Firefighter study shows inexpensive silicone wristbands can help track chemical exposures, 2022-07-11
Durham, NC — Researchers at Duke University have identified a new tool they say can help doctors and public health officials track firefighters’ exposures to cancer-causing chemicals, as well as determine when and where the risks may be greatest.
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