Jan. 76.[Human, Antigen-Antibody Reactions, Beryllium Poison-ing, Case Report, Enzyme Tests, Gamma GlobulinsAnalysis, Lymphocytes Enzymology, PneumoconiosisDiagnosis Enzymology Immunology, English Abstract]

Sulfur dioxide and suspended particulate matter. Where do westand? (English)Biersteker, K. Environm. Res., 11, 287-304, Jun. 76.[Air Pollution, Environmental Health, Sulphur Dioxide,World Health Organization]

Health hazards from inhalation of metal fumes. (English)Piscator, M. Environm. Res., 11, 268-70, Apr. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Metals AdverseEffects, Occupational Diseases Chemically Induced, Ships]

Experience with asbestos disease and its control in GreatBritain's naval dockyards. (English)Harries, P. G. Environm. Res., 11, 261-7, Apr. 76.[Human, Asbestos Adverse Effects, EnvironmentalExposure, Mesothelioma Chemically Induced, PulmonaryFibrosis Chemically Induced, Ships]

Asbestos related disease in Barrow-in-Furness. (English)Edge, J. R. Environm. Res., 11, 244-7, Apr. 76.[Human, Asbestos Adverse Effects, Bronchial NeoplasmsChemically Induced Mortality, Environmental Exposure,Mesothelioma Chemically Induced Mortality, Ships]

Silicosis in shipyard sandblasters. (English)Ziskind, M., Weill, H., Anderson, A. E., Samimi, B.,Neilson, A., Waggenspack, C. Environm. Res., 11, 237-43,

Apr. 76.[Human, Head Protective Devices, Maximum PermissibleExposure Level, Respiratory Function Tests, RespiratoryProtective Devices, Ships, Silicosis Complications Patho-logy]

The subject of continuous vigilance. (English)Langer, A. M. Environm. Hlth. Perspect., 9, 53-6, Dec. 74.[Air Pollutants Occupational Adverse Effects, AsbestosAdverse Effects, Asbestosis Prevention and Control,Neoplasms Chemically Induced]

Epidemiology of gastrointestinal cancer. (English)Selikoff, I. J. Environm. Hlth. Perspect., 9, 299-305, Dec. 74.[Human, Asbestos Adverse Effects, Asbestosis Mortality,Environmental Exposure, Gastrointestinal NeoplasmsAetiology Mortality Occurrence, Lung NeoplasmsMortality, Smoking]

Immunological reflections on asbestos. (English)Burrell, R. Environm. Hlth. Perspect., 9, 297-8, Dec. 74.[Human, Antigens, Asbestosis Immunology, ImmunityCellular]

Correlation between the tissue response and asbestos fibercontent. (English)Heppleston, A. G. Environm. Hlth. Perspect., 9, 295-6,Dec. 74.[Human, Asbestos Analysis, Asbestosis Pathology,Asbestosis Metabolism, Comparative Study, Lung AnalysisPathology, Pulmonary Fibrosis Metabolism Pathology]

Interaction of asbestos with alveolar cells. (English)Suzuki, Y. Environm. Hlth. Perspect., 9, 241-52, Dec. 74.[Animal Experiments, Asbestos Metabolism, AsbestosisPathology, Disease Models Animal, Epithelial CellsPhysiology, Macrophages, Neutrophils Physiology, Phago-cytosis, Pulmonary Alveoli Pathology]

Small airways disease in coal miners. A longitudinal study.(English)Hall, D. R., Lapp, N. L., Reger, R., Seaton, A. Bull.Physiopathol. Respir. (Nancy), 11, 863-77, Nov.-Dec. 75.[Human, Follow-Up Studies, Longitudinal Studies, LungCompliance, Mining, Pneumoconiosis Physiopathology,Respiratory Airflow]

Topographical variations of pulmonary and pleural asbestosfibre concentrations in variously exposed subjects. (French)Fondimare, A., Sebastien, P., Monchaux, G., Bignon, J.,Desbordes, J., Bonnaud, G. Ann. Anat. Pathol. (Paris), 21,277-83, Mar.-Apr. 76.[Human, Asbestos Analysis, Asbestosis Pathology, En-vironmental Exposure, Lung Pathology Ultrastructure,Particle Size, Pleura Pathology Ultrastructure, EnglishAbstract, France]

Aluminium in the environment and human health. (English)Sorenson, J. R., Campbell, I. R., Tepper, L. B., Lingg,R. D. Environm. Hlth. Perspect., 8, 3-95, Aug. 74.[Human, Aluminium Analysis Blood Metabolism ToxicityTherapeutic Use, Animal Experiments, Beverages Analysis,Food Analysis, Food Handling, Organ Specificity, PlantsAnalysis, Soil Analysis, Water Pollution Chemical, WaterAnalysis]

Osmium: an appraisal of environmental exposure. (English)Smith, I. C., Carson, B. L., Ferguson, T. L. Environm.Hlth. Perspect., 8, 201-13, Aug. 74.[Human and Animal Experiments, Arthritis RheumatoidDrug Therapy, Environmental Exposure, Eye DiseasesChemically Induced, Metallurgy, Mining, OsmiumDiagnostic Use Toxicity Therapeutic Use, RespiratoryTract Diseases Chemically Induced]

Health hazards: asbestos-a review (Author's translation).(German)Beck, B., Irmscher, G. Z. Erkr. Atmungsorgane, 144,107-28, 1976.[Human, Air Pollution, Asbestos Adverse Effects, Asbes-

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tosis Aetiology Occurrence, Environmental Health,Environmental Pollution, Lung Neoplasms ChemicallyInduced, Mesothelioma Chemically Induced, Middle Age,Pleural Diseases Chemically Induced, Review, Canada,Europe, South Africa, United States, English Abstract]

Occupational bronchial asthma in persons working withaluminum oxide. (Russian)Budanova, L. F. Ter. Arkh., 40, 30-3, 1976.[Aluminum Adverse Effects, Asthma Chemically Induced,Occupational Diseases Chemically Induced, OxidesAdverse Effects, English Abstract]

Peripheral airway obstruction in the course of occupationalexposure to asbestos. (French)Di Menza, L., Ruff, F., Bignon, J., Bonnaud, G., Brouet,G. Ann. Anat. Pathol. (Paris), 21, 261-8, Mar. -Apr. 76.[Human Airway Obstruction Chemically Induced physio-pathology, Airway Resistance, Asbestosis ComplicationsPathology Physiopathology, Bronchi Pathology, Environ-mental Exposure, Forced Expiratory Volume, Smoking,Spirometry, Vital Capacity, English Abstract]

The biological effects of mineral fibres, especially asbestos, asseen from in vitro and in vivo studies. (English)Harington, J. S. Ann. Anat. Pathol. (Paris), 21, 155-98,Mar.-Apr. 76.[Human, Animal Experiments, Asbestos Antagonists andInhibitors Pharmacodynamics, Asbestos Toxicity, Asbes-tosis Occurrence, Carcinoma Bronchogenic ChemicallyInduced, Cell Membrane Drug Effects, Cells Cultured,Collagen Biosynthesis, Erythrocytes Drug Effects, Haemo-lysis, Lung Neoplasms Chemically Induced, Macrophages

Drug Effects, Mesothelioma Chemically Induced, Peri-toneal Neoplasms Chemically Induced, Phagocytosis,Pleural Neoplasms Chemically Induced, PolyvinylpyridineN-Oxide Pharmacodynamics, Sialic Acids Physiology,Silica Pharmacodynamics, Review]

Silicosis caused by polishing powder among furniture finishers.(Japanese)Tanaka, S., Iwasaki, T., Murakami, H., Kunishima, N.Jpn. J. thorac. Dis., 14, 321-7, 25 Jun. 76.[Human, Case Report, Middle Age, Silica Adverse Effects,Silicosis Aetiology, English Abstract]

Lead and multiple sclerosis. (English)J. roy. Coll. gen. Practit., 26, 622-6, Aug. 76.[Human, Comparative Study, Lead Poisoning Complica-tions, Lead Metabolism, Multiple Sclerosis AetiologyMetabolism, Penicillamine Metabolism]

Epidemiological studies on cadmium in the environment inJapan: etiology of itai-itai disease. (English)Tsuchiya, K. Fed. Proc., 35, 2412-8, Oct. 76.[Human, Amino Acids Metabolism, Creatinine Urine,Environmental Pollutants Poisoning, EnvironmentalPollution, Geography, Mass Screening, Japan]

Mercury intoxication in a dental surgery following unreportedspillage. (English)Merfield, D. P., Taylor, A., Gemmell, D. M., Parrish, J. A.Brit. dent. J., 141, 179-86, 21 Sep. 76.[Human, Case Report, Decontamination, Dental Assis-tants, Dental Offices, Dentists, Mercury PoisoningAetiology Urine, Occupational Diseases ChemicallyInduced, Urine, Ventilation]

6 Effects of organic substances

Hypersensitivity to rubber. (German)Nater, J. P. Berufsdermatosen, 23, 161-68, Oct. 75.[Bandages Adverse Effects, Dermatitis Contact Aetiology,Gloves Surgical Adverse Effects, Hand DermatosesAetiology, Occupational Dermatitis Aetiology, PatchTests, English Abstract]

