Publications by authors named "Mallory LeBlanc"
The Advanced Reach Tool V1.5 (ART) is a mathematical model for occupational exposures conceptually based on, but implemented differently than, the "classic" Near Field/Far Field (NF/FF) exposure model. The NF/FF model conceptualizes two distinct exposure "zones"; the near field, within approximately 1m of the breathing zone, and the far field, consisting of the rest of the room in which the exposure occurs.
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- Occupational exposure to ultrafine particles during laser hair removal is not well-studied, even though such exposures can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular health issues.
- In a study measuring these particles in dermatology office procedure rooms, significantly higher particle concentrations were found during and after procedures compared to before.
- Factors like the duration of the procedure, the body part being treated, and the type of laser used were key predictors of ultrafine particle levels, while using a smoke evacuator showed some reduction in particles but wasn't statistically significant.
Background: There are > 7,000 e-cigarette flavors currently marketed. Flavoring chemicals gained notoriety in the early 2000s when inhalation exposure of the flavoring chemical diacetyl was found to be associated with a disease that became known as "popcorn lung." There has been limited research on flavoring chemicals in e-cigarettes.
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