Characteristics and patterns of healthcare utilization of patients with fibromyalgia in general practitioner settings in Germany.

Curr Med Res Opin. 2008 Jul 28. [Epub ahead of print]

Characteristics and patterns of healthcare utilization of patients with fibromyalgia in general practitioner settings in Germany.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18664319?dopt=AbstractPlus

Berger A, Sadosky A, Dukes E, Martin S, Edelsberg J, Oster G.

OBJECTIVE: To examine characteristics and patterns of healthcare utilization of patients with fibromyalgia (FM) under the care of general practitioners (GPs) in Germany.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Retrospective cohort study, using a large electronic database with information on GP encounters in Germany (IMS MediPlus). We identified all patients, aged >/= 18 years, with any encounters for FM (ICD-10 diagnosis code M79.7) between February 1, 2004 and January 31, 2007. We also constituted a comparison group consisting of randomly selected patients with one or more GP encounters - but none for FM - during this period, who we matched to FM patients based on age and sex. Characteristics and healthcare utilization of patients in the FM and comparison groups were then examined over the 1-year period, February 1, 2006-January 31, 2007.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Prevalence of co-morbidities; use of pain-related pharmacotherapy; number of GP office visits; number of specialist referrals; and number of sick notes (physician-excused absences from work). RESULTS: The study sample consisted of 4983 FM patients and an identical number in the comparison group. Mean age was 58 years; 87% were women. The prevalence of various co-morbidities was greater among FM patients, including painful neuropathies (33% vs. 18% for comparison group) and depression (20% vs. 5%) (both p < 0.01); more FM patients also received pain-related pharmacotherapy (67% vs. 28%; p < 0.01). Compared with patients in the comparison group, FM patients averaged approximately twice as many GP visits (11.4 [SD = 10.1] vs. 5.8 [7.5]), referrals (4.5 [5.2] vs. 2.2 [3.6]), and sick notes (0.6 [1.8] vs. 0.3 [1.1]) (all p < 0.01).LIMITATIONS: Information in the study database is limited to GP encounters, and the sensitivity and specificity of our case-finding methods are unknown.CONCLUSIONS: Patients with FM under the care of GPs in Germany have comparatively more co-morbidities and higher levels of healthcare utilization.

PMID: 18664319 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Glutathione S-transferase m1 and t1 null genotypes increase susceptibility to idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury.

Hepatology. 2008 Apr 16;48(2):588-596. [Epub ahead of print]

Glutathione S-transferase m1 and t1 null genotypes increase susceptibility to idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18666253?dopt=AbstractPlus

Lucena MI, Andrade RJ, Martínez C, Ulzurrun E, García-Martín E, Borraz Y, Fernández MC, Romero-Gomez M, Castiella A, Planas R, Costa J, Anzola S, Agúndez JA; Spanish Group for the Study of Drug‐Induced Liver Disease.

Servicio de Farmacología Clínica (Clinical Pharmacology Service), (Liver Unit University Hospital School of Medicine) Málaga Spain.

Individual vulnerability to drug-induced liver injury (DILI) might result from deficiencies in the detoxification process, which determines the level of exposure to the reactive metabolite. We evaluated whether a genetically determined reduction in the ability to detoxify electrophilic compounds, such as that expected among individuals with glutathione S-transferase (GST) null genotypes, might play a role in determining the risk for DILI and its clinical expression. Genomic DNA from 154 patients (74 men, 80 women; mean age, 53 years) with a diagnosis of DILI as assessed with the Council for International Organizations of Medical Science scale and 250 sex- and age-matched healthy controls were analyzed. A multiplex polymerase chain reaction-based method was used to detect GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene deletions. Carriers of double GSTT1-M1 null genotypes had a 2.70-fold increased risk of developing DILI compared with noncarriers (odds ratio 2.70, 95% confidence interval 1.45-5.03; P = 0.003). The odds ratio for DILI patients receiving antibacterials, and NSAIDs were 3.52 (P = 0.002), and 5.61 (P = 0.001), respectively. Patients with amoxicillin-clavulanate hepatotoxicity (n = 32) had a 2.81-fold increased risk (P = 0.037). Patients classified by the combined GSTT1 and GSTM1 null genotypes did not differ with regard to the type of injury, clinical presentation, or outcome, except for the predominance of women in the combined null genotype (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The double-null genotype for GSTT1 and GSTM1 might play a role in determining the susceptibility to develop DILI, as a general mechanism that occurs regardless of the type of drug involved, and predominantly in women. (HEPATOLOGY 2008;48:588-596.).

PMID: 18666253 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

NEWS: Congress Passes Bill to Ban Lead and Chemicals in Kids Toys to Bush

Comment: Some progress here with kids products in the US. It's a "baby step" (no pun intended) in the direction of banning these toxic chemiclas from all products. Let's hope Bush signs it. Sal

Congress sends Bush bill banning lead in children's products

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/politics/wire/sns-ap-lead-in-toys,1,5533109.story

WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Senate on Thursday passed and sent to the White House legislation that bans lead from children's toys and seeks to ensure that chemicals posing possible health problems will not end up on toys and articles that kids chew on and play with.

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The bill also:

—Provides whistle-blower protections to employees who report consumer product hazards. The provision was championed by Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.

—Requires the CPSC to set up a user-friendly database where consumers, government agencies, child care providers or doctors could report incidents of injury, illness, death or risk related to products.

—Makes more products now covered by voluntary industry standards subject to mandatory standards. With that, more toy hazards, including goods containing small magnets that were included in products recalled last year, would be subject to third-party testing requirements.

