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Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Jane Fazio is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Fazio is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Silicosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Ballad Health Medical Associates
Mandeep Bakshi is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Bakshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bakshi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Sleep Medicine.
Ballad Health Medical Associates Sleep Medicine
Celso Ebeo is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Ebeo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Silicosis. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Ebeo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Summary: Artisanal, small-scale mining (ASM) is a large and essential component of the world's economy. Despite attendant risks, there is little research into risks to the health of artisanal miners. The tanzanite gemstone is mined exclusively in Northern Tanzania, in deep shafts using ASM techniques. There is concerning evidence that the burden of silicosis and tuberculosis (TB) amongst miners is high. In...