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| Controlled experiments measuring personal exposure to PM2.5 in close proximity to cigarette smoking | 2014 | Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Indoor air
Periodical, Abbrev.
Indoor Air
Pub Date Free Form
Apr
Volume
24
Issue
2
Start Page
199
Other Pages
212
Notes
CI: (c) 2013; JID: 9423515; 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OTO: NOTNLM; 2012/11/29 [received]; 2013/06/20 [accepted]; 2013/08/02 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1600-0668; 0905-6947
Accession Number
PMID: 23808850
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1111/ina.12057 [doi]
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PMID
23808850
Abstract
Few measurements of exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) in close proximity to a smoker are available. Recent health studies have demonstrated an association between acute (160 mug/m(3) of PM2.5 . The average incremental exposure of the non-smokers was higher indoors (42 mug/m(3) , n = 35) than outdoors (29 mug/m(3) , n = 47), but the overall indoor and outdoor frequency distributions were similar. The 10-s PM2.5 averages during the smoking periods showed great variability, with multiple high concentrations of short duration (microplumes) both indoors and outdoors.
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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
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Authors
Acevedo-Bolton,V., Ott,W.R., Cheng,K.C., Jiang,R.T., Klepeis,N.E., Hildemann,L.M.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20130802
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| Control of Legionella Contamination and Risk of Corrosion in Hospital Water Networks following Various Disinfection Procedures | 2016 | University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neurosciences, Section of Public Health, Modena, Italy isabella.marchesi@unimore.it.; University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neuroscie | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Appl.Environ.Microbiol.
Pub Date Free Form
2-May
Volume
82
Issue
10
Start Page
2959
Other Pages
2965
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LR: 20160726; CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 7605801; OID: NLM: PMC4959080 [Available on 11/02/16]; PMCR: 2016/11/02 00:00; 2015/12/01 [received]; 2016/03/03 [accepted]; 2016/05/15 [ppublish]; 2016/03/11 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1098-5336; 0099-2240
Accession Number
PMID: 26969696
Language
eng
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Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1128/AEM.03873-15 [doi]
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PMID
26969696
Abstract
Physical and chemical disinfection methods have been proposed with the aim of controlling Legionella water contamination. To date, the most effective procedures for reducing bacterial contamination have not yet been defined. The aim of this study was to assess the long-term effectiveness of various disinfection procedures in order to reduce both culturable and nonculturable (NC) legionellae in different hospital water networks treated with heat, chlorine dioxide, monochloramine, and hydrogen peroxide. The temperature levels and biocide concentrations that proved to give reliable results were analyzed. In order to study the possible effects on the water pipes, we verified the extent of corrosion on experimental coupons after applying each method for 6 months. The percentage of positive points was at its lowest after treatment with monochloramine, followed by chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide, and hyperthermia. Different selections of Legionella spp. were observed, as networks treated with chlorine-based disinfectants were contaminated mainly by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1, hyperthermia was associated with serogroups 2 to 14, and hydrogen peroxide treatment was associated mainly with non-pneumophila species. NC cells were detected only in heat-treated waters, and also when the temperature was approximately 60 degrees C. The corrosion rates of the coupons were within a satisfactory limit for water networks, but the morphologies differed. We confirm here that chemical disinfection controls Legionella colonization more effectively than hyperthermia does. Monochloramine was the most effective treatment, while hydrogen peroxide may be a promising alternative to chlorine-based disinfectants due to its ability to select for other, less virulent or nonpathogenic species.
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American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved
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Authors
Marchesi,I., Ferranti,G., Mansi,A., Marcelloni,A.M., Proietto,A.R., Saini,N., Borella,P., Bargellini,A.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20160502
PMCID
PMC4959080
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| Control of Ebola virus disease - firestone district, liberia, 2014 | 2014 | Read more... | |
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Periodical, Full
MMWR.Morbidity and mortality weekly report
Periodical, Abbrev.
MMWR Morb.Mortal.Wkly.Rep.
