4 results for “General Electric”
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Medical study · Medical research · 2008
Rapporteur's Report Session 6: risk assessment of asbestos and other fibrous mineral particulates
…mesothelioma reported that 2 of 2907 deaths in taconite worker cohorts (0.07%) were from mesothelioma, compared with 0.17% of deaths among US males in the general population. The rapporteurs compared two studies of Libby…
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Medical study · Medical research · 2009
Cytotoxicity study of rock wool by cell magnetometric evaluation
…of decay of cytotoxicity, was observed by cell magnetometry immediately postmagnetization in the group to which RW was added. In general, materials phagocytosed by macrophages are ingested into phagosomes and digested while migrating. This migration of…
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Medical study · Medical research · 2008
Airborne asbestos in buildings
…microscopy. The buildings that were surveyed were the subject of litigation related to suits alleging the general building occupants were exposed to a potential health hazard as a result the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACM)…
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Medical study · Medical research · 2001
Malignant mesothelioma and asbestos exposure among auto mechanics: appraisal of scientific evidence
…Occupational regulatory policies and guidelines, when based on proper scientific evidence, are invaluable and can prevent avoidable diseases in workers or other exposed individuals in the general public. On the other hand, it is the regulators…