Chemical Injury

Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances may be linked to worse kidney function by reduced short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria and anti-inflammatory metabolites, according to a proof-of-concept analysis.

In addition to accidental ocular injury associated with e-cigarettes, chronic users may experience reduced tear film quality and stability, potentially increasing the risk for dry eye disease, according to a systematic review.

Researchers have postulated that the environmental contaminant trichloroethylene may be contributing to the rise in Parkinson’s disease, according to a literature review in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease.

CHICAGO — Low-income and underrepresented populations are at greater risk for neurodevelopmental effects related to chemical exposures, according to an expert at the 2022 American Neurological Association annual meeting.

In a nearly 5-month period in mid-2020, seven times more pediatric cases of alcohol-based hand sanitizer ocular exposures were recorded compared with the previous year, according to a study in France.

The American Thoracic Society issued a statement calling for a moratorium on the use of tear gas and chemical agents against protestors participating in demonstrations, citing potential for respiratory injury and spread of viral illnesses.

As reports come in of household cleaning products like disinfecting wipes and sprays flying off the shelves in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some people are turning to homemade products.