2017
Persistence of mercury-induced motor and sensory neurotoxicity: systematic review of workers previously exposed to mercury vapor
Fields CA, Borak J, Louis ED. Persistence of mercury-induced motor and sensory neurotoxicity: systematic review of workers previously exposed to mercury vapor. Critical Reviews In Toxicology 2017, 47: 849-870. PMID: 28722535, PMCID: PMC5962347, DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2017.1342599.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical examinationElectrophysiological studiesSystematic reviewCessation of exposureHigh-dose exposurePrevious exposure studiesMercury workersSensory neurotoxicityNeurological findingsHistorical groupNeurobehavioral testsNeurotoxic effectsNB testingNeurotoxicityLimited available dataLongitudinal studyExposureFunctional significanceSensory effectsReviewHgCohortWorkersYearsStudyMercury-induced motor and sensory neurotoxicity: systematic review of workers currently exposed to mercury vapor
Fields CA, Borak J, Louis ED. Mercury-induced motor and sensory neurotoxicity: systematic review of workers currently exposed to mercury vapor. Critical Reviews In Toxicology 2017, 47: 815-848. PMID: 28718354, PMCID: PMC5931703, DOI: 10.1080/10408444.2017.1342598.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical examinationMercury workersUrine mercury levelsStudy of neurotoxicityDental cohortNB outcomesSensory neurotoxicityAbnormal reflexesEligible studiesImpaired coordinationNeurobehavioral testsPE findingsNeurological effectsElectrophysiological studiesSystematic reviewNeurotoxicityNB testingManual dexterityNB testsTremorExposureOutcomesHistorical exposureMercury levelsTextbook chapters
2006
Seafood arsenic: Implications for human risk assessment
Borak J, Hosgood HD. Seafood arsenic: Implications for human risk assessment. Regulatory Toxicology And Pharmacology 2006, 47: 204-212. PMID: 17092619, DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2006.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplex organic compoundsCarcinogenic mechanismsChronic arsenic exposureMargin of exposureOrganic compoundsDose-response curveArsenic speciesDietary seafoodHuman risk assessmentCarcinogenic dosesRodent studiesWorkplace exposuresArsenic exposureUS dietAdverse effectsInorganic formsFormation of metabolitesConservative dose estimatesCompoundsDose estimatesArsenical compoundsArsenicExposureSmall proportionRecent studies
2000
Copper Exposure and Metal Fume Fever: Lack of Evidence for a Causal Relationship
Borak J, Cohen H, Hethmon T. Copper Exposure and Metal Fume Fever: Lack of Evidence for a Causal Relationship. AIHA Journal 2000, 61: 832-836. PMID: 11192216, DOI: 10.1080/15298660008984594.Peer-Reviewed Original Research