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Maternal Plasma Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Miscarriage: A Nested Case-Control Study in the Danish National Birth Cohort
Science
28 Apr 2020 | Environ. Health Perspect.
Maternal exposures to higher levels of PFOA, PFHpS, and PFAS mixtures were associated with the risk of miscarriage and particularly among parous women.
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EPA is abandoning those suffering from toxic PFAS pollution
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26 Apr 2020 | The Hill
A year ago, the EPA promised Congress that, after years of stalling, it would finally move forward on regulation of two notorious ‘forever chemicals,’ PFOA and PFOS. The notice that eventually appeared in the Federal Register on March 10, 2020, however, is not a regulation; it is merely a proposal to consider regulation.
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Elusive question of PFAS foam
News
23 Apr 2020 | EagleHerald Publishing
PFAS foams and naturally-occurring foams can be very similar in appearance, prompting DNR officials to warn people to avoid interaction with all surface water foams.
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Detecting toxic PFAS with a chip-sized sensor
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22 Apr 2020 | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PHYS.org)
The device can provide real time, point-of-use measurement data for PFOS at 0.5 ppt and the research team is working to extend this technology to detect other PFAS including PFOA, PFBA, PFBS, and GenX.
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Prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and maternal and neonatal thyroid function in the Project Viva Cohort: A mixtures approach
Science
21 Apr 2020 | Environ Int
Prenatal exposure to multiple PFAS was associated with abnormal maternal and neonatal thyroid function.
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Environment occurrence of perfluoroalkyl acids and associated human health risks near a major fluorochemical manufacturing park in southwest of China
Science
21 Apr 2020 | J. Hazard. Mater.
PFAS levels exceeded US EPA Health Advisory levels in river/tap water, soil, and leaves near a fluorochemical plant.
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Temporal trends and determinants of serum concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances among Northern California mothers with a young child, 2009–2016
Science
14 Apr 2020 | Environ. Res.
Breastfeeding contributed to the elimination of the common PFAS in lactating mothers.
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Association between perfluoroalkyl acids and the prevalence of hypertension among US adults
Science
14 Apr 2020 | Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf.
PFOA and PFNA displayed a J-shaped relationship with the prevalence of hypertension.
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Nontarget Screening of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Binding to Human Liver Fatty Acid Binding Protein
Science
14 Apr 2020 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Through a new analytical method, 50 AFFF were found to bind to proteins to human fatty liver proteins.
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Evaluation of residues in hen eggs after exposure of laying hens to water containing per‐ and poly‐fluoroalkyl substances
Science
13 Apr 2020 | Environ. Tox. & Chem.
There was a clear correlation between the PFAS concentrations in the drinking water of hens and those detected in the egg, which could be useful in estimating PFAS concentrations in the egg by measuring water concentrations.
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State officials release results of Alpena PFAS retesting
News
13 Apr 2020 | UpNorthLive
Two of the 19 wells tested had results above the proposed state drinking water limits. Water filters have been offered to homeowners with PFAS detections.
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Trace level analyses of selected perfluoroalkyl acids in food: Method development and data generation
Science
7 Apr 2020 | Environ. Poll.
All 53 food items from the Swedish market and developing countries were found to contain PFOA and PFOS, while 76% also contained PFHxS.
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Internal exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and biological markers in 101 healthy 1-year-old children: associations between levels of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and vaccine response
Science
7 Apr 2020 | Arch.of Tox.
The study revealed significant associations between levels of PFOA and adjusted levels of vaccine antibodies against Haemophilus influenza type B.
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Novel and legacy poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in indoor dust from urban, industrial, and e-waste dismantling areas: The emergence of PFAS alternatives in China
Science
6 Apr 2020 | Environ. Poll.
6:2 Cl-PFESA, 8:2 Cl-PFESA, and PFOS were found throughout all areas sampled with high composition profiles of short-chain PFAS (C4-C7) indicating an ongoing shift to short-chain alternatives in China.
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Reps. Kildee, Fitzpatrick Push PFAS Priorities for 2021 National Defense Authorization Act
Policy
3 Apr 2020
U.S. Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced their priorities for the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which include requiring the EPA to create drinking water standards and listing PFOA and PFOS under both the Clean Water Act and the CERCLA Act.