British Journal ofIndustrial Medicine

Volume 32, 1975

EDITOR R. I. McCallum

ASSISTANT EDITORS P. C. Elmes J. Robinson

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ContentsNo. 1 FEBRUARY1975

A follow-up study of coronary heart disease in viscose rayon workers exposed to carbon disuiphideM. TOLONEN, S. HERNBERG, M. NURMINEN, AND K. TIIToLA .. ..

Thenar muscle blood flow and bone mineral in the forearms of lumberjacksP. KARJALAINEN, E. M. ALHAVA, AND J. VALTOLA .. .. ..

Prevalence of asbestos bodies in a necropsy series in east London: association with disease, occupation,and domiciliary address I. DONIACH, K. V. SWETTENHAM, AND M. K. S. HATHORN

Neurotoxicity of acrylamide and its analogues and effects of these analogues and other agents onacrylamide neuropathy PHILIPPA M. EDWARDS .. .. .. ..

Effect of asbestos on lipid peroxidation in the red cells SILVIA GABOR AND ZOE ANCAEffect of repeated exposure to aniline, nitrobenzene, and benzene on liver microsomal metabolism in the

rat JUSTYNA M. WISNIEWSKA-KNYPL, JANINA K. JABLONSKA, AND JERZY K. PIoTRowsKiToxic effects of 2,3,7,8 tetrachlorodibenzo 1,4 dioxin in laboratory workers R. M. OLIVERHaemolytic episode in G6 PD deficient workers exposed to TNT L. S. DJERASSI AND L. VITANYOccupational absorption of tellurium: a report of two cases E. S. BLACKADDER AND W. G. MANDERSONA cohort study of bronchial carcinomas in workers producing chromate pigments

S. LANGARD AND T. NORSETH .. .. .. .. .. ..

A clinical and radiographic study of coir workers C. G. URAGODA .. ..

Long-term effects on the health of men engaged in the manufacture of tolylene di-isocyanateW. G. F. ADAMS .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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No. 2 MA Y 1975

People and work: some contemporary issues SYLVIA SHIMMIN .. .. ..The purposes of occupational medicine P. A. B. RAFFLE .. .. .. ..Circadian variation in physiological responses to exercise on a stationary bicycle ergometer

C. T. M. DAVIES AND A. J. SARGEANT .. .. .. .. ..

Carboxyhaemoglobin levels of smokers and non-smokers in the City of LondonC. M. CASTLEDEN AND P. V. COLE .. .. .. .. .. ..

A comparison of concentrations of lead in human tissues P. S. I. BARRY ..Effects of a single exposure to carbon disulphide on the rate of urea production and on plasma free fatty

acid and glucose concentrations in the rat V. J. CUNNINGHAM .. ..Dust exposure in manual flax processing in Egypt M. H. NOWEIR, Y. M. EL-SADIK,

A. A. EL-DAKHAKHNY, AND H. A. OSMAN.. .. .. .. ..

Application of blood cadmium determination to industry using a punched disc techniqueA. A. CERNIK and M. H. P. SAYERS .. .. .. .. ..

Notes and miscellaneaMyoglobinuria and renal failure in toluene poisoning E. REISIN, A. TEICHER, R. JAFFE, AND

H. E. ELIAHOU .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Recent progress in the study of occupational lung diseases in RomaniaB. BARHAD, L. PILAT, AND D. TECULESCU .. .. .. ..

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Comparison of in vivo effect of inorganic lead and cadmium on glutathione reductase system and&-aminolevulinate dehydratase in human erythrocytes H. A. ROELS, J. P. BuCHET,R. R. LAUWERYS, AND J. SONNET .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 181

Absenteeism among survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima J. W. MEIGS, W. J. BLOT, S. INOUE,AND C. R. MEIGS .. .. .. .. .. .. 193

An epidemiological study of occupational bladder tumours in the dye industry of JapanK. TSUCHIYA, T. OKUBO, AND S. ISHIZU .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 203

Determination of benzene and toluene in blood by means ofa syringe-equilibration method using a smallamount of blood A. SATO, T. NAKAJIMA, AND Y. FuJIWARA .. .. .. .. 210

Chronic cyanide exposure: a clinical, radioisotope, and laboratory study S. H. EL GHAWABI,M. A. GAAFAR, A. A. EL-SAHARTI, S. H. AHMED, K. K. MALASH, AND R. FARES .. 215

The ventilatory cost of activity J. E. COTES .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 220Adsorption of syndiotactic and isotactic poly (2-vinylpyridine 1-oxide) on quartz surface M. DOBREVA,

N. DANCHEVA, AND P. F. HOLT .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 224Chest symptoms in farming communities with special reference to farmer's lung D. C. MORGAN,

J. T. SMYTH, R. W. LISTER, R. J. PETHYBRIDGE, J. C. GILSON, P. CALLAGHAN, AND G. 0. THOMAS 228Pilot study of closing volume in byssinosis R. P. FAIRMAN, J. HANKINSON, H. IMBUS, N. L. LAPP, AND

W. K. C. MORGAN .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 235An evaluation of effect of airborne dust from a cotton mill on the guinea-pig ileum with reference to

byssinosis F. F. CINKOTAI AND D. W. FRANKLIN .. .. .. .. .. .. 239Notes and miscellanea

Percivall Pott and cancer scroti M. D. KIPLING AND H. A. WALDRON .. .. .. 244Occupational health and safety in Great Britain 1973 J. M. HARRINGTON .. .. .. 247

Book reviews .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 251Information section .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 254

No. 4 NOVEMBER 1975

Reading chest radiographs for pneumoconiosis by computer J. R. JAGOE AND K. A. PATON .. .. 267Classification of radiological appearance and the derivation of a numerical score A. J. Fox .. .. 273Lung function in textile workers E. 2U§KIN, F. VALIC, D. BUTKOVIC, AND A. BOuHUYS .. .. 283Comparative study of the smooth muscle contractor activity of airborne dusts and of dustiness in cotton,

flax, and jute mills P. J. NICHOLLS AND J. W. SKIDMORE .. .. .. .. .. 289Epidemiological investigation of the role of family susceptibility and occupational and family histories

in the development of byssinosis among workers exposed to flax dust M. H. NOWEIR,E. K. AMINE, AND H. A. OSMAN .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 297

Occupational asthma after inhalation of dust of the proteolytic enzyme, papain J. MILNE AND S. BRAND 302Behaviour of rats exposed to trichloroethylene vapour A. P. SILVERMAN AND H. WILLIAMS .. 308Effect of hydrofluoric acid on glucose metabolism of the mouse studied by whole-body autoradiography

M. WATANABE, Y. YOSHIDA, M. WATANABE, M. SHIMADA, K. KURIMOTO, AND T. KIHARA.. 316Kinetic studies on sex difference in susceptibility to chronic benzene intoxication-with special

reference to body fat content A. SATO, T. NAKAJIMA, Y. FUJIWARA, AND N. MuRAYAMA .. 321Tetramethyl lead absorption: a report of human exposure to a high level of tetramethyl lead J. GETHING 329Book reviews .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 334Information section .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 337lIndex . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 354

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Grateful acknowledgement is made to the U.K. MEDLARS Centre and to the National Libraryof Medicine for their help with this project.The references cited below have not been checked by the publisher.

1 Historical, legislative, and general

The credibility of occupational medicine. (English)Keene, C. H. J. occup. Med., 16, 309-12, May 74.Human, Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control,Ethics Medical, Government Agencies, Legislation,Occupational Health Service Standards, United States]

Implications of O.S.H.A. for hospitals uncertain. (English)Norton, M. L. Hospitals, 48, 82-9, 16 May 74.[Hospital Economics, Hospitals Standards, IndustrialMedicine, Jurisprudence, United States]

Industrial injuries benefit. (English)Blyghton, A. Occup. Hith. (Lond.), 26, 80-1, Mar. 74.[Accidents Industrial, Disability Evaluation, EligibilityDetermination, Workmen's Compensation, Great Britain]

Editorial: Medical certification and absenteeism in industry.(English)

Med. J. Aust., 1, 199-200, 16 Feb. 74.[Ethics Medical, Insurance Health, Physician-PatientRelationship, Australia]

Why the preplacement physical isn't out of date. (English)Gibson, R. L. Int. J. occup. Hlth. Saf., 43, 31-3, Jan.-Feb.74.[Civil Rights, Occupational Health Service, Costs and CostAnalysis, Government Agencies, Jurisprudence, LabourUnions, Legislation, Physical Examination, Social Prob-lems, United States]

Classics in oncology. Sir Percivall Pott (1714-1788). (English)(Pott, P.) C.A. (N. Y.) 24, 108-16, Mar.-Apr. 74.[Historical Biography, Human, Scrotum, UrogenitalNeoplasms History, London]

2 Organization of medical and nursing services and education

Around the departments. 9. Occupational health. (English)Manch. med. Gaz., 53, 26-8, Dec. 73.

