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Personal exposure to particulate matter and heart rate variability among informal electronic waste workers at Agbogbloshie: a longitudinal study by Amoabeng Nti, Afua A, Robins, Thomas G, Mensah, John Arko, Dwomoh, Duah, Kwarteng, Lawrencia, Takyi, Sylvia A, Acquah, Augustine, Basu, Niladri, Batterman, Stuart, Fobil, Julius N

“…Informal electronic waste recycling activities are major contributors to ambient air pollution, yet studies assessing the effects or relationship between…”
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Cross-shift changes in pulmonary function and occupational exposure to particulate matter among e-waste workers in Ghana by Laskaris, Zoey, O'Neill, Marie S, Batterman, Stuart A, Mukherjee, Bhramar, Fobil, Julius N, Robins, Thomas G

“…Little is known on the association between cross-shift changes in pulmonary function and personal inhalation exposure to particulate matter (PM) among informal…”
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Influence of viral infection on the relationships between airway cytokines and lung function in asthmatic children by Lewis, Toby C, Metitiri, Ediri E, Mentz, Graciela B, Ren, Xiaodan, Carpenter, Ashley R, Goldsmith, Adam M, Wicklund, Kyra E, Eder, Breanna N, Comstock, Adam T, Ricci, Jeannette M, Brennan, Sean R, Washington, Ginger L, Owens, Kendall B, Mukherjee, Bhramar, Robins, Thomas G, Batterman, Stuart A, Hershenson, Marc B

“…Few longitudinal studies examine inflammation and lung function in asthma. We sought to determine the cytokines that reduce airflow, and the influence of…”
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Acute respiratory symptoms associated with short term fluctuations in ambient pollutants among schoolchildren in Durban, South Africa by Mentz, Graciela, Robins, Thomas G., Batterman, Stuart, Naidoo, Rajen N.

“…Ambient air pollution has been associated with adverse respiratory outcomes, especially among children with asthma. This study reports on associations between…”
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Effect modifiers of lung function and daily air pollutant variability in a panel of schoolchildren by Mentz, Graciela, Robins, Thomas G, Batterman, Stuart, Naidoo, Rajen N

“…Acute pollutant-related lung function changes among children varies across pollutants and lag periods. We examined whether short-term air pollutant…”
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A Systematic Review of the Effects of Temperature on Anopheles Mosquito Development and Survival: Implications for Malaria Control in a Future Warmer Climate by Agyekum, Thomas P, Botwe, Paul K, Arko-Mensah, John, Issah, Ibrahim, Acquah, Augustine A, Hogarh, Jonathan N, Dwomoh, Duah, Robins, Thomas G, Fobil, Julius N

“…The rearing temperature of the immature stages can have a significant impact on the life-history traits and the ability of adult mosquitoes to transmit…”
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Building a strong foundation for occupational health and safety: Action research in the workplace by Daltuva, Judith A., King, Katherine R., Williams, Melina K., Robins, Thomas G.

“…Background Action research (AR) holds promise as a method to improve occupational health and safety. Methods This case study explores the challenges and…”
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Effect of Particulate Matter Exposure on Respiratory Health of e-Waste Workers at Agbogbloshie, Accra, Ghana by Amoabeng Nti, Afua Asabea, Arko-Mensah, John, Botwe, Paul K, Dwomoh, Duah, Kwarteng, Lawrencia, Takyi, Sylvia Akpene, Acquah, Augustine Appah, Tettey, Prudence, Basu, Niladri, Batterman, Stuart, Robins, Thomas G, Fobil, Julius N

“…: Direct and continuous exposure to particulate matter (PM), especially in occupational settings is known to impact negatively on respiratory health and lung…”
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Association between toxic and essential metals in blood and global DNA methylation among electronic waste workers in Agbogbloshie, Ghana by Issah, Ibrahim, Arko-Mensah, John, Rozek, Laura S., Zarins, Katie R., Dwomoh, Duah, Agyekum, Thomas P., Basu, Niladri, Batterman, Stuart, Robins, Thomas G., Fobil, Julius N.

