Article
Chemistry, Physical
Morgane Even, Olaf Wilke, Sabine Kalus, Petra Schultes, Christoph Hutzler, Andreas Luch
Summary: The study highlighted the need for a reliable and convenient method for monitoring formaldehyde release from toys, as current methods are not ideal. Researchers tested the feasibility of using miniaturised emission test chambers and found that they showed better consistency in results compared to standard methods.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Summaiya Lari, Padmaja R. R. Jonnalagadda, Praveen Yamagani, Srujana Medithi, Janardhan Vanka, Arun Pandiyan, Mohan Naidu, Babban Jee
Summary: Inappropriate use of pesticides and unsafe handling practices among farmers in developing countries, particularly in India, has led to high exposure risk. This study aimed to assess dermal exposure to pesticide residues through field observations and management practices in Rangareddy district, Telangana, Southern India. The findings showed that contamination through hand washing was the major contributor to dermal exposure, and the use of personal protective equipment significantly reduced exposure levels in certain regions of the body.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ewa Olkowska, Goran Grzinic
Summary: This article discusses the available alternative skin models for phthalate permeation studies, including ex vivo animal skin, human reconstructed skin, and artificial skin models. The use of these models is crucial for evaluating the impact and toxicity of phthalate compounds.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Gao, Yongfeng Lin, Yong Liang, Yingjun Wang, Lu Jiang, Yawei Wang, Guibin Jiang
Summary: The experiment revealed that the penetration ability of CPs through the skin was correlated with their molecular structure, with short-chain and medium-chain CPs more easily penetrating the skin compared to long-chain CPs. Additionally, the study suggests that human dermal exposure to CPs could be a significant pathway for CPs intake in the environment, highlighting the importance of further research in this area.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer Sahmel, Susan F. F. Arnold, Gurumurthy Ramachandran
Summary: This study evaluated the accuracy of dermal exposure judgments made by occupational health practitioners. The results showed that practitioners had limited experience and confidence in performing dermal exposure assessments, and tended to overestimate the potential for dermal exposure. Additional training and education, as well as improvements in dermal models, are necessary to enhance the accuracy of dermal exposure assessments.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Lin Tang, Julien Morel, Magnus Halling, Linda Ohlund, David Parsons
Summary: This study compares different measurement methods and finds that the handheld GreenSeeker measuring NDVI has the greatest potential for separating inoculation treatments in field inoculation experiments.
ACTA AGRICULTURAE SCANDINAVICA SECTION B-SOIL AND PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christian J. Kuster, Nicola J. Hewitt, Georg Hamacher
Summary: A study comparing the use of cotton gloves and hand washing to determine hand exposure found that the cotton glove method resulted in significantly higher exposure levels. This may be due to dermal uptake reducing the amount of residue that can be removed by hand washing, and the higher retention capacity of cotton gloves compared to human skin. The level of conservatism related to the use of cotton gloves remains unknown.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xixi Li, Wei He, Yuanyuan Zhao, Bing Chen, Zhiwen Zhu, Qiao Kang, Baiyu Zhang
Summary: In this study, computational methods were used to investigate the risk mechanisms of synthetic musks in human keratin and to design lower bioaccumulation ability musks. The results showed that adding specific body wash ingredients could further reduce the bioaccumulation ability of musks.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Luisana Di Cristo, Gemma Janer, Susan Dekkers, Matthew Boyles, Anna Giusti, Johannes G. Keller, Wendel Wohlleben, Hedwig Braakhuis, Lan Ma-Hock, Agnes G. Oomen, Andrea Haase, Vicki Stone, Fiona Murphy, Helinor J. Johnston, Stefania Sabella
Summary: This study presents four grouping hypotheses for dermal toxicity of nanoforms (NFs) and develops tailored Integrated Approach to Testing and Assessment (IATA) for each hypothesis. The importance of considering NF dissolution in sweat fluids for dermal exposure is demonstrated. It is expected that these approaches will expedite the risk assessment of dermal toxicity for NFs.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Aleix Balasch, Teresa Moreno, Ethel Eljarrat
Summary: Inhalation of PM2.5, dust ingestion, and dermal contact with dust are important pathways for human exposure to OPE contaminants. This study assesses the contamination levels of OPE in various indoor environments and finds that the concentration levels are below human health risk limits, although they may be only 2 times below the threshold for carcinogenic risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joseph A. Adeyemi, Jonas C. Cruz, Tolulope Ayo-Awe, Bruno A. Rocha, Chris O. Adedire, Vanessa C. de Oliveira-Souza, Marilia Cristina Oliveira Souza, Jose L. Domingo, Fernando Barbosa Jr
