Publications by authors named "R Abderhalden"

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  • The study investigated the health effects of workplace aerosols on lung function in 4,966 cement production workers across 24 plants, using a combination of aerosol samples and questionnaire data.
  • Researchers found that higher exposure levels to these aerosols were linked to significant reductions in lung function, particularly in metrics like forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and forced vital capacity.
  • The findings indicate a concerning yearly decline in lung function associated with high exposure levels, suggesting that steps should be taken to reduce exposure to protect workers' respiratory health.
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Case report of a 24 year old woman II G/I P with enterocolitis and septicaemia caused by Campylobacter jejuni (C.) in the following time abortion at 16 weeks of gestation. Diagnostics, therapy, review of literature.

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Several risk factors are associated with an increased incidence of congenital hip dysplasia. Since the introduction of hip sonography the understanding of correlation between risk factors and US have been studied to decrease the prevalence of the deformity. Regression analysis and chi-square test were used to study the incidence of factors associated with congenital hip dysplasia.

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A phase II study study employing 5-fluorouracil, mitomycin C, and streptozotocin in unresectable pancreatic carcinoma was performed. Seven of 22 patients (32%) responded and 4 of 22 (18%) had stable disease. Median survival of the entire group was 6 months, and of responders 9.

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