2023
Thrombocytopenia Associated with Elemental Mercury Poisoning in Two Siblings — Connecticut, July 2022
Hogeland E, Somers T, Yip L, Doyon S, Redlich C, Orsey A, Woda C, Swan S, Feder H. Thrombocytopenia Associated with Elemental Mercury Poisoning in Two Siblings — Connecticut, July 2022. MMWR Morbidity And Mortality Weekly Report 2023, 72: 1027-1031. PMID: 37733629, PMCID: PMC10519713, DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7238a2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildConnecticutHumansImmunoglobulins, IntravenousMercuryMercury PoisoningSiblingsThrombocytopeniaConceptsIntravenous immune globulinSevere thrombocytopeniaElemental mercury poisoningImmune thrombocytopenic purpuraThrombopoietin receptor agonistsPossible infectious causesElemental mercury toxicityPublic health outreachPetechial rashOral mucositisImmune globulinProlonged hospitalizationInfectious causesPlatelet transfusionsThrombocytopenic purpuraThrombocytopenia AssociatedReceptor agonistHealth outreachPoison controlEarly detectionToxic exposureMercury exposureEnvironmental exposuresMercury poisoningDimercaptosuccinic acid
2021
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Hospitalization Rate and Infection Fatality Rate Among the Non-Congregate Population in Connecticut
Mahajan S, Caraballo C, Li SX, Dong Y, Chen L, Huston SK, Srinivasan R, Redlich CA, Ko AI, Faust JS, Forman HP, Krumholz HM. SARS-CoV-2 Infection Hospitalization Rate and Infection Fatality Rate Among the Non-Congregate Population in Connecticut. The American Journal Of Medicine 2021, 134: 812-816.e2. PMID: 33617808, PMCID: PMC7895685, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2021.01.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfection hospitalization rateInfection fatality rateHospitalization ratesFatality rateSeroprevalence estimatesSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodiesSARS-CoV-2 antibodiesConnecticut Hospital AssociationNon-Hispanic black peopleProportion of deathsCoronavirus disease 2019Total infected individualsTotal hospitalizationsAdverse outcomesNon-congregate settingsHigh burdenDisease 2019Prevalence studyMost subgroupsInfected individualsHospitalizationOlder peopleHospital AssociationConnecticut DepartmentDeath
2020
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2-Specific IgG Antibodies Among Adults Living in Connecticut: Post-Infection Prevalence (PIP) Study
Mahajan S, Srinivasan R, Redlich CA, Huston SK, Anastasio KM, Cashman L, Massey DS, Dugan A, Witters D, Marlar J, Li SX, Lin Z, Hodge D, Chattopadhyay M, Adams MD, Lee C, Rao LV, Stewart C, Kuppusamy K, Ko AI, Krumholz HM. Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2-Specific IgG Antibodies Among Adults Living in Connecticut: Post-Infection Prevalence (PIP) Study. The American Journal Of Medicine 2020, 134: 526-534.e11. PMID: 33130124, PMCID: PMC7598362, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.09.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodiesWeighted seroprevalenceIgG antibodiesSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodiesSARS-CoV-2-specific antibodiesConnecticut residentsSelf-reported adherenceImmunoglobulin G antibodiesSARS-CoV-2Symptomatic illnessSerology testingSeroprevalence studyG antibodiesPrevalence studyGeneral populationPercentage of peopleSeroprevalenceLack antibodiesMajority of respondentsAntibodiesHispanic subpopulationsConvenience sampleHispanic populationCOVID-19Risk mitigation behaviors
2017
Improving the asthma disparity gap with legal advocacy? A qualitative study of patient-identified challenges to improve social and environmental factors that contribute to poorly controlled asthma
Harris DA, Mainardi A, Iyamu O, Rosenthal MS, Bruce RD, Pisani MA, Redlich CA. Improving the asthma disparity gap with legal advocacy? A qualitative study of patient-identified challenges to improve social and environmental factors that contribute to poorly controlled asthma. Journal Of Asthma 2017, 55: 924-932. PMID: 28872933, DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1373393.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoor symptom controlSymptom controlAsthma Control Test scoresCommon barriersCommunity health centersWork-related symptomsEnvironmental risk factorsPercent of participantsCommunity-engaged approachAsthmatic adultsAsthma controlRisk factorsAsthma triggersHealth centersImproved outcomesMedical careDisparity gapStudy participantsPerson interviewsLack of awarenessAsthmaPatientsConstant comparative methodEnvironmental factorsAdults
