British Journal of Industrial MedicineEDITOR W. R. LeeASSISTANT EDITORS P. C. Elmes D. F. HeathCURRENT AWARENESS SECTION K. S. WilliamsonEDITORIAL COMMITTE]W. Melville ArnottD. E. BroadbentR. C. BrowneE. A. CheesemanP. C. Elmes

A. G. HepplestonI. T. T. HigginsP. J. LawtherTrevor Lloyd DaviesC. R. Lowe

A. E. M. McLeanA. MunnR. MurrayR. S. F. SchillingT. S. Scott

I. SutherlandA. A. B. SwanJ. S. WeinerEditor,British Medical Journal

Notice to contributorsThe British Journal of Industrial Medicine is intendedfor the publication of original contributions relevant tooccupational medicine, including fundamental toxico-logical studies of industrial and agricultural chemicals.Short papers relating to particular experience in occupa-tional medicine will be considered.Notes and miscellanea will deal with brief observa-

tions relevant to industrial medicine which do notwarrant a full paper, such as individual case histories,preliminary reports or modifications to analyticalmethods. Extended book reviews may also be included.

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Brit. J. industr. Med., 1970, 27, 91-96

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Grateful acknowledgement is made to the U.K. MEDLARS Centre and to the National Libraryof Medicine for their help with this project.The references cited below have not been checked by the publisher.

1. Historical, legislative and generalNo entries

2. Organization of medical and nursing services and educationNo entries

3. Physiological, psychological, and organizational aspects of work and rehabilitation

An industrial experiment in organized rest pauses. (English) Apr. 69.Bhatia, N., Murrell, K. F. Hum. Factors, 11, 167-74, [Efficiency, Fatigue, Female, Human, Rest, Time Fac.ors]

4. Traumatic conditions, accidents and accident preventionNo entries

5. Effects of inorganic substances and minerals

A new histamine liberator: chloroplatinate. An occupationalallergy: platinosis. (French)Saindelle, A., Ruff, F., Hebert, R., Parrot, J. L. Rev. fran9Allerg., 8, 205-14, Oct.-Dec. 68.[Animal Experiments, Guinea Pigs, Rats, Chlorides,Histamine Liberation, Human, Hypersensitivity, Platinum,Adverse Effects]

The mechanism of aluminium in the prevention ofpneumoconiosis. (English)Engelbrecht, F. M., Bester, J. C. S. Afr. med. J., 43, 203-5,22 Feb. 69.[Aluminium Therapeutic Use, Animal Experiments, Rats,Asbestosis, Carbon, Cytochrome Oxidase Analysis, Dust,Lung Enzymology, Organ Weight, Pneumoconiosis, Silica.]

Electrokymographic study in siderosilicosis and pneumoconiosisin electric arc welders. (Russian)Brodskii, 0. B. Vrach Delo, 8, 109-11, Aug. 67.[Electrokymography, Human, Pneumoconiosis Physio-pathology, Pulmonary Circulation, Siderosis, Welding]

Study of respiratory function in pulmonary silicosis. Theventilation-perfusion ratio and its functional correlations.(Italian)Dotta, F., Bianchi, A., Marucci, V. Zacchia, 4, 245-57,Apr.-Jun. 68.[Human, Hyperventilation Etiology, Respiratory FunctionTests, Respiratory Insufficiency, Silicosis, Spirometry,Ventilation-perfusion Ratio.]

The risk of siderosis in electric arc welding. (Italian)Lamanna, P., Cascini, F., Pesaresi, C., Brancaccio, A.

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Folia med. (Napli), 51, 681-9, Sep. 68.[Human, Siderosis, Welding]

The cytomorphological aspect of the sputum of silicotics.(Italian)Pennarola, R., Fati, S., Di, Paolo, R. Folia med. (Napoli),51, 690-703, Sep. 68.[Bronchitis Diagnosis, Chronic Disease, DiagnosisDifferential, Human, Prognosis, Silicosis, SputumCytologyl

Evaluation of lead poisoning through coproporphyrin analysis.I (German)Weichardt, H., Bardodej, Z., Schlegel, H., Zorn. H.Zbl. Arbeitshmed., 18, 65-9, Mar. 68.[Comparative Study, Fluorometry, Human, Lead Poison-ing Urine, Methods, Photometry, Porphyrins Urine]

Research on respiratory exchanges in pulmonary silicosis. IT.On the behavior of arterial C02 (Italian)Casula, D., Nissardi, G. P., Sanna-Randaccio, F. Boll. Soc.ital. Biol. Sper., 44, 1367-70, 15 Sep. 68.[Blood Gas Analysis, Carbon Dioxide Blood, Human,Lung Physiopathology, Respiratory Function Tests,Silicosis, Ventilation-perfusion Ratio]

Effect of lead poisoning on the synthesis of ribonucleic acidsin some rat organs. (English)Sroczynski, J., Jonderko, G., Wegiel, A. Pol. med. J,, 7,1148-53, 1968.[Animal Experiments, Rats, Brain Analysis, Hemolysis,Lead Poisoning, Liver Analysis, Phosphorus Isotopes,RNA, Spleen Analysis]