Pub Date Free Form
24-Oct
Volume
63
Issue
42
Start Page
959
Other Pages
965
Notes
JID: 7802429; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1545-861X; 0149-2195
Accession Number
PMID: 25340914
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; IM
DOI
mm6342a6 [pii]
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
25340914
Abstract
On March 30, 2014, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) of Liberia alerted health officials at Firestone Liberia, Inc. (Firestone) of the first known case of Ebola virus disease (Ebola) inside the Firestone rubber tree plantation of Liberia. The patient, who was the wife of a Firestone employee, had cared for a family member with confirmed Ebola in Lofa County, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in Liberia during March-April 2014. To prevent a large outbreak among Firestone's 8,500 employees, their dependents, and the surrounding population, the company responded by 1) establishing an incident management system, 2) instituting procedures for the early recognition and isolation of Ebola patients, 3) enforcing adherence to standard Ebola infection control guidelines, and 4) providing differing levels of management for contacts depending on their exposure, including options for voluntary quarantine in the home or in dedicated facilities. In addition, Firestone created multidisciplinary teams to oversee the outbreak response, address case detection, manage cases in a dedicated unit, and reintegrate convalescent patients into the community. The company also created a robust risk communication, prevention, and social mobilization campaign to boost community awareness of Ebola and how to prevent transmission. During August 1-September 23, a period of intense Ebola transmission in the surrounding areas, 71 cases of Ebola were diagnosed among the approximately 80,000 Liberians for whom Firestone provides health care (cumulative incidence = 0.09%). Fifty-seven (80%) of the cases were laboratory confirmed; 39 (68%) of these cases were fatal. Aspects of Firestone's response appear to have minimized the spread of Ebola in the local population and might be successfully implemented elsewhere to limit the spread of Ebola and prevent transmission to health care workers (HCWs).
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Reaves,E.J., Mabande,L.G., Thoroughman,D.A., Arwady,M.A., Montgomery,J.M.
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| Contributory Factors to the Smoking of Shisha among Teenagers in the Perak City of Ipoh: A Preliminary Qualitative Survey | 2012 | Read more... | |
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Periodical, Full
International Journal of Public Health Research
Periodical, Abbrev.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
2
Issue
1
Start Page
80
Other Pages
84
Notes
ID: 802668
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Language
en
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DOI
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Unknown(0)
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the reasons of Shisha smoking among teenagers in Ipoh, Perak. Data was collected using in-depth face to face interview. Purposive convenient sampling was used to select volunteer respondents from one of the Shisha restaurant located at Ipoh. The interviews were conducted for 15-20 minutes, recorded using video tape. The data obtained was transcribed and coded for the purpose of thematic analysis. All respondents were influenced by peers in their first attempt in Shisha smoking. Other reasons attracting them to continue smoking Shisha include appealing smell and the flavoured taste of Shisha, easy to access, perceived that Shisha was not addictive and its cheaper price. In terms of perception on health risk, all respondents believed that Shisha was less harmful compared to cigarette smoking. More educational programme, health talk about risk of Shisha should be developed and conducted to rectify the misconception about health risk of Shisha smoking. The target population should be focus on male teenagers who smoke Shisha in order to control the widespread Shisha smoking in Malaysia.
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http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/wpro-802668
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GHL; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Authors
Khor,Poh Yen, Norshidah,Binti Harun, Fazreenizam,Bin Ishak, Nur Aimy Iryany,Mohd Anuar, Norain,Abdul Karim, Azman,Aqirah, Tuan Suriana,Tuan Mahmood
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| Contributions of silane cross-linked PEX pipe to chemical/solvent odours in drinking water | 2007 | Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 418 Durham Hall, Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0246, USA. mdurand@vt.edu | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
Periodical, Abbrev.
Water Sci.Technol.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
55
Issue
5
Start Page
153
Other Pages
160
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LR: 20131121; JID: 9879497; 0 (Chloramines); 0 (Disinfectants); 0 (Silanes); 0 (Solvents); 0 (Water Pollutants); 10599-90-3 (chloramine); 4R7X1O2820 (Chlorine); 9002-88-4 (Polyethylene); ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
0273-1223; 0273-1223
Accession Number
PMID: 17489405
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; IM
DOI
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
17489405
Abstract
A commonly used plastic plumbing pipe, silane-cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-b according to European standards), was investigated using the Utility Quick Test (UQT), which is a migration/leaching protocol recommended for evaluating taste-and-odour properties of materials prior to installation in distribution systems. After exposure of new PEX pipe to chlorine, monochloramine or no disinfectant, the odours in the leachate were described as "chlorinous" if chlorine or monochloramine were present and "chemical/solvent-like" with descriptors of sweet, bitter, chemical, solvent, plastic, burnt and mechanical/motor oil. The presence of disinfectant, chlorine or chloramines, did not alter the odour characteristics or intensity of the PEX odour. The "chemical/solvent-like" odours persisted even after multiple flushing periods. 2-Ethoxy-2-methylpropane, commonly called ETBE, was identified as a contributor to the described odour from the PEX pipe. Aqueous concentrations of ETBE in pipe leachate ranged from a low of 23 microg/L to > 100 microg/L. The concentrations decreased with increased flushing. Panelists were able to smell ETBE at a concentration of 5 microg/L and assigned a rating of a weak odour. The need for taste and odour testing of plumbing materials prior to use in residential housing systems is necessary.
