Perfluoroalkyl substances and cognitive function in older adults: Should we consider non-monotonic dose-responses and chronic kidney disease?

SK Park, N Ding, D Han - Environmental research, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Although potential neurotoxicity of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS) is suggested, previous epidemiologic studies have reported a …

Mixed effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure on cognitive function among people over 60 years old from NHANES

X Weng, H Liang, Y Tan, J Chen, Q Fei, S Liu… - … Science and Pollution …, 2022 - Springer
The relationship between perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and
cognitive function are inconsistent, and the mixed effects of PFAS on cognitive function are …

Cross-sectional association between polyfluoroalkyl chemicals and cognitive limitation in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

MC Power, TF Webster, AA Baccarelli… - …, 2013 - karger.com
Abstract Background/Aims: Our limited understanding of how polyfluoroalkyl chemicals
(PFCs) may impact on human health suggests the potential for a protective impact on brain …

Perfluoroalkyl chemicals in neurological health and disease: human concerns and animal models

DJ Piekarski, KR Diaz, MW McNerney - Neurotoxicology, 2020 - Elsevier
Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are man-made organic pollutants that are found ubiquitously in
the environment and may impact human health. Here, we review the published literature …

Serum perfluoroalkyl acids concentrations and memory impairment in a large cross-sectional study

V Gallo, G Leonardi, C Brayne, B Armstrong… - BMJ open, 2013 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To examine the cross-sectional association between serum perfluorooctanate
(PFOA), perfuorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and …

The effect of drinking water contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances on a 10-year longitudinal trend of plasma levels in an elderly Uppsala cohort

J Stubleski, S Salihovic, PM Lind, L Lind, L Dunder… - Environmental …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background In 2012, drinking water contaminated with per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances
(PFASs), foremost perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorohexanesulfonic acid …

Perfluoroalkyl substances, thyroid hormones, and neuropsychological status in older adults

S Shrestha, MS Bloom, R Yucel, RF Seegal… - International journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Minimal data exist regarding the neurotoxicity of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in aging
populations and the possible mediating effects of thyroid hormones (THs). Hence, the aims …

Do perfluoroalkyl substances affect metabolic function and plasma lipids?—Analysis of the 2007–2009, Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) Cycle 1

M Fisher, TE Arbuckle, M Wade, DA Haines - Environmental research, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are man-made chemicals that are heat
stable, non-flammable and able to repel both water and oils. Biomonitoring research shows …

[HTML][HTML] Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and neurobehavioral function and cognition in adolescents (2010–2011) and elderly people (2014): results from …

N van Larebeke, G Koppen, S Decraemer… - Environmental Sciences …, 2022 - Springer
Background PFAS are persistent, bioaccumulative compounds repelling water, oil and
stains which are widely used. There is mounting evidence linking exposure to a range of …

Perfluoroalkyl chemicals and chronic kidney disease in US adults

A Shankar, J Xiao, A Ducatman - American journal of …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem. Identifying novel risk factors
for CKD, including widely prevalent environmental exposures, is therefore important …