Publications

Below is a detailed overview of selected peer-reviewed publications, as well as a full bibliography of scientific papers and book chapters published by Benchmark Risk Group staff, spanning almost two decades. Please contact one of the authors directly or email us at info[at]benchmark-risk.com for any questions regarding our research.

  • Systematic Review of the Epidemiology of Hair Relaxer Use and Hormone-Sensitive Reproductive Outcomes Among Black Adult Women in the United States

    Hernandez, A.M., S.J. Smith, M.S. Vahora, D. Campbell, C.F. Krevanko, R.C. Lewis, J.S. Pierce

    Hair relaxers are predominantly used by Black women in the United States. It has been recently suggested that exposure to potential endocrine-disrupting compounds from the use of these products …

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  • Evaluation of Dermal Exposure to Phthalates and Parabens Resulting from the Use of Hair Relaxers

    J.S. Pierce, D. Cheatham, D.A. Campbell, R.F. Lazcano, C.E. Busch, E.W. Miller, E.M. Beckett

    Hair relaxers have been suggested as a source of exposure to parabens and phthalates. However, dermally absorbed doses of these chemicals resulting from consumer use of hair relaxers have yet to be quantified, and results from epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated that ...

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  • Historical Cosmetic Talc Consumption and Incidence of Mesothelioma in the United States

    Roberts, B., R. Lewis, S. Smith, E. Miller, J.S. Pierce

    Jointpoint Regression Software from the National Cancer Institute was used to model age-adjusted male and female pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma rates in the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) 8, SEER 12, and SEER 22 cancer registries. Linear mixed models were ...

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  • A Review of the Mesotheliogenic Potency of Cleavage Fragments Found in Talc

    Miller, E.W., E.M. Beckett, D. Cheatham, C.E. Comerford, R.C. Lewis, C. Krevanko, N. Mandava, J.S. Pierce

    It has long been recognized that amphibole minerals, such as cleavage fragments of tremolite and anthophyllite, may exist in some talc deposits. We reviewed the current state of the science regarding the factors influencing mesotheliogenic potency of cleavage fragments …

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  • An Updated Evaluation of Reported No-Observed Adverse Effect Levels for Chrysotile, Amosite, and Crocidolite Asbestos for Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

    Beckett, E.M., A. Abelmann, B. Roberts, R.C. Lewis, D. Cheatham, E.W. Miller, E. Hall, J.S. Pierce

    This analysis updates two previous analyses that evaluated the exposure-response relationships for lung cancer and mesothelioma in chrysotile-exposed cohorts. We reviewed recently published studies, as well as updated information from previous studies. Based on …

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  • Assessment of Worst-Case Potential Airborne Asbestos Exposure Associated with the Use of Cosmetic Talc: Application of an Exponential Decay Model

    Miller, E.W., E.M. Beckett, B. Roberts, D. Cheatham, A. Abelmann, J.S. Pierce

    Talc is used in cosmetic products to confer desirable properties, such as moisture absorption and smooth texture, to the finished products. Concerns have been raised about the potential presence of asbestos in products containing cosmetic talc. Reconstruction of …

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  • Occupational Exposure to Cosmetic Talc and Mesothelioma in Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmetologists: A Systematic Review of the Epidemiology

    Lewis, R.C., S.J. Smith, C.F. Krevanko, E.D. Hall, E.W. Miller, E.M. Beckett, J.S. Pierce

    Inhalation exposure to cosmetic talc has generated much scientific debate regarding its potential as a risk factor for mesothelioma, a rare, but fatal cancer. Barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists have regularly used cosmetic talc-containing products, but …

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  • Evaluation of Asbestos Exposure Resulting from Simulated Application of Spiked Talcum Powders

    Miller E.W., B. Roberts, K. Keeton, A.D. Monnot, T. Tarpey, N. Zoghby, A. Segrave, J.S. Pierce

