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Workgroup report: Biomonitoring study design, interpretation, and communication--lessons learned and path forwardMichael N Bates
School of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA
Environ Health Perspect 113:1615-21. 2005..In this report we describe the recommendations of the panel...
A critical review of the use of Clara cell secretory protein (CC16) as a biomarker of acute or chronic pulmonary effectsJ S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, MD, USA
Biomarkers 12:445-67. 2007..To date, many of the critical issues that must be understood before serum CC16 levels can have an application as a biomarker of effect or exposure have not been adequately addressed...
Comparing United States and Canadian population exposures from National Biomonitoring Surveys: bisphenol A intake as a case studyJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 22:219-26. 2012..We recommend that before comparing biomonitoring data between surveys, a thorough review of methodologic aspects that might impact biomonitoring results be conducted...
Recent global trends and physiologic origins of dioxins and furans in human milkJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, 106 Oakdale Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 17:510-24. 2007....
Perspective on serum dioxin levels in the United States: an evaluation of the NHANES dataJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland 21228, USA
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 19:435-41. 2009..However, certain segments of the population have levels at the medium/high priority level (e.g., the 95th percentiles for ages 60 years and older)...
Public health interpretation of trihalomethane blood levels in the United States: NHANES 1999-2004Judy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland 21228, USA
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 20:255-62. 2010....
Human milk biomonitoring data: interpretation and risk assessment issuesJudy S LaKind
Department of Pediatrics, Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 68:1713-69. 2005..Discussion of these topics and the thoughts and conclusions of the panel are described in this article...
Do human milk concentrations of persistent organic chemicals really decline during lactation? Chemical concentrations during lactation and milk/serum partitioningJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland, USA
Environ Health Perspect 117:1625-31. 2009....
Overview: technical workshop on human milk surveillance and biomonitoring for environmental chemicals in the United StatesJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland 21228, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 68:1683-9. 2005
Out of the frying pan and out of the fire: the indispensable role of exposure science in avoiding risks from replacement chemicalsJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland, USA
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 20:115-6. 2010....
Human breast biomonitoring and environmental chemicals: use of breast tissues and fluids in breast cancer etiologic researchJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates LLC, 106 Oakdale Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 17:525-40. 2007....
Daily intake of bisphenol A and potential sources of exposure: 2005-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination SurveyJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland 21228, USA
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 21:272-9. 2011....
Methodology for characterizing distributions of incremental body burdens of 2,3,7,8-TCDD and DDE from breast milk in North American nursing infantsJ S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland 21228, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 59:605-39. 2000..Given the benefits afforded to infants who breastfeed, and because breastfeeding does not necessarily lead to significantly increased long-term body burdens in infants, breastfeeding should be encouraged and promoted...
Infant exposure to chemicals in breast milk in the United States: what we need to learn from a breast milk monitoring programJ S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland 21228, USA
Environ Health Perspect 109:75-88. 2001..A program of breast milk monitoring would serve to provide the information needed to assess infant exposures during breast-feeding and develop scientifically sound information on benefits and risks of breast-feeding in the United States...
The heart of the matter on breastmilk and environmental chemicals: essential points for healthcare providers and new parentsJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland, USA
Breastfeed Med 3:251-9. 2008..The current evidence does not support altering the World Health Organization recommendations promoting and supporting breastfeeding...
The good, the bad, and the volatile: can we have both healthy pools and healthy people?Judy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Environ Sci Technol 44:3205-10. 2010..Swimming is a healthful activity that comes with increased risk of exposure to pathogenic microorganisms and disinfection agents/byproducts...
Environmental chemicals in human milk: a review of levels, infant exposures and health, and guidance for future researchJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 198:184-208. 2004..Studies which have compared the health risks and benefits associated with breast-feeding and formula-feeding are discussed...
Conclusions and recommendations of the expert panel: technical workshop on human milk surveillance and biomonitoring for environmental chemicals in the United StatesCheston M Berlin
Department of Pediatrics, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 68:1825-31. 2005
Human milk surveillance and research of environmental chemicals: concepts for consideration in interpreting and presenting study resultsJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates LLC, Catonsville, Maryland 21228, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 65:1909-28. 2002..g., expectant mothers, physicians, midwives, nurses, and lactation consultants) can appropriately interpret the research data...
Technical workshop on human milk surveillance and research on environmental chemicals in the United States: an overviewJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 65:1829-37. 2002..The articles that follow this overview describe the results of the expert panel's deliberations on the components of human milk surveillance and research programs...
Bisphenol A (BPA) daily intakes in the United States: estimates from the 2003-2004 NHANES urinary BPA dataJudy S LaKind
aLaKind Associates, LLC, Catonsville, Maryland, USA
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 18:608-15. 2008..Median intake was approximately three orders of magnitude below health-based guidance values of 50 microg/kg-day...