Oil keratoses and scrotal cancer, an avoidable occupationaldisease of the metal turner. (German)Hundeiker, M., Glossmann, V. Berufsdermatosen, 23,174-8, Oct. 75.[Human, Acne Prevention and Control, Case Report,Metallurgy, Occupational Dermatitis Prevention andControl, Oils Adverse Effects, Skin Neoplasms PathologyPrevention and Control, English Abstract]

Vinyl chloride-associated liver disease. (English)Berk, P. D., Martin, J. F., Young, R. S., Creech, J.,Selikoff, I. J., Falk, H., Watanabe, P., Popper, H., Thomas,L. Ann. intern. Med., 84, 717-31, Jun. 76.[Human, Angiosarcoma Chemically Induced Pathology,Animal Experiments, Arsenicals Adverse Effects, CaseReport, Epidemiological Methods, Liver Cirrhosis, LiverFunction Tests, Liver Neoplasms Chemically InducedPathology, Radioisotope Scanning, Thorium DioxideAdverse Effects, Time Factors, Vinyl Chloride AdverseEffects Metabolism]

Anesthetic pollution: What is happening to us? (English)Fink, B. R., Cullen, B. F. Anesthesiology, 45, 79-83, Jul. 76.[Human, Abnormalities Drug-Induced Aetiology, Abor-tion Chemically Induced, Anaesthetics Administration andDosage Adverse Effects, Neoplasms Chemically Induced,Pregnancy, Risk]

Immunoglobulins in persons with long-term exposure tohalothane. (English)Bardzik, J., Przezdziak, J., Bardzik, I. Anaesth. Resusc.intensive Ther., 3, 285-90, Oct.-Dec. 75.[Human, Alkaline Phosphatase, Aminotransferases,

Bilirubin Blood, Environmental Exposure, HalothanePoisoning, IgA, IgG, IgM Analysis, Immunity DrugEffects, Immunoglobulins Analysis, Liver Drug Effects,Peptidyl Transferases Blood, Thymol Diagnostic Use]

Formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde study in funeral homes.(English)Kerfoot, E. J., Mooney, T. F. Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J.36, 533-7, Jul. 75.[Human, Air Pollution Prevention and Control, Formal-dehyde Adverse Effects Analysis, Maximum PermissibleExposure Level, Mortuary Practice, OccupationalDiseases Chemically Induced, Ventilation]

Polyneuropathy due to industrial glues: clinical course andelectromyography. (Italian)Caruso, G., Santoro, L., Acta neurol. (Napoli), 30, 416-41,Jul.-Aug. 75.[Human, Action Potentials, Electromyography, NervousSystem Diseases Chemically Induced Physiopathology,English Abstract]

The formation of toxic isocyanate vapors during the thermaldegradation of polyurethane varnishes and their poly-functional hardeners. (German)Seeman, J., Wolcke, U., Zbl. Arbeitsmed. 26, 2-9 Jan. 76.[Human, Accidents Industrial, Cyanates ChemicalSynthesis Poisoning, Environmental Exposure, Heat,Paint, Polyurethanes, Varnish, English Abstract]

Ototoxicity of carbon tetrachloride. (German)Frey, H. H., Geipel, M., Z. ges. Hyg., 21, 196-9,Mar. 75.[Human, Audiometry, Carbon Tetrachloride PoisoningComplications, Hearing Disorders Aetiology, Mining,Vestibular Apparatus Drug Effects, English Abstract]

Uptake of solvents in the blood and tissues of man. A review.(English)Astrand, I. Scand. J. Work environm. Hlth., 1, 199-218,Dec. 75.[Human, Blood Circulation, Cell Membrane Permeability,

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Chloroform Analogs and Derivatives Metabolism, Hydro-carbons Metabolism, Methylene Chloride, PulmonaryAlveoli Metabolism, Pulmonary Circulation, Solvents,Styrenes, Toluene, Trichloroethylene Metabolism]

Biological criteria for selected industrial toxic chemicals: areview. (English)Lauwerys, R. Scand. J. Work environm. Hlth., 1, 139-72,Sep. 75.[Human, Air Pollutants Occupational Toxicity, Alcohols,Arsenic, Benzene Derivatives, Carbon Disulphide, CarbonMonoxide, Cyanides Metabolism, Environmental Expos-ure, Hydrocarbons Halogenated, Insecticides, Metals,Nitro Compounds, Organometallic Compounds, PhenolsMetabolism, Review, Tetraethyl Lead Metabolism]

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in mineral oil, tar, andpitch, excluding petroleum pitch (English)Kipling, M. D., Waldron, H. A. Prev. Med., 5, 262-78,Jun. 76.[Human, Bronchial Neoplasms, Laryngeal NeoplasmsChemically Induced Pathology, Mineral Oil Poisoning,Neoplasms Chemically Induced Prevention and Control,Scrotum, Tars Poisoning]

Smoking and occupational cancers. (English)Hoffmann, D., Wynder, E. L. Prev. Med., 5, 245-61, Jun.76.[Human, Animal Experiments, Arsenicals AsbestosPoisoning, Bladder Neoplasms Chemically Induced,Chromates, Dichloromethyl Ether, Nickel Poisoning,Respiratory Tract Neoplasms Chemically Induced,Smoking Complications, Uranium Vinyl Chloride Poison-ing]

Changes in the organ of vision in persons working with syn-thetic urethane rubber. (Russian)Mel'nikova, N. D. Oftal. Zh., 30, 465-7, 1975.[Human, Chemical Industry, Eye Diseases ChemicallyInduced, Rubber Adverse Effects, Urethane AdverseEffects, English Abstract]

Occupational bladder cancer. (English)Clayson, D. B. Prev. Med., 5, 228-44, Jun. 76.[Human, Aminobiphenyl Compounds, Benzene Deriva-tives, Benzidine Poisoning, Bladder Neoplasms ChemicallyInduced, Naphthalenes, 2-Naphthylamine Poisoning]

Occupational vitiligo caused by para-tertiary-butylphenol, atrias of vitiligo, hepatosis and struma. (German)Goldmann, P. J., Thiess, A. M. Hautarzt, 27, 155-9, Apr.76.[Human, Autoimmune Diseases, Goitre Complications,Iodine Isotopes Diagnostic, Liver Diseases Complications,Occupational Dermatitis Chemically Induced, PhenolsAdverse Effects, Sulphobromophthalein Diagnostic Use,Vitiligo Chemically Induced Complications, EnglishAbstract]

Pathology produced by isocyanates: methods of immunologicalinvestigation. (English)Nava, C., Arbosti, G., Briatico-Vangosa, G., Cirla, A. M.,Marchisio, M., Zedda, S. Ric. Clin. Lab., 5, 135-45,Apr.-Jun. 75.[Human, Asthma, Bronchitis Chemically Induced,Cyanates Adverse Effects, Dermatitis Atopic Diagnosis,Drug Hypersensitivity Diagnosis, HaemagglutinationTests, IgG Analysis, Lymphocyte Transformation, PaintAdverse Effects, Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis, PassiveTransfer, Plastics, Polyurethanes, Resins, Toluene Di-isocyanate Adverse Effects, English Abstract]

Toxicological investigations with fluorescent whitening agents.(English)Buxtorf, A. Environm. Qual. Saf. [Suppl.], 4, 191-3, 1975.(Human, Detergents, Dyes Administration and Dosageroxicity, Food Contamination, Occupational DiseasesPrevention and Control, Risk, Skin Absorption, Textiles]

Toxic polyneuropathy secondary to methyl n-butyl ketone.(English)Wickersham, C. W. 3d., Fredericks, E. J. Conn. Med., 40,311-2, May 76.[Human, Case Report, Environmental Exposure, Hexa-nones, Ketones Poisoning, Polyneuritis ChemicallyInduced, Printing, Solvents]

Vinylidene chloride: a review of the literature. (English)Haley, T. J. Clin. Toxicol., 8, 633-43, 1975.[Human and Animal Experiments, DichloroethylenesAnalysis Chemical Synthesis Metabolism Toxicity, Hydro-carbons Chlorinated Chemical Synthesis, Lethal Dose 50]

Asthma due to inhaled chemical agents-amprolium hydro-chloride. (English)Greene, S. A., Freedman, S. Clin. Allergy, 6, 105-8, Mar.76.[Human, Air Pollutants Occupational, Amprol Poisoning,Asthma Chemically Induced Physiopathology, CaseReport, Food Additives, Forced Expiratory Volume,Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, Picoline Analogs and Deri-vatives]

Tularaemia infection rate and evaluation of the risk of theinfection being contracted by workers of sugar-refineriesprocessing sugar-beet from areas of its endemic incidence(Author's translation). (Czech)Cerny, Z. Cs. Epidem., 25, 39-49, Jan. 76.[Human, Carbohydrates, Occupational Diseases Occur-rence, Tularaemia Occurrence Transmission, EnglishAbstract]

Use and health effects of Aroclor 1242, a polychlorinatedbiphenyl, in an electrical industry. (English)Ouw, H. K., Simpson, G. R., Siyali, D. S. Arch. environm.Hlth., 31, 189-94, Jul.-Aug. 76.[Human, Absorption, Aroclors Adverse Effects Metabo-lism, Burns Chemical Aetiology, Eye Burns ChemicallyInduced, Liver Function Tests, Polychlorobiphenyl Com-pounds Adverse Effects, Ventilation]

