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Perfluoroalkyl substances, airways infections, allergy and asthma related health outcomes – implications of gender, exposure period and study design
Science
18 Nov 2019 | Envir. Inter.
PFAS was associated with an increased risk of lower respiratory tract infections.
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Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in association with autism spectrum disorder: a case-control study
Science
11 Nov 2019 | Environ. Epi.
In utero exposure or a child’s early life, exposure to PFAS might increase the risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Half-lives of PFOA, PFPeS, PFHxS, PFHpS and PFOS after end of exposure to contaminated drinking water
Science
11 Nov 2019 | Environ. Epi.
Carbon length found to affect the half-life of various PFAS in humans.
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[Public comment] Systematic review protocol for the PFBA, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFDA IRIS assessments
Policy
8 Nov 2019
The U.S. EPA is holding a 45-day public comment period for the systematic review protocol for the PFBA, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFDA IRIS assessments. Deadline: Monday, December 23, 2019.
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Biomonitoring of emerging contaminants, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in New Jersey adults in 2016–2018
Science
5 Nov 2019 | Intern.Journal of Hygi. and Environ. Health
New Jersey adults had higher PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS levels compared to other U.S. adults, on average.
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Derivation of a chronic reference dose for perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS) for reproductive toxicity in mice
Science
21 Oct 2019 | Reg. Tox. and Pharm.
Human and animal studies are sufficient to derive a chronic reference dose protective of human health of 4.0 ng/kg/day.
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Here’s what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new PFAS water rules mean for Michigan
News
16 Oct 2019 | Bridge Michigan
Michigan has taken a major step toward regulating dangerous PFAS chemicals in drinking water supplies. The final rule could be adopted by April 2020, but it must first clear an administrative review that includes consideration by the Environmental Rules Review Committee, a controversial panel that GOP lawmakers created last year to check the governor’s power.
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Dietary Habits Related to Food Packaging and Population Exposure to PFASs
Science
11 Oct 2019 | Envir. Health Pers.
A study found the consumption of meals from fast-food restaurants associated with higher PFAS blood levels and lower with food prepared and eaten at home.
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Children's exposure to perfluoroalkyl acids - a modelling approach
Science
30 Sep 2019 | Environ Sci Process Impacts
Finnish cohort study shows constant exposure to PFOA and PFOS between 1 and 10.5 years of age.
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Michigan steps closer to PFAS standards for drinking water
News
28 Sep 2019 | Traverse City Record Eagle
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team unanimously voted to draft rules founded on the health-based values recommended by a science advisory work group.
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IPEN Report: Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHxS)— Socio-economic impact, exposure, and the precautionary principle
Policy
27 Sep 2019
Provides insights about threats to drinking water sources, public health and the occupational health of firefighters due to the particular physico-chemical properties of PFHxS, including its greater mobility, hydrogeological fractionation, and long elimination.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) modify lung surfactant function and pro-inflammatory responses in human bronchial epithelial cells
Science
24 Sep 2019 | Toxicol In Vitro
PFAS exposure may increase the risk of acute lung toxicity and airway infections.
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PFAS Experts Symposium: Statements on regulatory policy, chemistry and analytics, toxicology, transport/fate, and remediation for per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination issues
Science
23 Sep 2019 | Remediation
Sixty leading experts provide a consensus statement regarding issues concerning PFAS.
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An investigation into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in nineteen Australian wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)
Science
10 Sep 2019 | Heliyon
6:2 FTS and other PFAS were found to dominate Australian wastewater.
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Derivation of a chronic reference dose for perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS) for reproductive toxicity in mice
Science
9 Sep 2019 | Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol.
The total daily safe intake amount of PFHxS found to be 4.0 ng/kg in humans.