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Pleura

Written by CAA Admin on March 10th, 2012.

The pleura is the membrane lining the chest cavity in which the lung lies.

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RSS Industrial Injuries Advisory Council – Activity on GOV.UK

  • Independent report: Dupuytren’s contracture: clarification of intention and amendment of the prescription 22 May 2020
    This explains why IIAC has amended its recommendation for Dupuytren's contracture as a prescribed disease for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.
    HM Government
  • Independent report: Cutaneous malignant melanoma and occupational exposure to (natural) UV radiation in pilots and aircrew 12 May 2020
    Cutaneous malignant melanoma and occupational exposure to (natural) UV radiation in pilots and aircrew.
    HM Government
  • Independent report: Occupational exposure to silica or asbestos and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) - associated vasculitis: IIAC position paper 46 3 April 2020
    The possible relationship between exposure to silica and asbestos and development of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies - associated vasculitis.
    HM Government

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