Publications by faculty and researchers in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Submissions from 2002
Exposures to the Kuwait oil fires and their association with asthma and bronchitis among gulf war veterans, J. L. Lange, D. A. Schwartz, B. N. Doebbeling, and J. M. Heller
Comparison of endotoxin assays using agricultural dusts, S. J. Reynolds, Peter S. Thorne, K. J. Donham, and E. A. Croteau
Carpal tunnel syndrome among apprentice construction workers, John C. Rosecrance, Thomas M. Cook, D. C. Anton, and L. A. Merlino
Test-Retest Reliability of a Self-Administered Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Job Factors Questionnaire Used in Ergonomics Research, John C. Rosecrance, Kelly J. Ketchen, Linda A. Merlino, and Dan C. Anton
Exposures to the Kuwait Oil Fires and Their Association with Asthma and Bronchitis Among Gulf War Veterans., Peter S. Thorne, Jeffrey L. Lange, David A. Schwartz, Bradley N. Doebbeling, and Jack M. Heller
First National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing: Survey Design and Methods for the Allergen and Endotoxin Components., Peter S. Thorne, Patrick J. Vojta, Warren Friedman, David A. Marker, Robert Clickner, John W. Rogers, Susan M. Viet, Michael L. Muilenberg, Samuel J. Arbes, and Darryl C. Zeldin
First National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing: survey design and methods for the allergen and endotoxin components, P. J. Vojta, W. Friedman, D. A. Marker, and R. Clickner
Inter- and intraindividual variation of endotoxin- and beta(1 --> 3)-glucan-induced cytokine responses in a whole blood assay, I. M. Wouters, J. Douwes, Peter S. Thorne, and D. Heederik
Submissions from 2001
Musculoskeletal disorders among construction apprentices in Hungary., Thomas M. Cook, J Rosecrance, J Pórszász, E Fekecs, T Karácsony, L Merlino, and D Anton
Civilization as a threat to human health?, Thomas M. Cook, T Trnovec, K Kahayová, and S Nyulassy
Comparison of Endotoxin Exposure Assessment by Bioaerosol Impinger and Filter-Sampling Methods, C. Duchaine, Peter S. Thorne, A. Meriaux, and Y. Grimard
Musculoskeletal disorders among construction apprentices in Hungary, John C. Rosecrance, J. Porszasz, Thomas M. Cook, and E. Fekecs
Civilization as a threat to human health?, T. Tmovec
Submissions from 2000
Preliminary Report on the Results of the Second Phase of a Round-Robin Endotoxin Assay Study Using Cotton Dust, David T. Chun, Victor Chew, Karen Bartlett, and Terry Gordon
Alterations in Shoulder Kinematics and Associated Muscle Activity in People With Symptoms of Shoulder Impingement, Thomas M. Cook
The use of participatory action research and ergonomics in the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the newspaper industry., Thomas M. Cook and J C Rosecrance
Assessment of Particulates and Bioaerosols in Eastern Canadian Sawmills, Caroline Duchaine, Anne Meriaux, Peter S. Thorne, and Yvon Cormier
Ehrlichia chaffeensis antibodies in white-tailed deer, Iowa, 1994 and 1996, L. Mueller-Anneling, M. J. Gilchrist, and Peter S. Thorne
The Use of Participatory Action Research and Ergonomics in the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Newspaper Industry, John C. Rosecrance and Thomas M. Cook
Increased Levels of Markers of Microbial Exposure in Homes with Indoor Storage of Organic Household Waste, I. M. Wouters, J. Douwes, G. Doekes, and Peter S. Thorne
Submissions from 1999
International Training and Research in Central and Eastern Europe: The University of Iowa model., Thomas M. Cook, B C Kross, I Ciznar, and R Ungar
Early-onset inflammatory responses in vivo to adenoviral vectors in the presence or absence of lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation, Peter S. Thorne, P. B. McCray, T. S. Howe, and M. A. O'Neill
Submissions from 1998
Cutting Edge: Modulation of Airway Inflammation by CpG Oligodeoxynucleotides in a Murine Model of Asthma, Joel N. Kline, Thomas J. Waldschmidt, Thomas R. Businga, and Jennifer E. Lemish
Submissions from 1997
Effects of Restricted Knee Flexion and Walking Speed on the Vertical Ground Reaction Force during Gait., Thomas M. Cook, K Farrell, I A. Carey, J M. Gibbs, and G E. Wiger
