ScienceDaily (Dec. 5, 2008) — Boys with asthma who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke have higher degrees of hyperactivity, aggression, depression and other behavioral problems, according to researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Read the full story here... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081204133553.htm
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
GREEN building programs evaluated
The National Center for Healthy Housing issued an analysis of various GREEN building programs in September. Titled, "How Healthy Are National Green Building Programs?" it can be downloaded from http://www.centerforhealthyhousing.org/Green_Analysis_2008.pdf
HUD drafts Strategic Plan for Healthy Homes
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued it's draft version of a Healthy Homes Strategic Plan in September, 2008. You can access it at http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/library/hhi/DraftHHStratPlan_9.10.08.pdf
Healthy Buildings 2009
SyracuseCoE and Syracuse University will host Healthy Buildings 2009, a premier international conference and exhibition, in Syracuse, NY, USA on September 13-17, 2009.
The conference website is now open and is accepting abstracts through an on-line abstract submittal system. You can access their website at www.hb2009.org for more information.
The conference website is now open and is accepting abstracts through an on-line abstract submittal system. You can access their website at www.hb2009.org for more information.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Women's Hands Have Much More Bacteria Than Men
WOW!! Who knew?
Read the blog at...
http://www.scientificblogging.com/news_releases/womens_hands_have_much_more_bacteria_men
Nothing to do with mold, but interesting.
Read the blog at...
http://www.scientificblogging.com/news_releases/womens_hands_have_much_more_bacteria_men
Nothing to do with mold, but interesting.
Fungi Geneticist Warns of Sick Building Syndrome
MedPage Today story of a Fungi Geneticist who previously decried SBS, but is a convert now that her home has been affected. I guess a dose of reality can change someone's mind.
Read the story... http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ICAAC-IDSA/11529
Read the story... http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ICAAC-IDSA/11529
Saturday, October 11, 2008
New Home Test Kit
The below press release about a new user-friendly self test kit sounds very much like the EPA ERMI. Anyone interested in knowing more about ERMI can contact me via this BLOG and I'll be happy to send you info.
Jeff
National Jewish Health Launches Family Air Care(R) Indoor Allergens and Mold Test Kit DENVER, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Retailer Green Depot, home inspectors, green builders and realtors all on board to market and distribute test
Home owners, buyers and renters can now assure that their indoor environment is healthy and safe with an easy-to-use kit manufactured and serviced by the nation's number one respiratory hospital, National Jewish Health. The Family Air Care(R) Indoor Allergens and Mold Test Kit reports levels of the most common indoor allergens and a relative moldiness index. The product will be especially useful for millions of people with allergies and asthma, who can benefit from lower exposure to allergens and irritants in their environment.
To use, consumers simply attach a small capture device to their vacuum cleaner hose, briefly run the vacuum cleaner in their homes, then mail the collection device to National Jewish Health in a pre-paid envelope provided with the kit. Test results will be posted on a secure Web site, which customers may access with a PIN provided with the kit. In addition to providing specific levels for four allergens (cat, dog, cockroach and dust mite) and a relative moldiness index formulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the results also show how customers' homes compare with homes across the nation. Information will also be provided regarding steps that can be taken to reduce allergen levels within the home.
"The Family Air Care(R) kit is the only commercially available indoor-air testing kit that lets customers compare their results with samples from homes around the nation, and offers specific advice about how to interpret the results and what to do after receiving them," said David Tinkelman, MD, Vice President of Health Initiatives at National Jewish Health.
Green Depot, the #1 supplier of environmentally friendly and sustainable building products, services and solutions, will offer the kit for $349 via its e-commerce site, Greendepot.com, and its 5 retail locations.
National Jewish has also partnered with EcoBroker International, the nation's largest network of environmentally oriented and trained real estate agents, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors to market and distribute Family Air Care(R).
The kit and additional information are also available at www.familyaircare.com .
SOURCE National Jewish Health
Jeff
National Jewish Health Launches Family Air Care(R) Indoor Allergens and Mold Test Kit DENVER, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Retailer Green Depot, home inspectors, green builders and realtors all on board to market and distribute test
Home owners, buyers and renters can now assure that their indoor environment is healthy and safe with an easy-to-use kit manufactured and serviced by the nation's number one respiratory hospital, National Jewish Health. The Family Air Care(R) Indoor Allergens and Mold Test Kit reports levels of the most common indoor allergens and a relative moldiness index. The product will be especially useful for millions of people with allergies and asthma, who can benefit from lower exposure to allergens and irritants in their environment.
To use, consumers simply attach a small capture device to their vacuum cleaner hose, briefly run the vacuum cleaner in their homes, then mail the collection device to National Jewish Health in a pre-paid envelope provided with the kit. Test results will be posted on a secure Web site, which customers may access with a PIN provided with the kit. In addition to providing specific levels for four allergens (cat, dog, cockroach and dust mite) and a relative moldiness index formulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the results also show how customers' homes compare with homes across the nation. Information will also be provided regarding steps that can be taken to reduce allergen levels within the home.
"The Family Air Care(R) kit is the only commercially available indoor-air testing kit that lets customers compare their results with samples from homes around the nation, and offers specific advice about how to interpret the results and what to do after receiving them," said David Tinkelman, MD, Vice President of Health Initiatives at National Jewish Health.
Green Depot, the #1 supplier of environmentally friendly and sustainable building products, services and solutions, will offer the kit for $349 via its e-commerce site, Greendepot.com, and its 5 retail locations.
National Jewish has also partnered with EcoBroker International, the nation's largest network of environmentally oriented and trained real estate agents, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors to market and distribute Family Air Care(R).
The kit and additional information are also available at www.familyaircare.com .
SOURCE National Jewish Health
Thursday, October 2, 2008
IAQ Resource Library
Lawerence Berkeley National Laboratory, in cooperation with the EPA, has created an IAQ Scientific Findings Resource Bank. The IAQ-SFRB serves as a resource for public health professionals, building professionals, and others who seek scientific information about the effects of IAQ on people's health or work performance. You can access it at http://eetd.lbl.gov/ied/sfrb/sfrb.html
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
ACOEM Position Paper
The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has published a controversial position paper you should know about. This paper has successfully been used by defendants (insurance companies, contractors, and building owners) in litigation. However, many experts in mold/IAQ contest the findings of this paper and challenge it's use in litigation cases. You can read the ACOEM position paper at http://www.acoem.org/guidelines.aspx?id=850. You can also hear opposing opinions in the Leonard Lopate Radio Show of 9/1/08 (link posted earlier).
New Radio Interview
On Monday, (9/1/08), The Leonard Lopate Show broadcast an interview with two Mold/IAQ experts. A recording of the show (about 40 minutes long) is available at http://www.wnyc.org/player.html#/play//stream/xspf/107561
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