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Stephanie M. Eick, Dana E. Goin, Lara Cushing, Erin DeMicco, June-Soo Park, Yunzhu Wang, Sabrina Smith, Amy M. Padula, Tracey J. Woodruff, Rachel Morello-Frosch
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Environmental Sciences
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Naomi Azar, Linda Booij, Gina Muckle, Tye E. Arbuckle, Jean R. Seguin, Elizabeth Asztalos, William D. Fraser, Bruce P. Lanphear, Maryse F. Bouchard
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(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Yi Hu, Qi Lu, Chuican Huang, Yu Gao, Ying Tian, Lichun Fan, Shijian Liu
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Environmental Sciences
Allison Kupsco, Andreas Sjodin, Whitney Cowell, Richard Jones, Sharon Oberfield, Shuang Wang, Lori A. Hoepner, Dympna Gallagher, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Jeff Goldsmith, Andrew G. Rundle, Julie B. Herbstman
Summary: Data collected from a birth cohort in New York City revealed that prenatal PBDE exposures were not associated with child growth trajectories in Dominican and African American children. The study found no significant impact of cord levels of individual PBDEs or total PBDE mixture on childhood BMIz. Adjusting for postnatal PBDE exposures did not alter the results.
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(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Min Luan, Honglei Ji, Maohua Miao, Hong Liang, Ziliang Wang, Yafei Chen, Aimin Chen, Wencheng Cao, Wei Yuan
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Teresa Durham, Jia Guo, Whitney Cowell, Kylie W. Riley, Shuang Wang, Deliang Tang, Frederica Perera, Julie B. Herbstman
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinsong Xue, Qingqing Xiao, Min Zhang, Dan Li, Xiaofei Wang
Summary: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are widely used flame retardants found in various materials. They have been detected in soil, air, water, dust, and animal tissues, and are associated with a range of toxic effects on different organ systems. Understanding the mechanisms and potential toxicity of PBDEs is important for developing effective prevention strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Mantong Jin, Shunfei Zhang, Jiaqi He, Zhuhao Lu, Shanshan Zhou, Nanxi Ye
Summary: The study investigated PBDE contamination in the microenvironment of family automobiles in Hangzhou City, China. Decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209) was found to be the major component, primarily sourced from volatile polyurethanes in seat covers and foot pads. Infants and toddlers were most exposed to PBDEs, with BDE-47 and -99 posing the primary health risks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Bingbing Sun, Jing Liu, Yu-Qi Zhang, Kenneth M. Y. Leungb, Eddy Y. Zeng
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Ruixue Guo, Yumeng Qi, Beibei Li, Nannan Wu, Jie Tian, Zunyao Wang, Ruijuan Qu
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Environmental Sciences
Binxu Liu, Ningning Song, Tao Jiang, Juan Wu, Lei Zhang, Wei Ge, Chao Chai
Summary: The study investigated the distribution, congener patterns, possible sources, and ecological risks of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in the surface sediments of 20 fishing ports along the coast of Bohai Sea. The results showed that BDE-209 was the dominant congener and high concentrations of PBDEs were found near Liaohe River, Haihe River, manufacturing plants of BFRs near Laizhou Bay, and tipping areas of marine garbage.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Hongyu Li, Yunxue Li, Bushra Maryam, Zhiyong Ji, Jun Sun, Xianhua Liu
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(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lai-Xin Liu, Ru-Rong Gu, Yang Jin, Xue-Qin Chen, Xu-Wen Li, Yue-Ming Zheng, Zhao-Bing Gao, Yue-Wei Guo
Summary: Natural polybrominated diphenyl ethers have various biological activities. In this study, five polybrominated diphenyl ether natural products and 30 new derivatives were synthesized and their activities were studied, which may contribute to the discovery of new marine polybrominated diphenyl ether derived drugs.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Kate Tong, Li Li, Knut Breivik, Frank Wania
Summary: More developed economies offload the risk of toxic chemical emissions associated with the production and disposal of products to less developed regions through global trade, resulting in higher emissions burden in peripheral regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Emily Parry, Ami R. Zota, June-Soo Park, Tracey J. Woodruff
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Environmental Sciences
Ami R. Zota, Susanna D. Mitro, Joshua F. Robinson, Emily G. Hamilton, June-Soo Park, Emily Parry, R. Thomas Zoeller, Tracey J. Woodruff
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(2018)
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BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2018)
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Reproductive Biology
Ruth J. Geller, Rebecca M. Brotman, Katie M. O'Brien, Derek M. Fine, Ami R. Zota
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY
(2018)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ami R. Zota, Ruth J. Geller, Antonia M. Calafat, Cherie Q. Marfori, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Gaby N. Moawad
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Suril S. Mehta, Tamarra James-Todd, Katie M. Applebaum, Andrea Bellavia, Kimberly Coleman-Phox, Nancy Adler, Barbara Laraia, Elissa Epel, Emily Parry, Miaomiao Wang, June-Soo Park, Ami R. Zota
Summary: This study investigated the associations between individual and mixture of POPs exposure and measures of prenatal fasting glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance in overweight women during pregnancy. The findings revealed varied associations between certain POPs exposures and glucose metabolism during pregnancy, with individual PCB exposures positively associated with fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, and all PFAS inversely associated with glucose and insulin levels. Further research on the relationship between POPs exposure and glycemic outcomes in a larger population of pregnant women is warranted.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Martha A. Tesfalul, Sky K. Feuer, Esperanza Castillo, Kimberly Coleman-Phox, Allison O'Leary, Miriam Kuppermann
Summary: The study found that obstetric patients have varying levels of knowledge about preterm birth, with patients and providers generally agreeing on the benefits and risks of preterm birth risk assessment. While most patients expressed a desire to know their personalized preterm birth risk during pregnancy, providers differed in their approaches to offering counseling on preterm birth risk. Many providers also expressed concerns about discussing social and structural risk factors for preterm birth.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
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Psychiatry
Jennifer N. Felder, Patience A. Afulani, Kimberly Coleman-Phox, Serwaa S. Omowale, Charles E. McCulloch, Lauren Lessard, Miriam Kuppermann
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JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ning Ding, Carrie A. Karvonen-Gutierrez, Ami R. Zota, Bhramar Mukherjee, Sioban D. Harlow, Sung Kyun Park
Summary: This study found that environmental pollutants, including PFAS, may be a contributing factor to racial/ethnic disparities in hypertension. Black participants had a higher risk of developing hypertension, partly due to the effects of PFAS. Therefore, reducing PFAS exposure is an important public policy goal in order to reduce these disparities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brittany D. Chambers, Jazmin Fontenot, Safyer McKenzie-Sampson, Bridgette E. Blebu, Brittany N. Edwards, Nicole Hutchings, Deborah Karasek, Kimberly Coleman-Phox, Venise C. Curry, Miriam Kuppermann
Summary: This study explores the impact of racism and COVID-19 on the daily lives and perinatal care experiences of Black birthing people. Interviews with Black pregnant and postpartum individuals revealed higher levels of stress and anxiety due to racism during the pandemic. Understanding the effects of racism on birthing people is crucial for police reform and improving prenatal care models.
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(2023)
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Bridgette E. Blebu, Miriam Kuppermann, Kimberly Coleman-Phox, Deborah Karasek, Lauren Lessard, Brittany D. Chambers
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ANALYTICAL METHODS
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