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
2015
Bronchial hyperresponsiveness
Borak J, Lefkowitz RY. Bronchial hyperresponsiveness. Occupational Medicine 2015, 66: 95-105. PMID: 26590957, DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqv158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBronchial hyperresponsivenessBronchoprovocation testingChronic obstructive pulmonary disease patientsVariety of stimuliAssessment of BHRPrevalence of BHRObstructive pulmonary disease patientsPulmonary disease patientsDiagnosis of asthmaStudy of smokersGreat clinical valueBHR testingAirway diseaseLung diseaseDisease patientsClinical valueGeneral populationPathological mechanismsAsthmaHand searchSystematic reviewClinical patientsPatientsWorking populationHyperresponsiveness
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
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsCausalityCopperDyspneaFeverHeadacheHumansInhalation ExposureNauseaOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposureParticle SizeUnited StatesWelding