2020
Master Clinician and Public Health Practitioner Selected Occupational and Environmental Pulmonary Cases
James E, Linde B, Redlich CA. Master Clinician and Public Health Practitioner Selected Occupational and Environmental Pulmonary Cases. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2020, 41: 567-580. PMID: 33153680, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2020.08.019.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsEnvironmental ExposureHealth PersonnelHumansLung DiseasesOccupational DiseasesPublic HealthConceptsRespiratory diseasePatient's respiratory diseaseMost lung diseasesClinical decision makingPublic health practitionersExposure-related diseasesRelevance of exposureLung diseasePulmonary casesPublic health factorsHigh indexEnvironmental contributing factorsClinical practiceHealth factorsHealth practitionersDiseaseEnvironmental exposuresExposure historyClinical skillsCliniciansMaster cliniciansContributing factorExposurePatientsAppropriate workOccupational lung diseases in the 21st century: the changing landscape and future challenges.
Fazen LE, Linde B, Redlich CA. Occupational lung diseases in the 21st century: the changing landscape and future challenges. Current Opinion In Pulmonary Medicine 2020, 26: 142-148. PMID: 31895883, DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000658.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsHumansInhalation ExposureLung DiseasesOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposureOccupational HealthConceptsOccupational lung diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseLung diseaseRespiratory diseaseWork-related lung diseaseWork-related asthmaObstructive pulmonary diseaseCareful occupational historyPulmonary diseasePreventable causeAdvanced silicosisOccupational exposureHigh-income countriesOccupational historyPulmonary cliniciansHigh indexImportant causeDiseaseWorkplace hazardsSilicosisCliniciansPresent reviewStone countertopsCauseDecades of progress
2019
Reply to Lee and Strek: Occupational Burden in Chronic Respiratory Disease: Call for Recognition, Training, and Data Capture
Blanc PD, Redlich CA. Reply to Lee and Strek: Occupational Burden in Chronic Respiratory Disease: Call for Recognition, Training, and Data Capture. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2019, 200: 1559-1559. PMID: 31343269, PMCID: PMC6909838, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201907-1379le.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersThe Occupational Burden of Nonmalignant Respiratory Diseases. An Official American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society Statement
Blanc PD, Annesi-Maesano I, Balmes JR, Cummings KJ, Fishwick D, Miedinger D, Murgia N, Naidoo RN, Reynolds CJ, Sigsgaard T, Torén K, Vinnikov D, Redlich CA. The Occupational Burden of Nonmalignant Respiratory Diseases. An Official American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society Statement. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2019, 199: 1312-1334. PMID: 31149852, PMCID: PMC6543721, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201904-0717st.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAdultFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposureRespiration DisordersRespiratory Tract InfectionsConceptsNonmalignant respiratory diseasesChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseasePopulation attributable fractionChronic respiratory diseasesRespiratory diseaseWorkplace exposuresPulmonary diseaseHypersensitivity pneumonitisAttributable fractionOccupational burdenOfficial American Thoracic SocietyEuropean Respiratory Society statementCommunity-acquired pneumoniaGranulomatous lung diseaseIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisPopulation-based studyIncidence rate ratiosPulmonary alveolar proteinosisBurden of diseaseAmerican Thoracic SocietyWorking-age adultsPublic health awarenessAirway diseaseChronic bronchitis
2017
Injury, illness, and disability risk in American seafarers
Lefkowitz RY, Slade MD, Redlich CA. Injury, illness, and disability risk in American seafarers. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 2017, 61: 120-129. PMID: 29250811, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22802.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDatabases, FactualFemaleGastrointestinal DiseasesHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNaval MedicineOccupational DiseasesOccupational InjuriesOdds RatioRespiratory Tract DiseasesRetrospective StudiesRiskShipsSkin DiseasesStomatognathic DiseasesTelemedicineTransportationUnited StatesConceptsDisability riskHigher disability riskOverall injury rateLogistic regression modelingResultant disabilityRisk factorsHigh riskIllness incidenceInjury ratesPreventive interventionsMedical careIllness ratesInjuryTelemedicine databaseIllnessRegression modelingEssential workforceDescriptive statistical methodsRiskAdditional researchDisabilityIncidenceCareThe Limits of Pattern Recognition: Nodular Lung Disease in a Syrian Refugee
Lefkowitz RY, Mitma AA, Altassan K, Redlich CA. The Limits of Pattern Recognition: Nodular Lung Disease in a Syrian Refugee. Annals Of The American Thoracic Society 2017, 14: 1591-1594. PMID: 28961033, DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201702-163cc.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2016
