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Perfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure Was Negatively Associated With Cortisone Levels in Pregnancy
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19 May 2020 | J Endocr Soc
Early pregnancy concentrations of maternal PFAS were inversely associated with late pregnancy cortisone levels, indicating potential endocrine disruption in highly exposed mothers.
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Adverse effects of in vitro GenX exposure on rat thyroid cell viability, DNA integrity and thyroid-related genes expression.
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19 May 2020 | Environ. Pollut.
GenX exposure is associated with endocrine disruption by damaging the thyroid cell's DNA.
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Controversy over incinerator-linked PFAS in New York draws scrutiny from federal lawmakers
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14 May 2020 | Waste Dive
Norlite’s Cohoes incinerator, one of nine facilities nationwide approved to burn PFAS-laden firefighting foam, has stated it is not currently accepting the foam pending EPA research.
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Persistent organic pollutant exposure and celiac disease: A pilot study
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13 May 2020 | Environ. Res.
Females found to be at higher risk of celiac disease associated with exposure to PFOS and PFOA.
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Long-term investigation on the removal of perfluoroalkyl substances in a full-scale drinking water treatment plant in the Veneto Region, Italy
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12 May 2020 | Sci. of the Total Envir.
A granular activated carbon system was studied for five years in Italy to determine various PFAS breakthrough behaviors.
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Associations of Per-/Polyfluoroalkyl Substances with Glucocorticoids and Progestogens in Newborns
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12 May 2020 | Env. Int.
These results suggested that not only PFOS and PFOA but also other PFAS have potential impacts on the endocrine system in newborns.
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In-situ Sequestration of Perfluoroalkyl Substances Using Polymer-Stabilized Powdered Activated Carbon
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12 May 2020 | ES&T
Experiments conducted in a model aquifer further demonstrated the potential for powdered activated carbon to be effective in situ treatment option for PFAS-impacted groundwater.
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An (Eco)Toxicity Life Cycle Impact Assessment Framework for Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
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12 May 2020 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Even at low levels, PFAS can still have significant life cycle effects.
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Early Life Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and ADHD: A Meta-Analysis of Nine European Population-Based Studies.
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12 May 2020 | Environ. Health Perspect.
PFAS exposure was associated with an increased prevalence of ADHD in children from low-educated households.
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The Relationship between Perfluoroalkyl Substances Concentrations and Thyroid Function in Early Childhood: A Prospective Cohort Study.
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12 May 2020 | Thyroid
A significant relationship was found between early-life exposure to PFAS and thyroid function.
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Destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) with UV-sulfite photo-reductive treatment
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5 May 2020 | ES&T
While UV-sulfite treatment can be useful for treating PFOS and PFOA to meet health advisory levels, remediation of the broader range of PFAS in AFFF will prove more challenging.
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Exposure to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances in pregnant Brazilian women and its association with fetal growth
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5 May 2020 | Environ. Res.
A significant association between PFOS/PFOA concentrations and decreased birth weight in infants was found.
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Some industrial sites in Indiana may be discharging toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ report says
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2 May 2020 | IndyStar
Reporting for these compounds isn't currently required under federal law, it's hard to say exactly where — or how much — these toxins are being released.
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Thermal Stability and Decomposition of Perfluoroalkyl Substances on Spent Granular Activated Carbon
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28 Apr 2020 | Environ. Sci. & Tech. Letters
The temperature needed to degrade PFCAs thermally increased with the number of perfluorinated carbons.
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How Michigan reduced industrial discharges of PFAS
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28 Apr 2020 | The Environmental Working Group
Michigan set water quality standards for PFOA and PFOS and required many wastewater treatment plants to determine whether they were receiving these substances and ultimately discharging them into rivers and lakes.