Contribution of selected scapulothoracic muscle forces to the control of accessory scapular motions, Thomas M. Cook and P M. Ludewig
Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms and injuries among operating engineers : A review and guidelines for improvement., Thomas M. Cook, C L. Zimmermann, and J C. Rosencrace
Operating engineers: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the trade., Thomas M. Cook, C L. Zimmermann, and J C. Rosencrance
The kinetics of grain dust-induced inflammation of the lower respiratory tract, D. C. Deetz, P. J. Jagielo, T. J. Quinn, and Peter S. Thorne
The kinetics of grain dust-induced inflammation of the lower = respiratory tract, D. C. Deetz, PJ Jagielo, T. J. Quinn, and Peter S. Thorne
Prospective epidemiologic evaluation of laboratory animal allergy among university employees, Laurence J. Fuortes, LeAnn Weih, Paul Pomrehn, and Peter S. Thorne
Application of flow cytometry and fluorescent in situ hybridization for assessment of exposures to airborne bacteria, J. L. Lange, Peter S. Thorne, and N. Lynch
Air Quality Assessments in the Vicinity of Swine Production Facilities, Stephen J. Reynolds, Kelley J. Donham, Jason Stookesberry, and Peter S. Thorne
Sensory nerve recovery following median nerve provocation in carpal tunnel syndrome, John C. Rosecrance, Thomas M. Cook, and R. C. Bingham
CpG motifs in bacterial DNA cause inflammation in the lower respiratory tract, D. A. Schwartz, T. J. Quinn, Peter S. Thorne, and S. Sayeed
Respiratory symptoms and lung function abnormalities among machine operators in automobile production, Nancy L. Sprince, Peter S. Thorne, William Popendorf, and Craig Zwerling
Field Evaluation of Endotoxin Air Sampling Assay Methods, Peter S. Thorne, Stephen J. Reynolds, Donald K. Milton, and Peggy D. Bloebaum
Effects of vibration frequency and postural changes on human responses to seated whole-body vibration exposure, Chris L. Zimmermann and Thomas M. Cook
Operating Engineers: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Trade, Chris L. Zimmermann, Thomas M. Cook, and John C. Rosecrance
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Injuries among Operating Engineers: A Review and Guidelines for Improvement, Chris L. Zimmermann, Thomas M. Cook, and John C. Rosecrance
Submissions from 1996
The role of atopy in grain dust-induced airway disease, C. A. Blaski, W. D. Clapp, Peter S. Thorne, and T. J. Quinn
Nasal lavage cellularity, grain dust, and airflow obstruction, C. A. Blaski, J. L. Watt, T. J. Quinn, and Peter S. Thorne
Three-dimensional scapular orientation and muscle activity at selected positions of humeral elevation, Thomas M. Cook
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists, Thomas M. Cook, B E. Bork, J C. Rosencrance, and C L. Zimmerman
Three-Dimensional Scapular Orientation and Muscle Activity at Selected Positions of Humeral Elevation, Thomas M. Cook, P M. Ludewig, and D A. V
Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among construction workers in the pipe trades, Thomas M. Cook, J C. Rosecrance, and C L. Zimmermann
Epidemiologic assessment of laboratory animal allergy among university employees, Laurence J. Fuortes, LeAnn Weih, Martin L. Jones, and Leon p. Burmeister
Role of endotoxin in grain dust-induced lung inflammation in mice, P. J. J. Jagielo, Peter Thorne, J. A. Kern, and T. J. Quinn
Grain dust and endotoxin inhalation challenges produce similar inflammatory responses in normal subjects, P. J. J. Jagielo, Peter S. Thorne, J. L. Watt, and K. L. Frees
Dermatitis among automobile production machine operators exposed to metal-working fluids, Nancy L. Sprince, Jennifer A. Palmer, William Popendorf, and Peter S. Thorne
Pulmonary Effects of Machining Fluids in Guinea Pigs and Mice, Peter S. Thorne and Jeannine A. DeKoster
Submissions from 1995
Bioaerosol Concentrations in Noncomplaint, Complaint, and Intervention Homes in the Midwest, Jeannine A. DeKoster and Peter S. Thorne
Ergonomics: applying what we know, S. Schneider, L. Punnett, and Thomas M. Cook
The role of endotoxin in grain dust-induced lung disease, D. A. Schwartz, Peter S. Thorne, S. J. Yagla, and L. F. Burmeister
Submissions from 1994
Grain dust-induced airflow obstruction and inflammation of the lower respiratory tract, W. D. Clapp, S. Becker, J. Quay, and J. L. Watt
