Self-reported Symptoms Associated With the Use of Printer and Photocopier Machines: Results From the Nano-Control, International Foundation Survey.
Printer- and copier-emitted particles have been associated with respiratory, cardiovascular, autoimmune disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome. Clinicians should consider printer-emitted particles exposure in patients with such disorders, particularly those working in copy centers, and recommend exp...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Vol. 66; no. 11; pp. 891 - 903 |
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Nov2024
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