scholarly journals P24.05 Malignant Mesothelioma Related to Environmental Asbestos Exposure in a Rural Area: 30-year Follow-up

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. S379
Author(s):  
G. Ak ◽  
S. Metintas ◽  
E. Dundar ◽  
M. Metintas
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Malignant Mesothelioma ◽  
Asbestos Exposure

scholarly journals Asbestos-Related Malignant Mesothelioma in The South of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Rezvani ◽  
Sahar Jahanshahi ◽  
Damoun Fouladi ◽  
Bizhan Ziaian ◽  
Mohammad Javad Fallahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Mesothelioma ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rare Malignancy ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Oil Company

Abstract Objective: Malignant Mesothelioma (MM) is a rare malignancy of the serosa membranes with a high mortality rate and long latent period. The relationship between a group of mineral fibers known as asbestos and mesothelioma is now well accepted in which people can be exposed to these fibers by various means during their lifetime.Method: In this study, we analyzed the demographic features and occupations of confirmed cases of MM in Shiraz, southern Iran along with the follow-up of the patients' disease from 2008 to 2018.Results: Among the 35 confirmed cases of MM with an average of 61 years, 9 (25.7%) were female and 26 (74.3%) were male. At the time 12 patients have already died with a mean of 11.26 months after diagnosis. Our results showed a higher prevalence of MM among housekeepers and oil company employees. Compared to the control group, we concluded that employees of the oil company are at a high risk of MM in Iran. Also, individuals living near refinery locations had higher MM rates.Conclusion: Exposure with asbestos, either through occupation or proximate living location to a source, had a significant correlation with MM occurrence. MM can be prevented if asbestos exposure is reduced.

scholarly journals Asbestos-Related Malignant Mesothelioma in The South of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Rezvani ◽  
Sahar Jahanshahi ◽  
Damoun Fouladi ◽  
Bizhan Ziaian ◽  
Mohammad Javad Fallahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malignant Mesothelioma ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rare Malignancy ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Oil Company

Abstract Background: Malignant Mesothelioma (MM) is a rare malignancy of the serosa membranes with a high mortality rate and long latent period. The relationship between a group of mineral fibers known as asbestos and mesothelioma is now well accepted in which people can be exposed to these fibers by various means during their lifetime. In addition to occupations directly in contact with asbestos such as asbestos mines and factories, certain occupations are much more at risk of MM due to extensive use of asbestos in industry. Several studies have been conducted to identify these occupations.Method: In this study, we analyzed the demographic features and occupations of confirmed cases of MM in Shiraz, southern Iran along with the follow-up of the patients' disease from 2008 to 2018.Results: Among the 35 confirmed cases of MM with an average of 61 years, 9 (25.7%) were female and 26 (74.3%) were male. At the time 12 patients have already died with a mean of 11.26 months after diagnosis. Our results showed a higher prevalence of MM among housekeepers and oil company employees. Compared to the control group, we concluded that employees of the oil company are at a high risk of MM in Iran. Also, individuals living near refinery locations had higher MM rates. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that exposure with asbestos, either through occupation or proximate living location to a source, had a significant correlation with MM occurrence. MM can be prevented if asbestos exposure is reduced.

scholarly journals Mesothelioma in Agriculture in Lombardy, Italy: An Unrecognized Risk

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 358
Author(s):  
Carolina Mensi ◽  
Barbara Dallari ◽  
Marco Polonioli ◽  
Luciano Riboldi ◽  
Dario Consonni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Studies ◽  
Malignant Mesothelioma ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Agricultural Workers ◽  
Wine Production ◽  
Maintenance And Repair ◽  
Lombardy Region ◽  
Frequent Exposure ◽  
Agricultural Setting ◽  
Jute Bags

Cohort studies showed consistently low risks for malignant mesothelioma (MM) among agricultural workers, however the investigated exposures did not include asbestos. Our aim is to describe sources of asbestos exposure of MM in agriculture. Twenty-six MM cases in agricultural or seed trades workers were identified through the MM registry of the Lombardy region, Italy in 2000–2016. Asbestos exposures were investigated through a standardized questionnaire. The most frequent exposure circumstances were recycled jute bags previously containing asbestos (11 cases) and maintenance and repair of asbestos roofs (12 subjects). Three subjects performed maintenance and repair of tractor asbestos brakes and two used asbestos filters for wine production. Our data suggest asbestos exposure opportunities in the agricultural setting, underlining the need to look for this exposure in subjects affected with mesothelioma.

scholarly journals Rural or urban living and Parkinson's disease

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrique B. Ferraz ◽  
Luiz A. F. Andrade ◽  
Vítor Tumas ◽  
Leandro C. Calia ◽  
Vanderci Borges
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Urban Group ◽  
Determining Factor ◽  
Rural Group

Although the precise etiology of Parkinson's disease (PD) is as yet unknown, it appears that certain environmental factors are involved. Prior living in a rural area has been implicated as a possible risk factor for PD, particularly in the early onset type. We evaluated the role of previous living conditions in the clinical correlates and outcome characteristics of 118 PD patients. All of them were seen from January 1987 to October 1992. The Rural Group (RG) comprised 71 patients (60.2%) who had lived in the rural area for at least 10 years (mainly in early phase of life) and the Urban Group (UG) consisted of 47 patients (39.8%) who had lived their entire life in an urban environment. The average age at the beginning of the symptoms was 58.8 in the RG and 54.1 in the UG. The mixed form of the disease (tremor, rigidity and akinesia) was the most frequent in both groups. A minimum 6-month follow-up period was undertaken with 63 patients (average 20 months) and no difference in response to treatment or in progression of the illness was detected between the two groups. Our data show that the previous living environment does not appear to be a determining factor in either the clinical or outcome characteristics of PD.