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Acute intravascular haemolysis and renal failure due toarsine poisoning. (English)Coles, G. A. Davies, H. J. Daley, D. Mallick, N. P.Postgrad. med. J., 45, 170-2, Mar. 69.[Acute Disease. Anemia-Hemolytic, Arsenicals Poisoning,Human, Kidney Failure Acute, Male]

Experimental lead neuropathy: A disease of the supportingcells in the peripheral nervous system. (English)Schlaepfer, W. W. J Neuropath. exp Neurol., 28, 401-18,Jul. 69.[Animal Experiments, Rats, Anterior Horn Cells, Axons,Demyelination, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Ganglia Spinal,Lead Poisoning, Motor Neurons, Nerve Degeneration,Peripheral Nerve Disease, Schwann Cells, Spinal Cord,Spinal Nerves]

Scleroderma in silicotics. (French)Brun, J., Perrin-Fayolle, M., Cassan, G., Kofman, J.Lyon mdd., 220, 1597-615, 15 Dec. 68.[Human, Male, Scleroderma, Silicosis]

Changes in the isoenzyme fractions of erythrocyte lactatedehydrogenase (LDH) in saturnine anemia. (Italian)Secchi, G. C., Alessio, L. Med. d. Lavoro, 59, 784-92,Dec.68.[Anemia, English Abstract, Erythrocytes, Human,lsoenzymes Blood, Lactate Dehydrogenase Blood, LeadPoisoning]

Some problems of industrial hygiene in the production of boroncarbide. (Russian)Brunshtein, I. P., Salikhodzhaev, S. S. Gig. Tr. prof.Zabol., 11, 50-2, Feb. 67.[Boron Compounds, Dust, Environmental Exposure,Human, Lung Diseases]

Egg-shell calcifications in silicosis: findings observed in 52cases. (Italian)Chiesura, P., Terribile, P. M., Bardellini, G. Minerva med.,59, 5960-8, 29 Dec. 68.[Calcinosis, Human, Lymph Nodes, Silicosis Compli-cations]

Adrenocortical function. A determinative factor in the forma-tion of silicosis. (German)Szadkowski, D., Szadkowski, E. Int. Arch. Gewerbepath.Gewerbehyg., 24, 331-49, 1968.[Adrenal Glands Physiopathology, Human, 17-Hydroxy-corticosteroid Urine, Male, Silicosis]

The haptoglobins and GC group specific components in silicoticpatients. (Italian)Selvaggio, G., Cave, Bondi, G., Carini, R. Zacchia, 3,418-25, Jul.-Sep. 67.(Blood Groups, Haptoglobins Analysis, Human, SilicosisBlood]

Relationship between carbon monoxide exhalation in thebreath and occupational exposure. (German)Ciuhandu, G., Diaconovici, M., Kiss, L., Rusu, V. Zbl.Arbeitsmed., 18, 172-6, Jun. 68.[Carbon Monoxide Metabolism, Environmental Exposure,Human, Methods, Respiration, Time Factors]

Ultrastructural transformation in mitochondria isolated fromkidneys of normal and lead-intoxicated rats. (English)Goyer, R. A., Krall, R. J. Cell. Biol., 41, 393-400, May 69.[Animal Experiments, Rats, Electron Transport, KidneyMetabolism, Lead Poisoning, Microscopy Electron,Mitochondria Metabolism, Oxidative Phosphorylation,Oxygen Consumption]

Problems of industrial hygiene and toxicology in the productionoftungsten, niolybdenum and zirconium chlorides. (Russian)Spiridonova, V. S. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 11, 45-6, Mar.67.[Animal Experiments, Rabbits, Human, MolybdenumTungsten Zirconium, Chlorides]

An experimental study of the fibrogenic action of an aerosol ofSLO2 condensate formed in the production of technically pure

silicon in the inhalation method of dust-loading animals.(Russian)Velichkovskii, B. T., Ragoiskaia, F. S., Aronova, G. V.Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 11, 39-44, Oct. 67.[Animal Experiments. Rats, Dust, English Abstract,Lipids Metabolism, Lung Pathology, Proline Metabolism,Silicon, Silicosis Pathology]

Welders siderosis, a clinical, roentgenographic, and physio-logical study. (English)Kleinfeld, M., Messite, J., Kooyman, O., Shapiro, J.Arch. environm. Hith, 19, 70-3, Jul. 69.[Adult, Aerosols, Dust, Human, Iron Analysis, Oxides,Respiratory Function Tests, Siderosis, Welding]

Uneven ventilation in advanced silicosis. A study using thesingle-breath oxygen test. (English)Stanescu, D., Teculescu, D., Pacuraru, R. Int. Arch.Gewerbepath. Gewerbehyg., 25, 39-44, 1968.[Human, Respiratory Function Tests, Silicosis, TimeFactors]

Significance of changes in blood amino acids for the earlydiagnosis of lead poisoning. (French)Boyadjiev, V., Chalatcheva, L., Nikolova, P. Int. Arch.Gewerbepath. Gewerbehyg., 24, 299-309, 1968.[Amino Acids Blood, Animal Experiments, Rats, Human,Lead Poisoning Blood.]

