41. Beryllium Lawyers Brayton Purcell: Chronic Beryllium Disease Beryllium exposure may lead to serious diseases such as chronic beryllium disease or berylliosis, and lung cancer. http://www.braytonlaw.com/practiceareas/beryllium.htm

Chronic Beryllium Disease and Beryllium Exposure Practice Areas Asbestos Tobacco Medical Drugs ... HMO s Lead Paint Maritime Claims For Our Clients Case Status Practice Areas Our Court Record In the News ... Practice Areas Beryllium Exposure Beryllium Exposure Beryllium is a rare element that is extracted from the earth, refined and reduced to a very fine powder. Its properties of light weight, high tensile strength and ability to slow neutrons have made it useful in many industries. Common workplace forms of beryllium are beryllium oxide powder, beryllium ceramics and beryllium copper alloy. Because of the health dangers associated with beryllium exposure, the Atomic Energy Commission adopted limits for workplace beryllium exposure. These limits are extraordinarily low. They reflect the fact that there is no known safe level of beryllium exposure; even minimal exposures to the substance may cause chronic beryllium disease (also known as CBD or berylliosis) in susceptible individuals. Family members of individuals who work with beryllium can also develop chronic beryllium disease from exposure to dust that the worker brings home on his or her clothing.

42. Beryllium Lawyers Brayton Purcell: Beryllium Disease Chronic beryllium disease or berylliosis is a painful scarring of the lung tissue caused by beryllium exposure. http://www.braytonlaw.com/medical/medical_berylliosis.htm

Berylliosis and Beryllium Exposure Medical Information Diseases and Medications Asbestosis Mesothelioma Lung Cancer ... Toxic Mold For Our Clients Case Status Practice Areas Our Court Record In the News ... Medical Information Berylliosis Chronic Beryllium Disease Causes Lung Scarring Chronic beryllium disease or berylliosis is a painful scarring of the lung tissue caused by exposure to the metal beryllium Beryllium Disease: Detection for details. Chronic beryllium disease may be treated, but not cured. Adrenocortical steroids can reduce inflammation of the lung tissue. Physicians most commonly prescribe the steroid prednisone. Other steroids may also be useful. Mechanical ventilation of the lungs and administration of oxygen may be necessary in advanced cases of the disease. For detailed information about the metal beryllium, beryllium exposure risks, and berylliosis detection and treatment, see our web site, Beryllium Network . If you have been diagnosed with chronic beryllium disease and wish to know more about your legal options, please feel free to

43. Information About Beryllium And Beryllium Disease From Dessen, Moses & Sheinoff Helpful Information About Bankruptcy from the Law Firm of Dessen, Moses Sheinoff. http://www.dms-lawyer.com/area/beryl.shtml

Last Updated May 08, 2005 INFORMATION ABOUT BERYLLIUM AND BERYLLIUM DISEASE We hope that the questions and answers presented here will assist you in familiarizing yourself with potential beryllium and beryllium disease claims. Because all legal problems are unique, nothing provided here is a substitute for the advice of competent counsel . We strongly urge you to consult with an attorney licensed to practice in your state about any particular legal problem you may have. WHAT IS BERYLLIUM? Beryllium is a brittle, steel gray metal found as a component of coal, oil, certain rock minerals, volcanic dust and soil. Elemental beryllium is used in a wide variety of applications. Exposure to beryllium most often occurs in mining, extraction, and in the processing of alloy metals containing beryllium. The metal is used in the aerospace, nuclear and manufacturing industries. WHAT IS BERYLLIUM DISEASE? Beryllium disease is caused by inhaling beryllium particles, dust or fumes. Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, fatigue, weight loss or loss of appetite, fever and sweating. Medical tests may reveal abnormal lung sounds, lung scars, decreased pulmonary function, granulomas (a nodular form of chronic inflammation) and an allergy to beryllium. The chronic form of the disease, Chronic Beryllium Disease (“CBD”) is caused by an allergic reaction to beryllium. Depending on the severity of CBD, symptoms of pulmonary hypertension or respiratory failure may be present. CBD is incurable, usually irreversible and may result in death. The acute form of the disease, involving skin disease with poor wound healing and rash or wart-like bumps, is rarely seen and usually not nearly as serious as CBD.