scholarly journals Scalp Metastasis of Mesothelioma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
İlkin Yetişkin ◽  
Berna Eren Kömürcüoğlu ◽  
Eylem Yıldırım
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Malignant Mesothelioma ◽  
Malignant Tumor ◽  
Late Stage ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Distant Metastases ◽  
Rare Neoplasm ◽  
Scalp Metastasis

Mesothelioma is a primary malignant tumor of the mesothelial cells lining the pleura, pericardium and peritoneum, which is frequently seen between the ages of 40-60. Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare neoplasm with a poor prognosis, usually associated with asbestos exposure. It is characterized by aggressive local invasion and metastatic spread. Extrathoracic lymphogenous-hematogenous metastases are rare at the time of diagnosis and in the early stage. However, metastases develop in at least half of the cases in the late stage of the disease. After the spread of serous membranes, distant metastases to the bone, adrenal gland, and liver are frequently observed. Skin and scalp metastases are rarely observed. Our case MPM is presented because it is a rare scalp metastasis.

scholarly journals Enhancing Social-Skills through Social Learning Intervention among Rural Underprivileged Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prof. Dr. A. Velayudhan ◽  
Palanisamy. V
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Learning Intervention ◽  
Post Test

Rural underprivileged youth from India are mostly failing to get decent job due to lack of life-skills. The chances are very less for rural underprivileged adolescents to acquire necessary skills from their cultural context. Hence Indian Adolescents from rural area presently requiring basic life skills for complete their education effectively and get a suitable job in India or abroad. As attaining this task present study examined the effectiveness of social learning intervention on enhancing self-leadership skills and communication skills among rural adolescents. Purposive sampling method was used to select the sample (N=50), it included 25 female and 25 male adolescents from underprivileged category. The sample was selected from the Government higher secondary school located in rural area of Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu. This study consists following four phases which are Pre-test, Intervention, Post-test, and follow up phases. The social learning intervention was designed based on Bandura’s social learning theory therefore modeling, role play, and constructive feedback methods were used. Weekly one training session was taken totally 12 training sessions, 2 hour for each session. Revised self-leadership questionnaire and communication locus of control scale were used to collect the data in pre-test, post-test, and follow up phases. Mean, SD, repeated measure of ANOVO and Post-Hoc test was used to analysis the data and the results shows that self-leadership skills and communication skills was significantly improved after social learning intervention.

scholarly journals Serological Follow up in 50 Brucellosis Cases in a Rural Area

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-142
Author(s):  
Semra Özgümüş ◽  
Gönül Şengöz ◽  
Gülşah Biter ◽  
Kamuran Bahar Sandıkcı
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area

scholarly journals Pediatric Peritoneal Epithelial Malignant Mesothelioma Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Bellew ◽  
Samantha Lee ◽  
Hiren Patel ◽  
Carolyn Fein Levy ◽  
Rachelle Goldfisher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Malignant Mesothelioma ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Initial Evaluation ◽  
Peritoneal Mesothelioma ◽  
Imaging Characteristics

We present a 14-year-old boy with peritoneal epithelial malignant mesothelioma (PEMM). While pathology is required to make this diagnosis, radiology plays a crucial role throughout the clinical course of this disease. The key imaging characteristics of peritoneal mesothelioma have been previously well-described in the adult population, but there are rare reports in the pediatric population. This pediatric report highlights the multidimensional use of imaging in this disease, from the initial evaluation to therapeutic supplementation and subsequent follow-up.

scholarly journals A CLINICAL STUDY OF MALIGNANT MESOTHELIOMA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankit Agarwal ◽  
Abhishek Padhiar ◽  
Arun Pandey ◽  
Giriraj Prajapati
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Malignant Mesothelioma ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Symptom Duration ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Score ◽  
Survival Times ◽  
Aggressive Tumor ◽  
Histopathological Type ◽  
Diagnosis Date

Background: Malignant Mesothelioma (MM) is a rare but rapidly fatal and aggressive tumor of the pleura and peritoneum with limited knowledge of its natural history. Methods: 100 patients with histopathological MM diagnosis were included. The data obtained from patient files were recorded on standard forms, prepared in advance. Age, gender, hometown, residence, asbestos usage history, latent period between asbestos exposure and diagnosis, symptoms, symptom duration, diagnosis date, diagnostic method, localization, histopathological type, routine laboratory results, stage, karnofsky performance score (KPS), treatment regimen, pleurodesis, treatment response, date of death and survival times of patients were all recorded on the forms. Results: The mean age of patients 52.31±12.36 Yrs. 62 patients were male and 38 female. Environmental asbestos exposure was determined in 75.00% of patients At diagnosis, 76.00% patients had dyspnea; 71.00% weight loss; and 64.00% chest pain. A total of 48.00% patients were smokers. Mean survival time was found to be 9.3 months in our study. Conclusion: MM related to asbestos exposure is seen frequently in Southern Rajastan. Patients present with the typical clinical features of dyspnea, weight loss, and chest pain. Keywords: MM, Absestos, Dyspnea.

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