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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAir Pollutants, OccupationalHumansMercuryMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsNeurotoxicity SyndromesOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposureConceptsPhysical 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAir Pollutants, OccupationalHumansMaleMercuryMiddle AgedNeurotoxicity SyndromesOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposureConceptsPhysical examinationMercury workersUrine mercury levelsStudy of neurotoxicityDental cohortNB outcomesSensory neurotoxicityAbnormal reflexesEligible studiesImpaired coordinationNeurobehavioral testsPE findingsNeurological effectsElectrophysiological studiesSystematic reviewNeurotoxicityNB testingManual dexterityNB testsTremorExposureOutcomesHistorical exposureMercury levelsTextbook chapters
2011
Methyl methacrylate and respiratory sensitization: A Critical review
Borak J, Fields C, Andrews LS, Pemberton MA. Methyl methacrylate and respiratory sensitization: A Critical review. Critical Reviews In Toxicology 2011, 41: 230-268. PMID: 21401327, PMCID: PMC3072694, DOI: 10.3109/10408444.2010.532768.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory sensitizersRespiratory sensitizationLocal lymph nodesUpper respiratory tractIrritation of eyesShort-term peak exposuresOccupational asthmaLymph nodesHypersensitivity pneumonitisCase reportRespiratory tractRespiratory effectsGuinea pigsNonspecific cytotoxicityRespiratory irritantsMedicine reportWorker studiesAsthmaSensitization testSkin sensitizationPeak exposuresDermal sensitizerVivo studiesToxicology literatureSensitization
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
1994
Outdated air contaminants system disruptive to industry and labor.
Borak J. Outdated air contaminants system disruptive to industry and labor. Occupational Health & Safety 1994, 63: 41. PMID: 15655989.Peer-Reviewed Original Research