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Chloramines/chemistry, Chlorine/chemistry, Disinfectants/pharmacology, Environmental Monitoring/methods, Odors/analysis, Polyethylene/chemistry, Silanes/chemistry, Solid Phase Microextraction, Solvents/chemistry, Water Pollutants, Water Purification/methods, Water Supply
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Durand,M. L., Dietrich,A. M.
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| Contribution of solid fuel, gas combustion, or tobacco smoke to indoor air pollutant concentrations in Irish and Scottish homes | 2012 | Scottish Centre for Indoor Air, Division of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. sean.semple@abdn.ac.uk | Read more... |
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Journal Article
Periodical, Full
Indoor air
Periodical, Abbrev.
Indoor Air
Pub Date Free Form
Jun
Volume
22
Issue
3
Start Page
212
Other Pages
223
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LR: 20150129; CI: (c) 2011; GR: P30 ES005605/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 ES05605/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9423515; 0 (Endotoxins); 0 (Fossil Fuels); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 142M471B3J (Carbon Dioxide);
Place of Publication
Denmark
ISSN/ISBN
1600-0668; 0905-6947
Accession Number
PMID: 22007695
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0668.2011.00755.x [doi]
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
22007695
Abstract
There are limited data describing pollutant levels inside homes that burn solid fuel within developed country settings with most studies describing test conditions or the effect of interventions. This study recruited homes in Ireland and Scotland where open combustion processes take place. Open combustion was classified as coal, peat, or wood fuel burning, use of a gas cooker or stove, or where there is at least one resident smoker. Twenty-four-hour data on airborne concentrations of particulate matter
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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons A/S
Data Source
Authors
Semple,S., Garden,C., Coggins,M., Galea,K.S., Whelan,P., Cowie,H., Sanchez-Jimenez,A., Thorne,P.S., Hurley,J.F., Ayres,J.G.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20111109
PMCID
PMC3573694
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| Contribution of fine particulate matter sources to indoor exposure in bars, restaurants, and cafes | 2010 | Institute for Work and Health [Institut universitaire romand de Sante au Travail], University of Lausanne and University of Geneva, Lausanne, Switzerland. | Read more... |
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Journal Article
Periodical, Full
Indoor air
Periodical, Abbrev.
Indoor Air
Pub Date Free Form
Jun
Volume
20
Issue
3
Start Page
204
Other Pages
212
Notes
LR: 20130520; JID: 9423515; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2010/02/01 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Denmark
ISSN/ISBN
1600-0668; 0905-6947
Accession Number
PMID: 20408901
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0668.2010.00645.x [doi]
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
20408901
Abstract
This study investigated the contribution of sources and establishment characteristics, on the exposure to fine particulate matter (PM(2.5)) in the non-smoking sections of bars, cafes, and restaurants in central Zurich. PM(2.5)-exposure was determined with a nephelometer. A random sample of hospitality establishments was investigated on all weekdays, from morning until midnight. Each visit lasted 30 min. Numbers of smokers and other sources, such as candles and cooking processes, were recorded, as were seats, open windows, and open doors. Ambient air pollution data were obtained from public authorities. Data were analysed using robust MM regression. Over 14 warm, sunny days, 102 establishments were measured. Average establishment PM(2.5) concentrations were 64.7 microg/m(3) (s.d. = 73.2 microg/m(3), 30-min maximum 452.2 microg/m(3)). PM(2.5) was significantly associated with the number of smokers, percentage of seats occupied by smokers, and outdoor PM. Each smoker increased PM(2.5) on average by 15 microg/m(3). No associations were found with other sources, open doors or open windows. Bars had more smoking guests and showed significantly higher concentrations than restaurants and cafes. Smokers were the most important PM(2.5)-source in hospitality establishments, while outdoor PM defined the baseline. Concentrations are expected to be even higher during colder, unpleasant times of the year. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Smokers and ambient air pollution are the most important sources of fine airborne particulate matter (PM(2.5)) in the non-smoking sections of bars, restaurants, and cafes. Other sources do not significantly contribute to PM(2.5)-levels, while opening doors and windows is not an efficient means of removing pollutants. First, this demonstrates the impact that even a few smokers can have in affecting particle levels. Second, it implies that creating non-smoking sections, and using natural ventilation, is not sufficient to bring PM(2.5) to levels that imply no harm for employees and non-smoking clients.
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Air Pollutants/analysis, Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Humans, Humidity, Nephelometry and Turbidimetry, Particulate Matter/analysis, Public Facilities/classification/standards, Restaurants/classification/instrumentation/standards, Seasons, Temperature, Time Factors, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/analysis, Ventilation
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Database
Publisher
Data Source
Authors
Daly,B. J., Schmid,K., Riediker,M.
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Date of Electronic
20100201
PMCID
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| Contraceptive service needs of women with young children presenting for pediatric care | 2015 | Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 200 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Contraception
Periodical, Abbrev.