Chromosome damage in experimental lead poisoning. (English)Muro, L. A Goyer, R. A. Arch. Path., 87, 660-3, Jun. 69.[Animal Experiments, Mice, Bone Marrow Cells Cytology,Chromatids, Chromosome Aberrations, Deoxyribonuc-lease, Karyotyping, Lead Poisoning, Leukocytes Cytology,Mitosis, Tissue Culture]

Recognition and classification of the radiological aspectsof supposed silicosis: experiment with multiple readings(Italian)Moreschi, N., Rezzonico, A. Med. d. Lavoro, 60, 5-10,Jan. 69.[Human, Silicosis Radiography]

Damage to the respiratory tract caused by ground basic slag(German)Kandus, J., Rosmanith, J. Int. Arch. Gewerbepath.Gewerbehyg., 25, 51-64, 1968.[Bronchitis, Chronic Disease, Dust, EnvironmentalExposure, Fertilizers, Human Industrial Waste, Phos-phates, Time Factors]

Chromium carcinogenesis: calcium chromate as a potentcarcinogen for the subcutaneous tissues of the rat. (English)Roe, F. J., Carter, R. L. Brit. J. Cancer, 23, 172-6, Mar.69.[Animal Experiments, Rats, Calcium Chromates,Injections Intramuscular, Lung Neoplasms, NeoplasmMetastasis, Sarcoma, Experimental]

Research on an immunologic conflict associated with silicosis(study bearing on 280 silicotic miners). (French)Cabanel, G., Voog, R., Dejarnac, A., Legrand, J., GelbartJ. J. Med. Lyon, 50, 77-97, 20 Jan, 69.[Human, Mining, Silicosis Immunology]

Some progress on beryllium. (English)Food Cosmet. Toxicol., 7, 83-5, Jan. 69.[Alkaline Phosphatase, Animal Experiments, Rats,Beryllium Analysis, Cell Division, Depression Chemical,Glycogen Metabolism, Human, In Vitro, Liver Analysis,Lung Metabolism, Lung Diseases, Review]

Effect of ascorbic acid on pulmonary silicosis of guinea pigs.(English)Kaw, J. L, Zaidi, S. H. Arch. environm. Hlth, 19, 74-83,Jul. 69.[Adrenal Glands Analysis, Animal Experiments, AscorbicAcid, Analysis, Collagen Biosynthesis, Guinea Pigs,Histocytochemistry, LungAnalysis, Scurvy, Silica Analysis,Silicosis Mortality, Silver]

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6. Effects of organic substances

On a lethal chloroformic acid methylester intoxication and13 additional cases with damage to health following theeffect of chloroformic acid methylester. (German)Thiess, A. M., Hey, W. Zbl. Arbeitsmned., 18, 141-7, May68.[Accidents Industrial, Esters, Formic Acids, Human]

Is phosgene poisoning still an industrial medicine problem(experiences with 109 phosgene intoxications in the BadischeAnilin- and Soda-Fabrik AG within the last 12 years)(German)Thiess, A. M., Goldmann, P. J. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 18, 132-41, May 68.[Adult, Chemical Industry, Germany West, Human]

Study of the external secretory function of the pancreas inpeople working in conditions of combined effect of divinyland styrol. (Russian)Bashirov, A. A. Vrach Delo, 2, 125-6, Feb 69.[Environmental Exposure, Human, Pancreas, Rubber,Styrenes, U.S S.R.]

Accidents and health hazards caused by anti-knock agentsconsisting of organic lead compounds. (German)Schwanecke, R. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 18, 69-78, Mar. 68.[Accidents Industrial, Automobile Driving, ChemicalIndustry, Human, Lead Poisoning, Petroleum]

On the symptomatology of the most frequent halogenatedhydrocarbon poisonings. (German)Klavis, G., Eggeling, F. Zbl Arbeitsmed., 18, 193-4,Jul. 68.[Human, Hydrocarbons, Halogenate Poisoning, MethylChlorideq Trichloroethylene]

Industrial medical problems in connexion with dimethylsulfatepoisoning. Observations over 30 years in the BASF.(German)Thiess, A. M., Goldmann, P. J. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 18,195-204, Jul. 68.[Accidents Industrial, Germany West, Human]

Observations and experiences in industry concerning thetoxicity (physiopathologic effect) of chlorated benzenevapours (mono- to hexachlorobenzene). (German)Ehrlicher, H. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 18, 204-5, Jul. 68.[Benzene Derivatives Poisoning, Chemical Industry,Human]

Cataract in persons working with trinitrotoluene. (German)Hassman, P., Juran, J. Int. Arch. Gewerbepath. Gewerbehyg.,24, 310-8, 1968.[Adult, Cataract Chemically Induced, Human, Trinitro-toluene Poisoning]

Data on the toxicologogic assessment of 3, 3-methylchlor-methyloxacyclobutane (MOCB). (Russian)Stankevich, V. V., Rappoport, M. B. Vrach Delo, 8,105-9, Aug. 67.[Animal Experiments, Rats, Hydrocarbons, HalogenateToxicity, Polymers Toxicity]

Several problems of chronic poisoning with croton aldehyde(Russian)Livke, T. N., Nosko, A. M., Neshkov, N. S. Vrach Delo,2, 96-8, Feb. 69.[Aldehydes, Chemical Industry, Croton Oil Poisoning,Environmental Exposure, Human, U.S.S.R.]

