Scientific Publications

View a selection of recent and past publications from PEHSU experts and other collaborators related to specific chemical exposures, their clinical implications, and patient communication. The PEHSU does not conduct research, though our clinicians and scientists often do conduct research in their work in areas such as childhood asthma and air quality, heavy metal and chemical exposures, reproductive environmental health, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Publications are listed with most recent at the top: 

Prescriptions (Rx) for Prevention: Clinical Tools for Integrating Environmental Health into Pediatric Clinical Care

05/09/2025
Bland, Christopher MPH; Zajac, Lauren MD MPH; Wilson, Joseph Jr. MHS; Guel, Luz BA; Pendley, Sofía Curdumí PhD, MPH; Charlesworth, Annemarie MA; Korfmacher, Katrina PhD; Newman, Nicholas DO, MS; Howarth, Marilyn MD; Balk, Sophie J. MD; Galvez, Maida MD MPH; Sheffield, Perry MD MPH.

Take the Lead on Lead: Feasibility of a Telemedicine-Based Clinic for Lead Poisoning Prevention and Management

04/21/2025
Brewster R, Acosta K, Story D, Woolf A, Buncher N, Hauptman M.
Lead
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An Update on Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units: Activities and Impacts, 2015-19

03/14/2024
Woolf AD, Jackson JE, Corcoran P, Fritz MK, Kim SS, Maslak TM, Shah M, Hansen L.
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Poison Centers and Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units: Productive Two-Way Partnerships

07/19/2023
Woolf AD, Baum CR, Burns M.
Pediatric Environmental Health Manual (4th edition)

Developing and implementing core competencies in children’s environmental health for students, trainees and healthcare providers: a narrative review

09/24/2021
Goldman RH, Zajac L, Geller RJ, Miller MD.

Children’s environmental health and disaster resilience in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

08/08/2021
Morales Ramos F, Herrera MT, Zajac L, Sheffield P.
Extreme Weather

Ambient Air Pollution: Health Hazards to Children

06/01/2021
Heather L. Brumberg, Catherine J. Karr, Aparna Bole, Samantha Ahdoot, Sophie J. Balk, Aaron S. Bernstein, Lori G. Byron, Philip J. Landrigan, Steven M. Marcus, Abby L. Nerlinger, Susan E. Pacheco, Alan D. Woolf, Lauren Zajac, Carl R. Baum, Carla C. Campbell, Jennifer A. Sample, Adam J. Spanier, Leonardo Trasande
Air Quality

Health effects of wildfire smoke in children and public health tools: a narrative review

01/01/2021
Holm, S.M., Miller, M.D. & Balmes, J.R.
Extreme WeatherWildfires
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We can and we must do better to protect children from drinking water contaminants.

07/15/2020
Evans, S., Zajac, L.
PFASWater Quality

Home visits for pediatric asthma – A strategy for comprehensive asthma management through prevention and reduction of environmental asthma triggers in the home

03/04/2020
Anderson ME, Zajac L, Thanik E, Galvez M.
Air QualityTesting for Environmental Exposures
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Doc, can you test me for “toxic metals”? Challenges of testing for toxicants in patients with environmental concerns

02/27/2020
Zajac L, Johnson SA, Hauptman M.
Heavy MetalsTesting for Environmental Exposures

Do we know how best to disinfect child care sites in the United States? A review of available disinfectant efficacy data and health risks of the major disinfectant classes.

01/01/2019
Holm SM, Leonard V, Durrani T, Miller MD.
Air QualityMoldTesting for Environmental Exposures
Girl having juice outside

Childhood Ingestions of Environmental Toxins: What Are the Risks?

12/01/2017
Hauptman M, Woolf A.

Childhood leukemia incidence in California: High and rising in the Hispanic population

09/15/2016
Giddings BM, Whitehead TP, Metayer C, Miller MD.
Childhood Cancer
HHOMES (for "Healthy Homes")

A Multimedia E-Book-A Story of Health: Filling a Gap in Environmental Health Literacy for Health Professionals.

08/01/2016
Miller MD, Valenti M, Schettler T, Tencza B.

Thyroid Hormones and Moderate Exposure to Perchlorate during Pregnancy in Women in Southern California.

06/01/2016
Steinmaus C, Pearl M, Kharrazi M, Blount BC, Miller MD, Pearce EN, Valentin-Blasini L, DeLorenze G, Hoofnagle AN, Liaw J.
Testing for Environmental Exposures
Girl at doctor's office in yellow dress

Children’s Cancer and Environmental Exposures: Professional Attitudes and Practices

10/01/2015
Zachek CM, Miller MD, Hsu C, Schiffman JD, Sallan S, Metayer C, Dahl GV.
Childhood Cancer

Arsenic and Rice: Translating Research to Address Health Care Providers’ Needs.

08/04/2015
Lai PY, Cottingham KL, Steinmaus C, Karagas MR, Miller MD.
Food SafetyPesticides & PestsTesting for Environmental Exposures

First trimester phthalate exposure and anogenital distance in newborns

02/18/2015
Swan SH, Sathyanarayana S, Barrett ES, Janssen S, Liu F, Nguyen RH, Redmon JB; TIDES Study Team.
Phthalates and Bisphenol A
Water from tap

Acute gastrointestinal illness following a prolonged community-wide water emergency. Epidemiol Infect. 

01/19/2015
Gargano JW, Freeland AL, Morrison MA, Stevens K, Zajac L, Wolkon A, Hightower A, Miller MD, Brunkard JM.
Extreme WeatherWater Quality

Toxic environmental chemicals: the role of reproductive health professionals in preventing harmful exposures.

03/08/2012
Sutton P, Woodruff TJ, Perron J, Stotland N, Conry JA, Miller MD, Giudice LC.
Testing for Environmental Exposures
Pregnant woman touching belly

Environmental exposures: how to counsel preconception and prenatal patients in the clinical setting

02/13/2012
Sathyanarayana S, Focareta J, Dailey T, Buchanan S.
Heavy MetalsLeadPesticides & Pests
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Practical guidelines for evaluating lead exposure in children with mental health conditions: molecular effects and clinical implications.

01/01/2011
Burke MG, Miller MD.
LeadTesting for Environmental ExposuresWater Quality

Impact of environmental chemicals on lung development.

05/05/2010
Miller MD, Marty MA.
Air QualityPesticides & PestsTesting for Environmental Exposures
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Development of the pediatric environmental health specialty unit network in North America

03/10/2009
Paulson JA, Karr CJ, Seltze JM, Cherry DC, Sheffield PE, Cifuentes E, Buka I, Amler RW.