Some natural products from two soft coals. Their removal,metal-binding and enzyme inhibitory activity. (English)Kober, T. E., Sorenson, J. R., Menden, E. E., Petering,H. G. Arch. environm. Hlth., 31, 182-8, Jul.-Aug. 76.[Human, Alcohol Oxidoreductases Antagonists andInhibitors, Benzopyrans Analysis, Chromatography IonExchange, Coal Mining, Dianisidine Antagonists andInhibitors, Galactose Oxidase Antagonists and Inhibitors,Humic Acids Analysis, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, InVitro, Metals Metabolism, Peroxidases Antagonists andInhibitors, Spectrophotometry Infrared and Ultraviolet]

Polyneuropathy due to n-hexane. (English)Paulson, G. W., Waylonis, G. W. Arch. intern. Med., 136880-2, Aug. 76.[Human, Alkanes Poisoning, Cholinesterases Blood,Peripheral Nerve Diseases Chemically Induced Physio-pathology, Solvents Poisoning]

Causative agents in the induction of bladder cancer. (English)Jackson, C. D., Baetcke, K. P. Ann. Clin. Lab. Sci., 6,223-32, May-Jun. 76.[Human and Animal Experiments, Benzidine Toxicity,Bladder Neoplasms Chemically Induced Metabolism,Cyclamates Toxicity, Methylnitronitrosoguanidine, Naph-thalenes Toxicity, Neoplasms Experimental ChemicallyInduced, Nitrosamines, Phenacetin Toxicity, Review,Saccharin Toxicity, Sulphonamides Analysis Toxicity,Toluene Analogues and Derivatives, Tryptophan Meta-bolism, 2-Naphthylamine]

Occupational exposure of petrol pump workers. (English)Pandya, K. P., Rao, G. S., Dhasmana, A., Zaidi, S. H.Ann. occup. Hyg., 18, 363-4, Dec. 75.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Gasoline Poisoning,Heat, Occupational Diseases Chemically Induced, Petro-

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leum Poisoning, India]Epidemiology of chronic non-specific lung disease in a popu-

lation exposed to isocyanate. I: Analysis of symptoms.(English)Saia, B., Fabbri, L., Mapp, C., Marcer, G., Mastrangelo,G. Med. Lav., 67, 278-84, May-Jun. 76.[Human, Cyanates Adverse Effects, Lung DiseasesChemically Induced Occurrence, Occupational DiseasesChemically Induced Occurrence]

Headache from the exogenic toxicological viewpoint. (German)Neu, J. Med. Klin., 71, 1244-7, 23 Jul. 76.[Human, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Complications,DDT Poisoning, Headache Chemically Induced, LeadPoisoning, Mercury Poisoning, Parathion Poisoning,Complications, Porphyrins Urine, Thallium Poisoning]

I. Recommendations for a benzene standard. (English)J. occup. Med., 18, 499-504, Jul. 76.[Human, Benzene Poisoning, Environmental PollutantsPoisoning, Legislation Medical, Occupational DiseasesPrevention and Control]

Clinical and bronchial provocation studies in patients withmeatwrappers' asthma. (English)Andrasch, R. H., Bardana, E. J., Jr., Koster, F., Pirofsky,B. J. Allerg. Clin. Immunol., 58, 291-8, Aug. 76.[Human, Airway Obstruction Diagnosis, Asthma Chemi-cally Induced Complications Occurrence, Meat-PackingIndustry, Polyvinyl Chloride Adverse Effects, RespiratoryFunction Tests, Smoking Complications]

Establishing the value of the MPEL of chloroprene in the airof a work area. (Russian)Volkova, Z. A., Fomenko, V. N., Bagdinov, I. uM.,Bialko, N. K., Katosova, L. D. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 3,31-6, Mar. 76.[Human, Air Pollutants Occupational Adverse Effects,Animal Experiments, Butadiene Analogues and Deri-vatives Adverse Effects Toxicity, Chromosome Aberra-tions, Latex Rubber Adverse Effects Toxicity, MaximumPermissible Exposure Level, English Abstract]

Clinical aspects of chronic poisoning with nitro derivatives oftoluene in modern industry. (Russian)Klelner, A. I., Dynnik, V. I., Khizhniakova, L. N.,Anatovskaia, V. S., Makotchenko, V. M. Gig. Tr. prof.Zabol., 3, 21-5, Mar. 76.[Human, Nitro Compounds Poisoning, OccupationalDiseases Chemically Induced Physiopathology, TolueneAnalogues and Derivatives Poisoning, English Abstract]

Results of comprehensive clinical screening of workers exposedto CS2. (German)Thiele, H., Wolf, I. Z. ges. Hyg., 22, 603-8, Aug. 76.[Human, Carbon Disulphide Poisoning, Chemical IndustryEnvironmental Exposure, Methods, Occupational Dis-eases Chemically Induced Diagnosis, Germany East,English Abstract]

Methyl chloride poisoning in East Bohemia. (German)Borovska, D., Jindrichova, J., Klima, M. Z. ges. Hyg., 22,241-5, Apr. 76.[Human, Accidents Industrial, Eye Manifestations,Methyl Chloride Poisoning, Neurological Manifestations,Czechoslovakia, English Abstract]

Respiratory effects of occupational exposure to an epoxy resinsystem. (English)Sargent, E. V., Brubaker, R. E., Mitchell, C. A. Arch.environm. Hlth., 31, 236-40, Sep.-Oct. 76.[Human, Air Pollutants, Air Pollutants Occupational,Dimethylamines Adverse Effects, Environmental Exposure,Epoxy Resins Adverse Effects, Forced Expiratory Volume,Maximal Expiratory Flow Rate, Occupational DiseasesChemically Induced Physiopathology, Respiratory AirflowDrug Effects, Respiratory Tract Diseases ChemicallyInduced Physiopathology, Smoking, Vital Capacity Drug

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workers in relation to carbon monoxide exposure. (English)Hernberg, S., Karava, R., Koskela, R. S., Luoma, K.Scand. J. Work environm. Hlth., 2, Suppl., 1, 54-63, 1976.[Human, Angina Pectoris Chemically Induced Occurrence,Blood Pressure Drug Effects, Carbon Monoxide AdverseEffects, Coronary Disease Chemically Induced Diagnosis,Environmental Exposure, Metallurgy, OccupationalDiseases Chemically Induced Diagnosis Occurrence,Smoking]

Epidemiologic evaluation of isocyanate immediate irritativeaction: 'one day effect' control (Author's translation).(Italian)Mapp, C., Mastrangelo, G., Fabbri, L., Marcer, G., Saia,B. Lav. Um,, 28, 17-24, Jan. 76.[Human, Cyanates Adverse Effects, Occupational DiseasesChemically Induced Physiopathology, Respiratory FunctionTests, Respiratory Tract Diseases Chemically InducedPhysiopathology, English Abstract]

Benzene acute aleukaemic leukosis, with widespread leukaemicparenchymal infiltration (Author's translation). (Italian)Pollini, G., Biscaldi, G. P., Carosi, L. Lav. Urn., 28, 10-6,Jan. 76.[Human, Autopsy, Benzene Adverse Effects, Case Report,Leukaemia Chemically Induced Pathology, OccupationalDiseases Chemically Induced Pathology, English Abstract]

Arsine poisoning: evaluation of the acute phase. (English)Pinto, S. S. J. occup. Med., 18, 633-5, Sep. 76.[Human, Acute Disease, Arsenic Blood Urine, ArsenicalsPoisoning, Case Report, Occupational Diseases Diagnosis]

Occupational exposures to carbon monoxide in Baltimorefirefighters. (English)Radford, E. P., Levine, M. S. J. occup. Med., 18, 628-32,Sep. 76.[Human, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Aetiology, Carbo-xyhaemoglobin, Environmental Exposure, Fires, Occupa-tional Diseases Chemically Induced, Protective Devices,Pulse, Smoking, Maryland]

The characteristics of lung cancer due to chloromethyl ethers.(English)Weiss, W., Figueroa, W. G. J. occup. Med., 18, 623-7,Sep. 76.[Human, Carcinoma Chemically Induced, DichloromethylEther Adverse Effects, Environmental Exposure, LungNeoplasms Chemically Induced, Methyl Ethers AdverseEffects, Occupational Diseases Chemically Induced,Prospective Studies, Time Factors, United States]

Chronic respiratory symptoms and job type within the rubberindustry. (English)McMichael, A. J., Gerber, W. S., Gamble, J. F., Lednar,W. M. J. occup. Med., 18, 611-7, Sep. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Occupational DiseasesOccurrence, Questionnaires, Respiratory Tract DiseasesOccurrence, Rubber Adverse Effects, Smoking, TimeFactors, United States]

Carbon tetrachloride toxicity potentiated by isopropyl alcohol.Investigation of an industrial outbreak. (English)Folland, D. S., Schaffner, W., Ginn, H. E., Crofford, 0. B.,McMurray, D. R. J. Amer. med. Ass., 236, 1853-6, 18 Oct.76.[Human, Acetone Blood Poisoning, Air PollutantsOccupational Poisoning, Alcohol Propyl Poisoning, CarbonTetrachloride Poisoning Complications, Case Report,Drug Synergism, Environmental Exposure, KidneyFailure Acute Chemically Induced, Occupational DiseasesChemically Induced]