[Medical Education, Industrial Medicine Education,Research, Great Britain]

3 Physiological, psychological, and organizational aspects of work and rehabilitation

Human postures on production work places, in motor-repairworks and mines (Author's translation). (German)Rohmert, W., Schott, R. Int. Arch. Arbeitsmed., 32,149-65, 4 Jan. 74.[Human, Fatigue, Mining, Movement, Posture, Stress,Work, West Germany, English Abstract]

The hospital I.C.U. has built-in job stresses. (English)Dunavant, M. K. Int. J. occup. Hlth. Saf., 43, 20-3, Jan.-Feb. 74.[Human, Stress, Adaptation Psychological, Counselling,Hospital Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Industrial Nursing,Intensive Care Units, Interpersonal and InterprofessionalRelations, Terminal Care]

Industrial stress as a psychological problem (Author's transla-tion). (German)Nitsch, J. R., Rehabilitation (Stuttg.), 12, 68-77, May 73.[Human, Adaptation Psychological, Cybernetics, Learn-ing, Motivation, Stress Psychological, English Abstract]

Night and shift work of engine drivers. 1. Investigations of thedaily working hours and the distribution of leisure time andsleep (Author's translation). (German)Rutenfranz, J., Knauth, P., Hildebrandt, G. Int. Arch.Arbeitsmed., 32, 243-59, 31 Jan. 74.

[Human, Circadian Rhythm, Leisure Activities, Railroads,Sleep, Time Factors, English Abstract]

Normalization and the sheltered workshop: a review and pro-posals for change. (English)Power, P. W., Marinelli, R. P., Rehab. Lit., 35, 66-72,Passim, Mar. 74.[Attitude, Culture, Decision Making, Employment,Handicapped, Income, Jurisprudence, Mental Retardation,Personal Satisfaction, Self Concept, Sheltered Workshops,Review, Social Change]

The right to work versus social security disability benefits.(English)Wise, E. H. Rehab. Lit., 35, 79-80, Passim, Mar. 74.[Handicapped, Human Rights, Income, RehabilitationVocation, Social Security, United States, Work]

Rehabilitation of the burn patient. (English)Goldberg, R. T. Rehab. Lit., 35, 73-8, Mar. 74.[Burns Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Vocation]

Utilization of morbility indices for evaluating the degree ofreliability of workers in essential positions at the chemicalindustry. (Russian)Anokhin, L. V., Sov. Zdravookh., 3, 53-7, 1974.[Absenteeism, Chemical Industry, Morbidity, Silicone

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Elastomers, Task Performance and Analysis, EnglishAbstract]

Civil Service experience of pre-employment examinations.(English)Thomson, D. Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 67, 182-4, Mar. 74.[Age Factors, Cardiovascular Diseases Occurrence,Gastrointestinal Diseases Occurrence, Respiratory TractDiseases Occurrence, Wounds and Injuries Occurrence]

Is pre-employment medical examination of value? Why amedical examination. (English)Harte, J. D., Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 67, 177-80, Mar. 74.[Backache Occurrence, Medical Records, Mental Dis-orders Occurrence, Physical Examination, Questionnaires,Respiratory Tract Diseases Occurrence, Skin DiseasesOccurrence, State Medicine, Stomach Diseases Occurrence,Thoracic Radiography]

Human strength capability and low-back pain. (English)Chaffin, D. B. J. occup. Med., 16, 248-54, Apr. 74.[Absenteeism, Age Factors, Backache, Biomechanics,Disability Evaluation, Exertion, Lumbar Vertebrae,Probability, Recurrence, Sex Factors, Spine Physiology]

Is pre-employment medical examination of value? The validityof a computerized health questionnaire. (English)Bailey, A. Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 67, 180-2, Mar. 74.[Alcohol Drinking, Computers Digital, Glutamyl Trans-peptidase Blood, Medical History Taking, MedicalRecords, Methods, Population Surveillance, Question-naires, Referral and Consultation, Spirometry, Statistics]

Correlates and consequences of severe disabilities. (English)Wan, T. T. J. occup. Med., 16, 234-44, Apr. 74.[Age Factors, Chronic Disease, Disability Evaluation,Educational Status, Income, Models Theoretical, Neo-plasms, Probability, Racial Stocks, Residential Mobility,Sex Factors, Transients and Migrants, United States]

Health benefit analysis, an application in industrial absen-teeism. (English)Williamson, J. W., Nieuwenhuijzen, M. G. Van. J. occup.Med., 16, 229-33, Apr. 74.[Absenteeism, Age Factors, Decision Making, Judgment,Male, Occupations, Prognosis, Quality of Health Care]

Disability evaluation in respiratory insufficiency. (French)Petit, J. M., Groetenbriel, C. Acta tuberc. pneumol. belg.,64, 352-60, May-Aug. 73.[Disability Evaluation, Legislation, Pneumoconiosis,Respiratory Function Tests, Respiratory InsufficiencyDiagnosis, Workmen's Compensation]

Work capacity of military construction workers with certainchronic diseases of the musculoskeletal apparatus. (Russian)Ivanova, L. A. Voen. Med. Zh., 9, 66-8, Sep. 73.[Bone and Bones Injuries, Bone Diseases Rehabilitation,Disability Evaluation, Engineering, Human, MusclesInjuries, U.S.S.R.]

Executives at risk? (English)Wreford, J. Occup. Hlth. (Lond.), 26, 42-6, Feb. 74.[Administrative Personnel, Coronary Disease Occurrence,Great Britain]

Chest pain, angina pectoris and disability. (English)

Mayou, R. J. Psychosom. Res., 17, 287-91, Nov. 73.[Angina Pectoris Diagnosis, Anxiety Aetiology, Attitudeto Health, Coronary Disease, Depression, DisabilityEvaluation, Exertion, Psychiatric Status Rating, Referraland Consultation, Sick Role, Socioeconomic Factors]

Ergonomic-psychological aspects of work in an open plan(Author's translation). (German)Schmidtke, H. Zbl. Bakteriol. (Orig. A), 225, 305-15, Dec.73.[Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting, Organization andAdministration, Social Control Informal, Social Environ-ment, Social Perception, Ventilation, English Abstract]

Lighting, climate, and acoustics in large office rooms (Author'stranslation). (German)Roedler, F. Zbl. Bakteriol. (Orig. A), 225, 316-28, Dec. 73.[Acoustics, Air Conditioning, Infrared Rays, Lighting,Methods, Noise, Social Environment, English Abstract]

Physiological basis of industrial work (Author's translation).(German)Rutenfranz, J. Zbl. Bakteriol. (Orig. A), 225, 219-38,Dec. 73.[Adaptation Biological, Circadian Rhythm, OxygenConsumption, Physical Fitness, Rest, Social Environment,Time Factors, Work, English Abstract]

Risk factor night work and shift work. (German)Rutenfranz, J. Med. Klin., 69, 12-6, 4 Jan. 74.[Body Temperature, Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Depriva-tion, Sleep Remedy, Sleep Stages, Time Factors, Work]

The relationship between sex role stereotypes and requisitemanagement characteristics. (English)Schein, V. E. J. appl. Psychol., 57, 95-100, Apr. 73.[Administrative Personnel, Age Factors, Attitude, Beha-viour, Personality, Psychology Industrial, Sex Factors,Social Perception, Stereotyped Behaviour]

Leader behaviour measurement in German industry. (English)Tscheulin, D. J. appl. Psychol., 57, 28-31, Feb. 73.[Administrative Personnel, Cross-cultural Comparison,Human, Industry, Leadership, Male, Psychology Industrial,Questionnaires]

Circadian rhythm of reaction time during night work. IV.Diurnal variations in the parameters recorded for histogramsof reaction times (Author's translation). (German)Mann, H., Rutenfranz, J., Stiller, S. Int. Arch. Arbeitsmed.,31, 193-207, 10 Jul. 73.[Circadian Rhythm, Reaction Time, Statistics, Work,English Abstract]

Critical comments on medical check-ups in factories. (German)Korallus, U. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 23, 307-9, Oct. 73.[Germany West, Occupational Health Service, PhysicalExamination]

Electronic computation of cold stress and heat requirement.(German)Brendel, T., Guttler, G. Gesund. Ing., 94, 1-7, Jan. 73.[Air Conditioning, Automatic Data Processing, Cold,Computers, Heating, Housing, Seasons, Stress, Tempera-ture]

4 Traumatic conditions, accidents, and accident prevention

Certain socioeconomic aspects of injuries in agriculture.(Russian)Nikitin, B. G. Ortop. Travm. Protez., 34, 17-20, Oct. 73.[Absenteeism, Disability Evaluation, Expenditures Health,Socioeconomic Factors, Unemployment, U.S.S.R., EnglishAbstract]

The use of contact lens for workmen in industry. (English)Pandit, Y. K. Indian J. Ophthal., 21, 80-1, Jun. 73.[Human, Multiple Abnormalities, Contact Lenses AdverseEffects, Eye Injuries Aetiology]

Ocular injuries caused by a stud gun. (English)

Lim, K. H. Brit. J. Ophthal., 57, 948-50, Dec. 73.[Human, Industrial, Eye Injuries, Electrocoagulation,Retinal Detachment, Wounds Gunshot]

Turning lathe hand injuries. (Italian)Monteleone, M., Balli, A., Luppino, T. Chir. Organi Mov.,61, 209-27, 1972.[Human, Accidents Industrial, Finger Injuries, PlasticSurgery, Wood, English Abstract]

Hazardous occupations and avocations. (English)Stat. Bull. Metrop. Life Insur. Co., 55, 3-5, Mar. 74.[Human, Accidents Industrial, Automobile Driving,

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Diving, Hobbies, Mortality, Naval Medicine, UnitedStates]

Traumatic avulsion of the eyeball. (Polish)

Kaluzny, J. Klin. oczna, 44, 277-9, Mar. 74.(Human, Accidents Industrial, Eye Injuries Surgery,Pressure, Water, English Abstract]