    This study characterizes airborne asbestos exposures resulting from the adult application of cosmetic talc body powders spiked with known concentrations of tremolite. Raw talc ores were spiked with 0.005% and 0.1% asbestiform or non-asbestiform tremolite. Personal samples were …

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  • Evaluation of a Wearable Consumer Noise Measurement Device in a Laboratory Setting

    Roberts, B., N. Jacobs, C. Mathis, H. Reamer, C. Kardous, S.H. Gaffney, R.L. Neitzel

    Exposure to noise occurs throughout daily life and, depending on the intensity, duration, and context, can lead to hearing loss, disturbed sleep, decreased academic achievement, and other negative health outcomes. Recently, smartwatches that use …

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  • Monitored and Modeled Ambient Air Concentrations of Ethylene Oxide: Contextualizing Health Risk for Potentially Exposed Populations in Georgia

    Lewis, R.C., P.J. Sheehan, C.G. DesAutels, H.N. Watson, C.R. Kirman

    Recent studies have monitored and modeled long-term ambient air concentrations of ethylene oxide (EO) around emitting facilities in Georgia with the intent of informing risk management of potentially exposed nearby residential populations. Providing health context for …

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  • Pilot Study Evaluating Inhalation and Dermal Glyphosate Exposure Resulting from Simulated Heavy Residential Consumer Application of Roundup®

    Pierce, J.S., B. Roberts, D.G. Kougias, C.E. Comerford, A.S. Riordan, K.A. Keeton, H.A. Reamer, N.F.B. Jacobs, J.T. Lotter

    The purpose of this study was to evaluate the individual contributions of inhalation and dermal exposures to urinary glyphosate levels following the heavy residential consumer application of a glyphosate-containing herbicide. A pilot study was conducted …

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  • Evaluation of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from Memory Foam Mattresses and Potential Implications for Consumer Health Risk

    Beckett, E.M., E.W. Miller, K. Unice, E. Russman, J.S. Pierce

    Chemical emissions from two new memory foam mattresses were evaluated in a simulated consumer use environment over the course of 32 days. Passive 12- and 24-h samples (n = 62) were collected for various VOCs. Airborne concentrations of chemicals …

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  • Derivation of an Occupational Exposure Limit for Diacetyl Using Dose-Response Data from a Chronic Animal Inhalation Exposure Study

    Beckett, E.M., W.D. Cyrs, A. Abelmann, A.D. Monnot, S.H. Gaffney, B.L. Finley

    Occupational exposure limits (OELs) have been previously proposed for diacetyl; however, most of these values are based on worker cohort studies that are known to have several limitations and confounders. In this analysis, an 8 hour time-weighted average (TWA) OEL for diacetyl …

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  • Characterization of Formaldehyde Exposure Resulting from the Use of Four Professional Hair Straightening Products

    Pierce, J.S., A. Abelmann, L.J. Spicer, R.E. Adams, M.E. Glynn, K. Neier, B.L. Finley, S.H. Gaffney

    An exposure simulation study was conducted to characterize potential formaldehyde exposures of salon workers and clients during keratin hair smoothing treatments. Four different hair treatment brands …