Pesticide related illness in California farm workers. (English)Kahn, E. J. occup. Med., 18, 693-6, Oct. 76.[Human, Agricultural Workers' Diseases Chemically

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Long-term exposure to jet fuel: an investigation on occupa-tionally exposed workers with special reference to the nervoussystem. (English)Knave, B., Persson, H. E., Goldberg, J. M., Westerholm,P. Scand. J. Work environm. Hith., 2, 152-64, Sep. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Nervous SystemDiseases Chemically Induced, Neural Conduction DrugEffects, Neurasthenia Chemically Induced, NeurosesChemically Induced, Occupational Diseases ChemicallyInduced, Petroleum Poisoning, Vibration]

Neurophysiological findings among workers occupationallyexposed to styrene. (English)Seppalainen, A. M., Harkonen, H. Scand. J. Work en-vironm. Hlth., 2, 140-6, Sep. 76.[Human, Electromyography, Environmental Exposure,Mandelic Acids Urine, Nervous System Physiopathology,Neural Conduction Drug Effects, Occupational DiseasesChemically Induced, Styrenes Poisoning]

Disturbances in psychological functions of workers occupa-tionally exposed to styrene. (English)Lindstrom, K., Hairkonen, H., Hernberg, S. Scand. J. Workenvironm. Hlth., 2, 129-39, Sep. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Intelligence, Man-delic Acids Urine, Memory, Mental Processes Drug

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Effect of occupational and nonoccupational factors on therespiratory system of vinyl chloride and other workers.(English)Gamble, J., Liu, S., McMichael, A. J., Waxweiler, R. J.J. occup. Med., 18, 659-70, Oct. 76.[Human, Age Factors, Body Height, Cough Aetiology,Forced Expiratory Volume, Pneumoconiosis Physio-pathology, Polyvinyl Chloride Adverse Effects, Rubber,Smoking Complications, Vinyl Chloride Adverse Effects,Vinyl Compounds Adverse Effects, Vital Capacity]

Gynaecological morbidity in workers occupied in the manu-facture of ethylenediamine and chlorinated hydrocarbons(Russian)Shirokov, 0. M. Gig. i Sanit., 7, 107-8, Jul. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, EthylenediaminesAdverse Effects, Gynaecological Diseases ChemicallyInduced, Hydrocarbons Chlorinated Adverse Effects,Occupational Diseases Chemically Induced, U.S.S.R.]

Asthma due to 'glycyl compound' powder-an intermediate inproduction of salbutamol. (English)Fawcett, I. W., Pepys, J., Erooga, M. A. Clin. Allergy, 6,405-9, Jul. 76.[Human, Acetophenones, Albuterol, Asthma ChemicallyInduced, Case Report, Chemistry, Drug Industry, Occupa-tional Diseases Chemically Induced]

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Respiratory response to tobacco dust exposure. (English)Valic, F., Beritic, D., Butkovic, D. Amer. Rev. resp. Dis.,113, 751-5, Jun. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Forced ExpiratoryVolume, Respiratory Tract Diseases Physiopathology,Tobacco, Vital Capacity]

Immunologic reactions in penicillin factory workers. (English)Shmunes, E., Taylor, J. S., Petz, L. D., Garratty, G.,Fudenberg, H. H. Ann. Allergy, 36, 313-23, May 76.[Human, Agglutination Tests, Antibodies Analysis, DrugHypersensitivity Diagnosis, IgG, Penicillins AdverseEffects Immunology, Respiratory Hypersensitivity Diag-nosis, Skin Tests]

Botanical trash present in cotton before and after saw-type lintcleaning. (English)Morey, P. R., Bethea, R. M., Wakelyn, P. J., Kirk, I. W.,Kopetzky, M. T. Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 37, 321-8,Jun. 76.[Human, Byssinosis Prevention and Control, Cotton,Dust Analysis, Environmental Exposure, Industrial WasteAnalysis, Particle Size]

Alveolitis and interstitial lung diseases due to organic dustsand drugs. (German)Fabel, H. Verh. dtsch. Ges. inn. Med., 81, 375-80, 1975.[Human, Drug Hypersensitivity, Dust, PneumoconiosisAetiology, Pulmonary Alveoli Drug Effects, PulmonaryFibrosis Chemically Induced Aetiology, RespiratoryHypersensitivity Complications]

Opportunist mycobacterial pulmonary infection and occupa-tional dust exposure: an investigation in England and Wales.(English)Tubercle, 56, 295-313, Dec. 75.[Human, Comparative Study, Environmental Exposure,Epidemiological Methods, Lung Diseases Aetiologys,Medical Records, Metallurgy, Mycobacterium InfectionsAetiology Occurrence, Sex Factors, Smoking Complica-tions, Tuberculosis Pulmonary Occurrence]

Nasal cancer in the furniture and boot and shoe manufacturing

industries. (English)Acheson, E. D. Prev. Med., 5, 295-315, Jun. 76.[Human, Adenocarcinoma Occurrence, EnvironmentalExposure, Household Articles, Nose Neoplasms Occur-rence, Shoes, England]

'Fungus among us' and Workmen's Compensation. (English)Marmor, D. Med. Trial Techn. Quart., 22, 385-402, Spring76.[Actinomycosis, Blastomycosis, Human, Case Report,Coccidioidomycosis, Erythema Nodosum, Workmen'sCompensation]

Precipitating antibodies in a midwest dairy farming populationtoward the antigens associated with farmer's lung disease.(English)Roberts, R. C., Wenzel, F. J., Emanuel, D. A. J. Allerg.Clin. Immunol., 57, 518-24, Jun. 76.[Actinomycetaceae Immunology, Antigens Bacterial,Antigens Fungal Analysis, Aspergillus Immunology,Dairying, Farmer's Lung Immunology, Follow-Up Studies,Precipitins Analysis]

Proceedings: Farmer's lung and coeliac disease. (English)Robinson, T. J. Gut, 17, 398-9, May 76.[Human, Case Report, Farmer's Lung Complications,Sprue Complications]

Investigation of a respiratory disease associated with an air-conditioning system. (English)Pickering, C. A., Moore, W. K., Lacey, J., Holford-Strevens, V., Pepys, J. Clin. Allergy, 6, 109-118, Mar. 76.[Human, Air Conditioning, Air Microbiology, PrecipitinTests, Respiratory Function Tests, Respiratory TractDiseases Diagnosis Aetiology, Skin Tests, TrichodermaIsolation and Purification]

Hepatitis among plasma fractionation workers. An industry-wide study. (English)Cohen, S. R., Butler, G. J., Shmunes, E., Holmes, A. W.J. occup. Med., 18, 685-9, Oct. 76.[Human, Biological Products, Blood, EnvironmentalExposure, Fractionation, Freeze Drying, Occupational

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Respiratory disease of workers harvesting grain. (English)Darke, C. S., Knowelden, J., Lacey, J., Milford Ward, A.Thorax, 31, 294-302, Jun. 76.[Agricultural Workers' Diseases Occurrence, Air Micro-biology, Antigens Fungal, Dust, Forced ExpiratoryVolume, Fungi Isolation and Purification, Grain, Pre-cipitin Tests, Respiratory Insufficiency ImmunologyOccurrence, Skin Tests, Vital Capacity]

Laboratory-acquired infection of the eye with AHC virus.(English)Sasagawa, A., Kono, R., Konno, K. Jap. J. med. Sci. Biol.,29,95-7, Apr. 76.[Human, Case Report, Conjunctiva Microbiology, Con-junctivitis Microbiology, Enterovirus Infections Micro-biology, Enteroviruses Isolation and Purification Patho-genicity, Faeces Microbiology, Laboratory InfectionMicrobiology]

Hazards of viral hepatitis. (English)Tate, T. E. Dent. Dimens., 9, 5-6, 23, Jan. 75.[Human, Dental Assistants, Dentists, Hepatitis Aetiology,Occupational Diseases]

Laboratory diagnosis of human brucellosis. (English)McAllister, T. A. Scot. med. J., 21, 129-31, Jul. 76.[Human, Agglutination Tests, Biopsy, Brucellosis Diag-nosis, Complement Fixation Tests, Coombs' Test,Occupational Diseases Diagnosis, Skin Tests]

B viral hepatitis as a risk factor for clinical laboratory per-sonnel. (English)Rozen, P., Babes, V. T., Buliga, I., Bu2arnescu, G. Rev.Ig. [Bacteriol.], 21, 23-7, Jan.-Mar. 76.[Human, Hepatitis Homologous Serum Occurrence,Hepatitis Infectious Occurrence, Laboratory Infection,Risk]

Pigeon breeder's lung. (English)Lamers, J. J., Maesen, F. P. Radiol. clin. (Basel), 45, 183-6,1976.[Human, Farmer's Lung Radiography, Pigeons]

Serum hepatitis and the dental surgeon. (English)Sims, W. J. Dent., 4, 151-61, Jul. 76.[Australia Antigen Isolation and Purification, CarrierState Therapy, Dentists, Hepatitis Homologous SerumBlood History Immunology Prevention and ControlTherapy, Review]

Byssinosis and other respiratory ailments: a survey of 6,631cotton textile employees. (English)Martin, C. F., Higgins, J. E. J. occup. Med., 18, 455-62,Jul. 76.[Human, Byssinosis Occurrence, Caucasian Race, Cotton,

