[Malignant mesothelioma: analysis of a hospital case series].

The 2000-2010 case record of our Institute includes 77 cases of malignant mesothelioma (MM) [67 pleural (40 males, 27 females; mean age 63.9 years), 9 peritoneal (7 males, 2 females; 67.9 years) and one testicular (38 year-old man)], often associated, with various degree of probability, to previous asbestos exposure (occupational or environmental).

[Multidisciplinary protocol for work resumption after occupational osteoarticular injury: case record].

The results obtained with a protocol aimed at work resumption after occupational osteoarticular injury and subsequent rehabilitation are presented: 159 patients (102 males and 57 females: mean age 43.7 years) were evaluated by the physiatrist and the occupational physician, providing indications based on their functional capabilities and task features. After 6 months, 105 out of 130 subjects available for telephonic follow-up (80.