Agents in organic dust: Criteria for a causal relationship, Kelley J. Donham and Peter S. Thorne
Active Surveillance for the Control of Cumulative Trauma Disorders - a Working Model in the Newspaper Industry, John C. Rosecrance, Thomas M. Cook, and C. L. Zimmermann
Endotoxin responsiveness and grain dust-induced inflammation in the lower respiratory tract, D. A. Schwartz, P. S. Thorne, P. J. Jagielo, and G. E. White
Experimental grain dust atmospheres generated by wet and dry aerosolization techniques, Peter S. Thorne
Bioaerosol Sampling in Field Studies: Can Samples be Express Mailed?, Peter S. Thorne, Jeffrey L. Lange, Peggy Bloebaum, and Gergory J. Kullman
Effects of Stair-Stepping Exercise Direction and Cadence on Emg Activity of Selected Lower-Extremity Muscle Groups, Chris L. Zimmermann, Thomas M. Cook, M. S. Bravard, and M. M. Hansen
Submissions from 1993
Comparison of a digital electroneurometer and standard nerve conduction studies for the measurement of median nerve sensory latency, John C. Rosecrance, Thomas M. Cook, and Ronald C. Bingham
Submissions from 1992
An Electromyographic Analysis of Hip Abductor Muscle-Activity when Subjects are Carrying Loads in One Or both Hands, D. A. Neumann, Thomas M. Cook, R. L. Sholty, and D. C. Sobush
Is an abbreviated bronchial challenge with histamine valid?, L. E. Schmidt, Peter S. Thorne, J. L. Watt, and D. A. Schwartz
Lumbar Support Thickness - Effect on Seated Buttock Pressure in Individuals with and without Spinal-Cord Injury, R. K. Shields and Thomas M. Cook
Comparison of bioaerosol sampling methods in barns housing swine., Peter S. Thorne, M. S. Kiekhaefer, P. Whitten, and K. J. Donham
Submissions from 1991
A comparison of isometric strength and dynamic lifting capacity in men with work-related low back injuries, John C. Rosecrance, Thomas M. Cook, and Nina S. Golden
Electromyographic Activity of Selected Leg Musculature in Subjects with Normal and Chronically Sprained Ankles Performing on a Baps Board, G. Soderberg, Thomas M. Cook, S. C. Rider, and B. L. Stephenitch
The noninvasive mouse ear swelling assay : I. Refinements for detecting weak contact sensitizers, Peter S. Thorne, Cheryl Hawk, Susan D. Kaliszewski, and Patrick D. Guiney
Submissions from 1990
An electromyographic analysis of the hip abductor muscles during a standing work task, Donald A. Neumann, Dennis C. Sobush, Sean Paschke, and Thomas M. Cook
Submissions from 1989
Characteristics of weekly pulmonary hypersensitivity responses elicited in the guinea pig by inhalation of ovalbumin aerosols, Meryl H. Karol, Julie A. Hillebrand, and Peter S. Thorne
Seat Angles + Support - Reply, R. K. Shields and Thomas M. Cook
Association of fever with late-onset pulmonary hypersensitivity responses in the guinea pig, Peter S. Thorne and Meryl H. Karol
Submissions from 1988
Comparison of Maximal Isometric Hip Abductor Muscle Torques between Hip Sides, D. A. Neumann, G. L. Soderberg, and Thomas M. Cook
Effect of Seat Angle and Lumbar Support on Seated Buttock Pressure, R. K. Shields and Thomas M. Cook
Submissions from 1987
Laboratory studies on mechanisms for the degradation of aldicarb, aldicarb sulfoxide and aldicarb sulfone, E. N. Lightfoot, Peter S. Thorne, Russell Jones, and James L. Hansen
Effect of Seat Angle, Lumbar Support and Footrest Height on Ischial Tuberosity Pressure, R. K. Shields and Thomas M. Cook
Contact sensitivity by diisocyanates: Potencies and cross-reactivities, Peter S. Thorne, Julie A. Hillebrand, Glenda R. Lewis, and Meryl H. Karol
Monitoring guinea pig core temperature by telemetry during inhalation exposures, Peter S. Thorne, Curtis P. Yeske, and Meryl H. Karol
Submissions from 1986
Experimental sensitization to subtilisin : I. Production of immediate- and late-onset pulmonary reactions, Peter S. Thorne, Julie Hillebrand, Cathleen Magreni, and E. J. Riley
Submissions from 1985
Effect of Load and Carrying Position on the Electromyographic Activity of the Gluteus Medius Muscle during Walking, D. A. Neumann and Thomas M. Cook
Physicochemical characterization of cryogenically ground, size separated, fibrogenic particles, Peter S. Thorne, Edwin N. Lightfoot, and Ralph M. Albrecht