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Bakers' asthma. (English)Hendrick, D. J., Davies, R. J., Pepys, J. Clin. Allergy, 6,241-50, May 76.[Human, Asthma Chemically Induced Immunology, CaseReport, Flour Adverse Effects, Hay Fever ChemicallyInduced, Rye and Wheat Adverse Effects]

Hepatitis in clinical laboratories 1973-74. (English)Grist, N. R. J. clin. Pathol., 29, 480-3, Jun. 76.[Human, Disease Outbreaks Occurrence, HepatitisHomologous Serum Occurrence, Laboratory InfectionOccurrence, Sex Factors, Great Britain]

Toxic woods. (English)Woods, B., Calnan, C. D. Brit. J. Derm., 94, (13 Suppl.),1-97, Jun. 76.[Human, Dermatitis Contact Aetiology, CoumarinsAdverse Effects, Dust Prevention and Control, PatchTests, Plants, Toxic, Protective Clothing, QuinonesAdverse Effects, Respiratory Tract Diseases ChemicallyInduced Prevention and Control, Stilbenes AdverseEffects, Terpenes Adverse Effects, Urticaria ChemicallyInduced, Wood]

Effect of wool dust on respiratory function. (English)Zuskin, E., Valic, F., Bouhuys, A. Amer. Rev. resp. Dis.,114, 705-9, Oct. 76.[Human, Air Pollutants Adverse Effects, Air PollutantsOccupational Adverse Effects Analysis, EnvironmentalExposure, Forced Expiratory Flow Rates, MaximalExpiratory Flow-Volume Curves, Occupational DiseasesPhysiopathology, Respiration, Textile Industry, UnitedStates Government Supported Non-N.I.H., Wool AdverseEffects, Yugoslavia]

Bird breeder's hypersensitivity pneumonitis: progress studiesof lung function after cessation of exposure to the provokingantigen. (English)Allen, D. H., Williams, G. V., Woolcock, A. J. Amer. Rev.resp. Dis., 114, 555-66, Sep. 76.[Human, Airway Obstruction Physiopathology, AntigensAdverse Effects, Farmer's Lung Drug Therapy Physio-pathology, Prednisone Therapeutic Use, RespiratoryFunction Tests, Respiratory Hypersensitivity DrugTherapy Physiopathology]

Incidence of viral hepatitis among health services personnel inthe last 10 years. (Polish)Sowa, J., Mossor-Ostrowska, J. Pol. Tyg. lek., 31, 1517-9,30 Aug. 76.[Human, Allied Health Personnel, Hepatitis InfectiousOccurrence, Hospital Personnel, Occupational Diseases,Poland, English Abstract]

8 Effects of physical agents

Biochemistry and hematology of decompression sickness: a civilian aviation of the DDR with special reference to agecase report. (English) and time of exposure. (German)Jacey, M. J., Heyder, E., Williamson, R. A., Tappan, D. V. Kressin, J. Z. ges. Hyg., 22, 312-8, May 76.Aviat. Space environm. Med., 47, 657-61, Jun. 76. [Human, Aviation Medicine, Hearing Disorders Aetiology,[Human, Case Report, Decompression Sickness Blood Noise Adverse Effects, Time Factors, English Abstract]Complications, Eosinophils, Haematocrit, Hypergly- Ocular complications of industrial lasers. (English)caemia Aetiology, Ketosteroids Urine, Leucopenia Brennan, D. H. Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 69, 64-5, Jan. 76.Aetiology, Platelet Aggregation, Thrombopenia Aetiology [Human, Eye Injuries Aetiology, Eye Protective Devices,Water-Electrolyte Balance] Lasers Adverse Effects, Temperature]

The importance of occupational strain in the development of Medical aspects of supersonic flight. (French)degenerative changes in the spine. (German) Lavernhe, J., Lafontaine, E. Nouv. Presse Med., 5, 1311-4,Mach, J., Heitner, H., Ziller, R. Z. ges. HJyg., 22, 352-4, 15 May 76.May 76. [Human, Acceleration Adverse Effects, Altitude, Aviation[Human, Occupational Diseases, Spinal Diseases Aetiology Medicine, Cosmic Radiation, Noise, Ozone Adverse EffectsStress Complications] Time Factors]

The adverse effects of noise on the flying personnel of the Deafness, annoyance and stress. (English)

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Hartley, L. R. N.Z. med. J., 83, 200-3, 24 Mar. 76.[Human, Acoustic Trauma Diagnosis, Audiometry,Decision Making, Ear Protective Devices, Mental Dis-orders Occurrence, Noise Adverse Effects, Personality,Socioeconomic Factors, Stress Psychological]

Noise as a health hazard in the boilermaking industry. (English)Brooks, J., Allingham, P. M. N.Z. med. J., 83, 143-7,10 Mar. 76.[Acoustic Trauma Occurrence Prevention and Control,Auditory Threshold, Legislation, Noise Adverse EffectsPrevention and Control]

Deep immersion in the light of current scientific knowledge.(Italian)Moretti, G. Minerva med., 67, 1542-9, 12 May 76.[Human, Atmospheric Pressure, Decompression SicknessComplications Physiopathology, Diving, Escherichia ColiInfections Aetiology, Immersion, Kidney, Lung Physio-pathology, Pseudomonas Infections, StaphylococcalInfections Aetiology, Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio, EnglishAbstract]

Vibration and hearing damage among woodsmen. (Swedish)Tufvesson, B., Ostberg, 0. Lakartidningen, 73, 2273, 9 Jun.76.[Human, Hand, Hearing Disorders Aetiology, NerveCompression Syndromes Aetiology, Vibration AdverseEffects]

The plutonium controversy. (English)Gofman J. W. J. Amer. med. Ass., 236, 284-6, 19 Jul. 76.[Human, Air Pollutants Radioactive, Animal Experiments,Carcinogens, Environmental, Disease Models Animal,Lung Neoplasms Aetiology, Nuclear Medicine, PlutoniumAdverse Effects, Smoking Complications]

Does pop music cause acoustic injuries? Review of the litera-ture. (Swedish)Axelsson, A., Lindgren, F. Lakartidningen, 73, 2105-7, 26May 76.[Acoustic Trauma Occurrence, Adolescence, Music, TimeFactors, English Abstract]

The audiometric profile of noise-induced hearing loss. (English)Bilger, R. C. In: Henderson, D., et al., Ed. Effects of noiseon hearing, pp. 457-65. New York, Raven Press, 1976.WV 270 E27 1975.[Human, Audiometry, Auditory Threshold, Hearing Dis-orders Aetiology Physiopathology, Noise Adverse Effects,Pressure, Psychoacoustics, Review, Sound, Speech]

Presbycusis as a complicating factor in evaluating noise-induced hearing loss. (English)Corso, J. F. In: Henderson, D., et al., Ed. Effects of noiseon hearing, pp. 497-524. New York, Raven Press, 1976.WV 270 E27 1975.[Human, Action Potentials, Aging, Animal ExperimentsAuditory Threshold, Cochlea Anatomy and HistologyCytology Pathology, Deafness, Diagnosis Differential,Disease Models Animal, Hearing Disorders ComplicationsDiagnosis Aetiology, Organ of Corti Anatomy andHistology Pathology, Presbycusis Diagnosis PathologyPhysiopathology, Review]

Noise and hearing: a perspective on the problem. Introduction.(English)[Human, Hearing Disorders Aetiology, Noise AdverseEffects, Occupational Diseases Aetiology]Henderson, T. In: Henderson, D., et al., Ed. Effects ofnoise on hearing, p. 1. New York, Raven Press, 1976. WV270 E27 1975.

Medical aspects of scuba diving and underwater photography.(English)Mayer, B. W. Delaware mned. J., 48, 331-5, Jun. 76.[Decompression Sickness Aetiology, Diving, Photography]

The effect of noise on mental performance and selected physio-logical functions (Author's translation). (German)

Klotzbucher, E. Int. Arch. occup. environm. Hlth., 37,139-55, 3 Jun. 76.[Human, Epinephrine Urine, Heart Rate, Noise AdverseEffects, Problem Solving, Respiration, English Abstract]

Hematologic changes in man during decompression: relationsto overt decompression sickness and bubble scores. (English)Goad, R. F., Neuman, T. S., Linaweaver, P. G., Jr. Aviat,Space environm. Med., 47, 863-7, Aug. 76.[Human, Blood Coagulation Factors, Blood Platelets,Decompression Sickness Blood, Diving, ErythrocyteCount, Leukocyte Count]

Blood viscosity in man following decompression: correlationswith hematocrit and venous gas emboli. (English)Neuman, T. S., Harris, M. G., Linaweaver, P. G., Jr.Aviat. Space environm. Med., 47, 803-7, Aug. 76.[Human, Blood Viscosity, Decompression SicknessAetiology, Diving, Embolism, Air Aetiology. Haematocrit]

Combined effect of low-frequency noise and infrasound on thebody of workers. (Russian)Sanova, A. G. Vrach Delo, 10, 133-6, Oct. 75.[Human, Hearing Disorders Aetiology, Heart, LungPhysiopathology, Nervous System Diseases Aetiology,Noise Adverse Effects, Tinnitus Aetiology, EnglishAbstract]