Contraception
Pub Date Free Form
Nov
Volume
92
Issue
5
Start Page
508
Other Pages
512
Notes
LR: 20160326; CI: Copyright (c) 2015; GR: P20 MD000198/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States; GR: P20 MD000198/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States; JID: 0234361; NIHMS715366; OID: NLM: NIHMS715366 [Available on 11/01/16]; OID: NLM: PMC4807654 [Available on 11/01/16];
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1879-0518; 0010-7824
Accession Number
PMID: 26197265
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.contraception.2015.07.004 [doi]
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
26197265
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study is to characterize the need for contraceptive services and contraceptive method use among women with young children presenting to child health clinics. A secondary objective is to characterize the factors, including access to care and health needs, that exist in this population and to evaluate their association with contraceptive method use. STUDY DESIGN: This is a cross-sectional study of women with children under age 36 months presenting to four child health practices in the Baltimore, Maryland, area. Participating women completed a survey to assess desire for pregnancy, contraceptive method use and related characteristics. RESULTS: A total of 238 participants (82%) were in need of contraceptive services (fertile and not desiring pregnancy). Overall, 59 (25%) of women in need were not using a contraceptive method (unmet need) and 79 (33%) were using a highly effective method (implant or intrauterine device). Factors associated with lower odds of unmet need for contraceptive services included attendance at a routine postpartum visit and visiting a healthcare provider to discuss contraception after pregnancy. Approximately half of index pregnancies were unintended and this was the only health factor associated with greater odds of using of a highly effective contraceptive method. CONCLUSIONS: Most women presenting with young children for pediatric care indicated that they were not currently trying to become pregnant and reported current methods of pregnancy prevention that ranged from none to highly effective. Women who had not sought postpregnancy contraceptive care were more likely to have unmet need for contraceptive services. IMPLICATIONS: Child health clinics may be a novel site for providing contraceptive care to women with children as part of a strategy to reduce unplanned pregnancies.
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Elsevier Inc
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Authors
Upadhya,K.K., Burke,A.E., Marcell,A.V., Mistry,K., Cheng,T.L.
Original/Translated Title
URL
Date of Electronic
20150718
PMCID
PMC4807654
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| Continuous-flow microextraction and gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon compounds in water | 2007 | State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China. | Read more... |
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Analytica Chimica Acta
Periodical, Abbrev.
Anal.Chim.Acta
Pub Date Free Form
7-Mar
Volume
585
Issue
2
Start Page
294
Other Pages
299
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LR: 20131121; JID: 0370534; 0 (Ions); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Salts); 0 (Solvents); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 059QF0KO0R (Water); 2006/09/21 [received]; 2006/12/30 [revised]; 2007/01/08 [accepted]; 2007/01/13 [aheadofprint]; ppubli
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1873-4324; 0003-2670
Accession Number
PMID: 17386677
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
S0003-2670(07)00059-1 [pii]
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Unknown(0)
PMID
17386677
Abstract
A new method of the determination polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water samples was developed by continuous-flow microextraction (CFME) coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). In this experiment, 15 mL sample solution with no salt-added was flowed at the rate of 1.0 mL min(-1) through 3 microL benzene as extraction solvent. Under the optimal extraction conditions, the developed method was found to yield a linear calibration curve in the concentration range from 0.05 to 15 ng mL(-1). Furthermore, the accuracy and repeatability of the method were good by calculating from water samples spiked at known concentrations of PAHs, and the recovery of optimal method was satisfactory. The results showed that CFME was an efficient preconcentration method for extraction of PAHs from spiked water samples.
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Calibration, Chemistry Techniques, Analytical/methods, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/methods, Ions, Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic/chemistry, Reproducibility of Results, Salts/pharmacology, Sensitivity and Specificity, Solvents/chemistry, Time Factors, Water/chemistry, Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis
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Liu,Y., Hashi,Y., Lin,J. M.
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Date of Electronic
20070113
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| Continuous poliovirus detection in water supply distribution networks | 1988 | Centre de Recherches et de Controle des Eaux de Paris, 75014 Paris | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Comptes Rendus de l'Academie des Sciences - Serie III
Periodical, Abbrev.
C.R.ACAD.SCI.SER.III
Pub Date Free Form
1988/
Volume
307
Issue
4
Start Page
171
Other Pages
176
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Place of Publication
ISSN/ISBN
0249-6313
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Language
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DOI
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Abstract
Continuous virological control can be carried out when using glass wool as an adsorption support for virus concentration. In the described conditions more than 70% of the Poliovirus population in water pipe derivations can be detected.
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methodology, organization and management, Poliomyelitis virus, prevention, water analysis, water pollution, water supply
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Embase; MEDLINE
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Data Source
Embase
Authors
Vilagines,P., Sarrette,B., Vilagines,R.
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