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Shaping the future of human biomonitoring (HBM)
Zare Jeddi, Maryam; Hopf, Nancy B.; Galea, Karen S.; Jones, Kate; Louro, Henriqueta; Silva, Maria João; Covaci, Adrian; Santonen, TiinaHuman biomonitoring (HBM) continues to play an indispensable role within exposure science, offering insights into aggregate chemical exposures across populations and life stages. Since 2018, the European chapter of the International Society of Exposure Science Human Biomonitoring Working Group (ISES Europe HBM WG) has aimed to facilitate generation of more and high-quality HBM data. The working group aims to st...
An introduction to BASIC Guide
Zare Jeddi, Maryam; Jones, Kate; Leese, Elizabeth; Fustinoni, Silvia; Galea, Karen S.; Santonen, Tiina; Porras, Simo P.; Hopf, Nancy B.; Göen, ThomasHuman biomonitoring (HBM) complements air and surface measurements by integrating exposure from all routes and sources, strengthening occupational exposure assessment and control. In occupational settings, HBM can quantify exposure during routine work and nonroutine activities, evaluate controls, investigate incidents (potential overexposures), and support medical surveillance. To use HBM to its full potential,...
Boosting knowledge on occupational exposure to microbial contamination in Portu...
Dias, Marta; Gomes, Bianca; Pena, Pedro; Cervantes, Renata; Rodriguez, Margarida; Riesenberger, Bruna; Marques, Liliana; Carolino, ElisabeteIntroduction: Wood industry workers face health risks due to exposure to microorganisms and their metabolites. This study aimed to characterize seasonal microbial contamination, antifungal resistance, mycotoxins, cytotoxicity, and particulate matter in Portuguese carpentries, to reduce exposure and promote safe working conditions. Methods: Conducted in six carpentries in Lisbon, Portugal, the sampling strategy ...
Hidden hazards: a literature review on occupational exposure to fungi and mycot...
Oliveira, Filipe da Silva; Andrade, Ednilton Tavares de; Viegas, Carla; Souza, Jéssica Raquel; Rabelo, Giovanni Francisco; Viegas, SusanaSeveral studies have reported the incidence of fungi and mycotoxins in coffee beans; however, there are few reports related to occupational exposure to these agents at coffee dry milling industries. This review aimed to identify and analyze studies assessing occupational exposure to fungi and mycotoxins in coffee industries. Therefore, a systematic literature search was conducted using the Preferred Reporting I...
Tackling fungal contamination for safer farming
Gomes, Bianca; Dias, Marta; Cervantes, Renata; Pena, Pedro; Twarużek, Magdalena; Kosicki, Robert; Viegas, Susana; Viegas, CarlaBiosafety measures are essential for maintaining animal health and workplace safety in poultry production. Poultry farm environments favor fungal growth, yet information on fungal contamination and associated health risks remains scarce. This study aimed to assess fungal and mycotoxin contamination in poultry pavilions (PP) during the poultries' growth cycle. Sampling was conducted during winter in 14 PP, Portu...
From farm to food: the overlooked impact of mycotoxins in poultry feed
Gomes, Bianca; Dias, Marta; Cervantes, Renata; Pena, Pedro; Twarużek, Magdalena; Kosicki, Robert; Viegas, Susana; Viegas, CarlaThe occurrence of mycotoxins in poultry feeds is a primary problem worldwide due to their carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic effects. This secondary metabolite generated by fungi can compromise animals' health and productivity. Monitoring mycotoxin exposure is crucial, as fungi are not reliable indicators of mycotoxin presence. This is partly because mycotoxins can remain in the environment long after the ...
HBM4EU chromates study: the Portuguese integrated and harmonized study on expos...
Viegas, Susana; Martins, Carla; Ribeiro, Edna; Ladeira, Carina; Pinhal, Hermínia; Nogueira, Ana; Santos, Sílvia; Tavares, Ana; Gomes, Bruno CostaIn the scope of the European Union (EU) human biomonitoring initiative, a multicentric study on different occupational settings from several European countries was performed, to provide information on occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)], a known lung carcinogen. Biomonitoring approaches were used to obtain exposure data to support the implementation of new risk management measures and policy a...
Unraveling the occupational exposure to mycotoxins in a waste management settin...
Martins, Carla; Viegas, Carla; Eriksen, Elke; Graff, Pål; Afanou, Anani Komlavi; Straumfors, Anne; Twarużek, Magdalena; Grajewski, Jan; Kosicki, RobertIntroduction: Waste management represents an occupational setting where fungi are significant contaminants. This study aimed to assess the exposure of waste workers to mycotoxins through a human biomonitoring study. Methods: Thirty-three workers and 19 controls provided spot urine samples to determine 10 mycotoxins’ urinary biomarkers using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. Risk characteriza...
Shaping the future of human biomonitoring (HBM): progress, strategy, and global...
Zare Jeddi, Maryam; Hopf, Nancy B.; Galea, Karen S.; Jones, Kate; Louro, Henriqueta; Silva, Maria João; Covaci, Adrian; Santonen, TiinHuman biomonitoring (HBM) continues to play an indispensable role within exposure science, offering insights into aggregate chemical exposures across populations and life stages. Since 2018, the European chapter of the International Society of Exposure Science Human Biomonitoring Working Group (ISES Europe HBM WG) has aimed to facilitate generation of more and high-quality HBM data. The working group aims to st...
An introduction to BASIC Guide: human biomonitoring and surveillance of chemica...
Zare Jeddi, Maryam; Jones, Kate; Leese, Elizabeth; Fustinoni, Silvia; Galea, Karen S.; Santonen, Tiina; Porras, Simo P.; Hopf, Nancy B.; Göen, ThomasHuman biomonitoring (HBM) complements air and surface measurements by integrating exposure from all routes and sources, strengthening occupational exposure assessment and control. In occupational settings, HBM can quantify exposure during routine work and nonroutine activities, evaluate controls, investigate incidents (potential overexposures), and support medical surveillance. To use HBM to its full potential,...