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1. Black Lung Resurgence Raises New Challenges for Coal Country Physicians.

Author

Voelker, Rebecca

Subjects
*DUST diseases, *HEALTH of coal miners, *LUNG disease treatment, *FIBROSIS, *COAL dust
Abstract

In this Medical News & Perspectives article, experts discuss how physicians deal with increasing black lung disease cases among Appalachian miners, many at younger ages than in the past. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019
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2. Progressive Massive Fibrosis in Coal Miners From 3 Clinics in Virginia.

Author

Blackley, David J., Reynolds, Laura E., Short, Connie, Carson, Ron, Storey, Eileen, Halldin, Cara N., and Laney, A. Scott

Subjects
*FIBROSIS, *HEALTH of coal miners, *DUST diseases, *MINERAL industries, *OCCUPATIONAL diseases, *PULMONARY fibrosis
Abstract

This study describes the demographic and radiographic characteristics of 416 coal miners with progressive massive pulmonary fibrosis (PMF) identified by pneumoconiosis screening as part of the US Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018
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