Conclusions, research needs, and recommendations of the expert panel: technical workshop on human milk surveillance and research for environmental chemicals in the United StatesCheston M Berlin
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 65:1929-35. 2002
Comparison of three models for predicting blood lead levels in children: episodic exposures to leadJ S LaKind
Saphire Group, Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
J Expo Anal Environ Epidemiol 8:399-406. 1998..It is hoped that this discussion will stimulate interest further researching exposure and health effects from episodic contact with lead contaminated media...
Guidelines for the communication of Biomonitoring Equivalents: report from the Biomonitoring Equivalents Expert WorkshopJudy S LaKind
LaKind Associates, LLC, 106 Oakdale Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 51:S16-26. 2008..Communication of BEs will require outreach, education, and development of communication materials specific to several audiences including the lay public and health care providers...
Methodologic considerations for improving and facilitating human milk researchCheston M Berlin
Department of Pediatrics, Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 68:1803-23. 2005..The environmental chemicals and chemical classes for which robust analytical methods exist are enumerated, and a process for prioritizing the development of analytical methods for additional environmental chemicals is described...
Criteria for chemical selection for programs on human milk surveillance and research for environmental chemicalsCheston M Berlin
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Penn State Children s Hospital, Hershey 17033, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 65:1839-51. 2002..While not the focus of this article, certain endogenous chemicals in human milk beneficial to the health of the infant warrant study as well...
A critical review of methods for comparing estrogenic activity of endogenous and exogenous chemicals in human milk and infant formulaChristopher J Borgert
Applied Pharmacology and Toxicology, Inc, Alachua, Florida, USA
Environ Health Perspect 111:1020-36. 2003..However, clinical and epidemiologic data for infant nutrition sources may provide insights about risks of such substances in human milk and infant formulas...
Preface: workshop on human milk surveillance and research on environmental chemicals in the United StatesJudy S LaKind
J Toxicol Environ Health A 68:1681. 2005
Collection and use of exposure data from human milk biomonitoring in the United StatesSuzanne E Fenton
National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U S Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 68:1691-712. 2005..This article describes how the collection and use of exposure data from human milk biomonitoring in the United States can be designed to inform future research and policy...
Estimates of exposures to perchlorate from consumption of human milk, dairy milk, and water, and comparison to current reference doseCal Baier-Anderson
Division of Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 69:319-30. 2006..However, it is anticipated that these exposure estimates and comparison with the current reference dose will stimulate dialogue and research that will advance the risk assessment for perchlorate...
Derivation of biomonitoring equivalent (BE) values for 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and related compounds: a screening tool for interpretation of biomonitoring data in a risk assessment contextLesa L Aylward
Summit Toxicology, LLP, Falls Church, Virginia 22044, USA
J Toxicol Environ Health A 71:1499-508. 2008..These values may be used as screening tools for evaluation of biomonitoring data for dioxins in the context of existing risk assessments and for prioritization of the potential need for additional risk assessment efforts for dioxins...
Biomonitoring Equivalents (BE) dossier for trihalomethanesLesa L Aylward
Summit Toxicology, LLP, 6343 Carolyn Drive, Falls Church, VA 22044, USA
Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 51:S68-77. 2008..The BE values derived in this exercise can be used as one component of a screening-level assessment of future population biomonitoring THM data...
Environmental chemicals in people: challenges in interpreting biomonitoring informationJudy S LaKind
Summit Toxicology, L L P, Falls Church, VA 22044, USA
J Environ Health 70:61-4. 2008..This commentary examines issues unique to the use of such databases and the interpretation of biomonitoring-based epidemiological studies...
Guidelines for the derivation of Biomonitoring Equivalents: report from the Biomonitoring Equivalents Expert WorkshopSean M Hays
Summit Toxicology, LLP, 165 Valley Road, Lyons, CO 80540, USA
Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 51:S4-15. 2008..The findings from this Expert Panel Workshop on BE derivation are presented and provide a set of guidelines and considerations for use in BE derivation...
Hershey Medical Center Technical Workshop Report: optimizing the design and interpretation of epidemiologic studies for assessing neurodevelopmental effects from in utero chemical exposureRobert W Amler
School of Public Health, New York Medical College, USA
Neurotoxicology 27:861-74. 2006....
Assigning concentration values for dioxin and furan congeners in human serum when measurements are below limits of detection: an observational approachLarry L Needham
National Center for Environmental Health, Division of Laboratory Sciences, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, MS F17, Atlanta, GA, USA
Chemosphere 67:439-47. 2007..Using the congener ratio approach for other PCDD/PCDF congeners requires assessing the correlation and the frequency of detection for both TCDD and PeCDD...