5 Effects of inorganic substances and materials

Role of autoallergy in the clinical manifestation of berylliosis.(Russian)Vasil'eva, E. V., Orlova, A. A. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 17,27-31, Dec. 73.[Human, Autoantibodies Analysis, Beryllium AdverseEffects, Environmental Exposure, HaemagglutinationTests, Lung Diseases Chemically Induced, U.S.S.R.,English Abstract]

Evaluation of the state of the blood coagulating and anti-coagulating systems in berylliosis in light of the morpho-genesis of the diseases. (Russian)Shatskaia, N. N. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 17, 31-6, Dec. 73.[Human, Lung Diseases Chemically Induced, BerylliumAdverse Effects, Blood Coagulation Tests, U.S.S.R.,English Abstract]

Mineralogical characteristics and a hygienic evaluation of thespicular components in some industrial aerosols. (Russian)Mikhailova-Cocheva, L. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 17, 11-3,Dec. 73.[Human, Aerosols Adverse Effects, Asbestos AdverseEffects, Pneumoconiosis, Talc Adverse Effects, Bulgaria,English Abstract]

Mortality experiences among talc workers: a follow-up study.(English)Kleinfeld, M., Messite, J., Zaki, M. H. J. occup. Med.,16, 345-9, May 74.[Human, Cardiovascular Diseases, Gastrointestinal Neo-plasms, Pleural Neoplasms, Chemically Induced Mortality,Pneumoconiosis Mortality, Talc Poisoning, Follow-upStudies, United States]

Effect of dust containingquartz on the state of the eye. (Russian)Gmyria, A. I., Antonova, A. I. Vestn. Oftal., 6, 65-7,May-Jun. 73.[Human, Colour Perception Tests, Eye Diseases Diagnosis,Silica Adverse Effects, Visual Fields Drug Effects, Ukraine,English Abstract]

The toxicology of some heavy metals. (Danish)Hansen, J. C., Ugeskr. Lag., 136, 853-8, 15 Apr. 74.[Human, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Manganese,Mercury, Nickel, Vanadium Poisoning, World HealthOrganization, English Abstract]

Letter: Asbestosis. (French)Parientes, R., Guttieres, J. Nouv. Presse Med., 3, 456, 23Feb. 74.[Human, Asbestosis Complications, Legislation, LungNeoplasms Complications, Statistics, Stomach Neo-plasms Complications]

The relationship between the refining of nickel and cancer ofthe nasal cavity. (English)Virtue, J. A. Can. J. Otolaryngol., 1, 37-42, 1972.[Human, Lung Neoplasms Chemically Induced, Naso-pharyngeal, Paranasal Sinus Neoplasm ChemicallyInduced Radiotherapy, Nickel Adverse Effects, Radio-isotope Teletherapy, Great Britain]

Lead encephalopathy. Report ofa case associated with industrialexposure. (English)Pedraza, M. A., Anzinger, F. Ohio St. med. J., 70, 319-21,May 74.[Human, Lead Poisoning Complications, Lead Blood,Psychoses Toxic Aetiology]

Endangering of the environment through beryllium. (German)Reeves, A. L. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 24, 46-56, Feb. 74.[Human, Beryllium Toxicity, Lung Diseases, LungNeoplasms Chemically Induced, Maximum PermissibleExposure, Skin Diseases Chemically Induced, EnglishAbstract]

The long-range impact of asbestos exposure. (English)Golden, R. L. Int. J. occup. Hith. Saf., 43, 18-9, Jan.-Feb.74.[Human, Asbestos Poisoning, Mesothelioma ChemicallyInduced, Pleural Effusion Aetiology, Pleural NeoplasmsChemically Induced, Recurrence, Time Factors]

Respiratory impairment due to refractory material (Author'stranslation). (Italian)De Rosa, E., Mapp, C., Saia, B. Lav. Um., 26, 10-22,Jan. 74.[Human, Aluminium, Carbon, Mercury Adverse Effects,Silicosis Aetiology, Italy, English Abstract]

Idiopathic pulmonary haemosiderosis (Author's translation).(German)Janson, R., Thelen, M., Messerschmidt, W. Fortschr.Rontgenstr., 119, 717-722, Dec. 73.[Human, Anaemia Hypochromic Complications, Diagno-sis Differential, Lung Radiography, Siderosis Radiography,Complications Diagnosis, English Abstract]

The case of the burly wee man. (English)Arch. environ. Hlth. 28, 297-8, May 74.[Human, Asbestosis, Case Report, Diagnosis Differential,Lung Neoplasms Aetiology]

Mineral fibre content of human lungs. (English)Gross, P., Harley, R. A., Jr., Davis, J. M. Amer. industr.Hyg. Ass. J., 35, 148-51, Mar. 74.[Human, Lung Analysis, Asbestos, Dust Analysis,Methods, Microscopy Electron, Particle Size, Sex Factors,Pennsylvania, South Carolina]

Autoantibodies and serum immunoglobulin levels in asbestosworkers. (English)Lange, A., Smolik, R., Zatonski, W. Int. Arch. Arbeitsmed.,32, 313-25, 31 Jan. 74.[Human, Asbestosis Immunology, Autoantibodies andImmunoglobulins Analysis, Occupational Diseases Im-munology]

Pneumoconiosis. (English)Food Cosmet. Toxicol., 11, 1129-30, Dec. 73.[Coal Mining, Dust, Lung Physiopathology, Particle Size,Pneumoconiosis Pathology, Pulmonary Alveoli Pathology,Review]

Course of chronic berylliosis over a period of 8 years. (German)Wessel, G., Stammberger, K., Kaselow, D. Z. Erkr.Atmungsorgane, 138, 343-52, 1973.[Acute Disease, Beryllium, Case Report, Chronic Disease,Electrocardiography, Fever Aetiology, Pneumonia Aeti-ology, Pulmonary Heart Disease, Spirometry]

Environmental lead pollution. (English)Malcolm, D. Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 67, 167-8, Feb. 74.[Dust Analysis, Food Contamination, Lead Blood, LeadUrine, Lead Poisoning, Metallurgy, Neural Conduction,Petroleum Analysis, Respiration, United States]

Epidemiological surveys in the vicinity of lead works. (English)Martin, A. E. Proc. roy. Soc. Med., 67, 165-7, Feb. 74.[Air Pollution Analysis, Clothing, Dust Analysis, LeadBlood, Lead Standards, Mental Retardation ChemicallyInduced, Metallurgy, Shoes, Soil Analysis]

Comparative study between urinary excretion of delta-aminolevulinic acid and coproporphyrins in subjects exposedto lead. (Italian)Vivoli, G., Rinaldi Ferrari, L. Nuovi Ann. Ig. Microbiol.,24, 139-48, May-Jun. 73.[Comparative Study, Human, Lead Poisoning Diagnosis,Levulinic Acid Urine, Porphyrins Urine, English Abstract

Lead poisoning and blistering of the skin. (English)

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Allen, B. R., Hunter, J. A., Beattie, A. D. Scot. med. J.,19, 3-6, Jan. 74.[Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydration Blood, Blister Aeti-ology, Diagnosis Differential, Iron Blood, Lead Urine,Photosensitization Diagnosis, Porphyria Diagnosis, Por-phyrins Metabolism]

Criteria for a recommended standard. Occupational exposureto inorganic arsenic. (English)Utidjian, H. M. J. occup. Med., 16, 264-9, Apr. 74.[Arsenic, Carcinogens, Dose-response Relationship, Epi-demiological Methods, Human, Lung Neoplasms, Maxi-mum Permissible Exposure, Skin Neoplasms]

Pulmonary zonal involvement in coal workers' pneumoconiosis.(English)Amandus, H. E., Lapp, N. L., Morgan, W. K. J. occup.Med., 16, 245-7, Apr. 74.[Coal Mining, Lung Radiography, PneumoconiosisClassification, Thoracic Radiography]

Revalidation and reclassification of individuals suffering fromor threatened by pneumoconiosis (Author's translation).(Dutch)Lahaye, D. Acta tuberc. pneumol. belg., 64, 287-303,May-Aug. 73.[Asthma, Bronchitis, Coal Mining, Disability Evaluation,Pneumoconiosis, Silicosis, Radiography, Time Factors,Vocational Guidance, English Abstract]

Contribution of muscular exercise and arterial blood gasanalysis to the evaluation of physical working incapacity inpatients with silicosis (Author's translation). (French)Decortis, A., Toussaint, C., Vermeire, P. Acta tuberc.pneumol. belg., 64, 272-86, May-Aug. 73.[Carbon Dioxide, Comparative Study, Disability Evalua-tion, Exertion, Oxygen Blood, Pressure, Silicosis, SilicosisRadiography, Spirometry, English Abstract]

Blood-lead levels, behaviour, and intelligence. A populationstudy. (English)Lansdown, R. G., Shepherd, J., Clayton, B. E. Lancet, 1,538-41, 30 Mar. 74.[Blood Specimen Collection, Brain, Child Development,Health Surveys, Intelligence Tests, Lead Blood, MentalRetardation, Spectrophotometry Atomic]

Review of the indemnification of asbestosis (Author's transla-tion). (French)Weyer, R. V. Acta tuberc. pneumol. belg., 64, 304-51,May-Aug. 73.[Asbestosis, Radiography, Bronchial Neoplasms, Dis-ability Evaluation, Occupations, Pulmonary DiffusingCapacity, Spirometry, Time Factors, Workmen's Com-pensation, English Abstract]

Study of death cases among silicosis patients (Author's trans-lation). (Dutch)Ladon, A., Bande, J. Acta tuberc. pneumol. belg., 64, 227-39, May-Aug. 73.[Age Factors, Europe, International Co-operation,

