Recent studies suggest that men’s capacity for sperm production may be harmed by toxic exposures in both fetal and later life. Among the potential chemical culprits are the perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), highly persistent degradation products of the polyfluorinated compounds used in products including nonstick cookware and water-resistant coatings for carpeting, clothing, and other textiles. Fin...

During wheelchair propulsion, in order to apply power to the pushrim effectively, shoulder and trunk stabilization is needed to control arm movements and the consequent transfer of power from the limbs through to the pushrim. Available trunk control may be one of the most important force-generating mechanisms during wheelchair propulsion, particularly when an individual is fatigued or propellin...

1 Due to the interrelated nature of these investigations, these technical reports are being released in draft until the final results from further studies are available for interpretation. These studies are staff level documents and have not yet been reviewed or approved by the agencies participating in this investigatory effort. Executive Summary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ...

Recent studies suggest that men’s capacity for sperm production may be harmed by toxic exposures in both fetal and later life. Among the potential chemical culprits are the perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), highly persistent degradation products of the polyfluorinated compounds used in products including nonstick cookware and water-resistant coatings for carpeting, clothing, and other textiles. Fin...

Recent studies suggest that men’s capacity for sperm production may be harmed by toxic exposures in both fetal and later life. Among the potential chemical culprits are the perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), highly persistent degradation products of the polyfluorinated compounds used in products including nonstick cookware and water-resistant coatings for carpeting, clothing, and other textiles. Fin...

All across America, people are " shopping " for a cure for breast cancer, funneling millions into the coffers of several large breast cancer advocacy foundations and at least one cancer center by purchasing products that are somehow tied to national fundraising campaigns for breast cancer awareness and research. The opportunities seem ubiquitous in October—National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

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Recent studies suggest that men’s capacity for sperm production may be harmed by toxic exposures in both fetal and later life. Among the potential chemical culprits are the perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), highly persistent degradation products of the polyfluorinated compounds used in products including nonstick cookware and water-resistant coatings for carpeting, clothing, and other textiles. Fin...

This part of the study aims to investigate the role of fiber finish during processing on the needlepunching machine. Certain key response parameters like dynamic needling forces and needlepunched fabric properties are analyzed for any possible effect of finish level and its uniformity on these responses. The experiments were performed using polyester and polypropylene, two of the most commonly ...

Luminol and LCV are commonly used reagents to develop latent bloodstains on evidence and at crime scenes. Luminol was first used to detect latent bloodstains in 1937 (1). Since that time the use of luminol has become very popular with many law enforcement agencies. The application of luminol creates a blue/green color chemiluminescence from its reaction with hemoglobin. Observation and subseque...