Gas phase separation during decompression in man: ultrasoundmonitoring. (English)Neuman, T. S., Hall, D. A., Linaweaver, P. G., Jr. Under-sea biomed. Res., 3, 121-30, Jun. 76.[Human, Atmosphere Exposure Chambers, DecompressionSickness Diagnosis, Diving, Naval Medicine, UltrasonicsDiagnostic Use]

Effects of helicopter noise on pilots' hearing. (English)House, J. W. Trans. Pacif. Cst. Otoophthal. Soc., 56,175-86, 1975.[Human, Case Report, Deafness Aetiology, Aircraft,Noise Adverse Effects]

Take a scientific look at the noise hazard. (English)Ward, W. D. Occup. Hlth. Saf., 45, 32-6, Jul.-Aug. 76.[Audiometry, Deafness Aetiology Prevention and Control,Ear Protective Devices, Maximum Permissible ExposureLevel, Noise Adverse Effects Prevention and Control]

Noise is a prime target at OSHA. (English)Corn, M. Occup. Hlth. Saf., 45, 12-7, Jul.-Aug. 76.[Costs and Cost Analysis, Deafness Prevention andControl, Ear Protective Devices, Maximum PermissibleExposure Level, Noise Prevention and Control]

Stress in the deep: a study of undersea divers in controlleddangerous situations. (English)Knapp, R. J., Capel, W. C., Youngblood, D. A. J. appl.Psychol., 61, 507-12, Aug. 76.[Human, Adaptation Psychological, Anxiety, Decom-pression Sickness, Defense Mechanisms, Diving, Fear]

Proceedings: The practice of microwave radiation safety.(English)Rexford-Welch, S. C., Lindsay, I. R. J. Microwave Power,11, 160-2, Jun. 76.[Environmental Exposure, Maximum Permissible Ex-posure Level, Microwaves, Great Britain]

Diving accidents and near drowning. (English)Samson, R. L. ln: Findeiss, J. C., ed. Emergency mnanage-mnent of the critical patient, pp. 151-63. New York, Stratton,1975. WI EM662H v2 1975.[Human, Decompression Sickness Diagnosis Therapy,Diving, Drowning, Embolism Air Aetiology Therapy,Immersion, Lung Injuries, Mediastinal EmphysemaTherapy, Resuscitation, Rupture, Tympanic MembraneInjuries]

Some aspects of the aetiological diagnosis of an occupationaldisease in relation to the action of microwave irradiation.(Russian)

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Guskova, A. K., Kochanova, E. M. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol.,3, 14-8, Mar. 76.[Human, Cardiovascular Diseases Diagnosis Aetiology,Microwaves Adverse Effects, Radiation Injuries DiagnosisAetiology, Risk, English Abstract]

Impact of heat stress and strain on health. (English)Dasler, A. R. Environm. Res., 11, 280-2, Apr. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Heat, Stress]

Effects of exposure to microwaves: problems and perspectives.(English)Michaelson, S. M. Environin. Hlth. Perspect., 8, 133-5,Aug. 74.[Human and Animal Experiments, Cataract Aetiology,Hereditary Diseases Aetiology, Microwaves AdverseEffects, Nervous System Diseases Aetiology, Review,Sterility Aetiology]

Noise reduction through individual hearing protective devicesmade in the German Democratic Republic. (German)Haustein, B. G. Z. ges. Hyg., 22, 153-8, Mar. 76.[Human, Auditory Threshold, Ear Protective Devices,Noise, Germany East, English Abstract]

Skeletal changes in divers' disease. (German)Bach, H. Beitr. Orthop. Traum., 23, 306-13, Jun. 76.[Human, Case Report, Decompression Sickness Com-plications, Diving, Hip Joint, Joint Diseases Aetiology,Shoulder Joint]

Incidence of decompression sickness in navy low-pressurechambers. (English)Bason, R., Pheeny, H., Dully, F. E., Jr. Aviat. Spaceenvironm. Med., 47, 995-7, Sep. 76.[Human, Altitude, Decompression Sickness Occurrence,Naval Medicine, Pressure, United States]

Screening test for decompression sickness. (English)Hart, G. B. Aviat. Space environm. Med., 47,993-4, Sep. 76.[Human, Decompression Sickness Diagnosis, DisseminatedIntravascular Coagulation Diagnosis, Diving, FibrinFibrinogen Degradation Products Blood, HyperbaricOxygenation]

Long-duration exposure to intermittent noises. (English)Johnson, D. L., Nixon, C. W., Stephenson, M. R. Aviat.Space environm. Med., 47, 987-90, Sep. 76.[Human, Aviation Medicine, Hearing Tests, Hearing,Noise, Time Factors]

Intravascular bubbles associated with intravenous injectionsand altitude. (English)Cooke, J. P., Olson, R. M., Holden, R. D. Aviat. Spaceenvironm. Med., 47, 974-8, Sep. 76.[Animal Experiments, Dogs, Altitude, Aviation Medicine,Decompression Sickness Prevention and Control, Em-bolism Air Aetiology, Injections Intravenous AdverseEffects, Pulmonary Artery, Sodium Chloride Administra-tion and Dosage, Ultrasonics]

Determination of exposure to electric fields in extra highvoltage substations. (English)Lbvstrand, K. G. Scand. J. Work environm. Hlth., 2,190-8, Sep. 76.[Human, Accidents Industrial Prevention and Control,Electricity, Environmental Exposure, Protective ClothingStandards]

Protection of airline flight attendants from hypoxia followingrapid decompression. (English)Busby, D. E., Higgins, E. A., Funkhouser, G. E. Aviat.Space environm. Med., 47, 942-4, Sep. 76.[Human, Anoxia Prevention and Control, AviationMedicine, Decompression, Masks, Occupational DiseasesPrevention and Control, Oxygen Administration andDosage, Pressure]

Application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a case of prolongedcerebral hypoxia following rapid decompression. (English)Sheffield, P. J., Davis, J. C. Aviat. Space environm. Med.,

47, 759-62, Jul. 76.[Human, Altitude, Aviation Medicine, Blindness Therapy,Case Report, Cerebral Anoxia Diagnosis Therapy, De-compression Sickness Therapy, Diagnosis Differential,Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Orientation, Time Factors]

Pressure-reduction limits for rats following steady-stateexposures between 6 and 60 ATA. (English)Berghage, T. E., Gomez, J. A., Roa, C. E., Everson, T. R.Undersea biomed. Res., 3, 261-71, Sep. 76.[Animal Experiments, Rats, Atmosphere ExposureChambers, Decompression Sickness, Disease Models,United States Government Supported Non-N.I.H.]

Reversal of nitrogen narcosis in rats by helium pressure.(English)Thomas, J. R. Undersea biomed. Res., 3, 249-59, Sep. 76.[Animal Experiments, Atmosphere Exposure Chambers,Conditioning, Operant, Disease Models, Helium Thera-peutic Use, Inert Gas Narcosis Therapy, United StatesGovernment Supported Non-N.I.H.]

Diving at diminished atmospheric pressure: air decompressiontables for different altitudes. (English)Boni, M., Schibli, R., Nussberger, P., Buhlmann, A. A.Undersea biomed. Res., 3, 189-204, Sep. 76.[Human, Altitude, Atmospheric Pressure, DecompressionSickness Diagnosis, Diving, Naval Medicine]

Damage risk, an evaluation of the effects of exposure to 85versus 90 dBA of noise. (English)Yates, J. T., Ramsey, J. D., Holland, J. W. J. SpeechHear. Res., 19, 216-24, Jun. 76.[Human, Auditory Threshold, Comparative Study,Environmental Exposure, Maximum Permissible ExposureLevel, Noise Adverse Effects, Risk, Time Factors, UnitedStates]

Noise risk due to dental turbines. (German)Welleschik, B. Laryngol. Rhinol. Otol. .(Stuttg.), 55, 515-7,Jun. 76.[Human, Acoustic Trauma Aetiology, Dental High SpeedEquipment Adverse Effects, Noise Adverse Effects, EnglishAbstract]

The problem of severe noise induced hearing loss (Author'stranslation). (German)Wittgens, H., Kissner, E. Laryngol. Rhinol. Otol. (Stuttg.),55, 374-82, May 76.[Human, Acoustic Trauma Diagnosis Aetiology, AgeFactors, Arteriosclerosis Complications, Audiometry,Case Report, Ear Diseases Complications, HypertensionComplications, Insurance, Health, Metallurgy, TextileIndustry, Time Factors, English Abstract]

Air exchange and 222Rn concentrations in the CarlsbadCaverns. (English)Wilkening, M. H., Watkins, D. E. Hlth. Phys., 31, 139-45,Aug. 76.[Air Pollutants Radioactive Analysis, BackgroundRadiation, Environmental Exposure, Government Agen-cies, Maximum Permissible Exposure Level, RadonAnalysis, Recreation, United States Government Sup-ported Non-N.I.H., New Mexicoj

Applicability of the WBGT index of heat stress to worksituations in India. (English)Parikh, D. J., Pandya, C. B., Ramanathan, N. L. IndianJ. med. Res., 64, 327-35, Mar. 76.[Human, Heat Adverse Effects, Metallurgy, OccupationalDiseases Diagnosis, Pulse, Stress Diagnosis, India]

