[Cognitive disorders among welders exposed to aluminum].
In order to evaluate the relationship between exposure to aluminum and cognitive functions, a group of 50 aluminum welders underwent to the following neuropsychological tests: Wechsler Memory Scale, Color-Word Test and Raven Progressives Matrices test. The results of the tests showed a reduction of memory, of concentration and a slight reduction of attention. The authors conclude that aluminum exposure leads cognitive changes.
Giorgianni
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Dipartimento di Medicina Sociale del Territorio Sez. di Medicina del Lavoro Università di Messina A.O.U. Policlinico G. Martino U.O. di Medicina del Lavoro.
Faranda
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Brecciaroli
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Beninato
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Saffioti
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Muraca
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Congia
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Catanoso
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Agostani
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D000328:Adult; D000535:Aluminum / Q000633:toxicity*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014896:Welding
D000535:Aluminum