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AuthorsYearTitleDOI Link
Vahora, M.S., Leão, O., da Silveira, M. F., Domingues, M. R., Hallal, P. C., & Kraay, A. N. M. 2025Impacts of vaccination, school attendance, and nutrition on SARS-CoV-2 antibody titer in a prospective birth cohort in Brazil.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.126838
Hernandez, A.M., S.J. Smith, M.S. Vahora, D. Campbell, C.F. Krevanko, R.C. Lewis, J.S. Pierce 2025 Systematic Review of the Epidemiology of Hair Relaxer Use and Hormone-Sensitive Reproductive Outcomes Among Black Adult Women in the United Stateshttps://doi.org/10.1002/jat.4744
Johnson, V. J., Luster, M. I., Maier, A., Boles, C., Miller, E. W., & Arrieta, D. E. 2024Applications and Interpretation of Immunophenotyping Data in Safety and Risk Assessmentshttps://doi.org/10.3389/ftox.2024.1409365
J.S. Pierce, D. Cheatham, D.A. Campbell, R.F. Lazcano, C.E. Busch, E.W. Miller, E.M. Beckett2024Evaluation of Dermal Exposure to Phthalates and Parabens Resulting from the Use of Hair Relaxershttps://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2402836
Roberts, B., S. Smith, M. Vahora, and E. Miller 2024Self-reported occupational noise exposure and hearing protection device use among NHANES participants and the risk of hearing losshttps://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2024.2371904
Roberts, B., R. Lewis, S. Smith, E. Miller, and J. Pierce 2024Historical cosmetic talc consumption and incidence of mesothelioma in the United Stateshttps://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2377312
Rochman, C.M., Bucci, K., Langenfeld, D., McNamee, R., Veneruzzo, C., Coverton, G.A., Gao, G.H.Y., Ghosh, M., Cable, R.N., Hermabessiere, L., Lazcano, R. , Paterson, M.J., Rennie, M.D., Rooney, R.C., Helm, P., Duhaime, M.B., Hoellein, T., Jeffries, K.M., Hoffman, M.J., Orihel, D.M., & Provencher, J.F. 2024Informing the Exposure Landscape: The Fate of Microplastics in a Large Pelagic In-Lake Mesocosm Experimenthttps://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c08990
Jacobs, N., D. G. Kougias, F. Louie, and B. Roberts 2024A screening-level human health risk assessment of dietary intake of pesticide residues in produce as compared to consumer guide recommendationshttps://doi.org/10.1080/10408444.2024.2316136
Miller, E.W., E.M. Beckett, D. Cheatham, C.E. Comerford, R.C. Lewis, C. Krevanko, N. Mandava, and J.S. Pierce 2024A Review of the Mesotheliogenic Potency of Cleavage Fragments Found in Talchttps://doi.org/10.1177/07482337241246924
Lazcano, R.F., Kelly, J.K., & Hoellein, T.J.2024Biofilms on plastic litter in an urban river: Community composition and activityhttps://doi.org/10.1002/wer.11008
Hoellein, T.J., Kim, L.H., Lazcano, R.F., & Vincent, A.E.2024Debris dams retain trash, mostly plastic, in urban streamshttps://doi.org/10.1086/729305
Miller, E.W., E.M. Beckett, B. Roberts, D. Cheatham, A. Abelmann, J.S. Pierce2024Assessment of Worst-Case Potential Airborne Asbestos Exposure Associated with the Use of Cosmetic Talc: Application of an Exponential Decay Modelhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-023-12091-y
Beckett, E.M., A. Abelmann , M.A. Maier2023Diacetyl (Chapter in Patty's Toxicology)https://doi.org/10.1002/0471125474.tox158
Beckett, E.M., A. Abelmann, B. Roberts, R.C. Lewis, D. Cheatham, E.W. Miller, E. Hall, J.S. Pierce2023An Updated Evaluation of Reported No-Observed Adverse Effect Levels for Chrysotile, Amosite, and Crocidolite Asbestos for Lung Cancer and Mesotheliomahttps://doi.org/10.1080/10408444.2023.2283169
Lynch, H.N., J.S. Kozal, M.J. Vincent, R.D. Freid, E.M. Beckett, S. Brown, C. Mathis, R.S. Schoeny, A. Maier2023Systematic review of the human health hazards of propylene dichloridehttps://doi.org/ 10.1016/j.yrtph.2023.105468
