[Neurologic and neurophysiologic evaluation of workers occupationally exposed to mixed organic solvents. Preliminary study]. 1995

H Sińczuk-Walczak, and W Wesołowski, and U Wilczyńska
Przychodni Chorób Zawodowych, Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra med. Jerzego Nofera w Lodzi.

The study covered 72 persons (39 females and 33 males), engaged in the production of dyes and varnishes, and exposed to mixtures of organic solvents which contain benzene C-9 and C-10 alkyl derivatives. For females--length of employment accounted for mean = 15.9 years and cumulative exposure index for mean = 12.11, and for males - mean = 16.4 years and mean = 12.17, respectively. The study results applying to the group exposed were compared with the results of the controls matched according to gender, age and work shifts. Clinical examination indicated that among complaints the following manifestations predominated: headache, dizziness, increased emotional excitability, memory and concentration disturbances, hypersomnia during a day and mood instability. Subjective symptoms were more frequently observed in females. Neurological examination revealed no organic changes neither in the central nor in the peripheral nervous system. Certain anomalies were noted in EEG and visual evoked potential (VEP) examinations which may indicate pre-clinical changes in the nervous system.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009422 Nervous System Diseases Diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. This includes disorders of the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and muscle. Neurologic Disorders,Nervous System Disorders,Neurological Disorders,Disease, Nervous System,Diseases, Nervous System,Disorder, Nervous System,Disorder, Neurologic,Disorder, Neurological,Disorders, Nervous System,Disorders, Neurologic,Disorders, Neurological,Nervous System Disease,Nervous System Disorder,Neurologic Disorder,Neurological Disorder
D009460 Neurologic Examination Assessment of sensory and motor responses and reflexes that is used to determine impairment of the nervous system. Examination, Neurologic,Neurological Examination,Examination, Neurological,Examinations, Neurologic,Examinations, Neurological,Neurologic Examinations,Neurological Examinations
D010150 Paint An emulsion of solid color which when spread over a surface leaves a thin decorative and or protective coating. Varnish,Paints
D002617 Chemical Industry The aggregate enterprise of manufacturing and technically producing chemicals. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed) Industry, Chemical,Chemical Industries,Industries, Chemical
D004396 Coloring Agents Chemicals and substances that impart color including soluble dyes and insoluble pigments. They are used in INKS; PAINTS; and as INDICATORS AND REAGENTS. Coloring Agent,Dye,Dyes,Organic Pigment,Stain,Stains,Tissue Stain,Tissue Stains,Organic Pigments,Pigments, Inorganic,Agent, Coloring,Inorganic Pigments,Pigment, Organic,Pigments, Organic,Stain, Tissue,Stains, Tissue
D004569 Electroencephalography Recording of electric currents developed in the brain by means of electrodes applied to the scalp, to the surface of the brain, or placed within the substance of the brain. EEG,Electroencephalogram,Electroencephalograms
D004784 Environmental Monitoring The monitoring of the level of toxins, chemical pollutants, microbial contaminants, or other harmful substances in the environment (soil, air, and water), workplace, or in the bodies of people and animals present in that environment. Monitoring, Environmental,Environmental Surveillance,Surveillance, Environmental
D005074 Evoked Potentials, Visual The electric response evoked in the cerebral cortex by visual stimulation or stimulation of the visual pathways. Visual Evoked Response,Evoked Potential, Visual,Evoked Response, Visual,Evoked Responses, Visual,Potential, Visual Evoked,Potentials, Visual Evoked,Response, Visual Evoked,Responses, Visual Evoked,Visual Evoked Potential,Visual Evoked Potentials,Visual Evoked Responses

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