2021
Associations of SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG with occupation and demographics of military personnel
Zell J, Wisnewski AV, Liu J, Klein J, Lucas C, Slade M, Iwasaki A, Redlich CA. Associations of SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG with occupation and demographics of military personnel. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0251114. PMID: 34460832, PMCID: PMC8405017, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2Live SARS-CoV-2Moderate SARS-CoV-2SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalenceWork-related risk factorsTransportation-related occupationsSerum IgG levelsAntigen-specific IgGIgG seropositivity rateBiomarkers of infectionSARS-CoV-2 spikeCOVID-19 exposureUS National Guard soldiersMilitary personnelIgG levelsSeropositivity rateHumoral responseSerum IgGViral exposureBlack raceRisk factorsOdds ratioStudy populationNational Guard soldiersDemographic dataHuman IgG and IgA responses to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
Wisnewski AV, Luna J, Redlich CA. Human IgG and IgA responses to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0249499. PMID: 34133415, PMCID: PMC8208542, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249499.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCOVID-19 mRNA vaccinesAntigen-specific IgGMRNA vaccinesIgG levelsCOVID-19 mRNA vaccinationAntigen-specific IgG levelsInitial vaccine doseAntigen-specific IgASARS-CoV-2More rapid declineSecond vaccineVaccine doseMRNA vaccinationIgA responsesSerum levelsVaccine dosesSpecific IgGNatural immunityViral neutralizationIgAVaccinePeak levelsIgGVaccinationHuman IgG
2017
Incidence of Occupational Asthma and Exposure to Toluene Diisocyanate in the United States Toluene Diisocyanate Production Industry
Collins JJ, Anteau S, Conner PR, Cassidy LD, Doney B, Wang ML, Kurth L, Carson M, Molenaar D, Redlich CA, Storey E. Incidence of Occupational Asthma and Exposure to Toluene Diisocyanate in the United States Toluene Diisocyanate Production Industry. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2017, 59: s22-s27. PMID: 29200135, PMCID: PMC5763544, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000000890.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedical Monitoring for Occupational Asthma Among Toluene Diisocyanate Production Workers in the United States
Cassidy LD, Doney B, Wang ML, Kurth L, Conner PR, Collins JJ, Carson M, Molenaar D, Redlich CA, Storey E. Medical Monitoring for Occupational Asthma Among Toluene Diisocyanate Production Workers in the United States. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2017, 59: s13-s21. PMID: 29200134, PMCID: PMC5728423, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001197.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAsthma, OccupationalChemical IndustryEnvironmental MonitoringFemaleForced Expiratory VolumeHumansMaleMiddle AgedOccupational ExposurePopulation SurveillanceProgram EvaluationReferral and ConsultationSpirometrySurveys and QuestionnairesSymptom AssessmentToluene 2,4-DiisocyanateUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsLung function criteriaOccupational health programWeb-based data collection systemTDI workersOccupational asthmaPossible asthmaStudy protocolHealth outcomesMultidisciplinary teamHealth programsMedical monitoringAsthmaFurther evaluationEligible workersFurther assessmentResearch protocolPotential casesSubsequent evaluationProduction workersSymptomsToluene diisocyanateWorkersEvaluation
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
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 ResearchConceptsRisk 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 Research
2014
Inception cohort study of workers exposed to toluene diisocyanate at a polyurethane foam factory: Initial one‐year follow‐up
Gui W, Wisnewski AV, Neamtiu I, Gurzau E, Sparer JA, Stowe MH, Liu J, Slade MD, Rusu OA, Redlich CA. Inception cohort study of workers exposed to toluene diisocyanate at a polyurethane foam factory: Initial one‐year follow‐up. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 2014, 57: 1207-1215. PMID: 25266741, PMCID: PMC4198484, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAir Pollutants, OccupationalAirway ObstructionAsthma, OccupationalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesForced Expiratory VolumeHumansImmunoglobulin EImmunoglobulin GLost to Follow-UpMaleMiddle AgedOccupational ExposurePolyurethanesPrevalenceProspective StudiesTime FactorsToluene 2,4-DiisocyanateVital CapacityYoung AdultConceptsAsthma symptomsIsocyanate asthmaInception cohort studyHealth effectsCurrent asthma symptomsTDI levelsFirst yearFurther longitudinal evaluationAirflow obstructionCohort studyInception cohortOccupational asthmaTDI exposureRespiratory healthSkin exposureLongitudinal evaluationAsthmaOne-yearPersonal samplingSymptomsRiskExposureFindingsFEV1Spirometry
2012
Biomonitoring Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI) Exposure Based on Serum Levels of HDI-Specific IgG
Wisnewski AV, Stowe MH, Nerlinger A, Opare-addo P, Decamp D, Kleinsmith CR, Redlich CA. Biomonitoring Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI) Exposure Based on Serum Levels of HDI-Specific IgG. Annals Of Work Exposures And Health 2012, 56: 901-910. PMID: 22449630, PMCID: PMC3471419, DOI: 10.1093/annhyg/mes024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPersonal protective equipmentSkin exposureExposure surveillanceSpecific serum immunoglobulin GHexamethylene diisocyanate exposureSerum IgG levelsSerum immunoglobulin GNight shift workEnzyme-linked immunosorbentAdverse health effectsAsthma historyDiisocyanate exposureIgG levelsSerum levelsIgG titersChemical allergensPPE useImmune responseRespirator useIsocyanate exposureExposure biomarkersPractical biomarkersBasic demographicsHigh titersHygiene efforts