Browsing by Author "Bakan, Nur Dilek"
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High Risk of Malignant Mesothelioma and Pleural Plaques in Subjects Born Close to Ophiolites
Bayram, Mehmet; Dongel, Isa; Bakan, Nur Dilek; Yalcin, Huseyin; Cevit, Ruhiye; Dumortier, Pascal; Nemery, Benoit (ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2013)Background: Ophiolites, a special sequence of geologic rock units, are known sources of naturally occurring asbestos. The aim of this study was to test whether the occurrence of malignant mesothelioma (MM) or pleural plaques ... -
Is living close to ophiolites related to asbestos related diseases? Cross-sectional study
Dongel, Isa; Bayram, Mehmet; Bakan, Nur Dilek; Yalcin, Huseyin; Gulturk, Sefa (W B SAUNDERS CO LTD, 2013)Objective: To determine the rate of pleural plaques and malignant mesothelioma and other factors that affect people living close to ophiolites. Methods: The study population was comprised of 2970 volunteers who resided <10 ...