L Alessio

Summary

Affiliation: University of Brescia
Country: Italy

Publications

  1. ncbi Evaluation of fitness for work: the most challenging situations
    L Alessio
    Institute of Occupational Medicine, University of Brescia, Italy
    Med Lav 97:488-90. 2006
  2. ncbi [Introduction to the work of the Congress]
    Lorenzo Alessio
    Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro e Igiene Industriale, Universita degli Studi di Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, Brescia, Italy
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 32:199-204. 2010
  3. ncbi [Collaboration between the cardiologist and the occupational health physician needed for formulating the etiological diagnosis and the job fitness evaluation]
    L Alessio
    Cattedra, U O di Medicina del Lavoro, Universita, Spedali Civili di Brescia, p le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia
    Med Lav 95:98-103. 2004
  4. ncbi [Work: disease and health. The role of occupational medicine]
    L Alessio
    Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale ed Applicata, Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro e Igiene Industriale, Universita degli Studi di Brescia
    Med Lav 101:11-27. 2010
  5. ncbi [Cardiopathy caused by physical or chemical agents]
    Michela Crippa
    Cattedra, U O di Medicina del Lavoro, Universita, Spedali Civili di Brescia
    Med Lav 95:110-8. 2004
  6. ncbi [Individual eye protective devices]
    M Sarnico
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro,
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 26:136-9. 2004
  7. ncbi [Individual protection devices: anti-vibration gloves]
    L Balbiani
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro,
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 26:140-2. 2004
  8. ncbi [Individual head protection devices]
    P Paglierini
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro,
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 26:143-6. 2004
  9. ncbi [Work fitness and pregnancy]
    R Lorini
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro,
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 26:147-9. 2004
  10. ncbi From lead to manganese through mercury: mythology, science, and lessons for prevention
    Lorenzo Alessio
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, Brescia, Italy
    Am J Ind Med 50:779-87. 2007

