Firefighters - combustion byproducts, flame retardants, building materials, PPE off-gassing, diesel exhaust and firehouse contaminants Police - firearm discharge residues, solvents used in field tests, gear, uniform, vehicle contaminants, narcotics and synthetic opioid particulates Military - fuels (JP-8), lubricants, burn pits and open-air waste combustion, metals, munitions, explosives, treated uniforms and gear These exposures pose cumulative long-term health risks, which is why understanding xenobiotics is increasingly emphasized by occupational medicine, NIOSH, NFPA, IARC, DoD research groups, and professional organizations supporting firefighter wellness
Data were obtained using three biological replicates
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For example, fibrin amyloid microclots blocked capillaries and impeded O2 to be transported to the tissues, leading to thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, strokes, kidney disfunction, or neurological disorders
In addition to this test, wrist movement is examined