Lewis, R.C., S.J. Smith, C.F. Krevanko, E.D. Hall, E.W. Miller, E.M. Beckett, J.S. Pierce2023Occupational exposure to cosmetic talc and mesothelioma in barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists: A systematic review of the epidemiology https://doi.org/10.1177/07482337231191162
Pillarisetti, A., Ye, W., Balakrishnan, K., Rosa, G., Díaz Underhill, L.J., Steenland, K., Peel, J.L., Kirby, M.A., McCracken, J., Waller, L., Chang, H., Wang, J., Dusabimana, E., Ndagijimana, F., Sambandam, S., Mukhopadhyay, K., Kearns, K.A., Campbell, D., Kremer, J., Rosenthal, J., Ghosh, A., Clark, M., Checkley, W., Clasen, T., Naeher, L., Piedrahita, R., Johnson, M.2023Post-birth exposure contrasts for children during the Household Air Pollution Intervention Network randomized controlled trialhttps://doi.org/10.1101/2023.07.04.23292226
Balakrishnan, K., Steenland, K., Clasen, T., Chang, H., Johnson, M., Pillarisetti, A., Ye, W., Naeher, L.P., Diaz-Artiga, A., McCracken, J.P., Thompson, L.M., Rosa, G., Kirby, M.A., Thangavel, G., Sambandam, S., Mukhopadhyay, K., Puttaswamy, N., Aravindalochanan, V., Garg, S., Ndagijimana, F., Hartinger, S., Underhill, L.J., Kearns, K.A., Campbell, D., Kremer, J., Waller, L., Jabbarzadeh, S., Wang, J., Chen, Y., Rosenthal, J., Quinn, A., Papageorghiou, A.T., Ramakrishnan, U., Howards, P.P., Checkley, W., Peel, J.L2023Exposure-response relationships for personal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2·5), carbon monoxide, and black carbon and birthweight: an observational analysis of the multicountry Household Air Pollution Intervention Network (HAPIN) trialhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(23)00052-9
D. Brown, S. Strasser, M. Vahora, and M. Raj2023Workforce Development For Direct Care Workers Could Help Stabilize The Long-Term Care Industryhttps://doi.org/10.1377/forefront.20230516.70842
Stewart, C.K., R.D. Freid, R.K. Brewster, E.Q. Sutherland, E.A. Best, M.A. Cappello2023Restaurant-associated foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States: an epidemiological assessment comparing outbreak occurrence and density before [2000-2019] and during [2020] the COVID-19 pandemichttps://doi.org/10.21037/jphe-23-2
Lynch, H.N., Beckett, E.M., Dobyns, L.L., Thompson, W.J., Divis, H.R., Encina, E., Gaffney, S.H., Mundt, K.A.2022Literature review of the relative importance of household, community and social, and workplace settings on the probability of COVID-19 infectionhttps://doi.org/10.21037/jphe-22-12
Beckett, E.M., E.W. Miller, K. Unice, E. Russman, J.S. Pierce2022Evaluation of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from Memory Foam Mattresses and Potential Implications for Consumer Health Riskhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134945
Persing, A., B. Roberts, J. Lotter, E. Russman, and J.S. Pierce2022Evaluation of ventilation, indoor air quality, and probability of viral infection in an outdoor dining enclosurehttps://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2022.2053692
Lewis, R.C., P.J. Sheehan, C.G. DesAutels, H.N. Watson, C.R. Kirman2022Monitored and modeled ambient air concentrations of ethylene oxide: Contextualizing health risk for potentially exposed populations in Georgiahttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19063364
Roberts, B., Jacobs, N., Mathis, C., Reamer, H., Kardous, C., Gaffney, S., Neitzel, R.L2022Evaluation of a Wearable Consumer Noise Measurement Device in a Laboratory Settinghttps://doi.org/10.1121/10.0012916
Roberts, B., A. Shkembi, L.M. Smith, and R.L. Neitzel2022Beware the Grizzlyman: A comparison of job and industry-based noise exposure estimates using manual coding and the NIOSH NIOCCS machine learning algorithmhttps://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2022.2076860
Roberts, B., Neitzel, R.2022Noise Measurement and Exposure Assessmenthttps://www.aiha.org/education/marketplace/noise-manual-6th-edition
