2024
Development and evaluation of a questionnaire to capture environmental and occupational inhalational exposures in adults with fibrotic interstitial lung disease
Swaminathan A, McFatrich M, Mkumba L, Wright L, Redlich C, Snyder L, Reeve B, Patel D, Gulati M. Development and evaluation of a questionnaire to capture environmental and occupational inhalational exposures in adults with fibrotic interstitial lung disease. Respiratory Research 2024, 25: 372. PMID: 39407223, PMCID: PMC11481565, DOI: 10.1186/s12931-024-03000-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive interviewsContent validityExposure questionnaireMultidisciplinary teamSemi-structured interview guideEvidence of content validityFibrosing ILDsInterstitial lung diseaseRelevant exposuresFibrotic interstitial lung diseaseClinically relevant exposuresTrained interviewersInterview guideAssessment QuestionnaireQuestionnaireInterviewsLung diseaseAdultsTeamClinicPatientsSource of misunderstandingOccupational inhalation exposureValidityDisease
2022
Determinants of indoor carbonaceous aerosols in homes in the Northeast United States
Deslauriers JR, Redlich CA, Kang CM, Grady ST, Slade M, Koutrakis P, Garshick E. Determinants of indoor carbonaceous aerosols in homes in the Northeast United States. Journal Of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 2022, 33: 1-7. PMID: 35079108, PMCID: PMC9309189, DOI: 10.1038/s41370-021-00405-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Medical 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 diisocyanateWorkersEvaluationImproving 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 ResearchAdultConnecticutEnergy DrinksFeeding BehaviorFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOccupational DiseasesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult
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
2003
Screening for Preexisting Cognitive Impairment in Older Intensive Care Unit Patients: Use of Proxy Assessment
Pisani MA, Inouye SK, McNicoll L, Redlich CA. Screening for Preexisting Cognitive Impairment in Older Intensive Care Unit Patients: Use of Proxy Assessment. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2003, 51: 689-693. PMID: 12752846, DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0579.2003.00215.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedical intensive care unitIntensive care unitCognitive impairmentOlder intensive care unit patientsIntensive care unit patientsUrban university teaching hospitalCross-sectional comparative studyBlessed Dementia Rating ScaleDirect patient assessmentPreexisting Cognitive ImpairmentCare unit patientsUniversity Teaching HospitalPatient care decisionsDementia Rating ScaleUnit patientsICU patientsCare unitPatient assessmentPhysician recognitionTeaching hospitalHigh prevalencePatientsInformant QuestionnaireCognitive declineProxy measure
2001
Subclinical immunologic and physiologic responses in hexamethylene diisocyanate‐exposed auto body shop workers
Redlich C, Stowe M, Wisnewski A, Eisen E, Karol M, Lemus R, Holm C, Chung J, Sparer J, Liu Y, Woskie S, Appiah‐Pippim J, Gore R, Cullen M. Subclinical immunologic and physiologic responses in hexamethylene diisocyanate‐exposed auto body shop workers. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 2001, 39: 587-597. PMID: 11385643, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.1058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAir Pollutants, OccupationalAnalysis of VarianceAsthmaAutomobilesChi-Square DistributionCross-Sectional StudiesCyanatesEpidemiologic StudiesFemaleHumansIsocyanatesMaleMiddle AgedOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposurePaintStatistics, NonparametricSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsAuto body shop workersDiisocyanate asthmaLymphocyte proliferationHost risk factorsShortness of breathShop workersMethacholine responsivenessMethacholine challengeChest tightnessDiisocyanate exposureOccupational asthmaImmunologic responseRisk factorsPhysiologic changesImmune responseEpidemiologic studiesSurveillance studyPhysiologic responsesAsthmaOvert casesSymptomsExposure dataEpisodic exposureAuto body shopsExposure
1998
Dietary 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 clinics
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsthmaConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesFeasibility StudiesHumansIsocyanatesOccupational DiseasesPaintPeak Expiratory Flow RateSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsOccupational 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