Publications by authors named "P Rucay"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic silica exposure can lead to autoimmune diseases (AID) and silicosis, with immune mechanisms still not fully understood, especially in early cases without silicosis.
- A study analyzed the effects of crystalline silica on T cell types and regulatory T cells (Tregs) among non-silicotic workers exposed to silica, comparing them to healthy controls.
- The findings revealed lower Tregs and higher T cell activation in silica-exposed workers, with significant associations between these immune changes and the duration of silica exposure, along with a notable increase in autoantibodies, particularly in those exposed for over 10 years.
Introduction: In France, pre-employment screening for tuberculosis (TB) is performed for healthcare workers (HCW). Screening is repeated when exposure to TB patients or infectious material occurs. The results of these TB screenings were analysed in a retrospective analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSilica-associated systemic sclerosis can occur in persons using calcined diatomaceous earth for filtration purpose. A limited systemic sclerosis was diagnosed in a 52-year-old male winegrower who had a combination of Raynaud's phenomenon, oesophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly and telangectasia. The anti-centromere antibodies titre was 1/5000.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Chronic low back pain is a major socioeconomic health issue, due to the high direct (healthcare) and indirect (sick leave) costs. The aim of the present study was to describe the primary care management of low back pain patients prior to their inclusion in a multidisciplinary functional restoration network.
Methods: A descriptive, retrospective, questionnaire-based survey of the general practitioners dealing with 72 low back pain patients.