Respiratory Function Tests, Silicosis Mortality]Radiological screening, indemnification and further evolution

of the illness among pneumoconiosis patients belonging tothe international agreements cases (Author's translation).(Dutch)Bande, J., Roosels, D. Acta tuberc. pneumol. belg., 64, 204-26, May-Aug. 73.[Age Factors, Bronchitis Complications, ComparativeStudy, Disability Evaluation, Electrocardiography, ObesityComplications, Pneumoconiosis Radiography, EnglishAbstract]

Pleural mesothelioma in Zurich. (German)Ruttner, J. R., Eidenbenz, H., Wust, W. Schweiz med.Wschr., 104, 340-59, Mar. 74.[Asbestosis Complications, Autopsy, Lung Neoplasms,Mesothelioma Occurrence, Neoplasm Metastasis, Peri-toneal Neoplasms, Switzerland, English Abstract]

Learning deficits in lead-injected rats. (English)Snowdon, C. T. Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav., 1, 599-604,Nov.-Dec. 73.[Acetates, Age Factors, Body Weight, Dose-responseRelationship, Food Deprivation, Injections Intraperi-toneal, Lactation, Learning, Pregnancy, Rats]

Lymph node test for silicosis by activation analysis combinedwith spectrophotometry. (English)Ordogh, M., Orban, E., Miskovits, G. Int. J. appl. Radiat.,25, 61-9, Feb. 74.[Activation Analysis, Aluminium Analysis, Coal Mining,Lymph Nodes Analysis, Phosphorus, Silicon, Silicosis,Spectrometry Gamma]

Chronic berylliosis. (English)Matilla, A., Galera, H., Pascual, E. Brit. J. Dis. Chest., 67,308-14, Oct. 73.[Arteriosclerosis, Autopsy, Diagnosis Differential, Granu-loma, Heart Enlargement, Lung Pathology, LymphNodes, Stomach Ulcer]

Asbestos-related disorders. (English)Parkes, W. R. Brit. J. Dis. Chest., 67, 261-300, Oct. 73.[Asbestos, Radiography, Calcinosis, Hyalin Substance,Mesothelioma, Neoplasm Metastasis, Pleural Diseases,Prognosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Respiratory FunctionTests, Review]

The effect of dietary lead on mouse brain development.(English)Maker, H. S., Lehrer, G. M., Silides, D. Trans. Amer.neurol. Ass., 98, 281-4, 1973.[Animals Newborn, Brain Growth and Development,Diet, Dose-response Relationship]

Vulnerability of children to lead exposure and toxicity (firstof two parts). (English)Lin-Fu, J. S. New Engl. J. Med., 289, 1229-33, 6 Dec. 73.[Air Analysis, Dust Analysis, Environmental Exposure,Lead Analysis Blood Toxicity, Aetiology, Mass Screening,Paint Adverse Effects, Pica, Soil Analysis, United States]

6 Effects of organic substances

Action of androgens on the female organism under manufactur- Occupational health case report. No. 8. Monoisopropanolamine.ing conditions. (Russian) (English)Agaponova, E. D., Markov, V. A., Shishkina, L. F. Hervin, R. L., Lucas, J. B. J. occup. Med., 16, 355-7, MayGig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 17, 24-7, Dec. 73. 74.[Human, Female, Androgens Adverse Effects, Gynaecolo- [Human, Dermatitis Contact Aetiology, Ethanolaminesgical Diseases Chemically Induced, Virilism Chemically Toxicity, Propanolamines Toxicity, Protective Devices,Induced, Russian, English Abstract] United States]

Occupational health case reports. No. 7. Teflon. (English) Presented before the O.S.H.A. hearings regarding proposedOkawa, M. T., Polakoff, P. L. J. occup. Med., 16, 350-5, permanent standard on certain carcinogens. (English)May 74. Hricko, A. M. J. occup. Med., 16, 335-44, May 74.[Human, Evaluation Studies, Fluorides Urine, Fluoro- [Human and Animal Experiments, Biphenyl Compoundscarbon Polymers Chemical Synthesis, Polytetrafluoro- Chlorine, Nitrogen Mustard Con'pounds, Phenolsethylene Toxicity, Protective Devices, Temperature, United Phenylalanine Toxicity, Rats, United States]States] Industrial experience with 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine: an epi-

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demiological study of a chemical manufacturing plant.(English)Gerarde, H. W., Gerarde, D. F. J. occup. Med., 16, 322-35, May 74.[Human, Aniline Compounds, Azo Compounds, Bi-phenyl Compounds Chemical Synthesis Metabolism,Bladder Neoplasms Diagnosis, Chemical Industry,Epidemiological Methods, New Jersey]

Letter: Neuropathy and methyl n-butyl ketone. (English)New Engl. J. Med., 290, 1263-4, 30 May 74.[Human, Animal Experiments, Environmental Exposure,Ketones Adverse Effects, Peripheral Nerve DiseasesChemically Induced]

Leukaemia and occupations. (English)Viadana, E., Bross, I. D. Prev. Med., 1, 513-21, Dec. 72.[Human, Age Factors, Sex Factors, Agriculture, Cau-casian Race, Leukaemia Occurrence, Paint, Printing,Statistics]

Health of workers exposed to a cocktail of pesticides. (English)Ensberg, I. F., Bruin, A. de, Zielhuis, R. L. Int. Arch.Arbeitsmed, 32, 191-201, 4 Jan. 74.[Human, Blood, Chemical Analysis, Pesticides AdverseEffects, Physical Examination, Psychological Tests]

State of health in adolescents exposed to the action of carbondisulfide. (Russian)Model, A. A., Krasniuk, E. P. Gig. i Sanit., 39, 37-40,Mar. 74.[Human, Carbon Disulfide Adverse Effects, ChemicalIndustry, Neurological Manifestations, Time Factors,Ukraine, English Abstract]

Letter: Vinyl chloride and cancer. (English)Roe, F. J. Brit. med. J., 2, 176, 20 Apr. 74.[Human, Carcino,ens, Animal Experiments, NeoplasmsChemically Induced, Polyvinyl Alcohol Adverse Effects,Sarcoma Chemically Induced]

Soot at working sites of a metallurgical factory. (German)Masek, V. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 24, 38-46, Feb. 74.[Air Pollution, Benzopyrenes Analysis, Dust Analysis,Metallurgy, Czechoslovakia, English Abstract]

Detergent enzymes-a new challenge for the respiratorv tract.(English)Teculescu, D. Rev. roum. Med. interne, 11, 185-90, 1974.[Human, I.G.E. and I.G.G. Analysis, Peptide HydrolasesAdverse Effects, Respiratory Function Tests, RespiratoryHypersensitivity Aetiology and Diagnosis ImmunologyPhysiopathology, Skin Tests, Tim- Factors]

Study of the urinary excretion of mandelic acid as a test ofstyrene exposure (Author's translation). (Italian)Vivoli, G., Vecchi, G. Lav. Um., 26, 1-9, Jan. 74.[Human, Styrenes Adverse Effects, Chromatography Gas,Mandelic Acid Urine, Maximum Permissible Exposure,English Abstract]

Cytogenetic studies in thirteen patients with pancytopenia andleukaemia associated with long-term exposure to benzene.(English)Erdogan, G., Aksoy, M. New Istanbul Contrib. clin. Sci.,10, 230-47, Oct. 73.[Chromosomes Human 6-1, Anaemia Aplastic ChemicallyInduced, Benzene Adverse Effects, Bone Marrow Cells,Chromosome Aberrations, Cytogenetics, LeukaemiaChemically Induced, Leukocytes, Lymphocytes DrugEffects]

Insecticides in health, agriculture and the environment.(English)Jukes, T. H. Naturwissenschaften, 61, 6-16, Jan. 74.[Human, Carcinogens, Agriculture, Aldrin, AnimalExperiments, Benzene Hexachloride, Birds Drug Effects,Chlordan, D.D.T., Dieldrin, Insecticides Organophosphate,Methoxychloride, Plasmodium Drug Effects, Seawater,Toxaphene, United States]

Benzidine: a bladder carcinogen. (English)Wendel, R. G., Hoegg, U. R., Zavon, M. R. J. Urol., 111,

607-10, May 74.[Human, Biphenyl Compounds Adverse Effects, BladderNeoplasms Chemically Induced, Follow-up Studies,Kidney Neoplasms Chemically Induced, NeoplasmMetastasis and Recurrence Location, Ohio]

Pesticides, health and ecology. (English)Hickling, S. N.Z. Med. J., 79, 657-9, 13 Feb. 74.[Human, Abnormalities, Drug-induced Aetiology, D.D.T.Poisoning, Dioxins Toxicity, Ecology, Legislation Drug,Malaria Prevention and Control, Pesticide Residues andStandards, Pregnancy, 2,4,5-Trichloro Phenoxy Poisoning,New Zealand, Ceylon]

The effect of styrene on serum esterases. (Russian)Askalonov, A. A. Farmakol. i Toksikol., 36, 611-3, Sep.-Oct. 73.[Human, Air Pollution, Cholinesterase Blood, EsterasesBlood, Styrenes Pharmacology, English Abstract]

Editorial: Vinyl chloride and cancer. (English)Brit. med. J., 1, 590-1, 30 Mar. 74.[Angiosarcoma Chemically Induced, Great Britain,Liver Neoplasms, United States, Vinyl CompoundsAdverse Effects]