On the industrial hygienic-toxicologic evaluation of chemicalsubstances important to the political economy. 2. Brief com-munication: technical 2-ethylbutylacetate (primary hexyl-acetate) (German)Schmidt, P. Z. ges. Hyg., 14, 510-2, Jul. 68.[Animal Experiments, Rats, Environmental Exposure,Human, Solvents Toxicity]

Turpentine oil poisoning in workers of a shoe polish factorycaused by D-alpha-pinene. (German)

Nurnberger, F. Zbl. Arbeitsmed., 17, 310-9, Oct. 67.[Human, Male, Polishes, Turpentine Poisoning, UrologicDiseases Chemically Induced]

Rapidly developing proliferative myelosis. Possible etiologicrole of chlorine derivatives of benzene. (French)Tolot, F., Soubrier, B., Bresson, J. R., Martin, P. J. Med.Lyon, 50, 761-8, 5 May 69.[Benzene Derivatives Poisoning, Bone Marrow Diseases,Dyes Poisoning, English Abstract, Human, Myelopro-liferative Disorders Chemically Induced]

Severe hemopathy and exposure to chlorine derivatives ofbenzene (apropos of 7 cases). (French)Girard, R., Tolot, F., Martin, P., Bourret, J. J. Med. Lyon,50, 771-3, 5 May 69.[Benzene Derivatives Poisoning, Bone Marrow Diseases,Dyes Poisoning, Human]

Problems in the prevention of the risk of benzene poisoningapropos of 4 toxic disorders, one fatal, occurring in a perfumeproducts factory. (French)Rigaut, P., Vincent, V., Girard, R. J. Mid. Lyon, 50,775-7, 5 May 69.[Benzene Poisoning, Bone Marrow Diseases, Human,Kidney Failure, Acute, Perfume]

On the functional status of the liver and stomach in personssubjected to the effects of chloro-organic poisons. (Russian)Paramonchik, V. M., Platonova, V. I. Gig. Tr. prof.Zabol., 12, 27-31, Mar. 68.[Agricultural Workers, Benzene Hexachloride, DDT,English Abstract, Environmental Exposure, HepatitisToxic, Human, Pesticides. Stomach Diseases ChemicallyInduced, Sulfonic Acids]

An organophosphorus round-up. TI. (English)Food Cosmet. Toxicol., 7, 79-83, Jan. 69.[Animal Experiments, Dogs, Guinea Pigs, Mice, Rabbits,Rats, Brain Metabolism, Cholinesterase Inhibitor,Human, Liver Drug Effects, Nitrophenols Urine, OximesTherapeutic Use, Pesticides, Phosphates Metabolism,Pyridinium Compounds Therapeutic Use, Review]

Acute erythromyelosis due to benzene. (French)Bryon, P. A., Coeur, P., Girard, R. Gentilhomme, O.,Revol, L. J. Med. Lyon, 50, 757-9, 5 May 69.[Benzene Poisoning, Erythremic Myelosis, Erythro-leukemia, Human, Time Factors]

Some peculiarities of the clinical aspects of trinitrotoluenecataract. (Russian)Tiukina, G. A. Vestn. Oftal.. 80, 43-7, May-Jun. 67.[Cataract, Human, Sex Factors, Trinitrotoluene Poison-ing]

Oil and carcinoma of the scrotum. (English)Kipling, M. D. Trans. Soc. occup. Med., 19, 36-40, Apr.69.[Human, Male, Mineral Oil, Scrotum, Urogenital Neo-plasms Occurrence]

Clinical and experimental observations on so-called polyneuritiscaused by tricresylphosphates. (Italian)Capellini, A., Chiappino, G., Zurlo, N. Med. d. Lavoro,59, 721-59, Dec. 68.[Animal Experiments, Pigeons, Axons, Cresols, Demyelin-ation, English Abstract, Human, Motor Neurons,Paralysis, Peripheral Nerve Disease, Phosphoric Acids,Polyneuritis, Spinal Cord Diseases]

On vinyl chloride occupational posoning. (Russian)Antoniuzhenko, V. A. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 12, 50-2,Mar. 68.[Pollution, Ethylene Poisoning, Human, HydrocarbonsHalogenate Poisoning, Plastics]

Frequency of unknown benzene exposure associated withsevere hemopathy (apropos of a survey of 200 hospitalizedpatients). (French)

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Revol, L., Girard, R. J. Med. Lyon, 50, 791-795, May 69[Benzene Poisoning, Bone Marrow Diseases, EnglishAbstract, Human]

On the toxicity of sarcolysin in various paths of entry into theorganism. (Russian)Kranig, E. K. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 11, 28-33, Mar. 67.[Animal Experiments, Rats, English Abstract, MelphalanToxicity, Skin Absorption, Time Factors]

The clinical aspects and diagnostic value of changes in themorphological composition of the peripheral blood in acutemethylmercaptophos poisoning. (Russian)Tarashchuk, V. V. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 11, 37-41, Feb. 67.[Agricultural Workers' Diseases Blood, Blood Cell Count,English Abstract, Human, Insecticides Poisoning]

