We investigated whether metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) values in induced sputum (IS) and pulmonary function tests can serve as a marker of damage and intensity of exposure to hazardous dust. Thirty-nine factory employees (28 workers exposed to metal particles and 11 supposedly nonexposed office workers) underwent IS induction. Samples were processed by conventional methods within 2 hours. The prop...

To investigate the influence of smoking on the response of nonsurical periodontal treatment, at prospective study was carried out on 65 smokers and 68 nonsmoker controls. Both groups were examined periodontally for plaque, bleeding and loss of attachment, before and after a course of treatment with oral hygiene instructions, scaling, root planning periodontal and polishing. Before treatment, me...

To cite: Mashru P, Sagdeo P, Gattimallanahali Y, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2016-215018 DESCRIPTION A 31-year-old woman reported of left lower limb claudication and low-grade fever for 2 months. Examination showed asymmetry of upper limb blood pressure, carotid bruit, absent left dorsalis pedis and carotidynia. Systemic examination was...

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to identify factors related to smoking during pregnancy. The sample included 267 puerperae hospitalized in the maternity unit of a university hospital in Porto Alegre/RS. The data were collected through a self-applied instrument and statistically analyzed. The majority of the puerperae (51.3%) were between 18 and 25 years old, 55.4% were nonsmokers, 25....

A 63-year-old nonsmoker with right malignant pleural effusion derived symptomatic benefit following drainage of his effusion. Following insertion of indwelling pleural catheter (IPC), 1.3 L of blood-stained fluid was drained into underwater sealed bottle (Atrium®), but the IPC dislodged 26 h after continuous connection. We believe that the weight of the drainage bottle (including the un-emptied...

No abstract available. Article truncated after the first page. History of Present Illness A 43-year-old woman complained persistent cough over 1 year with mild increasing dyspnea on exertion. She denied fever, sweats or weight loss. had noted fatigue and dry cough, as well shortness breath, particularly when supine. Past Medical (PMH), Social (SH), Family (FH) • An outside bronchoscopy done in ...

Introduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the world's sixth malignant disease with multifactorial causes. Nitrosamine compounds can be found in saliva and used as a biomarker for early detection of oral cancer. Carcinogenic nitrosamines derived from tobacco use contact normal cavity cells. It affects process controlling growth by interfering DNA translation. This study aims to determ...

Background. To investigate the associations between some factors with weight gain across age groups in Iranian women. Methods. Proportional odds model was used to estimate the probability of BMI categorized as a function of education, economic index, workforce, smoking, marital status, and place of residence adjusted for age, using data from the "National Health Survey in Iran" database. It inc...

Jenny, a nonsmoker, 54 years of age, presents with 3 years of dry cough, progressive breathlessness and reducing exercise tolerance. Two years ago she was diagnosed with asthma and treated with inhaled bronchodilators (which have been marginally effective). Jenny has worked in a tile factory for 22 years; 15 years in the grinding department, transferring to the chipping department 7 years ago. ...

A 46-year-old man who had worked as a bumper spray painter in an automobile body shop for 15 years developed lung cancer. The patient was a nonsmoker with no family history of lung cancer. To determine whether the cancer was related to his work environment, we assessed the level of exposure to carcinogens during spray painting, sanding, and heat treatment. The results showed that spray painting...