Detail Information

Publications55

  1. ncbi Evaluation of fitness for work: the most challenging situations
    L Alessio
    Institute of Occupational Medicine, University of Brescia, Italy
    Med Lav 97:488-90. 2006
    ..Moreover, Italian legislation on this topic can be variously interpreted and this can cause conflicting evaluations. In this session, the most challenging situations in FW evaluation will be taken into consideration...
  2. ncbi [Introduction to the work of the Congress]
    Lorenzo Alessio
    Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro e Igiene Industriale, Universita degli Studi di Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, Brescia, Italy
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 32:199-204. 2010
    ..Moreover, the results of multicenter studies performed on these topics will be presented by three working groups...
  3. ncbi [Collaboration between the cardiologist and the occupational health physician needed for formulating the etiological diagnosis and the job fitness evaluation]
    L Alessio
    Cattedra, U O di Medicina del Lavoro, Universita, Spedali Civili di Brescia, p le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia
    Med Lav 95:98-103. 2004
    ..The cardiovascular system can be the target organ of various occupational risk factors. Moreover, cardiovascular diseases of non-occupational origin may be aggravated and/or triggered by working activity...
  4. ncbi [Work: disease and health. The role of occupational medicine]
    L Alessio
    Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale ed Applicata, Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro e Igiene Industriale, Universita degli Studi di Brescia
    Med Lav 101:11-27. 2010
    ..They must acquire and maintain the necessary competence for their duties and adequate conditions to carry out their tasks according to good practice and professional ethics...
  5. ncbi [Cardiopathy caused by physical or chemical agents]
    Michela Crippa
    Cattedra, U O di Medicina del Lavoro, Universita, Spedali Civili di Brescia
    Med Lav 95:110-8. 2004
    ..Occupational cardiovascular diseases do not possess any specific clinical and physiopathogenetic features...
  6. ncbi [Individual eye protective devices]
    M Sarnico
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro,
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 26:136-9. 2004
  7. ncbi [Individual protection devices: anti-vibration gloves]
    L Balbiani
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro,
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 26:140-2. 2004
  8. ncbi [Individual head protection devices]
    P Paglierini
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro,
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 26:143-6. 2004
  9. ncbi [Work fitness and pregnancy]
    R Lorini
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro,
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 26:147-9. 2004
  10. ncbi From lead to manganese through mercury: mythology, science, and lessons for prevention
    Lorenzo Alessio
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, Brescia, Italy
    Am J Ind Med 50:779-87. 2007
    ..Unfortunately, the consequent implementation of preventive measures was generally delayed, causing important negative effects to the exposed populations...
  11. ncbi [Alcohol and working]
    A Mangili
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro, Universita degli Studi di Brescia
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 26:255-8. 2004
    ..These entail diagnostic evaluation of alcoholism, job fitness evaluation, in heavy drinkers, advise of rehabilitation and health promotion program...
  12. ncbi [Updating in occupational health for health care workers]
    L Alessio
    Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro ed Igiene Industriale, Universita degli Studi di Brescia, Italy
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 30:228-35. 2008
    ..Preliminary issues are presented while final results will be presented at the conference on September 2009...
  13. ncbi From clinical activities to didactics and research in occupational medicine
    L Alessio
    Institute of Occupational Medicine, University of Brescia, Italy
    Med Lav 97:393-401. 2006
    ..This trend should be quantitatively and qualitatively verified with ad hoc studies. The information is particularly relevant for Academic Institutions where medical students and residents in occupational medicine are trained...
  14. ncbi Synthesis of the results of studies performed on subjects exposed to low doses of mercury
    L Alessio
    Cattedra di Medicina del Lavoro, , P.le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia
    Med Lav 93:259-64. 2002
  15. ncbi [Latex allergy in health care workers: frequency, exposure quantification, efficacy of criteria used for job fitness assessment]
    M Crippa
    Cattedra di Medicina del Lavoro, Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro,
    Med Lav 95:62-71. 2004
    ..Moreover, it should be noted that latex antigenic proteins were also demonstrated in nitrile gloves, this is a relevant information since nitrile gloves are often used as an alternative in latex allergic workers...
  16. ncbi Assessment of neurobehavioral performance as a function of current and cumulative occupational lead exposure
    R Lucchini
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Italy
    Neurotoxicology 21:805-11. 2000
    ..A safe exposure level was calculated on the basis of dose-response relationship with prolactin alteration, yielding a PbB value of 10 microg/dl...
  17. ncbi [Evaluation of the dose of mercury in exposed and control subjects]
    P Apostoli
    Cattedra di Medicina del Lavoro e Cattedra di Igiene Industriale, , P.le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia
    Med Lav 93:159-75. 2002
    ....
  18. ncbi [Significance of biological indicators of mercury exposure]
    P Apostoli
    Cattedra di Igiene Industriale, Universita degli Studi di Brescia, p le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia
    Med Lav 94:231-41. 2003
    ..It was considered appropriate to update of the significance and use of the different mercury exposure indicators...
  19. ncbi Long-term exposure to "low levels" of manganese oxides and neurofunctional changes in ferroalloy workers
    R Lucchini
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Italy
    Neurotoxicology 20:287-97. 1999
    ..In order to be protective for the entire working life, the average annual exposure level should be lower than 100 micrograms/m3...