Occupational health case report. 6. Stoddard Solvent. (English)Larsen, L. B. J. occup. Med., 16, 276-8, Apr. 74.[Epistaxis, Headache, Maximum Permissible Exposure,Metallurgy, Occupational Dermatitis, Protective Clothing,Solvents Poisoning]

Study on environmental pollution by styrol in some industries.(Italian)Olivo, R., Ferrari, L., Manicardi, G. Nuovi Ann. Ig.Microbiol., 24, 131-8, May-Jun. 73.[Human, Chromatography Gas, Italy, Maximum Per-missible Exposure, Styrenes Analysis]

Occupational health case report. 5. Cutting oil mists. (English)Ramos, H. J. occup. Med., 16, 273-5, Apr. 74.[Acne, Folliculitis, Maximum Permissible Exposure,Occupational Dermatitis, Oils, Protective Clothing,Solvents]

A dose-response relationship in T.D.I. workers. (English)Wegman, D. H., Pagnotto, L. D., Fine, L. J. J. occup.Med., 16, 258-60, Apr. 74.[Age Factors, Body Height, Dose-Response Relationship,Maximum Permissible Exposure, Polyurethanes, Ques-tionnaires, Respiratory Function Tests, Smoking]

The health hazards of plastics. (English)Eckardt, R. E., Hindin, R. J. occup. Med., 15, 808-19, Oct.73.[Bone Resorption, Dermatitis Contact, Ethylene Oxide,Formaldehyde, Glass, Heat, Intrauterine Devices, LethalDose 50, Neoplasms, Pneumoconiosis, Polytetrafluoro-ethylene, Polyvinyls, Resins, Review]

Occupational health case report. 3. Ethyl acrylate. (English)J. occup. Med., 16, 199-200, Mar. 74.[Acrylates Adverse Effects, Case Report, Dust, Hydrogen-ion Concentration, Microscopy Phase Contrast, ParticleSize, Respiratory Hypersensitivity Chemically Induced,SpeLtrophotometry Infra]

Occupational health case report. 4. Epoxy-type paint. (English)J. occup. Med., 16, 201-3, Mar. 74.[Human, Animal Experiments, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits,Chromatography Gas, Epoxy Resins Adverse Effects,Headache, Maximum Permissible Exposure, Nausea,Occupational Dermatitis, Paint Adverse Effects, ProtectiveClothing, Skin Tests, Toluene, Vertigo]

Angiosarcoma of liver in the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride.(English)Creech, J. L., Jr., Johnson, M. N. J. occup. Med., 16,150-1, Mar. 74.[Angiosarcoma Chemically Induced, Angiosarcoma Path-ology, Case Report, Polyvinyl Adverse Effects, ResinsAdverse Effects]

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Serum complement level in workers exposed to nitrobenzene,toluene and xylene. (English)Smolik, R., Grzybek-Hryncewicz, K. Int. Arch. Arbeits-med., 31, 243-7, 10 Jun. 73.[Anaemia Haemolytic, Benzene, Complement Analysis,Toluene, Xylene]

Biological half-life of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylenein human subjects. (English)Ikeda, M., Imanura, T. Int. Arch. Arbeitsmed., 31, 209-24,10 Jul. 73.[Animal Experiments, Hamsters, Rats, Biological Trans-port, Enzyme Induction, Half-life, TetrachloroethyleneMetabolism, Trichloroacetic Acid, TrichloroethyleneMetabolism]

Isocyanate asthma: respiratory symptoms caused by diphenyl-methane di-isocyanate. (English)Tanser, A. R., Bourke, M. P., Blandford, A. G. Thorax, 28,596-600, Sep. 73.[Asthma Chemically Induced, Benzene DerivativesAdverse Effects Toxicity, Chemical Industry, Isocyanates

Adverse Effects, Hypersensitivity, Maximum PermissibleExposure, Polyurethanes, Smoking, Spirometry]

Urinary fluoride levels in polytetrafluoroethylene fabricators.(English)Polakoff, P. L., Busch, K. A., Okawa, M. T. Amer. ind.Hyg. Ass. J., 35, 99-106, Feb. 74.[Analysis of Variance, Fluorides Urine, Polytetrafluoro-ethylene Poisoning, Smoking, Time Factors]

1972 Yant Memorial Lecture. New advances in the toxicologyof carbon disulfide. (English)Teisinger, J. Amer. ind. Hyg. Ass. J., 35, 55-61, Feb. 74.[Aneurysm, Central Nervous System, Ceruloplasmin,Copper, Lipids, Monoamine Oxidase, Protein Binding,Pyridoxine, Retinal Vessels, Serotonin, Thiourea, VitaminB Deficiency, Zinc Metabolism]

Letter: Lung cancer in chloromethyl methyl ether workers.(English)Beavers, E. M. New Engi. J. Med., 290, 971-2, 25 Apr. 74.[Lung Neoplasms Chemically Induced, Methyl EthersAdverse Effects, Smoking Complications, Time Factors]

7 Effects of animal and vegetable substances

Byssinosis in the county of Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Portuguese)Nogueira, D. P., Goelzer, B. F., Cox, J. W. Rev. SaudePublica, 7, 251-72, Sep. 73.[Human, Byssinosis Occurrence, Cotton, English Abstract]

The clinical aspects of anthrax. (English)Christie, A. B. Postgrad. med. J., 49, 565-70, Aug. 73.[Human, Skin Diseases, Diagnosis Differential, EcthymaContagious Diagnosis, Intestinal Obstruction and Per-foration Aetiology, Meningitis Aetiology, Zoonoses]

Farmer's lung following inhalation of aspergillus flavusgrowing in mouldy corn. (English)Patterson, R., Sommers, H., Fink, J. N. Clin. Allergy, 4,79-86, Mar. 74.[Human, Fungal Antigens, Aspergillus Immunology, CaseReport, Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Gel DiffusionTests, I.G.A., I.G.G., I.G.M. Analysis, Plant Extracts,Respiratory Hypersensitivity Immunology]

A contribution to 'exogenous, allergic alveolitis' (Author'stranslation). (German)Felix, R., Sennekamp, J., Schwabe, H. Fortschr. Rontgen-str., 119, 711-6, Dec. 73.[Human, Farmer's Lung Radiography, Diagnosis Differen-tial, Pigeons, Precipitin Tests, Pulmonary Emphysemaand Fibrosis Aetiology, Respiratory HypersensitivityRadiography, English Abstract]

Inhalation injuries in agriculture. (German)Witek, F. Wien. med. Wschr., 124, 250-3, 20 Apr. 74.[Human, Asthma, Collagen Diseases, Diagnosis Differen-tial, Farmer's Lung Diagnosis Aetiology Radiography,Precipitin Tests, Pulmonary Alveoli Physiopathology, SkinTests]

Unusual cause of bronchial asthma. Cacoon seed used fordecorative purposes. (English)Rubin, J. M., Duke, M. B., N. Y. St. J. Med., 74, 538-9,Mar. 74.[Asthma Aetiology, Occupational Diseases Aetiology,Seeds]

Basic sources of errors in the diagnosis of chronic radiationsickness. (Russian)Soldatova, V. A. Med. Radiol. (Mosk.), 18, 30-5, Nov. 73.[Anaemia Hypochromic, Chronic Disease, DiagnosisDifferential, Gastrointestinal Disease, GynaecologicalDiseases, Lung Radiation Effects, Radiology Manpower]

Chronic occupational diseases of the respiratory tract infarmers. (German)Meyer, W. C. Med. Klin., 69, 206-1 1, 1 Feb. 74.[Asthma Diagnosis, Chronic Disease, Dust, Farmer'sLung, Pulmonary Emphysema Aetiology, Rural Health,Time Factors]

Follow-up observations of workers exposed to enzyme deter-gents. (English)Weill, H., Waggenspack, C., Derouen, I. Ann. N. Y. Acad.Sci., 221, 76-85, 1974.[Detergents, Follow-up Studies, Human, Peptide Hydro-lases Adverse Effects, Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity,Respiratory Hypersensitivity, Skin Tests, Spirometry]

A comparative clinical and pulmonary function study of grainhandlers and bakers. (English)Kleinfeld, M. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 86-96, 1974.[Comparative Study, Dust, Flour, Food-processingIndustry, Grain, Pneumoconiosis Diagnosis Aetiology,Smoking, Spirometry, Time Factors]

Immunology of byssinosis: a study of the reactions betweenthe isolated byssinosis ['antigen'] and buman immuno-globulins. (English)Edwards, J. H., Jones, B. M., Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221,59-63, 1974.[Antigen-antibody Reaction, Antigens, Byssinosis, Cotton,Farmer's Lung, Gel Diffusion Tests, I.G.A., I.G.G.,I.G.M., Immunoglobulins, Myeloma Proteins, PlantExtracts]

Evaluation before and after exposure-the pattern of physio-logical response to cotton dust. (English)Merchant, J. A., Halprin, G. M., Hudson, A. R., Ann.N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 38-43, 1974.[Byssinosis, Cotton, Dust, Leukocyte Count, OxygenBlood, Partial Pressure, Respiration, Smoking, Spirom-etry, Textile Industry, Time Factors]

An investigation of essential oils of cotton-mill dust. (English)Hedin, P. A., Thompson, A. C., Gueldner, R. C. Ann.N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 174-82, 1974.[Alcohols, Benzene Derivatives, Byssinosis Aetiology,Chromatography Gas, Cotton, Dust, Ethers Cyclic,Furans, Hydrocarbons Analysis, Oils Volatile, Pyrans,Spectrum Analysis Mass, Steam, Terpenes, TextileIndustry]

