2013 Scientific Publications
Environmental risk factors
Authors: Nelson G, Racette BA Source: Chapter 16 In: Handbook Of Parkinson\’s Disease, 5th Edition. Pahwa R, Lyons KE (Editors). CRC Press, London; 2013 Summary Chapter Opening: In 1949, Mjones conducted the first systematic study of the [...]
Routinely collected laboratory data: a neglected resource
Authors: J Murray, JCA Davies, JI Phillips Source: Medical Technology SA. Volume 26 No. 1, June 2012 Summary Abstract: Medical technologists participate in research projects conducted by doctors and scientists. They should be encouraged to carry out their [...]
Silicosis at autopsy in platinum mineworkers
Authors: G. Nelson, J. Murray Source: Occupational Medicine Vol 63 Issue 3: 196-202 Summary Key words: autopsy; fibrosis; PATHAUT; platinum; silica; silicosis Background: South Africa is the largest producer of platinum group metals in the world. Platinum is found [...]
Indoor air quality: the situation in the Adler Museum
Authors: DO Matuka; MGL Ntlailane; NM Mogane; TS Singh; GJ Sekobe Source: Adler Museum Of Medicine Bulletin Vol 39 No. 1, June 2013 Summary Editor’s Note: One of the worst nightmares of a curator is the development and [...]
International variation in absence from work attributed to musculoskeletal illness: findings from the CUPID study
Authors: Coggo D, Ntani G, Vergas Prada S, Martinez JM, Serra C, Benavides FG, Palmer KT And Other Members Of The CUPID Collaboration Source: Occup Environ Med. 2013; 70:575-84 Summary Abstract Objectives: To quantify the variation in [...]