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.
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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.
Weather-Related Events & DisastersWildfires

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

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

09/15/2016
Giddings BM, Whitehead TP, Metayer C, Miller MD.

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
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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.

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

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

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
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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.
Pesticides & PestsTesting for Environmental Exposures