The B Reader Program, Silicosis, and Physician Workload Management

Gowda, Vrushab; Cheng, Glen; Saito, Kenji

doi:10.1097/jom.0000000000002271

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“…Some of the introduced modifications can also consider the latest research results. In recent papers the authors discuss the use of some other diagnostic tools and new methods for early silicosis detection, like high resolution computed tomography (HRCT), ultra-low dose computed tomography (ULD-CT), alveolar crystal burden quantification in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), biomarkers present in serum or exhaled breath condensate (EBC) [27][28][29][30].…”

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Concept of health surveillance programme for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica at present and in the past

Nowak-Pasternak,

Świątkowska,

Lipińska-Ojrzanowska

2023

Med Pr

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In the paper authors present general assumptions of health surveillance programme concept for workers employed in respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure at present and in the past. There is no effective treatment for silicosis thus disease prevention is of paramount significance. For decades efforts of World Health Organization (WHO) and International Work Organization (ILO) have been focused on eliminating silicosis globally. Unfortunately silicosis is still one of the most lethal occupational diseases and the preventative programmes have not yet been successful. The authors identify main steps to complete an overview of RCS exposure and suggest lines of actions to be taken before launching the health surveillance programme. Introduction of the health surveillance programme would increase awareness of harmful health effects of the RCS exposure, emphasize the significance of preventive medical check-ups and early diagnostics of occupational diseases as well as the importance of using appropriate protective equipment. The programme development on a national level might be carried out with the cooperation of multiple backgrounds and institutions. This would allow for detailed planning, implementation, monitoring and effective evaluation of its results. Having a better and updated knowledge of silicosis epidemiology, early diagnostics, the possible sources of RCS occupational exposure and evaluation of undertaken preventive actions are crucial factors in disease prevention. The programme introduction would be of educational significance for all the stakeholders and the groups engaged in the project implementation, which would contribute to high effectiveness of the preventive activities and their improvement in the future.

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“…Therefore, it is mandatory to train new groups of specialists in this area and upgrade their qualifications. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) for chest radiographs reading the screening for pneumoconioses is also discussed [28].…”

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Concept of health surveillance programme for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica at present and in the past

Nowak-Pasternak,

Świątkowska,

Lipińska-Ojrzanowska

2023

Med Pr

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“…Support vector machine (SVM)-based computer-aided silicosis diagnosis could recognize silicosis-associated opacity in several candidate regions for the radiologist's reference [24]. Thus, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled radiology tools stand to fill the need for regulatory compliance in pneumoconiosis screening, while offering a labor-saving solution to physician workflow issues and enhancing patient safety [25].…”

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Association between silicosis and autoimmune disease

Fireman,

Fireman Klein

2024

Current Opinion in Allergy &Amp; Clinical Immunology

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Purpose of review There is a well established association between silica inhalational exposure and autoimmune disease, particularly in the context of intense exposure. We will provide in this article an update overview of new sources of silica dust exposure, with evidences of mechanisms from human and animal studies for association between silica and autoimmune diseases, their early detection of silicosis and new options for treatment. Recent findings New industries such as jewelry polishing, denim jean production, fabrication of artificial stone benchtops, glass manufacturing and glassware has led to re-emergence of silicosis around the world. Silicosis with long term exposure to dust containing crystalline silica has been examined as a possible risk factor with respect to several autoimmune diseases as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, and some types of small vessel vasculitis with renal involvement. The dust may act to promote or accelerate disease development, requiring some other factors to break immune tolerance or initiate autoimmunity. Autophagy, apoptosis, or pyroptosis-related signaling pathways have also been suggested to contribute to the formation of those pathways with coordination of environmental co-exposure that can magnify autoimmune vulnerability. Summary Better understanding the mechanisms that involve silica -induced autoimmune diseases may contribute to early diagnosis.

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“…El diagnóstico de la silicosis asistido por computadora basado en máquinas de vectores de apoyo (support vector machine, SVM) pudo reconocer la opacidad asociada con la silicosis en varias regiones candidatas para referencia del radiólogo [36]. Así pues, las herramientas radiológicas habilitadas por inteligencia artificial (IA) pueden cubrir la necesidad de cumplimiento normativo en la detección de la neumoconiosis, al tiempo que ofrecen una solución que reduce los problemas de flujo de trabajo de los médicos y mejora la seguridad de los pacientes [37].…”

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Identificación temprana, diagnóstico preciso y tratamiento de la silicosis

Li¹,

Yang²,

Xu³

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Kompass Neumol

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La silicosis es un problema de alcance global, y ha supuesto una carga significativa para la sociedad y para las familias de los pacientes. La etiología de la silicosis es clara, prevenible y controlable, pero su aparición suele pasar desapercibida y su evolución es prolongada. Por ello, es difícil diagnosticarla en una fase temprana y tratarla eficazmente, por lo que los trabajadores no son conscientes de las consecuencias de la exposición al polvo. Así, la falta de detalles en el historial laboral y la lenta progresión de la enfermedad pulmonar contribuyen al deterioro de los pacientes hasta que la silicosis desemboca en fibrosis. Estos problemas son los factores clave que dificultan el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la silicosis. Este artículo revisa la literatura sobre la identificación temprana, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la silicosis; asimismo, analiza las dificultades para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la enfermedad, y discute su rumbo de desarrollo futuro.

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The B Reader Program, Silicosis, and Physician Workload Management

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

Concept of health surveillance programme for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica at present and in the past

Concept of health surveillance programme for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica at present and in the past

Association between silicosis and autoimmune disease

Identificación temprana, diagnóstico preciso y tratamiento de la silicosis

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