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of trace elements in print paper products and assessed their potential impact on human health through dermal exposure. The results revealed that the levels of trace elements were low and did not pose significant toxic risks to humans.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Khandoker Samaher Salem, Nitesh Kumar Kasera, Md. Ashiqur Rahman, Hasan Jameel, Youssef Habibi, Stephen J. Eichhorn, Alfred D. French, Lokendra Pal, Lucian A. Lucia
Summary: This article reviews the primary methods for estimating the crystallinity of cellulose, including X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, Raman and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, sum-frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy, as well as differential scanning calorimetry and evolving biochemical methods. The techniques are compared to better understand their requirements, differences, synergies, and limitations. The article highlights fundamental principles to guide researchers in studying the crystallinity of cellulosic materials.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yifan He, Ziqi Xiong, Jingyu Zhang, Jiayue Xie, Wen Zhu, Min Zhao, Zhiyong Li
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the differences in size and density measurements in assessing the growth of pure ground-glass nodules (pGGNs) and compare the growth rates and proportions of the two methods during follow-up. The results showed that observed density increases in growing nodules have a higher proportion of early growth and faster growth rates compared to size measurements.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Rebecca L. Sanford, Katelyn Hawker, Sarah Wayland, Myfanwy Maple
Summary: Workplace exposure to suicide attempts and deaths is recognized as a hazard for mental health and social care workers, with research showing adverse impacts. A survey of Australian participants found 130 individuals considered client-related suicide exposure as most impactful. While distress levels were relatively low, qualitative responses highlighted various themes including professional impact and lack of resources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Man Hu, Yining Zhang, Ming Zhan, Gengsheng He, Weidong Qu, Ying Zhou
Summary: This study developed a dermal physiologically based toxicokinetics (PBTK) model for diethyl phthalate (DEP) exposure via personal care products (PCPs) and indoor air in humans. The results showed that dermal exposure to DEP poses a greater risk to human health compared with oral exposure.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Urs Schlueter, Martin Tischer
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Remy Franken, Jaap Turkenburg, Konstantinos M. Kasiotis, Neeraj Shandilya, Jan Baan, Angelos N. Tsakirakis, Ilianna Chartzala, Pelagia Anastasiadou, Kyriaki Machera, Dag Rother, Michael Roitzsch, Ulrich Poppek, Jessica Meyer, Urs Schlueter, Rianda M. Gerritsen-Ebben, Suzanne Spaan
Summary: Dermal exposure is an important route of occupational exposure that can be quantified using a fluorescence method developed in this study. The method showed strong correlation for spraying scenarios but varied for other exposure situations.
ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dag Rother, Urs Schlueter
Summary: The European Union recently adopted restrictions on diisocyanates under the REACH Regulation in order to reduce occupational exposure and cases of diisocyanate-induced asthma. Occupational exposure to diisocyanates is particularly relevant in industries such as coatings, adhesives, and foam manufacturing.
ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Stefan Hahn, Jessica Meyer, Michael Roitzsch, Christiaan Delmaar, Wolfgang Koch, Janine Schwarz, Astrid Heiland, Thomas Schendel, Christian Jung, Urs Schlueter
Summary: Spray applications are efficient for distributing substances uniformly on surfaces, but there are challenges in modeling exposure. Systematic evaluation and inter-model harmonization are recommended to improve predictions and consider variation in spray equipment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gerhard Heinemeyer, Alison Connolly, Natalie von Goetz, Jos Bessems, Yuri Bruinen de Bruin, Marie A. Coggins, Peter Fantke, Karen S. Galea, Johannes Gerding, John D. Hader, Henri Heussen, Stylianos Kephalopoulos, Josephine McCourt, Paul T. J. Scheepers, Urs Schlueter, Martie van Tongeren, Susana Viegas, Maryam Zare Jeddi, Theo Vermeire
Summary: The use of aligned exposure science terminology is crucial for ease of comparison and appropriate interpretation of exposure information. This paper presents the first steps in compiling the most important exposure-related terms from existing guidance documents and publications for exposure and risk assessment, intended to trigger discussion on terminology among exposure scientists globally.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Urs Schlueter, Susan Arnold, Francesca Borghi, John Cherrie, Wouter Fransman, Henri Heussen, Michael Jayjock, Keld Alstrup Jensen, Joonas Koivisto, Dorothea Koppisch, Jessica Meyer, Andrea Spinazze, Celia Tanarro, Steven Verpaele, Natalie von Goetz
