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Effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) on hatching of Folsomia candida (Collembola) on soil
Egg hatching of the soil collembolan Folsomia candida and the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances were investigated.
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Human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other emerging contaminants in drinking water
A wide range of chemicals was measured in different types of drinking water and urine samples through target and non-target screening (NTS) to...
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Retention of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by syringe filters
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are being increasingly measured in water and wastewater due to emerging toxicity concerns and strict...
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Industrial sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to a sewershed in Ontario, Canada
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous in the environment despite global regulatory action to restrict their use in industrial...
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Environmental exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances mixture and asthma in adolescents
BackgroundPrevious epidemiological studies about the relationship between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) concentrations and adolescent...
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in groundwater in Thailand: occurrence, source identification and spatial distribution
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances have the potential to leach into groundwater, particularly in areas with potential pollution sources, such as...
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Predicting the dynamics of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in coastal regions of Africa: vulnerability index and adverse ecological pathways from remote-sensed variables
This study aimed to predict the dynamics of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination and ecological vulnerability within coastal...
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Association of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure with metabolic syndrome and its components in adults and adolescents
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widespread contaminants, but few studies have explored the relationship between PFAS and levels of...
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Pharmaceuticals, Benzotriazoles and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Impacts and Potential Reduction Measures
Daily life products like medicines, dishwasher detergents or textiles contain various organic chemicals. According to use and disposal of such...
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Concentrations are Associated with an Unfavorable Cardio-Metabolic Risk Profile: Findings from Two Population-Based Cohort Studies
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used and persistent chemicals, leading to ubiquitous exposure. Although high PFAS levels have...
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Associations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their mixture with risk of rheumatoid arthritis in the U.S. adult population
BackgroundPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known environmental contaminants with immunosuppressive properties. Their connection to...
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Effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on soil structure and function
Soils are impacted globally by several anthropogenic factors, including chemical pollutants. Among those, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl...
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of breast cancer risks in relation to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are endocrine disrupting chemicals that may cause breast...
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Short-term mass loads of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in a wastewater treatment plant from South China
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are one of the most important sources and sinks for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). However, limited...
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Serum concentrations of legacy, alternative, and precursor per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: a descriptive analysis of adult female participants in the MIREC-ENDO study
BackgroundSeveral legacy and emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been regulated around the world. There is growing concern over...
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Occurrence of forever chemicals in Chennai waters, India
BackgroundPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are considered ‘contaminants of emerging concern’ due to their environmental persistence,...
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Source identification and distribution of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the freshwater environment of USA
A family of anthropogenic organic pollutants with a long history of use, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are present in a wide range of...
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Association of Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) exposures and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus: a case–control study in China
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) may have a role in impaired health. However, the data on the association between PFASs and...
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Managing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Contamination in Agricultural Soils: Investigating Remediation Approaches in Non-conventional Agriculture
Common practices in non-conventional agriculture such as organic farming, conservation agriculture, agroecology and regenerative agriculture entail...
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Associations of legacy perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, alternatives, and isomers with gestational diabetes mellitus and glucose homeostasis among women conceiving through assisted reproduction in Shanghai, China
Prior research has reported that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may be linked to impaired glucose homeostasis in pregnant...