Patterns of Energy Drink Use and Associated Symptoms Among a Population of Connecticut Factory Workers
Pensa MA, Galusha DH, Stowe MH, Lefkowitz RY, Redlich CA. Patterns of Energy Drink Use and Associated Symptoms Among a Population of Connecticut Factory Workers. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2016, 58: e188-e190. PMID: 27158968, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000000728.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWork-Related Lung Diseases
Harber P, Redlich CA, Henneberger PK. Work-Related Lung Diseases. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2016, 193: p3-p4. PMID: 26771422, PMCID: PMC5952360, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.1932p3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Risk factors for merchant seafarer repatriation due to injury or illness at sea
Lefkowitz RY, Slade MD, Redlich CA. Risk factors for merchant seafarer repatriation due to injury or illness at sea. International Maritime Health 2015, 66: 61-66. PMID: 26119673, DOI: 10.5603/imh.2015.0016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansMaleMiddle AgedOccupational DiseasesOccupational InjuriesRisk FactorsShipsTransportation of PatientsYoung AdultConceptsRisk factorsLogistic regressionModifiable risk factorsSignificant risk factorsFrequent causeGastrointestinal illnessSerious outcomesIllness casesBack injuriesInjuryIllnessSeafarer injuryTelemedicine databaseMajor causeStudy periodDescriptive statisticsYear periodFuture studiesCauseFactorsRegressionCohortStudy“Injury, illness, and work restriction in merchant seafarers”
Lefkowitz RY, Slade MD, Redlich CA. “Injury, illness, and work restriction in merchant seafarers”. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 2015, 58: 688-696. PMID: 25939921, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22459.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLongitudinal assessment of lung function decline in the occupational setting
Redlich CA, Tarlo SM. Longitudinal assessment of lung function decline in the occupational setting. Current Opinion In Allergy And Clinical Immunology 2015, 15: 145-149. PMID: 25961387, DOI: 10.1097/aci.0000000000000153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansLungLung DiseasesOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposureSpirometryTime FactorsConceptsLongitudinal lung functionLung functionLongitudinal spirometryMedical surveillanceFlavorings-related lung diseaseHazardous work exposuresLung function declineOccupational respiratory diseasesRecent longitudinal studiesFunction declineEarly diseaseLung diseaseOccupational exposureRespiratory diseaseWork exposureSpirometryPreventive interventionsLongitudinal assessmentFurther evaluationOccupational settingsDiseaseLongitudinal studyCliniciansExposureRecent studiesIsocyanates and Human Health
Lockey JE, Redlich CA, Streicher R, Pfahles-Hutchens A, Hakkinen P, Ellison GL, Harber P, Utell M, Holland J, Comai A, White M. Isocyanates and Human Health. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2015, 57: 44-51. PMID: 25563538, PMCID: PMC4286799, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000000278.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsOccupational health surveillanceHuman cancer riskRespiratory epidemiologyCancer riskConsensus conferenceAnimal modelsResearch prioritiesHealth professionalsHealth surveillancePreconference surveyEnvironmental exposuresWorkers' healthHealthConsumer exposureHuman healthKnowledge gapsExposureRepresentatives of consumersPoster presentationsEpidemiologyDiseaseBiomarkersAsbestosis and environmental causes of usual interstitial pneumonia
Gulati M, Redlich CA. Asbestosis and environmental causes of usual interstitial pneumonia. Current Opinion In Pulmonary Medicine 2015, 21: 193-200. PMID: 25621562, PMCID: PMC4472384, DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsbestosAsbestosisEnvironmental ExposureHumansLung Diseases, InterstitialOccupational DiseasesRisk FactorsConceptsIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisUsual interstitial pneumoniaInterstitial pneumoniaDevelopment of IPFUsual interstitial pneumonia patternRecent epidemiologic investigationsEnvironmental exposuresFibrotic lung diseaseInterstitial pneumonia patternExposure-disease relationshipsIPF patientsPneumonia patternClinical courseIPF diagnosisPulmonary fibrosisHistopathologic patternLung diseaseAsbestos exposureRadiographic changesOverall burdenAsbestosis patientsClinical challengeEpidemiologic studiesCase controlAgricultural exposures
2014
Reply: Spirometry in the Occupational Setting
Redlich CA, Tarlo SM, Hankinson JL, Townsend MC, Eschenbacher WL, Von Essen SG, Sigsgaard T, Weissman DN. Reply: Spirometry in the Occupational Setting. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2014, 190: 353-354. PMID: 25084267, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201406-1063le.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersOfficial American Thoracic Society Technical Standards: Spirometry in the Occupational Setting
