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Hair determination of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Italian population
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6 Jul 2021 | Toxicology
The presence and prevalence of PFAS in hair were found to be correlated to geographic location.
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Hormone Levels during the Menopausal Transition
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6 Jul 2021 | J Clin Endocrinol Metab
PFAS was found to affect reproductive aging through stimulating follicle hormones and estradiol levels in midlife women during the menopausal transition.
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Toxicity Threshold of Perfluorocarbon Liquids for Intraocular Use: Dose-Response Assessment of In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Possible Contaminants
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29 Jun 2021 | Transl Vis Sci Technol
An ISO standard was found to be a sensible and fast method for reliable detection of cytotoxicity in perfluorocarbon liquids to guarantee maximal safety for the patients.
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Developmental effects of PFOS, PFOA and GenX in a 3D human induced pluripotent stem cell differentiation model
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29 Jun 2021 | Chemosphere
A novel bioassay was developed and was found to be a valuable, sensitive model system for elucidating embryotoxic effects of PFAS.
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Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a contaminant of emerging concern in surface water: A transboundary review of their occurrences and toxicity effects
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29 Jun 2021 | J Hazard Mater
Direct discharge and atmospheric deposition were identified as primary sources of PFAS in surface water and cryosphere, respectively.
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Distribution, partitioning behavior and potential source of legacy and alternative per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in water and sediments from a subtropical Gulf, South China Sea
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23 Jun 2021 | Environ. Res.
PFOA was the most abundant PFAS in water, while PFASs in sediment were dominated by PFOS.
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[Press Release] PFAS Action Act clears Key House committee
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23 Jun 2021 | EWG
The legislation would create a national drinking water standard for select PFAS chemicals, designate PFAS as hazardous substances, limit industrial discharges and provide $200 million annually to assist water utilities and wastewater treatment facilities.
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Foam containing ‘forever chemicals’ used against plant fire
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17 Jun 2021 | AP News
3,200 gallons of PFAS foam have been used at the Chemtool Inc. factory near Rockton, IL.
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Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a contaminant of emerging concern in surface water: A transboundary review of their occurrences and toxicity effects
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16 Jun 2021 | J. Hazard. Mater.
Global shift in use of PFAS was observed from western to eastern parts of the world.
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[Press Release] PFAS Action Act clears House energy committee
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16 Jun 2021 | EWG
The legislation would create a national drinking water standard for select PFAS chemicals, designate PFAS as hazardous substances, limit industrial discharges and provide $200 million annually to assist water utilities and wastewater treatment facilities.
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Trends in environmental chemical concentrations in the Canadian population: Biomonitoring data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey 2007-2017
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16 Jun 2021 | Environ Int
Concentrations of PFOA and PFOS decreased over a ten-year period in the Canadian population.
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Toxicity Threshold of Perfluorocarbon Liquids for Intraocular Use: Dose–Response Assessment of In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Possible Contaminants
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16 Jun 2021 | Transl Vis Sci Technol.
The in vitro cytotoxicity of several impurities of PFAS was associated with serious adverse incidents in retinal surgery patients.
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Differential susceptibility of rat primary neurons and neural stem cells to PFOS and PFOA toxicity
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16 Jun 2021 | Toxicol Lett
The PFAS-induced alterations in neurons observed in rodents may also impact development and brain disease.
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Serum levels of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid in pregnant women: Maternal predictors and associations with birth outcomes in the PIPA Project
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16 Jun 2021 | J Obstet Gynaecol Res
Age, fish consumption, passive smoking, and the number of rooms in the house were predictors of maternal PFAS levels.
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Legacy and emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sediments from the East China Sea and the Yellow Sea: Occurrence, source apportionment and environmental risk assessment
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9 Jun 2021 | Chemosphere
PFOA was predominant and HFPO-DA concentration was comparable to PFOS with PBSA and HFPO-DA found for the first time in sediment.