Summary: This article introduces an online workshop organized by ISES Europe to discuss theoretical background and challenges of occupational exposure models for chemicals. The workshop aims to address the main challenges in developing, validating, and using such models for regulatory purposes, and also explores the relationship between modeling and monitoring, as well as the need for common monitoring databases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Angelos N. Tsakirakis, Konstantinos M. Kasiotis, C. Richard Glass, Agathi N. Charistou, Pelagia Anastasiadou, Rianda Gerritsen-Ebben, Kyriaki Machera
Summary: The study aims to generate dermal exposure and transfer data for pesticide operators, highlighting the importance of using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) based on low values of actual dermal exposure.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Urs Schlueter, Jessica Meyer, Andreas Ahrens, Francesca Borghi, Frederic Clerc, Christiaan Delmaar, Antonio Di Guardo, Tatsiana Dudzina, Peter Fantke, Wouter Fransman, Stefan Hahn, Henri Heussen, Christian Jung, Joonas Koivisto, Dorothea Koppisch, Alicia Paini, Nenad Savic, Andrea Spinazze, Maryam Zare Jeddi, Natalie von Goetz
Summary: Exposure models are crucial in exposure science, and the European Exposure Science Strategy has identified exposure modelling as a priority area. The European Chapter of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES Europe) formed a working group to assess the state of exposure modelling in Europe and develop a strategic plan for improvement. The plan includes actions such as collecting available models, publishing a living document, and developing a best-practices handbook.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter Fantke, Yuri Bruinen de Bruin, Urs Schlueter, Alison Connolly, Jos Bessems, Stylianos Kephalopoulos, Maryam Zare Jeddi, An van Nieuwenhuyse, Tatsiana Dudzina, Paul T. J. Scheepers, Natalie von Goetz
Summary: Exposure science is an emerging and rapidly growing field that focuses on the contact between various stressors and human and ecological receptors. In Europe, however, this field is not fully recognized, leading to inefficient integration into policies. To address this issue, the European exposure science community has developed a strategy for 2020-2030, aiming to acknowledge exposure science as an independent and interconnected field, harmonize approaches and tools, and promote collaboration, education, and funding mechanisms.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
S. Viegas, U. Schlueter, M. Almeida-Silva
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Urs Schlueter, Andrea Spinazze
Summary: Exposure modeling is crucial for regulatory organizations, companies, and professionals in managing occupational health risks. This commentary focuses on occupational inhalation exposure assessment models within the REACH framework, discussing their theoretical background, applications, limitations, and the need for improvement. Despite its unquestionable relevance in the context of REACH, occupational exposure modeling requires consensus on key issues, monitoring of model performance, and alignment of practices and policies.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katharina Schwarz, Katharina Bluemlein, Thomas Goeen, Stefan Hahn, Ralph Hebisch, Wolfgang Koch, Ulrich Poppek, Anja Schaeferhenrich, Urs Schlueter, Monika Krug
Summary: The application of biocidal products by foam as an alternative to droplet spraying has inhalation exposure to aerosols as a concern. The study quantified the formation of inhalable aerosols during foaming and measured the aerosol release fractions of the active substance. The results showed that the aerosol release fractions varied and could be correlated to the process and foam parameters.
ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anja Schaeferhenrich, Katharina Bluemlein, Wolfgang Koch, Stefan Hahn, Katharina Schwarz, Ulrich Poppek, Ralph Hebisch, Urs Schlueter, Monika Krug, Thomas Goeen
Summary: This study provides comparative exposure data for foam and spray applications of biocidal products in occupational settings, showing that potential dermal exposure is higher than inhalation exposure. While foam application reduces inhalation exposure, it does not significantly affect potential dermal exposure.
ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Daniel M. Figueiredo, Esmeralda J. M. Krop, Jan Duyzer, Rianda M. Gerritsen-Ebben, Yvonne M. Gooijer, Henk J. Holterman, Anke Huss, Cor M. J. Jacobs, Carla M. Kivits, Roel Kruijne, Hans J. G. J. Mol, Arne Oerlemans, Pieter J. J. Sauer, Paul T. J. Scheepers, Jan C. van de Zande, Erik van den Berg, Marcel Wenneker, Roel C. H. Vermeulen
Summary: The study protocol described a large exposure survey in the Netherlands focusing on pesticide exposure of residents living close to agricultural fields. Environmental and personal samples were collected and analyzed for pesticide levels, with the aim of better understanding exposure routes and developing an integrative exposure model. The study, conducted between 2016 and 2019, assessed 96 homes and 192 participants, providing valuable insights into residential pesticide exposure and potential health risks.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2021)