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Workers across every occupational sector have the potential to be exposed to a wide variety of chemicals, and the skin is a primary route of exposure. Furthermore, exposure to certain chemicals has been linked to…
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Perfluoroheptaoinc acid (PFHpA), perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), and perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) are synthetic chemicals belonging to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) group that includes over 5,000…
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As more women join the skilled-trade workforce, the effects of workplace exposures on pregnancy need to be explored. This study aimed to identify the effects of mild-steel (MS) and stainless-steel (SS) welding fume…
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The WWI is a screening tool that uses nationally available datasets to summarize baseline characteristics about weather-related hazards and vulnerability at the census tract level for communities reliant on private…
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Adipose tissue (AT), an endocrine organ, plays a central role in maintenance of whole-body energy homeostasis through its release of adipokines. Obesity, affecting over 40% of American adults, disrupts adipocyte…
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Copper-based preservatives consisting of micronized and nanoscale copper particles have been widely used in applications for wood protection. The presence of micronized/nanoscale particles and soluble aqueous copper in…
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Top impacts are considered essential tests to evaluate the shock absorption performance of commonly used type I industrial helmets. Currently, there are two major test standards that are widely applied in helmet…
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A method for measuring PAA vapors in air using impinger sampling and field-portable colorimetric analysis is presented. The capture efficiency of aqueous media in glass and plastic impingers was evaluated when used for…
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Triclosan is an antimicrobial chemical used in healthcare settings that can be absorbed through the skin. Exposure to triclosan has been positively associated with food and aeroallergy and asthma exacerbation in humans…
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Nanotechnology is one of the most rapidly developing areas of the economy and involves the study and control of matter in the nanoscale. The nanoscale is the size range from 1 to 100 nm. Recently, some nanomaterials…
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Background: Twenty-two million workers are exposed to hazardous noise in the United States. The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of hearing loss among U.S. industries. Methods: We examined 2000–2008…
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Deaths or serious injuries among emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and other ambulance occupants occur at a high rate during transport. According to a study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and…
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Workers involved in oil exploration and production in the upstream petroleum industry are exposed to crude oil vapor (COV). COV levels in the proximity of workers during production tank gauging and opening of thief…
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MicroRNAs are essential regulators of gene expression in humans and can control pathogenesis and host-virus interactions. Notably, the role of specific miRNAs during influenza virus infections are still ill-defined. The…
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Aspergillus versicolor is ubiquitous in the environment and is particularly abundant in damp indoor spaces. Exposure to Aspergillus species, as well as other environmental fungi, has been linked to adverse health…
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Concentrated collection of aerosol particles on a substrate is essential for their chemical analysis using various microscopy and laser spectroscopic techniques. An impaction-based aerosol concentration system was…
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The association between human respiratory disease transmission by respiratory droplets and aerosols is well established for several known pathogens.1 Given that the average individual spends > 90% of their day indoors,…
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Use of two-dimensional organomodified nanoclays (ONCs) in nanocomposites continues to grow, however, may pose an inhalation hazard and risk for fixed airway disease which partially relies on epithelial and fibroblast…
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Understanding the host response to influenza A virus (IAV) infection is vital for developing intervention strategies. The primary barriers for invading respiratory pathogens are the airway epithelial cells of the…
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