2018
Bronchial hyper-responsiveness: a technical update
Borak J, Lefkowitz R, Linde B. Bronchial hyper-responsiveness: a technical update. Occupational Medicine 2018, 68: 519-522. PMID: 30192977, DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqy122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMethacholine challenge testingEuropean Respiratory SocietyAmerican Thoracic SocietyDiagnosis of asthmaNew guidelinesAsymptomatic asthmaticsBronchoprovocation testingPD20 valuesATS guidelinesDeep inspirationRespiratory SocietyThoracic SocietyTidal breathingChallenge testingHand searchSystematic reviewClinical testsLongitudinal assessmentBreath holdingAsthmaPD20CliniciansGuidelinesDelivery systemTechnical update
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
2012
Mortality Disparities in Appalachia
Borak J, Salipante-Zaidel C, Slade MD, Fields CA. Mortality Disparities in Appalachia. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2012, 54: 146-156. PMID: 22258162, DOI: 10.1097/jom.0b013e318246f395.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Exposure of Miners to Diesel Exhaust Particulates in Underground Nonmetal Mines
Cohen H, Borak J, Hall T, Sirianni G, Chemerynski S. Exposure of Miners to Diesel Exhaust Particulates in Underground Nonmetal Mines. AIHA Journal 2002, 63: 651-658. PMID: 12529922, DOI: 10.1080/15428110208984753.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Phosgene Exposure: Mechanisms of Injury and Treatment Strategies
Borak J, Diller W. Phosgene Exposure: Mechanisms of Injury and Treatment Strategies. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2001, 43: 110-119. PMID: 11227628, DOI: 10.1097/00043764-200102000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research