44. Chronic Beryllium Disease This site contains information about benzene and its link to Chronic beryllium disease. http://www.mamashealth.com/berr.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Lung Diseases and Illnesses ARDS Asbestosis Asthma Black Lung Disease ... Tuberculosis Links Email Mama What is Chronic Beryllium Disease? Chronic beryllium disease (also called CBD) is an incurable lung disease caused by the inhalation of beryllium dust and fumes. It is characterized by inflammation in the lungs. The inflammation is a result of exposure to beryllium fumes, dusts or powder. It may develop slowly or rapidly. Lung cancer may also be caused by beryllium exposure. Chronic beryllium disease can develop as long as 30 years after a person was last exposed to beryllium. In most cases, the disease develops within 8-10 years after exposure. Extreme cases of Chronic beryllium disease can cause disability or death. Who gets Chronic Beryllium Disease? People whose work involves the manufacture of metallic beryllium, beryllium oxide ceramic, or alloys containing beryllium are at risk for developing chronic beryllium disease. Symptoms of Chronic Beryllium Disease? Some of the most common symptoms of Chronic Beryllium Disease are: cough shortness of breath fatigue weight loss loss of appetite fever night sweats Treatment options?

45. Berylliosis (beryllium Disease) Berylliosis (or beryllium disease) is caused by the inhalation of beryllium particles, dust or fumes. Ventilators can help patients with acute berylliosis http://respiratory-lung.health-cares.net/berylliosis.php

46. Berylliosis - Chronic Beryllium Disease Chronic beryllium disease (CBD) is characterized by the inflammation of the lungs caused by exposure to Beryllium fumes or dust. http://respiratory-lung.health-cares.net/chronic-beryllium-disease.php

47. Marked Tachypnea In Siblings With Chronic Beryllium Disease Due To Copper-Beryll Marked Tachypnea in Siblings With Chronic beryllium disease due to CopperBeryllium Alloy*. Susan M. Tarlo, MB BS, FCCP ; Kunuk Rhee, MD ; Elizabeth Powell, http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/content/full/119/2/647

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48. Journal Of Respiratory Diseases Chronic Beryllium Disease Don T Full text of the article, Chronic beryllium disease don t miss the diagnosis even trivial exposures can result in disease from Journal of Respiratory http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BSO/is_8_24/ai_107895474

49. CHEST: Variable Response To Long-term Corticosteroid Therapy In Chronic Berylliu In contrast to CBD, acute beryllium disease presents like chemical A key element in the management of all forms of beryllium disease is removal from http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0984/is_6_126/ai_n8590963

@import url(/css/us/style1.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); @import url(/css/us/articles.css); @import url(/css/us/artHome1.css); Advanced Search Home Help IN free articles only all articles this publication Automotive Sports 10,000,000 articles - not found on any other search engine. FindArticles CHEST Dec 2004 Content provided in partnership with 10,000,000 articles Not found on any other search engine. Related Searches Sarcoidosis / Care and treatment Sarcoidosis / Observations Featured Titles for AAACN Viewpoint ABNF Journal, The AIDS Treatment News AMAA Journal ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports Variable response to long-term corticosteroid therapy in chronic beryllium disease CHEST Dec, 2004 by Akshay Sood William S. Beckett Mark R. Cullen Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. Objectives: Chronic beryllium disease (CBD) shares many of its characteristics with sarcoidosis and is often treated with corticosteroids. There is limited available literature regarding the effect of long-term corticosteroid therapy on the natural history of CBD. Methods and materials: We conducted an observational retrospective study of six patients with CBD who received prolonged corticosteroid treatment with a mean pulmonary function test follow-up period of 10.1 years. Five of the six patients were exposed to beryllium at the same workplace. The diagnosis in four of the six cases was confirmed by a positive beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test result on blood or BAL fluid. Periodic pulmonary function tests were analyzed in relation to removal from beryllium exposure and treatment with corticosteroids.

50. Penn Lung Center: Health Information - Beryllium Disease Beryllium is a lightweight metal that can cause lung disease. Two types of disorders have been described. Acute beryllium disease is an inflammation of the http://www.pennhealth.com/lung/health_info/beryllium.html

Appointments Medical Services Health Information Find a Doctor Search: Overview Services and Programs About Our Team Health Information Allergy Asthma Beryllium Disease Emphysema Sarcoidosis ... Smoking Cessation Beryllium Disease Beryllium is a lightweight metal that can cause lung disease. Two types of disorders have been described. Acute beryllium disease is an inflammation of the airways and lungs that occurs shortly after exposure to high concentrations of beryllium. Today, this disease would only be observed in an industrial accident. In contrast, chronic beryllium disease occurs in about 5% of persons exposed to beryllium, after exposures to low environmental levels of beryllium and does not cause symptoms until an average of 10 years after exposure. Some individuals may not develop symptoms until 40 years after their initial exposure to beryllium. If the beryllium exposure is not suspected, most individuals will be diagnosed as sarcoidosis - a disease with similar manifestations.