On substantiation of the maximum permissible concentration ofdiketene in the air (experimental data). (Russian)Feldman, 1. U. G. Gig. i. Sanit. 32, 11-4, Jan. 67.[Air Pollution, Chemical Industry, English Abstract,Human, Lactones]

On the methemoglobin-forming ability of isopropylnitrate,metaxylidine and aniline. (Russian)Zaugolnikov, S. D., Predtechenskii, M. B. Gig. Tr. prof.Zabol., 11, 49-50, Sep. 67.[Aniline Compounds, Animal Experiments, ChemicalIndustry, Dyes, Methemoglobinemia Chemically Induced,Nitrates]

Immunological investigation of individuals with toluenediisocyanate asthma. (English)Avery, S. B., Stetson, D. M., Pan, P. M., Mathews, K. P.Clin. exp. Immunol., 4, 585-96, May 69.[Antigens, Gel Diffusion Tests, Guinea Pigs, Hemagglutin-ation Tests, Histamine Liberation, Human, In Vitro,Lymphocytes, Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis, Rabbits,Serum Albumin, Tissue Culture]

On the toxicity of isobutyronitrile and alpha-hydroxyisobuty-ronitrile (acetone cyanohydrin). Demonstration on 2 casesof poisoning. (German)Thiess, A. M, Hey, W. Arch. Toxikol., 24, 271-82, 1969.[Accidents, Chemical Industry, English Abstract, Human,Male, Masks, Nitriles Toxicity]

Clinical and statistical studies in employees of chemicalcleaning plants exposed to perchlorethylene. (German)Franke, W., Eggeling, F. Med. Welt 9, 453-60, 1 Mar.69.[Blood Protein Electrophoresis Environmental Exposure,Human, Liver Function Tests, Mathematics, Methods,Tetrachloroethylene Poisoning, Time Factorsl

On the evaluation of the damage from organo-phosphoricpesticides In a group of agricultural workers in the Campaniaregion. (Italian)De Riu, G. C., Leonardi, L., Nocerino, P. Igiene mod., 60,871-9, 1967.[Agricultural Workers, Cholinesterase Blood, Human,Italy, Organometallic Compounds, Pesticides, Phos-phoranes Poisoning]

The clinical study of acute percutaneous ethylene chlorohydrinintoxication. (German)Bleckat, G., Strube, G. Int. Arch. Gewerbepath. Gewer-behyg., 25, 45-50, 1968.(Acute Disease, Alcohol Ethyl, Brain Diseases, Extra-pyramidal Tracts, Human]

Frequency of diabetes mellitus in workers exposed to therisk of carbon disulfide poisoning. (Italian)Ferrero, G. P. Med. d. Lavoro, 60, 38-42, Jan. 69.[Carbon Disulfide Poisoning. Diabetes Mellitus, Human,Textile Industry]

On 3 cases of chronic carbon disulfide poisoning with glomerulo-nephrotic syndrome. (Italian)Sbertoli, C., Farina, G., Saita, G. Med. d. Lavoro, 60.28-37, Jan. 69.[Arteriosclerosis Etiology, Carbon Disulfide Poisoning,Human, Kidney Diseases, Kimmelstiel-Wilson Syndrome,Textile Industry]

Clinico-statistical contribution to the study of carbonicdisulfide vasculopathy: analysis of 75 cases. (Italian)Navarro Martinez, N., Farina, G. Med. d. Lavoro, 60,11-20, Jan. 69.[Carbon Disulfide Poisoning, Cerebrovascular Disorders,Coronary Disease, Human, Hypertension Renal, Italy,Textile Industry, Vascular Diseases]

Allergic reactions of the lungs to enzymes of Bacillus subtilis.(English)Pepys, J., Longbottom, J. L., Hargreave, F. E., Faux, J.Lancet, 1, 1181-4, 14 Jun. 69.[Bacillus Subtilis, Detergents, Eosinophils, Gel DiffusionTests, Human, Leukocyte Count, Peptide Hydrolases,Respiratory Function Tests, Skin Tests]

Pulmonary disease due to inhalation of derivatives of Bacillussubtilis containing proteolytic enzyme. (English)Flindt, M. L. Lancet, 1, 1177-81, 14 Jun. 69.[Bacillus Subtilis, Detergents, Human, Lung Diseases,Masks, Peptide Hydrolases, Precipitin Tests, Skin Tests,Spirometry]

Data on substantiation of the maximum permissible con-centration of trimethylolpropane (etriol) in the air ofindustrial sites. (Russian)Stankevich, V. V. Gig. i. Sanit., 32, 107-8, May 67.[Air Pollution, Alcohols, Animal Experiments, Rats,Chemical Industry, Hydrocarbons]

Chromosome aberration in a benzol leukemia. (German)Hartwich, G., Schwanitz, G., Becker, J. Dtsch. med.Wschr., 94, 1228-9, 6 Jun. 69.[Benzene Poisoning, Chromosome Aberrations, Environ-mental Exposure, Human, Karyotyping, LeukemiaMyeloblastic, Time Factors, Toluene Poisoning, XylenePoisoning]

