Persistent organic pollutant exposure and celiac disease: A pilot study
New York University (NYU) researchers find that females have greater odds of celiac disease associated with PFOS and PFOA than men. May 11, 2020 | Environmental Research
Recent advances in the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – A review
University of Newcastle Researchers (i) summarize analytical techniques for identification and quantification of PFAS, (ii) review nanoparticle-based sensors, and an app-based smartphone portable sensor for monitoring and sensing PFAS in the environment, and (iii) review total oxidizable precursor assay, content of total organic fluorine, and total fluorine, which provide fundamental tools to achieving precursor quantification…
Early Life Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and ADHD: A Meta-Analysis of Nine European Population-Based Studies
Researchers did not identify an increased prevalence of ADHD in association with early life exposure to PFOS and PFOA. However, analyses suggest that there may be an increased prevalence of ADHD in association with PFAS exposure in girls, in children from nulliparous women, and in children from low-educated mothers, all of which warrant further exploration. …
Plaintiffs Move to Compel Discovery from DuPont Entities in PFAS MDL
Plaintiffs contend Defendants related to DuPont should be compelled to provide certain documents—and potentially participate in depositions—regarding corporate history and structuring. According to Plaintiffs, this information is necessary for determining whether all DuPont-related entities with potential PFAS or AFFF liability are before the court. May 6, 2020 | In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability…
Long-term investigation on the removal of perfluoroalkyl substances in a full-scale drinking water treatment plant in the Veneto Region, Italy
A five-year study of a real granular activated carbon treatment plant indicates that anion exchange resins and granulated activated carbon are suitable technologies for removing PFAS compounds. May 5, 2020 | Science of The Total Environment, Volume 734