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52. Berylliosis - Chronic Beryllium Disease Berylliosis Chronic beryllium disease. What is Berylliosis/Chronic Chronic beryllium disease (CBD) is characterized by the inflammation of the lungs http://www.toxicinjuries.com/berylliosis.htm

@import "http://www.toxicinjuries.com/style.css"; Navigation Berylliosis Manganism Mesothelioma Silicosis ... Return Home Berylliosis - Chronic Beryllium Disease What is Berylliosis/Chronic Beryllium Disease? Chronic Beryllium Disease (CBD) is characterized by the inflammation of the lungs caused by exposure to Beryllium fumes or dust. There are a number of occupations more afflicted with CBD. The industries in which Beryllium can be found include the following: Electronics Atomic energy Laboratory work Metal working Ceramic manufacturing Extraction Dental work Causes In 1979, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported that exposure to Beryllium causes cancer in humans. This finding ultimately lead to the understanding that exposure to Beryllium is what causes CBD. When individuals inhale Beryllium dust or fumes, they may develop CBD. Symptoms CBD exists in two forms: acute and chronic. Although the incidences of CBD in the acute form are now rare, the disease is characterized by respiratory conditions such as pneumonia or bronchitis. In the chronic form, it takes a lot longer for symptoms to appear. An allergic reaction is usually the cause of this form of CBD. The following are the general symptoms associated with CBD: Cough Shortness of breath, especially with activity

53. Berylliosis beryllium disease Reducing the Risks. National Jewish Medical Research Center Page. 28 May 1998 http//www.nationaljewish.org/main.html http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/berylliosis.jsp

54. Safety And Health Topics: Beryllium - Brochures - Beryllium And Chronic Berylliu Beryllium and Chronic beryllium disease. Link to Printing Instructions Printing Instructions. Beryllium and Chronic beryllium disease. Beryllium http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/beryllium/be_and_chronic_be_disease.html

U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov MyOSHA [skip navigational links] Search Advanced Search A-Z Index Safety and Health Topics Beryllium ... Printing Instructions Beryllium and Chronic Beryllium Disease Beryllium Beryllium is a metal that is found in nature, especially in beryl and bertrandite rock. It is extremely lightweight and hard, is a good conductor o electricity and heat, and is nonmagnetic. These properties make beryllium suitable for many industrial used, including: metalworking (pure beryllium, copper and aluminum alloys, jet break pads, aerospace components); ceramic manufacturing (semiconductor chips, ignition modules, crucibles, jet engine blades, rocket covers); electronic applications (transistors, heat sinks, x-ray windows); atomic energy applications (heat shields, nuclear reactors, nuclear weapons); laboratory work (research and development, metallurgy, chemistry); extraction (ore and scrap metal); and dental alloys (crowns, bridges, dental plates); and sporting goods (golf clubs, bicycle frames). Exposure Exposure happens when a person breathes in beryllium mists, dusts or fumes. Beryllium can then travel to the lungs where it can cause damage. Beryllium-related granulomas (non-cancerous tumors or growths) can also develop in other body tissues but these do not usually result in a loss of function.

55. Safety And Health Topics: Beryllium - Hazard Recognition Chronic beryllium disease Prevention Program. Department of Energy (DOE) (1999, Facts About beryllium disease. National Jewish Medical and Research http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/beryllium/recognition.html

U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov MyOSHA [skip navigational links] Search Advanced Search A-Z Index Beryllium Hazard Recognition Beryllium causes lung and skin disease in two to 10 percent of exposed workers. Occupational exposure most often occurs in mining, extraction, and in the processing of alloy metals containing beryllium. The adverse health effects of beryllium exposure are caused by the body's immune system reacting with the metal, resulting in an allergic-type response. The following references aid in recognizing hazards and health effects associated with beryllium. 10th Report on Carcinogens . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Services, National Toxicology Program (2002, December). This is a table of contents with links to sections of the report. Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Services, National Toxicology Program (2002, December), 2.05 MB PDF , 8 pages. Explains the carcinogenicity, properties, use, production, exposure, and regulations regarding beryllium. Public Health Statement for Beryllium . Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) (2002, September). Provides exposure risks, exposure limits, and health effects of exposure to beryllium.

56. Notice To Former Workers About Beryllium Disease Testing About beryllium disease Testing. If you were an Ames Laboratory employee prior to the mid1950s, you should be receiving a letter from the Department of http://www.external.ameslab.gov/BEnotice.htm

Notice to Former Workers About Beryllium Disease Testing If you were an Ames Laboratory employee prior to the mid-1950s, you should be receiving a letter from the Department of Energy inviting you to have a blood test to determine if you are sensitized to beryllium. Beryllium was known to be used in Gilman Hall and in Wilhelm Hall on the Iowa State University campus as part of work conducted in support of the Manhattan Project and as post-war work to improve the purification and processing of uranium and thorium. Some people who may have been exposed to beryllium or beryllium compounds during that period may develop chronic beryllium disease, or CBD. People are exposed to beryllium through inhalation of beryllium mists, dusts or fumes. The disease affects the lungs, but can be treated. If you were a non-Ames Laboratory ISU employee working in Gilman Hall during this same time period, you also should be receiving a letter from the DOE. In addition, if you know of any former Ames Lab or ISU employees who may have been exposed to beryllium, please pass this information along to them. Please follow the instructions in the letter if you want to proceed with the blood test. If you have any questions, call the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education toll free at 1-866-812-6703. ORISE is operating the Former Beryllium Workers Medical Surveillance Program for DOE. You can visit the ORISE Web site at