Stanley, R. H., L. Kinjo, A. Smith, D. Aldrett, H. Alt, E. Kopp, C. Krevanko, K. Cahill, B. Haus2022Gas fluxes and steady state saturation anomalies at very high wind speedshttps://doi.org/10.1029/2021JC018387
Miller E.W., Roberts B., Keeton, K., Monnot, A., Tarpey, T., Zoghby, N., Segrave, A., Pierce, J.S.2022Evaluation of asbestos exposure resulting from simulated application of spiked talcum powdershttps://doi.org/10.1080/08958378.2022.2132324
Capello, M.A., A.M. Hernandez , D. Lauer, A.J. Russell, R.K. Brewster , L. Best, R. Freid, C. Boles, J. Parker. 2022Risk Mitigation and Disease Control Challenges of SARS-CoV-2 Multidirectional Transmission at Ski Resorts. https://dx.doi.org/10.21037/jphe-21-112
Louie, F., L. Garnick, A.M. Hernandez, S.H. Gaffney, R.E. Zisook. 2022Filtration Efficiency of Makeshift Material Masks vs. Surgical/Procedure Masks and/or Filtering Facepiece Respirators: A Narrative Review. https://dx.doi.org/10.21037/jphe
Johnson M, Pillarisetti A, Piedrahita R, Balakrishnan K, Peel JL, Steenland K, Underhill LJ, Rosa G, Kirby MA, Díaz-Artiga A, McCracken J, Clark ML, Waller L, Chang HH, Wang J, Dusabimana E, Ndagijimana F, Sambandam S, Mukhopadhyay K, Kearns KA, Campbell D, Kremer J, Rosenthal JP, Checkley W, Clasen T, Naeher L, Investigators, H.A.P.I.N. (HAPIN) trial2022Exposure Contrasts of Pregnant Women during the Household Air Pollution Intervention Network Randomized Controlled Trialhttps://doi.org/10.1289/EHP10295
N.C. Jao, A. Martinez-Cardoso, M. Vahora, and M.M. Tan2022The role of smoking history in longitudinal changes in C-reactive protein between Black and White older adults in the UShttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.101885
Henning-Smith, C., M. Lahr, A. Hernandez 2022Contact by Collection Agencies for Medical Debt: Rural-Urban Differences Among Older and Younger Medicare Beneficiaries. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464820975902
Brewster, R.K., K. Chan, H. Allen, A. Sundermann, S. Keane, and C. Boles2022Future directions of infection control and risk management on military vessels: A narrative reviewhttps://doi.org/10.21037/jphe-22-2
Boles, C., R. Zisook, A.N. Buerger, C. Hamaji, C. Mathis, D. Lauer, R.K. Brewster, K.K. Meachum, M. Nonnenmann, and K.M. Unice2022Semi-quantitative microbial risk assessment: A narrative review and proposed framework for health and safety practitionershttps://doi.org/10.21037/jphe-22-1
Mundt, K.A., L.D. Dell, P. Boffetta, E.M. Beckett, H.N. Lynch, C.K. Lin, and W.J. Thompson2021The importance of evaluating specific myeloid malignancies in epidemiological studies of environmental carcinogenshttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-07908-3
McCoy, M.J., R.C. Lewis, F.S. Mowat.2021Airborne concentrations of chrysotile asbestos during operation of industrial crane controls and maintenance of associated arc chuteshttps://doi.org/10.1177/0748233720986346
Sheehan, P.J., R.C. Lewis, C.R. Kirman, H.N. Watson, E.D. Winegar, J.S. Bus2021Ethylene oxide exposure in U.S. populations residing near sterilization and other industrial facilities: Context based on endogenous and total equivalent concentration exposureshttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18020607
Kirman, C.R., A.A. Li, P.J. Sheehan, J.S. Bus, R.C. Lewis, S.M. Hays2021Ethylene oxide review: Characterization of total exposure via endogenous and exogenous pathways and their implications to risk assessment and risk managementhttps://doi.org/10.1080/10937404.2020.1852988
Lewis, R.C., R. Rauschenberger, R. Kalmes2021Hand-to-mouth and other hand-to-face touching behavior in a quasi-naturalistic study under controlled conditionshttps://doi.org/10.1080/15287394.2020.1830457