Prevention of decompression sickness as applied to conditionsof multiple space walks. (Russian)Cherniakov, I. N., Glazkova, V. A., Maksimov, I. V.Kosm. Biol. Aviakosm. Med., 10, 23-6, May-Jun. 76.[Human, Altitude, Decompression Sickness Prevention andControl, Nitrogen Therapeutic Use, Oxygen InhalationTherapy, Space Flight, English Abstract]

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9 Methods of investigation of body function

Immunoglobulin E (IgE), an aid in the classification of occupa-tional dermatoses? (English)Forsbeck, M., Wahlberg, J. E. Berufsdermatosen, 23,168-74, Oct. 75.[Human, Dermatitis Atopic Blood, Dermatitis ContactBlood, IgE Analysis, Occupational Dermatitis BloodClassification Immunology, Prognosis, Sex Factors]

Development of a psychodiagnostic method for the evaluationof the psychological state of workers, exposed to CS2.(German)Henbig, C. Z. ges. Hyg., 22, 348-51, May 76.[Human, Affective Disturbances Chemically Induced,Carbon Disulphide Poisoning, Cognition DisordersChemically Induced, Volition Drug Effects, English Ab-stract]

Haem and globin synthesis: a model for studying mitochondrialtoxins. (English)White, J. M. Postgrad. mned. J., 50, Suppl. 5, 78-9, Oct. 74.[Human, Chloramphenicol Adverse Effects, ErythroblastsMetabolism, Haemoglobins Biosynthesis, Lead PoisoningBlood, Lead Adverse Effects, Mitochondria Metabolism,Reticulocytes Metabolism]

Zinc protoporphyrin determination: a rapid screening test forthe detection of lead poisoning. (English)Fischbein, A., Eisinger, J., Blumberg, W. E. Mt. Sinai JMed., N. Y., 43, 294-9, May-Jun. 76.[Human, Fluorometry, Lead Poisoning Diagnosis Preven-tion and Control, Lead Blood Urine, Mass Screening,Porphyrins, Protoporphyrins Blood, Zinc Blood]

Practice effects in industrial hearing screening. (English)Thomas, W. G., Royster, L. H., Scott, C. E., 3rd. J. Amer.audiol. Soc., 1, 126-30, Nov.-Dec. 75.[Audiometry Methods Standards, Deafness Preventionand Control, Follow-Up Studies, Mass Screening, Practice(Psychology)]

Free erythrocyte protoporphyrin as an indicator of the bio-logical effect of lead in adult males. 1. Relationship betweenfree erythrocyte protoporphyrin and indicators of internaldose of lead. (English)Alessio, L., Bertazzi, P. A., Toffoletto, F., Foa, V. Int.Arch. occup. environm. Hlth, 37, 73-88, 3 Jun. 76.[Human, Erythrocytes, Analysis, Lead Poisoning, Por-phyrins Blood, Protoporphyrins Blood]

The influence of smoking and chronic bronchitis on total lungcapacity (TLC) measured in a population of factory workers.(English)Jedrychowski, W. Med. Lav., 67, 234-9, May-Jun. 76.[Human, Bronchitis Physiopathology, Chronic Disease,Lung Volume Measurements, Occupational DiseasesPhysiopathology, Smoking Complications]

Neurophysiologic studies of welders in shipbuilding work.(English)Peters6n, I., Kadefors, R., Persson, J. Environmn. Res., 11,226-36, Apr. 76.[Human, Electrophysiology, Muscles Physiology, Ships,Wakefulness Physiology, Welding, Work]

Changes in blood enzyme activity and hematology of rats withdecompression sickness. (English)Freeman, D. J., Philp, R. B. Aviat. Space environm. Med.,47,945-9, Sep. 76.[Animal Experiments, Rats, Alanine AminotransferaseBlood, Aspartate Aminotransferase Blood, Blood Volume,Creatinine Kinase Blood, Decompression Sickness Blood,Enzymology Physiopathology, Lactate DehydrogenaseBlood, Time Factors]

Formaldehyde and formic acid level in the blood and urine ofpeople following previous exposition to formaldehyde.(German)

Einbrodt, H. J., Prajsnar, D., Erpenbeck, J. Zbl.Arbeitsmed., 26, 154-8, Aug. 76.[Human, Formaldehyde Adverse Effects Metabolism,Formic Acids Metabolism, Occupational Diseases Chem-ically Induced, Time Factors]

Antibodies of different immunoglobulin classes against antigenscausing farmer's lung. (English)Patterson, R., Roberts, M., Roberts, R. C., Emanuel, D A.,Fink, J. N. Amer. Rev. resp. Dis., 114, 315-24, Aug. 76.[Human, Actinomyces Immunology, Antibodies FungalAnalysis, Antibody Specificity, Antigens Fungal Analysis,Cross Reactions, Farmer's Lung Immunology, GelDiffusion Tests, IgA, IgG, Immunoglobulins Analysis,Precipitin Tests, Radioimmunoassay, United StatesGovernment Supported N.I.H.]

Construction of a respiratory gas meter for measurements ofthe physiology of effort. (German)Selig, R., Krause, M., Muller, K. Z. ges. Hyg., 22, 589-91,Aug. 76.[Human, Energy Metabolism, Industrial Medicine In-strumentation, Oxygen Consumption, Respiratory FunctionTests Instrumentation, English Abstract]

Diagnosis of disseminated and localised lung diseases by meansof transbronchial lung biopsy (Author's translation).(German)Grollmuss, H., Wiesner, B., Eckert, H., Unger, U. Z. Erkr.Atmungsorgane, 144, 69-77, 1976.[Human, Biopsy Methods, Bronchi, Bronchial NeoplasmsPathology, Bronchitis Pathology, Lung Diseases DiagnosisPathology, Pneumonia Pathology, Pulmonary FibrosisPathology, Sarcoidosis Pathology, Silicosis Pathology,English Abstract]

Results of bronchial reactivity tests in miners. (German)Roth, J., Mahrlein, W., Kummer, G., Krause, M. Z. drztl.Fortbild. (Jena), 70, 255-8, 1 Mar. 76.[Human, Bronchi Physiopathology, Bronchitis AetiologyPhysiopathology, Coal Mining, Occupational DiseasesPhysiopathology, Smoking Complications, Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio, Germany East]

Mobile laboratory for respiratory surveys in industry. (English)Field, G., Owen, P., Gandevia, B. Med. J. Aust., 1, 867-9,5 Jun. 76.[Human, Facility Design and Construction, Laboratories,Mobile Health Units, Occupational Diseases DiagnosisOccurrence, Patient Compliance, Respiratory FunctionTests, Respiratory Tract Diseases Diagnosis Occurrence,Australia]

Organochlorine insecticides in the blood of occupationallyexposed people in Sudan. (English)Zorgani, G. A., Musa, A. Bull. environm. Contam. Toxicol.,16,15-7, Jul. 76.[Human, Chromatography Gas, Dieldrin Blood, DDEBlood, DDT Blood, Insecticides Organochlorine Blood,Occupational Diseases Blood, Sudan, Time Factors]

A proposal for a method of precalculation of hearing losses(Author's translation). (German)Dieroff, H. G., Meissner, W. Laryngol. Rhinol. Otol.(Stuttg.), 55, 368-74, May 76.[Human, Acoustic Trauma Diagnosis, Audiometry,Metallurgy, Noise Adverse Effects, Textile Industry, TimeFactors, English Abstract]

Longitudinal audiometric studies concerning progression ofnoise induced hearing loss (Author's translation). (German)Irion, H., Legler, U. Laryngol. Rhinol. Otol. (Stuttg.), 55,359-67, May 76.[Human, Acoustic Trauma Diagnosis, Audiometry,Auditory Threshold, Deafness Aetiology, Noise AdverseEffects, Time Factors, Vocational Guidance]

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10 Environmental measurement, control, and protection of the subject

Proceedings: Air standards for lead and other metals. (English)Hammond, P. B. J. occup. Med., 18, 351-5, May 76.[Human, Air Pollutants Analysis, Aminolevulinic AcidDehydratase Blood, Anaemia Chemically Induced,Gasoline, Haemoglobins Analysis, Lead PoisoningAetiology, Lead Analysis Blood]

The need for environmental control officers in hospitals.(English)Mabbett, A. N. Hosp. Top., 54, 1-3, May-Jun. 76.[Human, Cross Infection Prevention and Control, Environ-mental Health Manpower Standards, Hospital InfectionsPrevention and Control, Safety]

Analysis of control methods: mercury and cadmium pollution.(English)MacGregor, A. Environm. Hlth. Perspect., 12,137-48, Dec.75.[Human, Cadmium Analysis Pharmacodynamics, Econo-mics, Environmental Pollution Analysis Prevention andControl, Mercury Analysis Pharmacodynamics, ModelsTheoretical]

A simple small light-weight personal dust sampling unit forfull shift determination of asbestos dust exposure. (English)Winters, J. W. Ann. occup. Hyg., 17, 77-80, Jul. 76.[Asbestos Analysis, Dust Analysis, Environmental Ex-posure, Industrial Medicine Instrumentation, Australia]