Chemotaxis and cotton extracts. (English)Lynn, W. S., Munoz, S., Campbell, J. A. Ann. N. Y. Acad.Sci., 221, 163-73, 1974.[Animal Experiments, Guinea Pigs, Byssinosis Aetiology,Casein, Cell Migration Inhibition, Chemotaxis, Chroma-tography Gas, Complement, Concanavalin A, Cotton,Cytochalasin B, Escherichia Coli, Leukocytes Immunology,Lipids Analysis]

The histamine releasing capacity of cotton dust extractsinhaled by guinea pigs. (English)Antweiler, H. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 136-40, 1974.[Animal Experiments, Guinea Pigs, Aerosols, Airway

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Resistance, Byssinosis, Cotton, Dust, Histamine Libera-tion, Lung Immunology, Peptides, Plant Extracts]

Incidence of brucellosis in man on farms of mixed stock.Advantage of the passive haemagglutination test. (French)Renoux, G., Renoux, M. Bull. Wld. Hlth. Org., 48,661-6, Jun. 73.[Agricultural Workers' Diseases Occurrence, AnimalExperiments, Brucellosis Occurrence, Cattle, ComplementFixation Test, Goats, Haemagglutination Tests, EnglishAbstract]

Epidemiology of chronic non-specific lung diseases in workersof various agricultural fields. (German)Possner, W., Possner, C. Z. Erkr. Atmungsorgane, 138,249-58, 1973.[Bronchitis Occurrence, Chronic Disease, EpidemiologicalMethods, Farmer's Lung, Poultry, Smoking Complica-tions]

Respiratory changes in two groups of flax workers with differentexposure pattern. (English)Zuskin, E., Valic, F. Thorax, 28, 579-83, Sep. 73.[Bronchitis, Byssinosis, Chronic Disease, Cough, DustAnalysis, Dyspnoea, Smoking, Spirometry, SputumSecretion, Textile Industry]

Antibody responses in patients with farmer's lung disease toantigens from micropolyspora faeni. (English)Hollingdale, M. R. J. Hyg. (Camb.), 72, 79-89, Feb. 74.

[Actinomycetales, Antibody Formation, Antigens Bacterial,Farmer's Lung, Gel Diffusion Tests, Glycoproteins,I.G.A., I.G.G., I.G.M., Immunoelectrophoresis, LatexFixation Tests, Periodic Acids, Pronasel

Serologic studies in farmer's lung. Precipitins to the thermo-philic actinomycetes. (English)Wenzel, F. J., Gray, R. L., Roberts, R. C. Amer. Rev.resp. Dis., 109, 464-8, Apr. 74.[Actinomycetales Immunology, Antibodies Bacterial,Antibody Formation, Farmer's Lung, Gel Diffusion Tests,Precipitin Tests]

Editorial: Compensation for pneumoconiosis and byssinosis.(English)Brit. med. J., 1, 404, 9 Mar. 74.[Byssinosis Diagnosis, Coal Mining, Disability Evaluation,Great Britain, Mesothelioma, Pneumoconiosis, Pul-monary Fibrosis, Social Security, Workmen's Compensa-tion]

Lung function and allergic skin reactions in employees of cottonmills (byssinosis). (German)Navratil, M., Bruckner, J., Hajickova, V. Z. exp. Chir.,19, 881-6, 1973.[Bronchitis Diagnosis, Byssinosis, Chronic Disease,Hypersensitivity, Lung Physiopathology, OccupationalDermatitis, Respiratory Function Tests]

8 Effects of physical agents

Problems of work hygiene and the state of health of concrete Neoplasms, Bronchitis Aetiology, Bronchodilator Agentsworkers employed in the construction of large hydroelectric Therapeutic Use, Tuberculosis, Silicosis, Hay Feverpower stations. (Russian) Aetiology, Particle Size, Pollen, Smoking, StaphylococcalMetliaev, G. N. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 17, 8-11, Dec. 73. Infection][Human, Construction Materials Adverse Effects, Elec- Present status of underwater medicine. Review of some chal-tricity, Noise, Vibration Adverse Effects, English Abstract] lenging problems. (English)

The effects of industrial airborne ultrasound on humans. Schaefer, K. E. Experientia (Basel), 30, 217-21, 15 Mar.(English) 74.Acton, W. I. Ultrasonics, 12, 124-8, May 74. [Hurran, Adaptation Physiological, Animal Experiments,[Human, Auditory Threshold, Body Temperature, Fatigue, Diving Adverse Effects, Body Temperature Regulation,Headache, Tinnitus, Nausea, Hearing Disorders Aetiology, Bone Diseases Aetiology, Decompression SicknessMaximum Permissible Exposure, Ultrasonics Adverse Aetiology, Helium, Inert Gas Narcosis, Nitrogen, Oxygen,Effects] Sealed Cabin Ecology]

The working environment and its demands on research and Medical aspects of recreational skin and scuba diving. (English)instruction. (Swedish) Sanford, J. P. Ann. Rev. Med., 25, 401-10, 1974.Ahlmark. A. Lakartidningen, 70, 2393-6, 13 Jun. 73. [Human, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning,[Air Pollution, Cold, Environmental Exposure, Heat, Decompression Sickness Aetiology, Diving AdverseNoise, English Abstract] Effects, Drowning, Vision Disorders, Haemorrhage,

The role of gas embolism in decompression sickness. (English) Inert Gas Narcosis Aetiology, Nitrogen Adverse Effects,Heimbecker, R. O., Lemire, G., Koven, I. Bibl. Anat., Sport Medicine]11, 488-94, 1973. Retinal injury from a welding arc. (English)[Animal Experiments, Sulfur, Iodine, Chromium Radio- Naidoff, M. A. Slinkey, D. H. Amer. J. Ophthalmol., 77,isotopes, Conjunctiva Blood Supply Pathology, De- 663-8, May 74.compression Sickness Complications and Mortality, [Human, Eye Injuries, Keratoconjunctivitis Aetiology,Air Embolism Aetiology] Pupil, Retinal Radiation Effects, Ultraviolet Rays Adverse

Retinal vessels, intraocular and retinal pressure in vibration Effects, Welding]disease. (Russian) Lenticular and retinal changes secondary to microwaveShovkan', N. G., Vakhitskii, A. S. Oftal. Zh., 28, 43-7, exposure. (English)Jan. 73. Aurell, E., Tengroth, B. Acta ophthal. (Kbh.), 51, 764-71,[Human, Blood Pressure, Eye Manifestations, Intraocular 1973.Pressure, Retinal Vessels Physiopathology, Tonometry, [Human, Cataract Aetiology and Diagnosis, Lens Crystal-Vibration Adverse Effects, English Abstract] line Radiation Effects, Microwaves Adverse Effects,

The hearing disability of the noise-damaged and the industrial Radar Adverse Effects, Radiation Injuries Aetiology]injury insurance. (Swedish) Management of delayed cases of decompression sickness-3Klockhoff, I., Liden, G. Lakartidningen, 71, 819-22, 27 case reports. (English)Feb. 74. How, J., Chan, G. Singapore med. J., 14, 582-5, Dec. 73.[Human, Acoustic Trauma Aetiology, Disability Evalua- [Human, Decompression Sickness Therapy, Diagnosis,tion, Pensions, Workmen's Compensation, Sweden, Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Time Factors]English Abstract] Intermittent noise exposure and associat d damage risk to

Inhaled particles. (English) hearing of chain saw operators. (English)Muir, D. C. B.T.T.A. Rev., 3, 65-74, Dec. 73. Schmidek, M., Carpenter, P. Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 35[Human, Asbestos Adverse Effects, Asthma, Bronchial 152-8, Mar. 74.

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[Human, Auditory Threshold, Government Agencies, Bone lesions in divers. (English)Hearing Disorders Aetiology, Hearing Tests, United Ota, Y., Matsunaga, H. J. Bone Jt. Surg. (Br.), 56, 3-16,States] Feb. 74.

Effect of general vibration and blunt trauma on the prostate [Bone Diseases Classification, Decompression Sickness,and seminal vesicles in certain industrial processes. (Russian) Diving Adverse Effects, Femur Head Necrosis, Humerus,Pinevich, M. V., Smol'skii, L. P. Urol. Nefrol. (Mosk.), 38, Necrosis, Paraplegia, Pressure, Shellfish]48-50, Jul.-Aug. 73. Proceedings: Effect of noise and ototoxic substances on[Human, Genital Diseases Male Aetiology, Perineum previously damaged ears. (German)Injuries, Prostatitis Aetiology, Seminal Vesicles, Vibration Quante, M. Arch. klin. exp. Ohren. Nasen. Kehlkop-Adverse Effects, English Abstract] fheilkd., 205, 266-9, 17 Dec. 73.