Percutaneous intoxication by fungicides based on mercury.(English)Jovicic, B. Ann. occup. Hyg., 11, 305-7, Oct. 68.[Antifungal Agents, Blister, Human, Mercury Poisoning,Organometallic Compounds, Skin Absorption]

A simple flow-volume device for measuring ventilatory functionin the field. Results on workers exposed to low levels oftoluene diisocyanate. (English)Peters, J. M., Mead, J., Van Ganse, W. F. Amer. Rev.resp. Dis., 99, 617-22, Apr. 69.[Comparative Study, Isocyanates, EnvironmentalExposure, Human, Sampling Studies, Spirometry]

Effects of trichloroethylene on visual-motor performance.(English)Vernon, R. J., Ferguson, R. K. Arch. environm. Hlth,18, 894-900, Jun. 69.[Depth Perception, Environmental Exposure, FlickerFusion, Form Perception, Human, Motor Skills, Tri-chloroethylene Toxicity, Visual Perception]

On standardization of toluene in the air of work premises.(Russian)Faustov, A. S. Gig. i. Sanit., 32, 105-7, Sep. 67.[Air Pollution, Animal Experiments, Rabbits, Rats,Toluene Toxicity]

7. Effects of animal and vegetable substances

Observations on the Monday syndrome in a Sicilian textile Vaccaro, S. Folia med. (Napoli), 51, 665-80, Sep. 68.industry complex. (Italian) [Cotton, Dust, Human, Italy, Pneumoconiosis, TextileMentesana, G., Deodato, P., Balsamelli, G., Curatolo, G., Industry]

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Apropos of accidents due to the handling of exotic woods.(French)Zafiropoulo, A., Audibert, A., Charpin, J. Rev. franc.,Allerg., 8, 155-71, Jul.-Sep. 68.[Allergens, Asthma, Eczema, Human, Wood]

Exposure to dust in the cottonseed oil extraction industry.(English)Noweir, M. H., El-Sadek, Y., El-Dakhakhny, A. A.Arch. environm. Hlth, 19, 99-103, Jul. 69.[Apnea Etiology, Cottonseed Analysis, Dust, Environ-mental Exposure, Thoracic Diseases, Time Factors]

Malignant ethmoid bone tumors in woodworkers. (French)Gignoux, M., Bernard, P. J. Med. Lyon, 50, 731-6, 5 May69.[Bone Neoplasms, Carcinoma Epidermoid, Cylindroma,Dust, English Abstract, Ethmoid Bone, Human, Lympho-sarcoma]

Pulmonary carcinoma in miller's lung. (Italian)Benatti, G., Covacev, L., Dalloglio, D., Manini, L.G. ital. Mal. Torace, 21, 249-54, Sep.-Oct. 67.[Carcinoma Epidermoid, Human, Lung Neoplasms, Male,Middle Age, Silicosis, Tomography]

Hodgkin's disease in workers in the wood industry. (English)Spiers, P. S Pub. Hlth Rep. (Wash.), 84, 385-8, May 69.[Caucasian Race, Demography, Environmental Exposure,Hodgkin"s Disease, Human, Lymphosarcoma, Mortality,Pollen, Sarcoma Reticulum Cell, Sex Factors, Trees,United States, Wood]

Tumours of the nose and sinuses in relation to woodworkers.(English)Hadfield, E. J. Laryng., 83, 417-22, May 69.[Adenocarcinoma, Carcinoma Epidermoid. CarcinomaTransitional, England, Human, Nasal Mucosa, NoseNeoplasms, Paranasal Sinus Neoplasm, Wood]

Bagassosis. (English)Buechner, H. A. G. Pneumol., 35, 108-14, Mar. 67.[Environmental Exposure, Human, PneumoconiosisOccurrence]

Respiratory diseases in farming. (English)Gilson, J. C. Ann. occup. Hyg., 12, 121-7, Apr. 69.[Agricultural Workers' Diseases, Farmer's Lung, GreatBritain, Human, Lung Diseases, Fungal, Silo Filler'sDisease]

8. Effects of physical agents

On the clinical aspects of severe forms of vibration disease indrill operators. (Russian)Dubinskaia, T. M. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 11, 49-50, May 67.[Environmental Exposure, Human, Iron, Male, Mining,Russian Federation (Europe), Vibration]

Nuclear residua in peripheral erythrocytes in persons exposedto long-term radiation. (Czech.)Kriklava, J., Vich, Z., Koskova, D. Vnitfni Lek., 15,223-8, Mar. 69.[Comparative Study, Environmental Exposure, Erythro-cytes, Histocytochemistry, Human, Radiation Effects,Uranium]

Dupuytren's contracture in vibration disease. (Russian)Zakharov, A. V. Vrach Delo, 8, 113-5, Aug. 67.[Dupuytren's Contracture Etiology, Human, Male,Middle Age, Vibration]

Significance of gas micronuclei in the aetiology of decom-pression sickness. (English).Evans, A., Walder, D. N. Nature (Lond.), 222, 251-2,19 Apr. 69.[Animal Experiments, Crustacea, Decompression Sickness,Gases, Pressure, Seawater]