Shkembi, A., Smith, L., Roberts, B., Neitzel, R2021 Fraction of Acute Work-Related Injuries Attributable to Hazardous Occupational Noise Across the US in 2019https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2021-107906
Roberts, B., Tarpey, T., Zoghby, N., Slavin, T2021Beyond Descriptive Statistics: Using Additional Analyses to Determine the Technological Feasibility of Meeting a New Exposure Limithttps://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2021.1949460
Batterman S, Warner SC, Xia T, Sagovac S, Roberts B, Vial B2021A Community Noise Survey in Southwest Detroit and the Value of Supplemental Metrics for Truck Noisehttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2021.111064
Yang, L.G.L., R.K. Brewster, M.T. Donnell, and R.N. Hirani2021Risk characterisation of milk protein contamination in milk-alternative ice cream products sold as frozen desserts in the United Stateshttps://doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2021.1989496
Henning-Smith, C., A.M. Hernandez, K.B. Kozhimannil. 2021Racial and Ethnic Differences in Self-Rated Health Among Rural Residents. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-020-00914-9
Kougias, D.G., E. Miller, A. McEwen, H. Reamer, M. Kovochich, and J.S. Pierce2020Risk assessment of glyphosate exposures from pilot study with simulated heavy residential consumer application of Roundup® using a Margin of Safety (MOS) approachhttps://doi.org/10.1111/risa.13646
Pierce, J.S., B. Roberts, D.G. Kougias, C.E. Comerford, A.S. Riordan, K.A. Keeton, H.A. Reamer, N.F.B. Jacobs, and J.T. Lotter2020Pilot study evaluating inhalation and dermal glyphosate exposure resulting from simulated heavy residential consumer application of Roundup®https://doi.org/10.1080/08958378.2020.1814457
Abelmann, A., A.R. McEwen, J.T. Lotter, and J.R. Maskrey2020Survey of 24-h personal formaldehyde exposures in geographically distributed urban office workers in the USAhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-08218-0
Ingle, M.E., L. Mínguez-Alarcón, R.C. Lewis, P.L. Williams, J.B. Ford, R. Dadd, R. Hauser, J.D. Meeker2020Association of personal exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields with pregnancy outcomes among women seeking fertility treatment in a longitudinal cohort studyhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.05.044
Bogen, K.T., R.C. Lewis, A. Singhal, P.J. Sheehan2020Development of a novel method for estimating dermal contact with hand-applied cleaning solutionshttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-019-7929-7
Jacobs N, Roberts B, Reamer H, Mathis C, Gaffney S, Neitzel R2020Noise exposures in different community settings measured by traditional dosimeter and smartphone apphttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2020.107408
Lazcano, R.F., Vincent, A.E., & Hoellein, T.J2020Trash dance: anthropogenic litter and organic matter coaccumulate on urban beacheshttps://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences10090335
Brewster R.K., Sundermann A., Boles C2020Lessons learned for COVID-19 in the cruise ship industryhttps://doi.org/10.1177/0748233720964631
Henning-Smith, C., A.M. Hernandez, H. Neprash, M. Lahr.2020Differences by Rurality in Satisfaction with Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries.https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12423
Beckett, E.M., W.D. Cyrs, A. Abelmann, A.D. Monnot, S.H. Gaffney, and B.L. Finley. 2019Derivation of an occupational exposure limit for diacetyl using dose-response data from chronic animal inhalation exposure studyhttps://doi.org/10.1002/jat.3757
Henning-Smith, C., Hernandez, A.M., R.R. Hardeman, M.R. Ramirez and K.B. Kozhimannil.2019Rural Counties with Majority Black or Indigenous Populations Suffer the Highest Rates of Premature Death in the US. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2019.00847