Redlich CA, Tarlo SM, Hankinson JL, Townsend MC, Eschenbacher WL, Von Essen SG, Sigsgaard T, Weissman DN. Official American Thoracic Society Technical Standards: Spirometry in the Occupational Setting. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2014, 189: 983-993. PMID: 24735032, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201402-0337st.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsLung functionChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseasePosture-related changesInterpretation of spirometryEMBASE 1980Pulmonary diseaseSpirometry testingLung diseaseMedline 1950SpirometryClinical informationInhalation exposureRepeat testingSystematic reviewHealth programsLongitudinal changesOccupational settingsPercentage declineSpirometry techniciansFEV1Appropriate reference valuesReference valuesWorker exposureDisease
2012
Preface
Redlich CA, Blanc PD, Gulati M, Kuschner WG. Preface. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2012, 33: xi-xii. PMID: 23153617, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2012.09.006.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsSkin and respiratory symptoms among workers with suspected work-related disease
Arrandale V, Kudla I, Kraut A, Scott J, Tarlo S, Redlich C, Holness D. Skin and respiratory symptoms among workers with suspected work-related disease. Occupational Medicine 2012, 62: 420-426. PMID: 22915563, DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqs133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWork-related skinHistory of eczemaRespiratory symptomsConcurrent skinSkin outcomesRespiratory diseaseWork-related skin diseaseMultiple logistic regression modelInterviewer-administered questionnaireWork-related respiratory diseaseImpaired barrier functionWork-related diseasesLogistic regression modelsCurrent smokingSmoking habitsMean ageOccupational exposureRespirator useGreater oddsSkin diseasesHealth historySymptomsMost subjectsBarrier functionDisease
2011
An Official American Thoracic Society Statement: Work-Exacerbated Asthma
Henneberger PK, Redlich CA, Callahan DB, Harber P, Lemière C, Martin J, Tarlo SM, Vandenplas O, Torén K. An Official American Thoracic Society Statement: Work-Exacerbated Asthma. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2011, 184: 368-378. PMID: 21804122, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.812011st.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAdultAsthmaDisease ProgressionHumansOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposureSocieties, MedicalUnited StatesConceptsWork-exacerbated asthmaWork-related symptomsClinical characteristicsOccupational asthmaOfficial American Thoracic Society StatementAmerican Thoracic Society StatementWorsening of asthmaOnset of asthmaStandard medical managementMedical managementAdverse outcomesDescriptive epidemiologyOA casesRisk factorsAdverse socioeconomic outcomesCase definitionOccupational exposureSociety statementMedian prevalenceAsthmaWork exposurePreventive interventionsMedical careMedical literatureSystematic search
2008
Diagnosis and Management of Work-Related Asthma American College of Chest Physicians Consensus Statement
Tarlo SM, Balmes J, Balkissoon R, Beach J, Beckett W, Bernstein D, Blanc PD, Brooks SM, Cowl CT, Daroowalla F, Harber P, Lemiere C, Liss GM, Pacheco KA, Redlich CA, Rowe B, Heitzer J. Diagnosis and Management of Work-Related Asthma American College of Chest Physicians Consensus Statement. CHEST Journal 2008, 134: 1s-41s. PMID: 18779187, DOI: 10.1378/chest.08-0201.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAsthmaConsensus Development Conferences as TopicHumansOccupational DiseasesOutcome Assessment, Health CarePractice Guidelines as TopicUnited StatesConceptsWork-related asthmaWork-exacerbated asthmaChest Physicians consensus statementConsensus statementConsensus documentAmerican CollegeManagement of WRAChallenge testSpecific inhalation challenge testInhalation challenge testPreventive measuresMethacholine challenge testPeak flow recordingsCurrent consensus statementsOccupational medicine physiciansCareful occupational historyEffective preventive measuresOccupational asthmaImmunologic testsAppropriate investigationsSubstantial prevalenceEarly diagnosisMedicine physiciansOccupational historyAsthma
2007
Cost-Effectiveness of Various Diagnostic Approaches for Occupational Asthma
Kennedy WA, Girard F, Chaboillez S, Cartier A, Côté J, Hargreave F, Labrecque M, Malo JL, Tarlo SM, Redlich CA, Lemière C. Cost-Effectiveness of Various Diagnostic Approaches for Occupational Asthma. Canadian Respiratory Journal 2007, 14: 276-280. PMID: 17703242, PMCID: PMC2676393, DOI: 10.1155/2007/206519.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpecific inhalation challengeOccupational asthmaSputum testingProbabilistic sensitivity analysesPEF monitoringDiagnosis of OASputum cell countsProportion of eosinophilsExpiratory flow monitoringAdditional correct diagnosisBase-case analysisInhalation challengeClinical outcomesOA patientsTreeAge ProClinical dataSerial measurementsCorrect diagnosisPatientsCanadian hospitalsCell countDiagnostic approachGold standardDiagnosisCost-effective alternative