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 Research
2015
Elevated Blood Lead Levels Related to the Use of Firearms
Cook JM, Sakr CJ, Redlich CA, DeLoreto AL. Elevated Blood Lead Levels Related to the Use of Firearms. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2015, 57: e136-e138. PMID: 26461876, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000000553.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2006
Respiratory Protection from Isocyanate Exposure in the Autobody Repair and Refinishing Industry
Liu Y, Stowe MH, Bello D, Woskie SR, Sparer J, Gore R, Youngs F, Cullen MR, Redlich CA. Respiratory Protection from Isocyanate Exposure in the Autobody Repair and Refinishing Industry. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Hygiene 2006, 3: 234-249. PMID: 16574607, DOI: 10.1080/15459620600628704.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWorkplace protection factorsIsocyanate exposureHalf-facepiece respiratorsRespiratory protectionFit factorsRespiratory protection programTotal isocyanate groupRespirator Fit FactorsOrganic vapor cartridgesShort-term exposure limitNegative pressureGM concentrationsPriming activitySignificant differencesExposure limitsUse trainingExposureRespiratorsProtection factorSecond testWorkersPortaCount
2005
Short-term outcomes in older intensive care unit patients with dementia*
Pisani MA, Redlich CA, McNicoll L, Ely EW, Friedkin RJ, Inouye SK. Short-term outcomes in older intensive care unit patients with dementia*. Critical Care Medicine 2005, 33: 1371-1376. PMID: 15942358, DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000165558.83676.48.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsICU interventionsOlder patientsModerate-severe dementiaPatient ageCode statusMortality rateChronic Health Evaluation II scoreOlder intensive care unit patientsProspective observational cohort studyIntensive care unit careIntensive care unit patientsUrban university teaching hospitalShort-term mortality rateBlessed Dementia Rating ScaleHigher Acute PhysiologyHospital mortality rateObservational cohort studyCare unit patientsMedical record abstractionShort-term outcomesUniversity Teaching HospitalDementia Rating ScaleImpact of dementiaAcute PhysiologyHospital length
2004
Isocyanate Exposures in Autobody Shop Work: The SPRAY Study
Sparer J, Stowe MH, Bello D, Liu Y, Gore RJ, Youngs F, Cullen MR, Redlich CA, Woskie SR. Isocyanate Exposures in Autobody Shop Work: The SPRAY Study. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Hygiene 2004, 1: 570-581. PMID: 15559329, DOI: 10.1080/15459620490485909.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIsocyanate exposurePersonal air samplesTypes of glovesRespiratory sensitizationEpidemiologic studiesTypes of respiratorsU.K. guidelinesSkin contactAutobody shopsSubstantial exposureAir respiratorsNational InstituteOccupational SafetyRespiratorsCartridge respiratorsPersonal samplesExposure limitsMedian concentrationsExposureUnited Kingdom HealthSealerHealthGuidelinesPercentAsthma
1996
Feasibility Study of Respiratory Questionnaire and Peak Flow Recordings in Autobody Shop Workers Exposed to Isocyanate-containing Spray Paint: Observations and Limitations
Cullen M, Redlich C, Beckett W, Weltmann B, Sparer J, Jackson G, Ruff T, Rubinstein E, Holden W. Feasibility Study of Respiratory Questionnaire and Peak Flow Recordings in Autobody Shop Workers Exposed to Isocyanate-containing Spray Paint: Observations and Limitations. Occupational Medicine 1996, 46: 197-204. PMID: 8695771, DOI: 10.1093/occmed/46.3.197.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOccupational asthmaAirway symptomsWork-related asthmaAutobody shopsPeak flow recordingsClinical epidemiological studiesNew Haven areaCross-sectional surveyRespiratory QuestionnaireIncidence rateHigh prevalenceSpray paintersEpidemiological studiesLower riskAsthmaFlow recordingsSymptomsExposure classificationSubject complianceClear associationQuestionnaire responsesRecord dataRegular useShop workersOffice workers
1992
The Experience of the Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine Clinics with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, 1986–1991
Cullen M, Pace P, Redlich C. The Experience of the Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine Clinics with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, 1986–1991. Toxicology And Industrial Health 1992, 8: 15-19. PMID: 1412482, DOI: 10.1177/074823379200800402.Peer-Reviewed Original Research