Clinical picture of pulmonary silicosis, vibration disease and [Acoustic Trauma Complications, Animal Experiments,occupational hearing impairment-the industrial triad. Guinea Pigs, Kanamycin Adverse Effects, Labyrinth(Polish) Diseases]Chmielewski, J., Renke, W., Kowalewski, W. Pol. Tyg. Lung cancer among uranium miners in the United States.tek., 29, 279-80, 18 Feb. 74. (English)[Human, Hearing Disorders Complications, Silicosis Archer, V. E., Wagoner, J. K., Lundin, F. E. Hlth. PhYs.Complications, Syndrome, Vibration Adverse Effects, 25, 351-71, Oct. 73.English Abstract] [Adenocarcinoma, Carcinoma Bronchogenic, Carcinoma

Disorders of cholinergic mediation in patients with vibration Epidermoid, Carcinoma Oat Cell, Mining, Neoplasmsdisease. (Russian) Radiation-induced, Residence Characteristic, SmokingMachula, V. I. A. Vrach. Delo., 11, 126-9, Nov. 73. Complications, Time Factors, United States, Uranium][Acetylcholine Blood, Acetylcholinesterase Blood, Vibra- Nonauditory of effects of noise. (English)tion Adverse Effects, English Abstract] Schiff, M. Trans. Amer. Acad. Ophthal. Otolaryng., 77,

State of the digestive system in patients with vibration disease. Orl. 384-98, Sep.-Oct. 73.(Russian) [Adrenal Glands, Anoxaemia, Attitude, Auditory Path-Kleiner, A. I. Vrach. Delo, 11, 129-33, Nov. 73. ways, Blood Circulation, Blood Pressure, Convulsions,[Gastric Juice Secretion, Liver Physiopathology, Pancreas Dancing, Efficiency, Heart Physiology, Hypercholester-Physiopathology, Pancreatic Juice Secretion, Stomach aemia, Methyltyrosines, Noise, Organ Weight, Personality,Physiopathology, Vibration Adverse Effects, English Respiration, Reticular Formation, Serotonin Secretion,Abstract] Sleep, Sleep Remedial, Speech, Startle Reaction, Stress

Activity of alkaline phosphatase in workers of radiology Physiopathology, Vasomotor System Physiology]laboratories. (Polish) Medical exposures of radiation workers-should they beHolowiecki, J., Kawecka, E., Krawczyk, M. Acta Haenma- recorded? (English)tol. Pol., 5, 29-33, Jan.-Mar. 74. Eason, C. F. J. occup. Med., 16, 189-91, Mar. 74.[Alkaline Phosphatase Blood, Leukaemia Radiation- [Cataract Aetiology, Leukaemia Aetiology, MaximumInduced Diagnosis, Leukocytes Radiation Effects, Leuko- Permissible Exposure, Microscopy Electron, Microwavescytes Enzymology, Time Factors] Adverse Effects, Radiation Dosage, Radiation Monitoring,

Manhattan project plutonium workers: a twenty-seven year Workmen's Compensation]follow-up study of selected cases. (English) Computer simulation of radiant heat load and control alterna-Hempelmann, L. H., Langham, W. H., Richmond, C. R. tives. (English)Hlth. Phys., 25, 461-79, Nov. 73. Harris, R. L., Jr. Amer. ind. Hyg. Ass. J., 35, 75-83, Feb.[Atomic Energy, Body Burden, Chromosome Aberrations, 74.Leukocytes Radiation Effects, Plutonium, Plutonium [Computers Digital, Heating, Models Theoretical, Thcr-Urine, Radiation Effects, Radiation Genetics, Sputum modynamics]Cytology] Effects of decompression on platelets and hemostasis in men

Radiation cancer in Japanese radiological workers. (English) and the influence of antiplatelet drugs (RA233 and VK744).Kitabatake, T., Watanabe, T., Koga, S. Strahlentherapie, (English)146, 599-606, Nov. 73. Philp, R. B. Inwood, M. J., Ackles, K. N. Aerospace Med.,[Age Factors, Anaemia Aplastic, Leukaemia Radiation- 45, 231-40, Mar. 74.Induced, Neoplasms Radiation-induced, Radiation Dos- [Adenosine Diphosphate, Aspartate Aminotransferaseage, Radiodermatitis Occurrence, Skin Neoplasms Blood, Atmosphere Exposure Chambers, Blood Cel,Aetiology, Time Factors] Count, Blood Platelets, Cholinesterase, Creatine Kinasel

Personal noise dosimetry in refinery and chemical plants. Decompression Sickness Diagnosis, Epinephrine, Ethanol-(English) amines, Haematopoiesis, Haemostasis, Lactate Dehydro-Diserens, A. H. J. occup. Med., 16, 255-7, Apr. 74. genase, Morpholines, Piperidines, Platelet Adhesiveness,[Chemical Industry, Maximum Permissible Exposure, Pyrimidines, Thiophenes Thrombin, Thrombopenia,Noise, Occupational Health Service, Records] Time Factors]

9 Methods of investigation of body functionComparative study of a micro-scale test for lead in blood, for Studies of silicotic tissue lesions by means of X-ray micro-

use in mass screening programs. (English) analyzer. (Polish)Cooke, R. E., Glynn, K. L., Ullmann, W. W. Clin. Chem., Niepolomski, W., Sosnierz, M., Gierek, A. Pol. Tyg. lek.,20, 582-5, May 74. 29, 257-9, 18 Feb. 74.[Human, Capillaries, Blood Specimen Collection, False [Human, Lung Pathology, Electron Probe MicroanalysisNegative, False Positive Reactions, Lead Blood, Mass Instruments, Lymph Nodes Pathology, Silicosis Pathology,Screening, Methods] English Abstract]

Validity of biological tests in epidemiological toxicology. Method of evaluation of the degree of occupational hearing(English) disorder by tone audiogram with the aid of a plane table.Zielhuis, R. L., Verberk, M. M. Int. Arch. Arbeitsmed., 32, (Russian)167-90, 4 Jan. 74. Tomashevskii, G. I., Vestn. Otorinolaring., 35, 15, Jul.-[Human, Biological Assay, Enzymes Analysis, Epidemio- Aug. 73.logical Methods, Psychological Tests, Statistics] [Human, Hearing Disorders Diagnosis, Audiometry

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Instruments, English Abstract]Bronchial provocation tests and indemnification of silicotic

patients (Author's translation). (French)Groetenbriel, C., Marcelle, R. Acta tubere. pneumol.belg., 64, 262-71, May-Aug. 73.[Acetylcholine, Aerosols, Belgium, Bronchial Spasm,Disability Evaluation, Histamine, Orciprenaline, Phento-lamine, Respiratory Function Tests, Silicosis, Workmen'sCompensation]

Instrument for investigating the parameters of human attention.(English)Pikus, V. G., Korotich, A. F., Batrakov, V. N. Bio-Med.

Engng. (N. Y.), 7, 185-7, Mar. 74.[Attention, Automobile Driver Examination, Electro-shock, Noise, Stress Psychological]

Value of pulmonary diffusing capacity measurements inassessing the disability due to pneumoconioses (Author'stranslation). (Dutch)Billiet, L., Ganse, W., Van Roosels, D. Acta tuberc.pneumol. belg., 64, 240-51, May-Aug. 73.[Asbestosis, Carbon Dioxide Blood, Coal Mining, Dis-ability Evaluation, Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity,Silicosis, Radiography, English Abstract]

10 Environmental measurement, control, and protection of the subject

Problems of work hygiene in various methods of using pesticidesin agriculture. (Russian)Burkatskaia, E. N., Tsapko, V. G. Gig. i Sanit., 39,19-22, Mar. 74.[Agricultural Workers' Diseases Prevention and Control,Pesticides, U.S.S.R., English Abstract]

A way of preventing occupational eczema. (German)Lampa, D. F. Quintessenz., 24, 117-9, Feb. 73.[Dentists, Eczema Prevention and Control, Hand Derma-toses Prevention and Control]

Proceedings: Optimum diving profiles. (English)Bares, W. A., Biomed. Sci. Instrum., 10, 29-32, Apr. 74.[Human, Decompression Sickness Prevention and Control,Diving, Models Biological, Computers]

Respirator usage and effectiveness in bituminous coal miningoperations. (English)Harris, H. E., Desieghardt, W. C., Burgess, W. A. Amer.industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 35, 159-64, Mar. 74.[Human, Coal Mining, Dust Analysis, Evaluation Studies,Filtration, Protective Devices, Respirators Standards, TimeFactors]

Evaluation and reduction of air contaminants produced bythermal cutting and sealing of P.V.C. packaging film.(English)Van Houten, R. W., Cudworth, A. L., Irvine, C. H. Amer.industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 35, 218-22, Apr. 74.[Human, Food Contamination Prevention and Control,Adipic Acid, Comparative Study, Hydrochloric Acid,Maximum Permissible Exposure, Meat-packing IndustryInstruments, Polyvinyls, Temperature]

Active chemoprophylaxis of occupational hearing disorder.(Russian)Enin, I. P., Vestn. Otorinolaring., 35, 39-43, Jul.-Aug. 73.