  20. ncbi Fitness for work in difficult cases: an occupational medicine experience in a University Hospital
    S Porru
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Spedali Civili of Brescia, Italy
    Med Lav 97:521-8. 2006
    ..Fitness for work (FW) in certain clinical cases poses significant professional challenges for Occupational Physicians (OPs)...
  21. ncbi One century of studies on lead poisoning in papers published in La Medicina del Lavoro
    L Alessio
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
    Am J Ind Med 38:361-7. 2000
    ....
  22. ncbi [Report on the activities carried out in the research project of the Ministry of Instruction, University, and Research entitled "Environmental and occupational exposure to inorganic lead: assessment of toxic effects of current doses and related preve
    P Apostoli
    Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale ed Applicata, Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro e Igiene Industriale, Universita degli Studi di Brescia, Italy
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 27:6-14. 2005
    ..The results of the research, presented in detail in the current issue, do confirm the inadequacy of the biological exposure index nowadays ruled by Lex 25/2002...
  23. ncbi Occupational exposure to pectinase
    L Belleri
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Italy
    Allergy 57:755. 2002
  24. ncbi [A multidisciplinary preventive intervention in a large Italian hospital]
    S Porru
    Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro ed Igiene Industriale, Universita di Brescia, Brescia
    Med Lav 100:11-5. 2009
    ..A multidisciplinary intervention is necessary to tackle the occupational risk of low back disorders in manual handling ofpatients and to evaluate the effectiveness...
  25. ncbi [Role of the occupational physician in occupational injuries prevention: across ethics, science and good practices]
    S Porru
    Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro, Universita degli Studi di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 32:14-7. 2010
    ....
  26. ncbi Mechanism of neurobehavioral alteration
    R Lucchini
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Italy, p le Spedali Civili 1, I 25125, Brescia, Italy
    Toxicol Lett 112:35-9. 2000
    ..Examples are given of different behavioral types of changes induced in humans by organic solvents (styrene), metals (manganese) and anaesthetic gases, based on a possible common underlying mechanism of toxicity...
  27. ncbi Neurological and neuropsychological features in Parkinsonian patients exposed to neurotoxic metals
    R Lucchini
    Department of Applied and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Italy
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 29:280-1. 2007
    ..87-420.12), and the Standardized Morbidity Ratios was associated with environmental Mn levels...
  28. ncbi Occupational protein contact dermatitis from milk proteins
    M Crippa
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
    Contact Dermatitis 51:42. 2004
  29. ncbi Brain magnetic resonance imaging and manganese exposure
    R Lucchini
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Italy
    Neurotoxicology 21:769-75. 2000
    ..Since both MnB and PI show a high degree of variability, further research should be focused on the identification of more accurate indicators...
  30. ncbi Fitness for work in health care workers from the prospective of ethics, science and good practices
    L Alessio
    Department of Experimental and Applied Medicine, Section of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, University of Brescia, Italy
    Med Lav 103:165-74. 2012
    ..Proper FFW judgment also permits the expected benefits to be achieved, not only for the workers but also for employers, companies and society...
  31. ncbi [Protein content of latex gloves used in hospitals]
    M Crippa
    Cattedra di Medicina del Lavoro, , Servizio di Medicina del Lavoro, Spedali Civili di Brescia
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 24:441-3. 2002
    ..For latex allergic subjects it is necessary to pay attention in choosing nitryl gloves, especially as an alternative to natural rubber gloves since some brands may contain significant amounts of allergenic latex proteins...
  32. ncbi [Susceptibility to varicella-zoster, measles, rosacea and mumps among health care workers in a Northern Italy hospital]
    S Porru
    Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro ed Igiene Industriale, Universita degli Studi di Brescia
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 29:407-9. 2007
    ..Nosocomial transmission of varicella (V), rubella (R), mumps (Mu) and measles (Me) may be a significant cause of morbidity in health care workers (HCW). Susceptible HCW might be a relevant part of the workforce...
  33. ncbi [Implementation of a health education programme in a sample of hairdressing trainees]
    Michela Crippa
    Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Applicata, Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro, Universith degli Studi di Brescia, Azienda Spedali Civili di Brescia
    Med Lav 98:48-54. 2007
    ..Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge that hairdressing trainees have of the risks present in their workplaces and to apply and verify, the efficacy of a specific educational programm..
  34. ncbi [Occupational cancer. The role of the occupational physician in systematic search and aetiological diagnosis of lung cancer. Analysis of a case list]
    S Porru
    Cattedra di Medicina del Lavoro, Universita degli Studi di Brescia
    Med Lav 97:565-80. 2006
    ..About 15% of lung cancers (LC) might be attributable to occupation. However, clinical practice shows that LC percentage for which occupational aetiology is recognized is lower than expected...
  35. ncbi [Medical surveillance and occupational identification of workers exposed to repeated movements of the upper limbs]
    R Lucchini
    Cattedra di Medicina del Lavoro dell Università di Brescia
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 23:116-22. 2001
    ..The diagnostic protocols with the adequate instrumental evaluation are provided, and the required legal reporting is discussed...
  36. ncbi [Protocol for health surveillance of workers exposed to repetitive arm movements]
    R Lucchini
    Cattedra e Servizio di Medicina del Lavoro, Università Spedali Civili di Brescia
    Med Lav 94:395-404. 2003
    ..A Work Group on this problem was constituted in Brescia, Italy, following the great interest raised by recent scientific meetings on this topic...
