IPA - Research for Health Protection

Quantitation of neonicotinoide und neonicotinoid-like compounds in human urine

Neonicotinoids and neonicotinoid-like compounds (NNIs) are widely used insecticides and their ubiquitous occurrence in the environment requires methods for exposure assessment in humans. An analytical method was developed and validated to simultaneously analyze metabolites of neonicotinoide in human urine.

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Use of nasal filters for allergen exposure measurements in veterinary practices

Nasal filters were applied to assess animal allergen exposure of veterinary staff during their normal daily routine. The majority of veterinary workers are exposed to dog and cat allergens, even without direct contact with these animals. Rhinix nasal filters may be considered a simple and easily applicable method for monitoring personal allergen exposure.

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Applying skin protective cream and the wearing of gloves?

Glove occlusion might enhance skin sensitivity to a subsequent detergent challenge. Thus, some skin protection creams (PC) claim to protect against this effect of occlusion. The study evaluate the effect of PC applied prior to glove occlusion on the "occlusion effect".

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Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons of firefighters during fire operations in Germany

Firefighters are exposed to a variety of hazardous substances including carcinogens such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) during firefighting. In order to minimize the uptake of such substances into the body, firefighters wear personal protective equipment. The study analyzed urine samples from 77 firefighters for metabolites of PAHs.

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Irritative potential of different washing procedures used for heavy-duty soiling

To prevent irritant contact eczema even in occupational fields with heavy-duty soiling, it is generally recommended to use "mild" hand cleansers (mild detergent without grits, MC). Short-time washing with grit-containing cleansers damages the skin barrier more significantly in comparison to a longer application of an MC.

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New technology for the development of molecular markers

The detection of specific proteins is the focus of many methods for the diagnosis of ccupational diseases. novel method is now being evaluated at the IPA that can significantly speed up the measurement of proteins and thus also the development of new ELISAs. pneumonitis (HP).

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