Methodology of an epidemiological survey in the iron-oremines of Lorraine. Research into the long-term effect ofpotentially irritant gases on the pulmonary system. (English)Pham, Q. T., Beigbeder, R., Deniau, R., Sadoul, P., Mur,J. M. Ann. occup. Hyg., 17, 33-5, Jul. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, EpidemiologicalMethods, Gas Poisoning, Iron, Mining, Occupational

Diseases Chemically Induced, Pneumoconiosis Occurrence,France]

Distribution of waste anesthetic gases in the operating room air.(English)Piziali, R. L., Whitcher, C., Sher, R., Moffat, R. J.Anesthesiology, 45, 487-94, Nov. 76.[Human, Air Conditioning, Air Movements. Air Analysis,Anaesthetics Analysis, Halothane Analysis, Nitrous OxideAnalysis, Occupational Diseases Prevention and Control,Operating Rooms, United States Government SupportedNon-N.f.H., Ventilation]

Discussion of: 'Epidemiology of cancer: current perspectives'.(English)Levin, M. L. Amer. J. Epidem., 104, 405-7, Oct. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Neoplasms AetiologyOccurrence, Occupational Diseases Occurrence]

Epidemiology of cancer: current perspectives. (English)Doll, R. Amer. J. Epidem., 104, 396-404, Oct. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Medical RecordLinkage, Neoplasms Chemically Induced MicrobiologyOccurrence, Occupational Discases Occurrence, Registries,Smoking]

Position of epidemiological research on vinyl-chloride-induceddisease. (German)Reinl, W., Weber, H. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 26, 97-104, May 76.[Human, Disease Outbreaks, Occupational DermatitisChemically Induced Occurrence, Raynaud's DiseaseChemically Induced, Scleroderma Systemic ChemicallyInduced, Time Factors, Vinyl Chloride Adverse Effects,Vinyl Compounds Adverse Effects, Germany West,English Abstract)

11 Miscellaneous

Geographic patterns of lung cancer: industrial correlations.(English)Blot, W. J., Fraumeni, J. F., Jr. Amer. J. Epidemiol., 103,539-50, Jun. 76.[Human, Air Pollutants Occupational Analysis, CarcinogensEnvironmental Analysis, Demography, Ethnic Groups,Geography, Lung Neoplasms Mortality, Rural Population,Sex Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, Urban Population]

Relationships between health behaviour and work organisation.Critical comments on the requirements for health educationin the factory. (German)Neubert, J. Z. ges. Hyg., 21, 181-8, Mar. 75.[Human, Acoustic Trauma Prevention and Control,Health Education, Noise, Personality, Review, EnglishAbstract]

Epidemiology of bladder cancer. (English)Morrison, A. S., Cole, P. Urol. Clin. North Amer., 3, 13-29,Feb. 76.[Human and Animal Experiments, Bladder NeoplasmsAetiology Occurrence, Coffee Adverse Effects, Occupa-tional Diseases, Pelvis Radiation Effects, Rural Population,Schistosoma Haematobium, Sex Factors, SmokingComplications, Tryptophan Metabolism, Urban Popula-tion, Viruses]

Forum: occupationally-induced diseases: introduction. (English)Shubik, P. Prev. Med., 5, 226-7, Jun. 76.[Human, Neoplasms Chemically Induced, OccupationalDiseases Chemically Induced]

Epidemiological study of mental disorders among craftsmen.(Italian)Ercoli, E., Stella, F. Nuovi Ann. Ig. Microbiol., 26, 346-64,Sep.-Oct. 75.[Human, Mental Disorders Occurrence, Occupational

Diseases Occurrence, English Abstract]Serum immunoglobulins, rheumatoid factor, and pneumo-

coniosis in coal miners with rheumatoid arthritis. (English)Benedek, T. G., Zawadzki, Z. A., Medsger, T. A., Jr.Arthritis Rheum., 19, 731-6, Jul.-Aug. 76.[Human, Arthritis Rheumatoid Complications Immuno-logy, Coal Mining, Immunoglobulins Metabolism,Pneumoconiosis Complications Immunology Radiography,Rheumatoid Factor Metabolism]

Lichen ruber planus in occupational groups in total populations.(English)Hellgren, L. Berufsdermnatosen, 24, 71-8, Jun. 76.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Lichen Planus Aetio-logy Occurrence, Occupational Dermatitis AetiologyOccurrence]

Leukonychia striae. (English)Honda, M., Hattori, S., Koyama, L., Iwasaki, T., Takagi,0. Arch. Derm., 112, 1147, Aug. 76.[Human, Case Report, Nails Pathology, OccupationalDiseases Pathology, Skin Appendage Diseases Pathology]

The clinical aspects of mesothelioma. (English)Elmes, P. C., Simpson, J. C. Quart. J. Med., 69, 427-49,Jul. 76.[Human, Asbestosis Complications, Environmental Ex-posure, Mesothelioma Diagnosis Pathology Therapy,Neoplasm Metastasis, Occupational Diseases Complica-tions, Peritoneal Neoplasms Diagnosis Pathology, PleuralEffusion Aetiology, Pleural Neoplasms Diagnosis Patho-logy, Sex Factors, Smoking]

The testing of chemical substances relevant to industrialmedicine for embryo-toxicity and teratogenicity. (German)Schmidt, R. Z. ges. Hyg., 22, 562-5, Aug. 76.[Animal Experiments, Mice, Abnormalities Drug-Induced

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Aetiology, Environmental Exposure, Foetal DeathChemically Induced, Foetus Drug Effects, IndustrialMedicine, Pregnancy, Teratogens, Toxicology, English Ab-stract]

Turnover and health selection among foundry workers. (English)Koskela, R. S., Luoma, K., Hernberg, S. Scand. J. Workenvironmn. Hlth., 2, Suppl. 1, 90-105, 1976.[Human, Bronchitis Chemically Induced Occurrence,Carbon Monoxide Adverse Effects, Dust, EnvironmentalExposure, Heart Diseases Chemically Induced Occurrence,Job Satisfaction, Metallurgy, Muscular Diseases Occur-rence, Occupational Diseases Chemically Induced Occur-rence, Pneumoconiosis Occurrence, Work CapacityEvaluation, Finland]

The Finnish foundry project. Background and general metho-dology. (English)Hernberg, S. Scand. J. Work environm. Hlth., 2, Suppl. 1,8-12, 1976.[Human, Air Pollutants Occupational Analysis, CarbonMonoxide Analysis, Copper, Dust Analysis, GasesAnalysis, Iron, Metallurgy, Morbidity, Mortality, Occupa-tional Diseases Chemically Induced Occurrence, SilicaAnalysis, Steel, Finland]

A mortality study of foundry workers. (English)Koskela, R. S., Hernberg, S., Karava, R., Jarvinen, E.,Nurminen, M., Scand. J. Work environin. Hlth., 2, Suppl. 1,73-89, 1976.[Human, Accidents Industrial, Carbon Monoxide AdverseEffects, Coronary Disease Chemically Induced Mortality,Dust, Environmental Exposure, Lung Neoplasms Chemi-cally Induced Mortality, Metallurgy, Mortality, Occupa-tional Diseases Chemically Induced Mortality, Pneumo-coniosis Mortality, Sampling Studies, Suicide Occurrence,Finland]

Prevalence of pneumoconiosis and chronic bronchitis in foundryworkers. (English)Kdrava, R., Hernberg, S., Koskela, R. S., Luoma, K.Scand. J. Work environm. Hlth., 2, Suppl. 1, 64-72, 1976.[Bronchitis Occurrence, Dust, Environmental Exposure,Forced Expiratory Volume, Human, Male, Metallurgy,Middle Age, Occupational Diseases Occurrence, Pneumo-coniosis Occurrence, Smoking, Vital Capacity, Finland]

Health hazards to the anaesthesist. (German)Tempel, G., Jelen, S. Prakt. Anaesth., 10, 185-92, Aug. 76.[Human, Abortion Chemically Induced, AnaesthesiaAdverse Effects, Environmental Exposure, HalothaneAdverse Effects, Hepatitis Infectious Chemically Induced,Occupational Diseases Chemically Induced, Pregnancy,

Suicide, Germany West, English Abstract]Morbidity among apprentices with special reference to res-

piratory tract diseases, in relation to incidence, diagnosisand duration of disease during 9-years. (German)Kersten, E., Ulrich, H. Z. arztl. Fortbild. (Jena), 70, 43-8,1 Jan. 76.[Human, Age Factors, Occupational Diseases DiagnosisOccurrence, Respiratory Tract Infections DiagnosisOccurrence, Time Factors, Work Capacity Evaluation,Germany East]

Pneumoconiosis in Sweden. (Swedish)Mellstedt, H. Lakartidningen, 73, 2882-6, 1 Sep. 76.[Human, Asbestosis Diagnosis Aetiology Occurrence,Caplan's Syndrome Diagnosis Aetiology, DiagnosisDifferential, Pneumoconiosis Diagnosis Aetiology Occur-rence, Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis Aetiology, SilicosisDiagnosis Aetiology Occurrence, Sweden, English Abstract]

Measures for the prevention of occupational cancer. (English)Weaver, N. K. J. occup. Med., 18, 607-10, Sep. 76.[Human, Carcinogens Environmental Poisoning, En-vironmental Exposure, Government Agencies, LegislationMedical, Neoplasms, Occupational Diseases ChemicallyInduced Prevention and Control, United States]

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