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OccHealthSci researchers explore the potential links between Bisphenol A and liver cancer
Environmental epigeneticist Caren Weinhouse studies the link between BPA and a common form of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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Northwest Occupational Health Conference 2022 Recap
I was able to attend the Northwest Occupational Health Conference (NOHC) in Kennewick, Washington.
OccHealthSci
Oct 26, 20222 min read
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Dr. Peter Spencer presents webinar on neurotoxic plants and mushrooms
We are pleased to share a recording of a recent presentation given by Peter Spencer , Ph.D., FANA, FRCPath, Professor of Neurology, OHSU...
OccHealthSci
Jan 6, 20221 min read
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Study finds nervous system damage in chlorpyrifos pesticide workers
Chlorpyrifos was shown to produce persistent nervous system damage measured by a test of visual search and shifting focus in a study.
Helen Schuckers
Mar 30, 20202 min read
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Lead: the metal that just keeps giving
Lead is not particularly difficult to measure and detect, it requires knowledge, discipline, and usually resources to effectively remedy.
Dede Montgomery
Dec 7, 20162 min read
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Summer sees increased pesticide use
If you have to use pesticides, do it correctly by reading and understanding the label before you open the container!
OccHealthSci
Jun 24, 20161 min read
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Arsenic and cadmium air pollution found in SE and North PDX
Potentially unsafe levels of arsenic and cadmium have been detected in the air of Southeast Portland.
Shaun McGillis
Feb 11, 20161 min read
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VA changes policy on Agent Orange-exposed AF Reserve veterans
During the Vietnam war, approximately 20 million gallons of herbicides, including about 10.5 million gallons of dioxin-contaminated Agent...
Shaun McGillis
Jun 17, 20152 min read
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New pesticide fact sheets from ODA
Improper use of pesticides in the home, on the farm, or in a forest can harm people, animals and the environment. The Pesticide and...
Shaun McGillis
Mar 31, 20151 min read
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