“…Aberrant global DNA methylation status is a known biomarker for increased disease risk, especially cancer. There is little published data on the association…”
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The long-term effects of DDT exposure on semen, fertility, and sexual function of malaria vector-control workers in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Dalvie, Mohamed A, Myers, Jonathan E, Thompson, Mary Lou, Robins, Thomas G, Dyer, Silke, Riebow, John, Molekwa, Josef, Jeebhay, Mohamed, Millar, Robert, Kruger, Phillip

“…Hormonally active chemicals in the environment such as DDT have been associated with declining male reproductive health, especially semen quality. A…”
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Respiratory outcomes among South African coal miners at autopsy by Naidoo, Rajen N., Robins, Thomas G., Murray, Jill

“…Background Studies of dose‐response relationships between respiratory outcomes at autopsy and coal dust exposure are limited. The Pathology Automation System…”
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Effects of elevated temperatures on the development of immature stages of Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) mosquitoes by Agyekum, Thomas P., Arko‐Mensah, John, Botwe, Paul K., Hogarh, Jonathan N., Issah, Ibrahim, Dwomoh, Duah, Billah, Maxwell K., Dadzie, Samuel K., Robins, Thomas G., Fobil, Julius N.

“…Objective This study investigated the effects of temperature on the development of the immature stages of Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) mosquitoes. Methods Mosquito…”
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Global DNA (LINE-1) methylation is associated with lead exposure and certain job tasks performed by electronic waste workers by Issah, Ibrahim, Arko-Mensah, John, Rozek, Laura S., Zarins, Katie R., Agyekum, Thomas P., Dwomoh, Duah, Basu, Niladri, Batterman, Stuart, Robins, Thomas G., Fobil, Julius N.

“…Objective This study assessed the associations between blood and urine levels of toxic metals; cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb), and methylation levels of the LINE-1…”
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Effects of Elevated Temperatures on the Growth and Development of Adult Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) (Diptera: Culicidae) Mosquitoes by Agyekum, Thomas P., Arko-Mensah, John, Botwe, Paul K., Hogarh, Jonathan N., Issah, Ibrahim, Dwomoh, Duah, Billah, Maxwell K., Dadzie, Samuel K., Robins, Thomas G., Fobil, Julius N.

“…Higher temperatures expected in a future warmer climate could adversely affect the growth and development of mosquitoes. This study investigated the effects of…”
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Opportunities and challenges in reducing personal inhalation exposure to air pollution among electronic waste recovery workers in Ghana by Laskaris, Zoey, Batterman, Stuart A., Arko‐Mensah, John, Mukherjee, Bhramar, Fobil, Julius N., O'Neill, Marie S., Robins, Thomas G.

“…Background Informal sector electronic waste (e‐waste) recovery produces toxic emissions resulting from burning e‐waste to recover valuable metals. Objectives…”
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Detection of fish antigens aerosolized during fish processing using newly developed immunoassays by Lopata, Andreas L, Jeebhay, Mohamed F, Reese, Gerald, Fernandes, Joshua, Swoboda, Ines, Robins, Thomas G, Lehrer, Samuel B

“…Aerosolization of fish proteins during seafood processing has been identified as a potential route for allergic sensitization and occupational asthma among…”
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Pulmonary function and respiratory health of rural farmers and artisanal and small scale gold miners in Ghana by Rajaee, Mozhgon, Yee, Allison K., Long, Rachel N., Renne, Elisha P., Robins, Thomas G., Basu, Niladri

“…The recent increase in artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) worldwide has elicited a number of public health concerns for miners and mining…”
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A preliminary assessment of physical work exposures among electronic waste workers at Agbogbloshie, Accra Ghana by Acquah, Augustine A., D'Souza, Clive, Martin, Bernard J., Arko-Mensah, John, Botwe, Paul K., Tettey, Prudence, Dwomoh, Duah, Nti, Afua Amoabeng, Kwarteng, Lawrencia, Takyi, Sylvia, Quakyi, Isabella A., Robins, Thomas G., Fobil, Julius N.

“…Occupational exposure associated with unstructured, informal e-waste recycling has received very limited attention. This study aimed to quantify the…”
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Association between global DNA methylation (LINE-1) and occupational particulate matter exposure among informal electronic-waste recyclers in Ghana by Issah, Ibrahim, Arko-Mensah, John, Rozek, Laura S., Rentschler, Katie, Agyekum, Thomas P., Dwumoh, Duah, Batterman, Stuart, Robins, Thomas G., Fobil, Julius N.

“…This study examined the associations between PM (2.5 and 10) and global DNA methylation among 100 e-waste workers and 51 non-e-waste workers serving as…”
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Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms among Workers at an Informal Electronic-Waste Recycling Site in Agbogbloshie, Ghana by Acquah, Augustine A, D'Souza, Clive, Martin, Bernard J, Arko-Mensah, John, Dwomoh, Duah, Nti, Afua Asabea Amoabeng, Kwarteng, Lawrencia, Takyi, Sylvia A, Basu, Niladri, Quakyi, Isabella A, Robins, Thomas G, Fobil, Julius N

“…Informal recycling of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) has myriad environmental and occupational health consequences, though information about the…”
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