Drake C., Hernandez, A.M., Y. Liu, A.H. Schwartz, M.E. Sundaram. 2019Evidence of a Background Checks in An Online Firearms Marketplace.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2019.06.006
Abelmann, A., J.R. Maskrey, J.T. Lotter, A.M. Chapman, M.D. Nembhard, J.S. Pierce, J.M. Wilmoth, R.J. Lee, and D.J. Paustenbach2018Evaluation of take-home exposure to asbestos from handling asbestos-contaminated worker clothing following the abrasive sawing of cement pipehttps://doi.org/10.1080/08958378.2017.1418940
Muñoz, M.G.I., J.A. Colacino, R.C. Lewis2018Associations between school lunch consumption and urinary phthalate metabolite concentrations in US children and adolescents: Results from NHANES 2003-2014https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2018.09.009
Lewis, R.C., J.D. Meeker, N. Basu, A.M. Gauthier, A. Cantoral, A. Mercado-García, K.E. Peterson, M.M. Téllez-Rojo, D.J. Watkins2018Urinary metal concentrations among mothers and children in a Mexico City birth cohort studyhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2018.04.005
Sayler S.K., B.J. Roberts, M.A. Manning, K. Sun, and R.L. Neitzel2018Patterns and trends in OSHA occupational noise exposure measurements from1979 to 2012https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2018-105041
Roberts, B., Cheng, W., Mukherjee, B., Neitzel, R.L2018Imputation of Missing Values in a Large Job Exposure Matrix Using Hierarchical Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-018-0037-x
Roberts, B., Neitzel, R.L2018Noise Exposure Limit for Children in Recreational Settings: Review of Available Evidencehttps://doi.org/10.1121/1.5132540
Roberts, B., Seixas, N., Mukherjee, B., Neitzel, R.L2018Evaluating the Risk of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Using Different Noise Measurement Criteriahttps://doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxy001
Hernandez, A.M., D. Gimeno Ruiz de Porras, D. Marko, K.W. Withworth.2018The Association Between PM2.5 and Ozone and the Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in the United States. https://doi.org/10.1097%2FJOM.0000000000001332
Boehnke, K.F., R.K. Brewster , B.N. Sanchez, M. Valdivieso, A. Bussalleu, M. Guevara, C.G. Saenz, S.O. Alva, E. Gil, C. Xi2018An assessment of drinking water contamination with Helicobacter pylori in Lima, Peruhttps://doi.org/10.1111/hel.12462
Pierce, J.S., A.S. Riordan, E.W. Miller, S.H. Gaffney, and D.M. Hollins2017Evaluation of the presence of asbestos in cosmetic talcum productshttps://doi.org/10.1080/08958378.2017.1392656
Lewis, R.C., L. Mínguez-Alarcón, J.D. Meeker, P.L. Williams, G. Mezei G, J.B. Ford, R. Hauser2017Self-reported mobile phone use and semen parameters among men from a fertility clinichttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.reprotox.2016.11.008
Ferguson, K.K., J.A. Colacino, R.C. Lewis, J.D. Meeker2017Personal care product use among adults in NHANES: Associations between urinary phthalate metabolites and phenols and use of mouthwash and sunscreenhttps://doi.org/10.1038/jes.2016.27
Cheng, W., Roberts, B., Mukherjee, B., Neitzel, R.L2017Meta-analysis of job- exposure matrix data from multiple sourceshttps://doi.org/10.1038/jes.2017.19
Roberts, B., Neitzel, R.L.2017Using Smart Devices to Measure Intermittent Noise in the Workplacehttps://doi.org/10.4103/nah.nah_91_16
Roberts, B., Sun, K. Neitzel, R.L2017 "What can 35 years and over 700,000 measurements tell us about noise exposure in the mining industry?"https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2016.1255358
Boehnke, K.F., K.A. Eaton, C. Fontaine, R. Brewster, J. Wu, J.N.S. Eisenberg, M. Valivieso, L.H. Baker, C. Xi2017Reduced infectivity of waterborne viable but nonculturable Helicobacter pylori strain SS1 in micehttps://doi.org/10.1111/hel.12391
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