On the classification of vibration disease. (Russian)Drogichina, E. A., Metlina, N. B. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 11,27-31, May 67.[Human, Vibration]

Occupational myelopathy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type,in pneumatic drill operators. (Italian)Magri, R., La Maida, G. C. Acta neurol. (Napoli), 24,29-37, Jan-Feb. 69.[Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Etiology, Human, Male,Vibration Adverse Effects]

Arteriographic research in patients with the Raynaud pheno-menon secondary to the use of vibrating tools. (Italian)Casula, D., Nissardi, G. P., Binaghi, G., Sanna-Randaccio.,F. Casciu, G., Cossu, F. Minerva cardioangiol., 17, 182-91,Mar. 69.[Angiography, English Abstract, Hand, Human, Mining,Raynaud's Disease, Vibration]

Two studies of acute internal exposure to man involving ceriumand tantalum radioisotopes. (English)Sill, C. W., Voelz, G. L., Olson, D. G, Anderson, J. 1.Hlth Phys., 16, 325-32, Mar. 69.[Accidents, Cerium Isotopes Metabolism, EnvironmentalExposure, Feces Analysis, Human, Male, NuclearReactors, Radioisotope Scanning, Radioisotopes Urine,Tantalum Metabolism, Time Factors]

The biological excretion pattern from a person involved inthe inhalation of a mixture of enriched uranium oxide andlead metal powders. (English)Bains, M. E., Rowbury, P. W. Hlth Phys., 16, 449-53,Apr. 69.[Air Pollution, Radioactive, Environmental Exposure,Feces Analysis, Human, Lead Urine, Lung RadiationEffects, Male, Radiation Effects, Uranium Urine]

Change in certain indices of peripheral circulation under theeffect of vibration of various intensities. (Russian)Malinskaia, N. N., Pozdniakova, R. Z., Podgornaia, T. G.Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 12, 12-6, Mar. 68.[Cardiovascular Diseases, English Abstract, Hand BloodSupply, Human, Male, Pulse, Vibration]

The effect of vibration of various high frequency ranges oncertain physiological functions of the organism in laborers.(Russian)Mikulinskii, A. M. Gig. Tr. prof. Zabol., 11, 48-50, Oct.67.[Adult, Arm, Cardiovascular Diseases, Human, Movement,Skin, Time Factors, Touch. Vibration]

Change in certain physicochemical properties of blood proteinsin workers engaged in the vibration tamping of concrete.(Russian)Nikolov, S. K. H., Rukavtsova, V. F., Stifatova, N. N.Gig. i. Sanit., 32, 104-6, Feb. 67.[Adult, Blood Protein Electrophoresis, Blood ProteinsPhysiology, Human, Vibration]

Measurement and mechanisms of inert gas narcosis. (English)Bennett, P. B., J. occup. Med., 11, 217-22, May 69.[Diving, Helium, Human, Inert Gas Narcosis, Nitrogen]

Advances in decompression research. (English)Schreiner, H. R. J. occup. Med., 11, 229-37, May 69.[Decompression Sickness, Diving, Gases Blood, Human,Inert Gas Narcosis]

Experiments on decompression bubbles in the circulationusing ultrasonic and electromagnetic flowmeters. (English)Spencer, M. P., Campbell, S. D., Sealey, J. L., Henry, F. C.,Lindbergh, J. J. occup. Med., 11, 238-44, May 69.[Animal Experiments, Sheep, Human, Blood Circulation,Blood Flow Velocity, Decompression Sickness Etiology,Human Ultrasonics]

New approaches to medical aspects of work in compressed air.(English)Behnke, A. R. J. occup. Med., 11, 259-72, May 69.[Accident Prevention, Decompression Sickness, Human.Personal Health Services]

96 Current awareness

Safe exit from the hyperbaric environment. Medical experiencewith pressurized tunnel operations. (English)Sealey, J. L. J. occup. med., 11, 273-5, May 69.[Accident Prevention, Decompression Sickness, Human]

Detection of lesions in small blood vessels of the hands inpatients with vibratory disease. Preliminary report.(English)Kozminska, A., Zawadzka, M. Pol. med. J, 8, 227-9,1969.[Biomedical Engineering, Electrocardiography, Hand,Human, Pulse, Vascular Diseases, Vibration]

Electrical injuries: a review of 65 cases. (English)Divincenti, F. C., Moncrief, J. A., Pruitt, B. A. Jr. J.Trauma, 9, 497-507, Jun. 69.[Accidents, Adult, Amputation, Burns Electric, ElectricInjury, Hematuria, Human, Kidney Failure, Lighting.Peripheral Nerves Injury]

Computation of continuous decompression schedules for deepsea dives, BNL-50104. (English)Robertson, J. S., Moeller G. U.S. AEC Brookhaven Nat.Lab., 1-37, Mar. 68.

