[Criteria of medical surveillance of the thyroid in occupational exposure to ionizing radiation: contribution of a caseload]. / Criteri di sorveglianza medica della tiroide nella esposizione lavorativa a radiazioni ionizzanti: contributo casistico.

In this paper preliminary results obtained by the application of a scheduled procedure for the diagnosis and management of thyroid nodular diseases in the medical surveillance of radiation workers are discussed. The study demonstrates the utility of the schedule in early diagnosis of thyroid cancer in medical surveillance of radiation protection.

[Method remarks and observations on the use of the respiratory function tests in occupational medicine]. / Appunti di metodo e riflessioni per l'esecuzione delle prove di funzionalità respiratoria in Medicina del Lavoro.

FVC test represents a preliminary test used to approach the 2nd diagnostic level of non invasive screening in occupational pneumopathy (DLCO, N2 wash out, closure volume). Quality, validity and ability to be replicated of the test in spirometry have been evaluated. Results have been examined by Fisher exact test and by linear regression analysis. It was possible to demonstrate the validity and reproducyibility of this simple, diagnostic and non invasive screening in Occupational Health.