Cooper, Glinda S.

Occupational and environmental influences on the development and course of lupus [electronic resource] / Glinda Cooper. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2007. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (40 min.) : color, sound). - Gene-environment interactions : role in the modulation of pulmonary and autoimmune disease risks, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Gene-environment interactions : role in the modulation of pulmonary and autoimmune disease risks. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Role of genetic susceptibility in the etiology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) -- Demographic risk factors for SLE -- Epidemiologic and experimental research on occupational exposures (respirable silica dust and solvents) and risk of developing SLE -- "Lifestyle" factors (smoking, use of hair dyes) and risk of developing SLE -- Ultraviolet radiation and risk of developing SLE -- Research on exposures and SLE severity (disease activity and damage) -- Examples of specific gene-environment interactions -- Environmental pollutants and SLE.

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1075 Henry Stewart Talks


Environmental Exposure.
Environmental Illness.
Genes.
Genetic Predisposition to Disease.
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic.
Occupational Diseases.
Occupational Exposure.
Risk Factors.
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