[Computers Digital, Decompression Sickness, Diving,Gases, Human, Mathematics]

Hearing loss from exposure to interrupted noise. (English)Sataloff, J., Vassallo, L., Menduke, H. Arch. environm.Hlth, 18, 972-81, Jun. 69.[Acoustic Trauma, Audiometry, Auditory Threshold,Deafness, Human, Mining, Time Factors]

Unsaturation in living tissue relative to the pressure and com-position of inhaled gas and its significance in decompressiontheory. (English)Hills, B. A., Lemessurier, D. H. Clin. Sci., 36, 185-95,Apr. 69.[Air Analysis, Animal Experiments, Rabbits, AtmosphericPressure, Carbon Dioxide, Decompression Sickness,Gases Analysis, Manometry, Nitrogen, Oxygen, SkinAbsorption]

Environmental noise, hearing acuity, and acceptance criteria.(English)Hermann, E. R. Arch. environm. Hlth, 18, 784-91, May 69.[Audiometry Standards, Auditory Threshold, Environ-mental Exposure, Hearing, Hearing Disorders Clas-sification, Hearing Tests, Human, Noise, Statistics]

9. Methods of investigation of body function

A rapid ultraviolet absorption method for the determinationof mercury in urine. (English)Rathje, A. 0. Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 30, 126-32,Mar.-Apr. 69.[Environmental Exposure, Human, Indicators andReagents, Mercury Urine, Methods, Spectrophotometry]

Malignant cells in the urine of men exposed to beta-naphthy-lamine. (English)Connolly, J. G., White, E. P. Canad. med. Ass. J., 100, 879-82, 17 May 69.[Aged, Bladder Neoplasmas, Carcinogens Cell Transform-ation, Neoplasms Cystoscopy, Environmental Exposure,Human, Male, Urine Cytology]

10. Environmental measurement, control, and protection of the subjectThe proposed ACGIH mass limits for quartz: review and [Dust, Electronics, Human, Methods, Silica]

evaluation. (English) Device for measuring lead and cadmium in air. (English)Ayer, H. E. Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 30, 117-25, Amer. industr. Hyg. Ass. J., 30, 197-8, Mar.-Apr. 69.Mar.-Apr. 69. [Air Pollution, Cadmium Analysis, Lead Analysis]

11. MiscellaneousOn primary lung cancer in iron miners. (Russian)

Gurevich, M. A. Sovetsk. Med., 30, 71-6, May 67.[Iron, Lung Neoplasms Etiology, Mining, OccupationalDiseases Occurrence]

Damage to the nervous system by industrial poisons withspecial consideration of early symptoms. (German)Jordi, A. Praxis, 56, 610-8, May 67.[Anoxemia Chemically Induced, Carbon Disulfide, CarbonMonoxide, Environmental Exposure, Fatigue, Hemoglo-binometry, Human, Methods, Nervous System Diseases,Oxygen Consumption, Smoking]

A method of specific diagnosis and study of allergy to chemicalcompounds in vitro. (Russian)Sosonkin, 1. E. Lab. Delo, 10, 613-6, 1967.[Blood Coagulation Tests, Clot Retraction, Drug Hyper-sensitivity, Human, In Vitro, Methods, OccupationalDermatitis]

Aetiology of tumours of the urinary bladder. (English)Veys, C. A. Urol. int. (Basel), 24, 276-88, 1969.[Amines, Bladder Neoplasms, Carcinogens, ChemicalIndustry, England, Human, Prospective Studies, Rubber]

Chronic nucleo-reticular syndrome in occupational poisonings.(Italian)Girardi, G., Cis, C., Piatti, A. Arch. ital. Otol., 78, 756-70,Nov.-Dec. 67.[Benzene, Brain Diseases, Brain Stem, Carbon Disulfide,Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Tetrachloride, ChronicDisease, Human, Labyrinth Diseases, Lead Poisoning]

Research on the distribution of carrier of staphylococci

among workers engaged in the food industries. (Italian)Ricciardi, G. Igiene. mod., 60, 719-35, Sep.-Oct. 67.[Carrier State, Food Handling, Food Microbiology,Food-processing Industry, Human, Industrial Medicine,Italy, Staphylococcal Infections Occurrence, Staphylo-coccus]

Lung function in iron-workers. (English)Worth, G., Muysers, K., Smidt, U. Respiration, 26,225-30, 1969.[Bronchitis Occurrence, Carbon Dioxide Blood, Environ-mental Exposure, Human, Iron, Oxygen Blood, Res-piration, Spirometry, Time Factors]

Significance of lymphoblast transformation in allergic contacteczema. (German)Jung, E. G. Ther. Umsch., 26, 94-6, Feb. 69.[Antibody Formation, Chromates, Dermatitis Contact,Human, Hypersensitivity, Lymphocytes Metabolism,Models Biologic]

Bronchitis in foundry workers. (English)De Haller, R., Suter, F. Respiration, 26, 223-4, 1969.[Age Factors, Bronchitis Occurrence, EnvironmentalExposure, Human, Metallurgy, Pulmonary, Emphysema,Smoking]

Eczema by occupational contact (study of 600 cases). (Spanish)Ocana, Sierra, J., Gimenez Camarasa, J. M. Act. dermo-sifiligri. (Madr.), 59, 383-401, May-Jun. 68.[Dermatitis Contact Etiology, Eczema, Arm Facial,Hand Dermatoses Etiology, Human, Nurses OccupationalDermatitis, Seasons, Skin Tests, Spain]