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A mesothelioma epidemic in Cappadocia: scientific developments and unexpected social outcomes
In Cappadocia, Turkey, an unprecedented mesothelioma epidemic causes 50% of all deaths
in three small villages. Initially linked solely to the exposure to a fibrous mineral, erionite, …
in three small villages. Initially linked solely to the exposure to a fibrous mineral, erionite, …
[HTML][HTML] Medical and surgical care of patients with mesothelioma and their relatives carrying germline BAP1 mutations
The most common malignancies that develop in carriers of BAP1 germline mutations include
diffuse malignant mesothelioma, uveal and cutaneous melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, …
diffuse malignant mesothelioma, uveal and cutaneous melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, …
Phase III study of pemetrexed in combination with cisplatin versus cisplatin alone in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma
…, P Ruffie, U Gatzemeier, M Boyer, S Emri… - Journal of clinical …, 2003 - ascopubs.org
Purpose: Patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rapidly progressing malignancy
with a median survival time of 6 to 9 months, have previously responded poorly to …
with a median survival time of 6 to 9 months, have previously responded poorly to …
Genetic-susceptibility factor and malignant mesothelioma in the Cappadocian region of Turkey
Erionite present in stones used to build the villages of Karain and Tuzköy, Turkey, mined from
nearby caves, is purported to cause mesothelioma in half of the villagers. We constructed …
nearby caves, is purported to cause mesothelioma in half of the villagers. We constructed …
Genetic predisposition to fiber carcinogenesis causes a mesothelioma epidemic in Turkey
Malignant mesothelioma in the western world is often associated with asbestos exposure. It
is a relatively rare cancer that causes ∼2,500 deaths yearly in the United States and 1,000 …
is a relatively rare cancer that causes ∼2,500 deaths yearly in the United States and 1,000 …
[HTML][HTML] The Cappadocia mesothelioma epidemic: its influence in Turkey and abroad
SA Emri - Annals of translational medicine, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The epidemic of mesothelioma in Cappadocia, Turkey, is unprecedented in medical history.
In three Cappadocian villages, Karain, Tuzkoy and “old” Sarihidir, about 50% of all deaths (…
In three Cappadocian villages, Karain, Tuzkoy and “old” Sarihidir, about 50% of all deaths (…
Malignant pleural mesothelioma due to environmental mineral fiber exposure in Turkey: analysis of 135 cases
We reviewed data from 135 patients with environment-associated malignant pleural
mesothelioma (MPM) from the Central Anatolian region of Turkey. The most significant factors …
mesothelioma (MPM) from the Central Anatolian region of Turkey. The most significant factors …
Lung diseases due to environmental exposures to erionite and asbestos in Turkey
Asbestos deposits have been used locally by the rural inhabitants of Central and Southeastern
Anatolia for domestic purposes for many years. Mineralogical analysis revealed that …
Anatolia for domestic purposes for many years. Mineralogical analysis revealed that …
[HTML][HTML] Rapid diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma and its discrimination from lung cancer and benign exudative effusions using blood serum
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), an aggressive cancer associated with exposure to
fibrous minerals, can only be diagnosed in the advanced stage because its early symptoms …
fibrous minerals, can only be diagnosed in the advanced stage because its early symptoms …
[HTML][HTML] A text messaging-based smoking cessation program for adult smokers: randomized controlled trial
Background: Despite promising data in Western countries, there is a dearth of research into
the efficacy of text messaging-based smoking cessation programs in other settings, including …
the efficacy of text messaging-based smoking cessation programs in other settings, including …