57. Ames Laboratory Beryllium Factsheet How many people exposed to beryllium contract beryllium disease? What are the symptoms, and is beryllium disease treatable? http://www.external.ameslab.gov/BEfactsh.htm

Ames Laboratory Beryllium Factsheet What is beryllium? Beryllium is a hard, lightweight metal that is very strong and easy to shape. It has many industrial uses. Beryllium-copper alloys and beryllium-oxide ceramics are used in the electronic, nuclear and aerospace programs. Beryllium parts for nuclear weapons were manufactured and used at a number of Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. This manufacturing process continues at some laboratories today. What is the Former Beryllium Workers Medical Surveillance Program? How many DOE laboratories/facilities are involved in the program? The medical surveillance program is operating at more than 20 DOE sites, including Rocky Flats in Colorado, Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, Hanford in Washington, Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. The Burlington Assembly Plant in Burlington, Iowa, was also known to have handled beryllium. Is the Ames Laboratory included in the list of sites where beryllium was handled? Yes. Beryllium was used at the Ames Laboratory in the 1940s and early 1950s. In the 1940s, it was used in the processes developed at the Laboratory for the production of highly pure uranium and thorium for the historic Manhattan Project. Ames Lab metallurgists also worked on a process to produce pure beryllium metal from beryllium fluoride. In the early 1950s, beryllium-oxide powder was used to produce beryllium shapes and crucibles. The toxicity of beryllium was not well known until after WWII when greater efforts were made to minimize exposure. Present-day buildings in which purification work would have occurred include Wilhelm Hall and Gilman Hall on the Iowa State University (ISU) campus.

58. Beryllium Disease Medical Resources Jon Gelman Attorney 1-888-696-7900 Chronic beryllium disease Diagnosis and Management Conference on Berylliumrelated Diseases ASTDR Public Heal Statement on Beryllium http://www.gelmans.com/be/bemed.htm

Beryllium Central Beryllium Disease Medical Resouces NIH: Clinical Trials National Medical Library: PubMed Chronic Beryllium Disease: Diagnosis and Management Conference on Beryllium-related Diseases ... ASTDR: Public Heal Statement on Beryllium Beryllium Beryllium Central Cold War Compensation Medical Resources Who Is At Risk ... Reading Room Jon Gelman, who practices in Wayne, NJ , wrote Workers' Compensation Law, 3rd ed. (West Group). He can be reached electronically at: jon@gelmans.com . Internet: www.gelmans.com ; 1450 Valley Road, PO Box 934, Wayne, NJ 07474-0934, Toll Free: (888) 696-7900, Tel: (973) 696-7900; Fax: (973) 696-7988. For additional information call Toll Free 1(888) 696-7900

59. Chronic Beryllium Disease Berylliosis Poisoning Chronic beryllium disease is caused by breathing beryllium dust. Berylliois is incurable and often fatal. Workers exposed to Beryllium may be entitled to http://www.yourlawyer.com/practice/overview.htm?topic=Beryllium

60. Beryllium Symposium BerylliumInduced Macrophage Apoptosis in Chronic beryllium disease Immunopathology of Beryllium-Induced Granulomatous Disease http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/meetings/beryllium/index.shtml

Beryllium Research Symposium: Basic Mechanisms and Human Health June 25- 26, 2002 National Library of Medicine , Bethesda, MD Contents Introduction Welcome Agenda ... Attendees Sponsored by Office of Biological and Environmental Research The Department of Energy in cooperation with The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and The National Jewish Medical and Research Center Introduction Welcome from the Planning Committee Agenda Presentations Electrostatic Potential onHLA-DPB1*1701 and HLA-DPB1*0401:Implications for Putative Mechanism of Chronic Beryllium Disease Eugene Demchuk ; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV (also available as a PowerPoint file Chemicals and Immunologic Lung Disease:Gene and Environment Meinir G Jones ; NHLI @ ICSM; London (also available as a PowerPoint file Physicochemical Determinants of Beryllium Toxicity using in vitro and in vivo Models Gregory L. Finch PowerPoint file Dosimetry of Beryllium in an Animal Model by Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Marina Chiarappa-Zucca ; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory University of California (also available as a PowerPoint file Beryllium Stimulates a Local Angiotensin System in Chronic Beryllium Disease LA Maier

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