erionite

23
Nov

NIOSH: Erionite Seen as Emerging Hazard

Submitted by jsharpe on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 11:17am

Road construction and maintenance workers appear to be a group at potential risk of lung disease if they experience occupational exposures to gravel containing the mineral erionite during road surfacing.

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1
Sep

Research Shows Gene Mutation Increases Mesothelioma Risk

Submitted by jsharpe on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:44pm

Scientists now may have an explanation for why some individuals with no known exposure to asbestos develop the deadly cancer called mesothelioma.

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1
Aug

Cancer-Causing Mineral in North Dakota Gravel Raises Health Concern

Submitted by jsharpe on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 11:06am

Researchers suggest that riding inside vehicles, including school buses, and standing along gravel roadways in rural North Dakota could be hazardous to health.

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29
Oct

Erionite Article Draws Reader Response

Submitted by jsharpe on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 11:50am

A reader has urged caution in interpreting the results of an erionite study that was reported in the November issue of Sharpe’s Point.

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