ReviewTurkish thoracic journal2018
Silicosis in Turkey: Is it an Endless Nightmare or is There Still Hope?
Review in Turkish thoracic journal, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 15 papers.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 76 citations in OpenAlex.
- Silicosis history: from antiquity to the anthropocene.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Ceramic industry and pneumoconiosis in Turkey: a cross-sectional study on workplace health management.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2025Article
- Burden of silicosis based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021: trend analysis of incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years, and projections for the next 30 years.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
- Hydrogen improves the efficacy of tetrandrine in the treatment of silicosis by inhibiting vascular endothelial mesenchymal transition caused by oxidative stress.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Underdiagnosis of silicosis revealed by reinterpretation of chest radiographs in Thai ceramic workers.Multidisciplinary respiratory medicine · 2023Article
- Premature Deaths Due to Silicosis in Turkey, 2006-2017: A Twelve-Year Longitudinal Study.Balkan medical journal · 2021Article
- Old Habits Die Hard - Asbestos Exposure.Turkish thoracic journal · 2021Article
- The association of silicosis severity with pectoralis major muscle and subcutaneous fat volumes and the pulmonary artery/aorta ratio evaluated by CT.Diagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey) · 2021Article
- Assessment of occupational exposure to fine particulate matter in dental prosthesis laboratories in Kocaeli, Turkey.Environmental monitoring and assessment · 2020Article
- International Classification of the Pneumoconiosis Radiograph Reader Training in Turkey.Turkish thoracic journal · 2020Article
- Clinical efficacy of acetylcysteine combined with tetrandrine tablets on patients with silicosis and its effect on exercise tolerance and pulmonary function.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2020Article
- Evaluation of oxysterol levels of patients with silicosis by LC-MS/MS method.Molecular and cellular biochemistry · 2020Article
- Reporting an Index Case: "Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow".Turkish thoracic journal · 2019Article
- STING-dependent sensing of self-DNA drives silica-induced lung inflammation.Nature communications · 2018Article
- Sex-Specific Clinical Characteristics and Mortality Predictors in Patients With Usual Interstitial Pneumonia Pattern: A Retrospective Cohort Study Highlighting Male Health Risks.American journal of men's healthArticle
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issuedErratum.2018
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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Silicosis is an ancient but still life-threatening occupational lung disease because of its incurable nature. Although its risks are known in many occupational settings and effective control strategies are well established, new cases, even epidemics, continue to occur in different sectors of Turkey. Before taking action, defining the magnitude of the problem is essential. In this concise review, we aimed to present the current situation of silicosis in Turkey. According to the data available to date, silicosis continues to be a major health problem in different sectors. Sandblasting seems to have the highest risk for the development of silicosis. Disease onset at early age and history of short exposure duration may indicate intense silica exposure. After denim sandblasters, dental technicians seem to be the new and recently recognized high-risk occupation group as per the increasing reports. Because of the lack of a definite treatment of silicosis, prevention of the disease should be the main target. Better occupational disease registry systems would be useful to assess the magnitude of the problem. In addition to implementing the necessary regulations, a close inspection of the workplaces for potential risks is essential. Other social and economic factors related with the occurrence of disease, such as unregistered employment rate and unlicensed and uninsured work, should also be considered. Finally, optimal healthcare and better living conditions for patients with silicosis should be ensured.
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