  37. ncbi Malignant mesothelioma and the working environment: the viewpoint of the occupational physician
    S Porru
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia Italy
    Med Lav 96:312-29. 2005
    ..The existence of a threshold level below which there is no risk of MM is still debated. A prompt and thorough assessment of exposure is essential to evaluate and manage MM cases, from diagnostic and epidemiological points of view...
  38. ncbi Prevention of latex allergy among health care workers and in the general population: latex protein content in devices commonly used in hospitals and general practice
    Michela Crippa
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Regional hospital Sp Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
    Int Arch Occup Environ Health 79:550-7. 2006
    ..In this study the latex protein content in devices commonly used in hospitals and general practice were investigated. The main aim was to acquire information for preventing latex allergy in health care workers and in the general population...
  39. ncbi Application of a latent variable model for a multicenter study on early effects due to mercury exposure
    Roberto Lucchini
    Institute of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
    Neurotoxicology 24:605-16. 2003
    ..On the contrary, dental amalgams and small-size fish consumption do not seem to be associated to any adverse health effect at these exposure levels...
  40. ncbi High prevalence of Parkinsonian disorders associated to manganese exposure in the vicinities of ferroalloy industries
    Roberto G Lucchini
    Department of Experimental and Applied Medicine, Section of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, Brescia, Italy
    Am J Ind Med 50:788-800. 2007
    ..To assess the prevalence of Parkinsonian disturbances in relationship to environmental exposure to manganese due to ferroalloy industries in the province of Brescia, Northern Italy...
  41. ncbi Neurobehavioral science in hazard identification and risk assessment of neurotoxic agents--what are the requirements for further development?
    Roberto Lucchini
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, p le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy
    Int Arch Occup Environ Health 78:427-37. 2005
    ....
  42. ncbi Prevention of latex allergy among health care workers: evaluation of the extractable latex protein content in different types of medical gloves
    Michela Crippa
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Italy
    Am J Ind Med 44:24-31. 2003
    ..The total protein content and the latex allergenic protein content in different types of medical gloves commonly used in our hospital were evaluated to acquire information useful for preventing latex allergy in our hospital personnel...
  43. ncbi Prevention of injuries at work: the role of the occupational physician
    Stefano Porru
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, P le Spedali Civili, 1, 25125 Brescia, Italy
    Int Arch Occup Environ Health 79:177-92. 2006
    ..To promote a person- and enterprise-tailored approach, entailing greater attention to human factors and to practical problems of the specific workplace, with a call to a leading role played by OP...
  44. ncbi Metabolism of arsenic after acute occupational arsine intoxication
    P Apostoli
    Institute of Occupational Health, University of Brescia, Italy
    J Toxicol Environ Health 52:331-42. 1997
    ..Furthermore, the elimination rate of As from blood follows a three-phase model and the half-lives of different species vary from about 27 to 86 h with the following gradient As5+ < MMA < As3+ < DMA < AsB...
  45. ncbi [From lead colic to moderate risk]
    L Alessio
    Cattedra di Medicina del Lavoro, , Italy
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 27:80-7. 2005
    ....
  46. ncbi [Management of occupational dermatitis. Nine years' experience]
    Michela Crippa
    Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro ed Igiene Industriale, Universita degli Studi di Brescia, U O di Medicina del Lavoro, Azienda Spedali Civili di Brescia
    Med Lav 102:193-200. 2011
    ..To evaluate management problems concerning 301 workers with occupational dermatitis (OD) referred to the Occupational Health Institute of Brescia in the period 2000-2008...
  47. ncbi [Tuberculin skin test (TST) survey among healthcare workers (HCWs) in hospital: a systematic review of the literature]
    D Placidi
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro, Universita degli Studi di Brescia
    G Ital Med Lav Ergon 29:409-11. 2007
    ..To summarize the evidence on the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) survey among healthcare workers (HCWs) in hospital, in the last decade...
  48. ncbi [Introduction: scope and purpose of the multicenter project " Assessment of effects due to low doses in inorganic mercury following environmental and occupational exposure: human and in vitro studies on specific toxicity mechanisms"]
    L Alessio
    Cattedra di Medicina del Lavoro, , P.le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia
    Med Lav 93:148-56. 2002
    ..The results of this research project are described and discussed in the following papers...
  49. ncbi [Skin disorders and job fitness assessment]
    M Crippa
    Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro, , Servizio di Medicina del Lavoro, Azienda Spedali Civili di Brescia
    Med Lav 93:1-10. 2002
    ..It is difficult to define definitive criteria for the assessment of fitness for employment; in this article only some suggestions are made and they can vary according to the different situations...
  50. ncbi The Declaration of Brescia on Prevention of the Neurotoxicity of Metals Brescia, Italia 17-18 June 2006
    Philip Landrigan
    Med Lav 97:811-4. 2006
  51. ncbi The Declaration of Brescia on prevention of the neurotoxicity of metals June 18, 2006
    Philip Landrigan
    Am J Ind Med 50:709-11. 2007
  52. ncbi [Health surveillance in occupational medicine: the problem of formerly exposed workers]
    Lorenzo Alessio
    Med Lav 95:72-3. 2004
  53. ncbi Prolactin changes as a consequence of chemical exposure
    Lorenzo Alessio
    Environ Health Perspect 114:A573-4; author reply A574. 2006
  54. ncbi [Competent physicians and basic physicians: a collaboration to reinitiate]
    Gianfranco Farina
    Med Lav 93:51-2. 2002
  55. ncbi [Education and assistance: activity necessary for the training in the specialization of occupational medicine]
    Lorenzo Alessio
    Med Lav 95:325-6. 2004