[Human, Hearing Disorders Drug Therapy Aetiology,Calcium, Glycerophosphates Therapeutic Use, Occupa-tional Diseases Drug Therapy Prevention and Control,Vitamins, Papaverine Therapeutic Use, Vibration AdverseEffects, English Abstract]

Continuous personal measurement of toxic substances withtelemetric transmission (Author's translation). (German)Schaffernicht, H., Schreinicke, G. Int. Arch. Arbeitsmed.,32, 305-12, 31 Jan. 74.[Human, Environmental Exposure, Air Analysis, Methods,Potentiometry, Telemetry, Telemetry Instruments, EnglishAbstract]

The determination of N-methylformamide and N-methyl-acetamide in urine. (English)Barnes, J. R., Henry, N. W., 3d, Amer. ind. Hvg. Ass. J.,35, 84-7, Feb. 74.[Acetamides Urine, Chromatography Gas, FormamideAnalysis, Maximum Permissible Exposure, Methylation,Occupational Diseases Chemically Induced]

A m c:o-method for the collection and analysis of trace metalsby paper-in-a-cup atomic absorption spectrophotometry.(English)Bogden, J. D., Joselow, M. M. Amer. ind. Hyg. Ass. J.,"35, 88-92, Feb. 74.[Cadmium Poisoning, Indicators and Reagents, LeadPoisoning, Monitoring Systems, Spectrophotometry Atom,Trace Elements Analysis, Zinc Poisoning]

Personnel safety feature standards for industrial radiationfacilities. (English) 9

West, C. M., Roberts, E., Jr., Jones, D. A. Hlth. Phys., 25,481-7, Nov. 73.[Radiation Monitoring, Radiation Protection]

11 Miscellaneous

Rehabilitation in diseases of the musculo-skeletal apparatus in translation). (German)miners. (Russian) Lorenzoni, E. Rehabilitation (Stutlg.), 12, 157-69, Aug. 73.Gurin, E. Ortop. Travm. Protez., 34, 38-41, Oct. 73. [Epilepsy Traumatic Complications Aetiology Physio-[Human, Disability Evaluation, Joint Diseases, Spinal pathology, Disability Evaluation, Electroencephalography,Diseases Rehabilitation, Hungary, English Abstracts] Head Injuries Complications, Occupations, Psychoses

Principles of rehabilitation. (English) Traumatic Aetiology, Germany West, English Abstract]Goldberg, D. Compr. Psychiatry., 15, 237-48, May-Jun. Occupational medicine in the tropics. (English)74. Hall, S. Trop. Doct., 4, 56-8, Apr. 74.[Human, Conditioning and Learning, Length of Stay, [Accidents Industrial, Allied Health Personnel, Com-Mental Disorders, Schizophrenia Rehabilitation, Sheltered municable Disease Control, Economics Medical, Occupa-Workshops, Social Facilitation] tional Diseases Occurrence, Rehabilitation, Tropical

Needed: A new attitude towards the mentally restored. Climate](English) Committee on threshold limits; 1974 notice of intended changes.Gerstle, W. J. Int. J. occup. Hlth. Saf., 43, 24-7, Jan.-Feb. (English)74. J. occup. Med., 16, 261, Apr. 74.[Human, Evaluation Studies, Medical History Taking, [Environmental Health, Maximum Permissible Exposure,Mental Disorders Rehabilitation, Personnel Management, United States]Prejudice, Questionnaires, Records, Social Adjustment, Pulmonary reactions to organic materials; Dimensions of thePennsylvania] problem. (English)

Research on work capability of traumatic epileptics (Author's Lee, D. H. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 5-9, 1974.

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[Dust, Enzymes, Lung Diseases Chemically Induced,Plastics, Pneumoconiosis, United States]

Questionnaire approaches and analysis of epidemiologicaldata in organic dust lung diseases. (English)Speizer, F. E. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 50-8, 1974.[Asthma, Bagassosis, Byssinosis, Coal Mining, Dust,Epidemiological Methods, Farmer's Lung, Lung Neo-plasms, Pneumoconiosis, Questionnaires, Textile Industry,United States]

Chairman's summary: Acute and chronic inflammation.(English)Waksman, B. H. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 376-82, 1974.[Acute Disease, Antibody Formation, Antigen-antibodyReaction, Chronic Disease, Collagen Biosynthesis,Complement, Disease Models Animal, GranulomaImmunology, Human, Hypersensitivity Delayed Im-munology, Immunity Cellular, Inflammation, LeukocytesImmunology, Pneumoconiosis, Precipitins Analysis, Res-piratory Hypersensitivity Immunology]

The relationship of acute pulmonary effects of organic materialsto chronic pulmonary effects. (English)Peters, J. M., Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 44-9, 1974.[Acute Disease, Chemical Industry, Chronic Disease,Lung Diseases Obstruction, Prospective Studies, Res-piration, Spirometry, Time Factors]

Delayed hypersensitivity in lung diseases. (English)Mackaness, G. B., Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 312-6, 1974.[Human, Animal Experiments, Antigens, Beryllium, CellMigration Inhibition, Hypersensitivity Delay, Immuniza-tion, Inflammation, T-lymphocytes, Macrophages, Pneumo-coniosis, Pulmonary Alveoli, Sarcoidosis]

Pathogenic effects of inhaled particles and antigens. (English)Allison, A. C. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 299-308, 1974.[Animal Experiments, Antigen-antibody Complex, Asbes-tosis, Carcinogens, Cell Membrane, Hydrolases, ImmuneComplex Disease, Lung Neoplasms, Lysosomes, Macro-phages, Mesothelioma, Microtubules, Particle Size,Phagocytosis, Pinocytosis]

Pulmonary fibrosis due to chemicals and particles. (English)Spector, W. G. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 309-11, 1974.[Collagen Biosynthesis, Epithelial Cells, Fibroblasts,Lysosomes, Macrophages, Peptide Hydrolases, Phago-cytosis, Pulmonary Alveoli, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Silicosis]

Immunologic approaches in pulmonary disease caused byinhaled materials. (English)Pepys, J. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci., 221, 27-37, 1974.[Allergens, Hypersensitivity Delayed, I.G.E., Pneumo-coniosis, Precipitins Analysis, Pulmonary Alveoli Im-munology, Respiratory Hypersensitivity, Skin Tests,Spirometry]

Proceedings; Epidemiologic program of the InternationalAgency for Research on Cancer. (English)Higginson, J., Muir, C. S. Nat. Cancer Inst. Monogr., 40,63-70, Feb. 74.[Oesophageal Neoplasms, Liver Neoplasms, NeoplasmsAetiology, Organization and Administration, Registries,Research, Training Support, Virus Diseases]

Occurrence of vocal cord nodules in singers. (German)Lacina, 0. Folia phoniat. (Basel), 24, 345-54, 1972.[Iaryngeal Diseases Occurrence, Stress, Vibration, VocalCords, English Abstract]

Two patterns for bronchial damage from inhaled materials.(English)Kilburn, K. H., Hudson, A. R., Halprin, G. M. Chest, 65,Suppl. 61S-62S, Apr. 74.[Aerosols, Animal Experiments, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters,

Bioflavonoids, Bronchial Diseases, Byssinosis, Carbon,Cell Movement, Dust, Leukocyte Count, Paraquat,Particle Size, Phenols, Sulfur Dioxide]

Preventive check-ups in the industrial medicine practice.(German)Petry, H. Fortschr. Med., 92, 305-6, Passim, 14 Mar. 74.[Ambulatory Care, Audiometry, Electrocardiography,Optometry, Physical Examination]

Comments on the industrial medicine employment examination.(German)Krbek, F. Fortschr. Med., 92, 334-8, 14 Mar. 74.[Disability Evaluation, Employment, Physical Examination,Physical Fitness, Pregnancy]

Women's work from the point of view of the company physician(Author's translation). (German)Henning, G. Zbl. Bakt. (Orig. A), 225, 239-45, Dec. 73.[Human, Family, Female, Gynaecological DiseasesOccurrence, Industrial Medicine, Labour Premature, Occu-pational Diseases Occurrence, Rest, Stress, Women,English Abstract]

Antibodies in some chronic fibrosing lung diseases. II. Im-munofluorescent studies. (English)Warwick, M. T., Haslam, P., Weeks, J. Clin. Allergy., 1,209-19, Jun. 71.[Antibodies, Analysis, Antigen-antibody Complex, Anti-nuclear Factors, Asbestosis Immunology, Chronic Disease,Eosinophilic Granuloma, Fluorescent Antibody Technique,I.G.G., I.G.M., Lung Neoplasms Immunology, Macro-phages, Phagocytes, Pneumonia Immunology, PulmonaryAlveoli, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Respiratory Hypersensitivity,Rheumatoid Factor Analysis]

Studies on experimental bronchitis and obstructive emphysema.(German)Sklensky, B. Z. exp. Chir., 19, 874-7, 1973.[Human, Animal Experiments, Rabbits, Rats, BronchitisAetiology, Carbon Adverse Effects, Diazomethane AdverseEffects, Dust, Granuloma, Pneumoconiosis, PulmonaryEmphysema, Silicosis, Sodium Hydroxide]

Origin and development of chronic bronchitis in dependence onoccupation. (German)Vyskocil, J. Z. exp. Chir., 19, 869-74, 1973.[Human, Animal Experiments, Rabbits, Rats, BronchitisAetiology, Chronic Disease, Dust, Follow-up Studies,Occupations]

Occupational lung diseases. (German)Woitowitz, H. J. Mfunch. med. Wschr., 116, 131-6, 25 Jan.74.[Adrenergic Beta Receptor Therapeutic Use, Asbestosis,Asthma Aetiology, Cyclic N-oxides Therapeutic Use, Dust,Lung Diseases Obstruction Diagnosis, PlethysmographyWhole B, Polyvinyls Therapeutic Use, Pyridines Thera-peutic Use, Silicosis, Time Factors]

Pattern of poisoning in a developing agricultural country.(English)Senewiratne, B., Thambipillai, S. Brit. J. prev. soc. Med.,28, 32-6, Feb. 74.[Acetic Acids, Age Factors, Agriculture, Barbiturates,Developing Countries, Insecticides, Plant Poisoning,Sex Factors, Suicide, Ceylon]

Atmospheric pollution and industrial melanism. (English)Lees, D. R., Creed, E. R., Duckett, J. G. Heredity (Lond.),30, 227-32, Apr. 73.[Air Pollution, Animal Experiments, Climate, ComparativeStudy, Insects, Melanosis, Plants, Regression Analysis,Smoke, Species Specificity, Sulfur Dioxide Pharma-cology]