2023
Occupational Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity in Healthcare Workers
Fazen L, Abad Q, Smith R, Santiago R, Liu J, Wisnewski A, Redlich C. Occupational Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity in Healthcare Workers. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2023, 65: 521-528. PMID: 36893070, PMCID: PMC10227858, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002831.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCOVID-19Health PersonnelHumansImmunoglobulin GLongitudinal StudiesPandemicsRisk FactorsSARS-CoV-2ConceptsHealthcare workersRisk factorsSARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin GSARS-CoV-2 seropositivityMultivariable-adjusted logistic regressionCox proportional hazards modelVaccine-induced immunityCOVID-19 risk factorsOccupational risk factorsLongitudinal cohort studyProportional hazards modelOccupational health interventionsRole of physiciansCOVID-19 riskCohort studyHazards modelHealth interventionsInternal medicineLogistic regressionResident physiciansImmunoglobulin GPhysiciansCOVID-19 pandemicSeropositivityVaccination
2020
Injury, Illness, and Mental Health Risks in United States Domestic Mariners.
Lefkowitz RY, Null DB, Slade MD, Redlich CA. Injury, Illness, and Mental Health Risks in United States Domestic Mariners. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2020, 62: 839-841. PMID: 32769797, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001968.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnxietyBody Mass IndexDepressionHumansMental HealthNaval MedicineRisk FactorsUnited StatesWounds and InjuriesConceptsIllness ratesPoor overall healthSymptoms of depressionMental health risksRisk factorsSleep disordersAlcohol consumptionOverall healthInjuryOccupational riskHealth conditionsWork injuriesPublic healthHealth risksSafety concernsHealth dataRiskSurvey studyTransportation workersHealthPopulationHypertensionBMIObesitySmoking
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
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 ResearchAsbestosis 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
2012
Skin 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
2008
Chronic Beryllium Disease
Redlich CA, Welch LS. Chronic Beryllium Disease. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2008, 177: 936-937. PMID: 18434330, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200802-252ed.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2006
Residential Proximity to Naturally Occurring Asbestos: Health Risk or Ecologic Fallacy?
Brodkin CA, Balmes JR, Redlich CA, Cullen MR. Residential Proximity to Naturally Occurring Asbestos: Health Risk or Ecologic Fallacy? American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2006, 173: 573-573. PMID: 16493164, DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.173.5.573.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2005
Changes in cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations in the Vanguard population of the Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial (CARET)
Cartmel B, Dziura J, Cullen MR, Vegso S, Omenn GS, Goodman GE, Redlich CA. Changes in cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations in the Vanguard population of the Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial (CARET). European Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2005, 59: 1173-1180. PMID: 16015255, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602229.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRetinol Efficacy TrialPlacebo armSerum triglyceridesTriglyceride concentrationsEfficacy trialsVitamin ASerum cholesterol concentrationActive intervention armsActive intervention groupNational Cancer InstituteCardiovascular deathPlacebo groupCardiovascular mortalitySerum lipidsTotal cholesterolIntervention armSerum cholesterolVanguard StudyLung cancerIntervention groupCardiovascular diseaseCancer InstituteCholesterol concentrationsActive armBeta carotenePredictors of Lung Cancer among Asbestos-exposed Men in the β-Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial
Cullen MR, Barnett MJ, Balmes JR, Cartmel B, Redlich CA, Brodkin CA, Barnhart S, Rosenstock L, Goodman GE, Hammar SP, Thornquist MD, Omenn GS. Predictors of Lung Cancer among Asbestos-exposed Men in the β-Carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2005, 161: 260-270. PMID: 15671258, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwi034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRetinol Efficacy TrialLung cancerEfficacy trialsAsbestos-exposed menStudy intervention armSubsequent lung cancerStrong independent predictorLung cancer incidenceLung cancer riskNormal lung parenchymaProportional hazards modelBaseline flow ratesRadiographic asbestosisIndependent predictorsStudy armsIntervention armVitamin supplementationPleural plaquesBaseline radiographsResidual confoundingCancer incidenceChest radiographsLung parenchymaLung carcinogenCancer risk
2002
Diisocyanate asthma: clinical aspects and immunopathogenesis
Redlich CA, Karol MH. Diisocyanate asthma: clinical aspects and immunopathogenesis. International Immunopharmacology 2002, 2: 213-224. PMID: 11811926, DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5769(01)00174-6.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsDiisocyanate asthmaProduction of polyurethanesChemical reactivityBiological nucleophilesClinical aspectsChemical interactionReactive chemicalsRoute of exposureDiisocyanateSimple diagnostic testOccupational asthmaEarly diseaseRespiratory tractNonimmunological mechanismsWorkplace exposuresAsthmaUseful markerReactionDiagnostic testsDiseasePathogenesisImmunopathogenesisBiomoleculesNucleophilesExposure
1998
More controversy, little clarification
Redlich C. More controversy, little clarification. The Lancet 1998, 352: s9. PMID: 9872156, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(98)90271-9.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersDietary vitamin A and prevalence of bronchial metaplasia in asbestos-exposed workers 1 2 3
Mayne ST, Redlich CA, Cullen MR. Dietary vitamin A and prevalence of bronchial metaplasia in asbestos-exposed workers 1 2 3. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 1998, 68: 630-636. PMID: 9734740, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/68.3.630.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal vitamin ABronchial metaplasiaVitamin AAsbestos workersDietary intakeHigh intakeBronchial squamous metaplasiaGreater airway obstructionPulmonary function testingDietary vitamin ALogistic regression analysisAirway obstructionFormer smokingCurrent smokingBronchial biopsiesTobacco exposureSquamous metaplasiaFunction testingAsbestos exposureForm of retinolNonsignificant reductionLow intakeMetaplasiaNonsignificant increaseIndustrial clinicsEffect of supplementation with beta-carotene and vitamin A on lung nutrient levels.
Redlich CA, Blaner WS, Van Bennekum AM, Chung JS, Clever SL, Holm CT, Cullen MR. Effect of supplementation with beta-carotene and vitamin A on lung nutrient levels. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 1998, 7: 211-4. PMID: 9521435.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive armRetinol levelsLung tissueExcess lung cancer mortalityLung cancer chemoprevention trialsLung retinol levelsRetinol Efficacy TrialLung tissue levelsLung cancer mortalityCancer chemoprevention trialsEffect of supplementationLung retinolChemoprevention trialsCancer mortalitySurgical controlEfficacy trialsCell levelVitamin ARetinyl palmitateSame interventionTissue levelsBiomarker studiesSupplementationInterventionTrials
1995
Significance of individual sensitivity to chemicals: elucidation of host susceptibility by use of biomarkers in environmental health research.
Cullen M, Redlich C. Significance of individual sensitivity to chemicals: elucidation of host susceptibility by use of biomarkers in environmental health research. Clinical Chemistry 1995, 41: 1809-1813. PMID: 7497637, DOI: 10.1093/clinchem/41.12.1809.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsHost susceptibilityBiomarker researchMultiple chemical sensitivityUse of biomarkersRisk modifiersCarcinogen metabolismNutritional statusPractical biomarkersEnvironmental health researchImmunological variabilityEnvironmental chemicalsInadequate knowledgeHealth researchIndividual sensitivityBiomarkersCarcinogenic riskBiomarker methodsMarkersChemical sensitivityResponse relationHost variability