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The bill is H.R. 4040
On the Net:
Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov

Genotoxicity of thimerosal in cultured human lymphocytes

Toxicol In Vitro. 2008 Jun;22(4):927-34. Epub 2008 Feb 1. Links

Genotoxicity of thimerosal in cultured human lymphocytes with and without metabolic activation sister chromatid exchange analysis proliferation index and mitotic index.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18321677?dopt=AbstractPlus

Eke D, Celik A.

Mersin University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Biology, 33343 Mersin, Turkey.

Thimerosal is an antiseptic containing 49.5% of ethyl mercury that has been used for years as a preservative in many infant vaccines and in flu vaccines. Thimerosal is an organic mercurial compound used as a preservative in biomedical preparations. In this study, we evaluated the genotoxic effect of thimerosal in cultured human peripheral blood lymphocytes using sister chromatid exchange analysis in culture conditions with and without S9 metabolic activation. This study is the first report investigating the genotoxic effects of thimerosal in cultured human peripheral blood lymphocyte cells using sister chromatid exchange analysis. An analysis of variance test (ANOVA) was performed to evaluate the results. Significant induction of sister chromatid exchanges was seen at concentrations between 0.2 and 0.6 microg/ml of thimerosal compared with negative control. A significant decrease (p<0.001) in mitotic index (MI) and proliferation index (PRI) as well as an increase in SCE frequency (p<0.001) was observed compared with control cultures. Our results indicate the genotoxic and cytotoxic effect of TH in cultured human peripheral blood lymphocytes at tested doses in cultures with/without S9 fraction.

PMID: 18321677 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

NEWSLETTER: MCS America News - August 2008

MCSA NEWS
August 2008, Volume 3, Issue 8

 

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Direct Links to Articles Inside This Issue:

 

Compact Fluorescent Lamps   What You Need to Know About Low Energy Lighting

PDF Version:    http://mcs-america.org/August2008pg12345678.pdf

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Opinion   Fragrances   Carcinogenic Culprits

PDF Version:    http://mcs-america.org/August2008pg9.pdf

Online Version: http://mcs-america.org/mcsanewsaugust2008.htm#_Fragrances

 

Scientific Study   Teaching Medical Students About Unexplained Illnesses

PDF Version:    http://mcs-america.org/August2008pg1011.pdf

Online Version: http://mcs-america.org/mcsanewsaugust2008.htm#_Reconstructive_Screws_Cause

 

Scientific Study   Science Lacking Integrity

PDF Version:    http://mcs-america.org/August2008pg1213114.pdf

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Scientific Review   Children in Danger

PDF Version:    http://mcs-america.org/August2008pg1516.pdf

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Scientific Review   Money-Spinning Fungi

PDF Version:    http://mcs-america.org/August2008pg17.pdf

Online Version: http://mcs-america.org/mcsanewsaugust2008.htm#_Scientific_Study

 

Scientific Study   When Violence is not a Behavioral Problem

PDF Version:    http://mcs-america.org/August2008pg18.pdf

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Scientific Study   Fragranced Products Proven Toxic by Scientist

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Hospital Accessibility Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (for MCS)

PDF Version:    http://mcs-america.org/August2008pg2021222324.pdf

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Scientific Study   Scientists Find Disturbed ATP Metabolism in Fibromyalgia

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Sal's Place   Disability   Is it a Free Ride?

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Patient Support and Resources

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Community News

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Featured Research Studies

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STUDY: Fragranced consumer products and undisclosed ingredients (Steinemann)

Steinemann AC.  Fragranced consumer products and undisclosed ingredients.  Environ Impact Asses Rev (2008), doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2008.05.002.

http://www.ce.washington.edu/people/faculty/bios/documents/Steinemann2008.pdf

Environmental Illness & MCS Support and Referrals Resource List

Updated July 26, 2008

http://mcs-america.org/EnvironmentalIllnessMCSSupportandReosurces.htm 

Index

MCS America Forums
Support Forums Outside the MCS America Network
Referral Lists (Doctors and Dentists)
Air Quality Reports
Brochures
Signs
Activist Materials
Public Service Announcements
Clothing and Novelties for Activism and Awareness

 

MCS America Forums

MCSA Public

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mcsa-public/

Open to the general public to discuss MCS in general as well as support, ideas, information, announcements, and/or to share personal activism.  This is in contrast to the MCS America Members group were discussion of collaborative activist efforts and internal MCS America efforts will remain.  No application is required.

 

MCS America Members Activist and Support

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mcs-america-members-support

This group also fulfills the function of discuss support, ideas, information, announcements, and/or share personal activism like the MCSA-Pubic group, only with a closed membership that requires a membership application.  This group also has the added benefit of being a place where individuals and other organizations and activists can engage in collaborative efforts with MCS America and being recipient to all the news feeds (see MCSA Feeds below).  Members of this group are considered associate members of MCS America.  Members do not operate MCS America in any way, but rather collaborate with the organization and are privy to some internal operations, activities, and events.

 

MCSA Feeds

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mcsafeeds

The purpose of this public access group is to receive daily distribution of news and research studies on multiple chemical sensitivity, chemical injury, environmental concerns, and other related environmental illnesses and disorders.  Anyone can join without an application.  Only the moderator posts to this group. This is not a discussion group.  This group distributes about 15 articles on average each day.

 

MCS Salvage and Share

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MCSA-safer-salvage-and-share

A public access group similar to Freecycle, except it's a free recycling program for safer reusable's geared towards individuals with MCS, CFS, FM, and other related disabilities correlated with the environment.  The purpose of this program is to find, give, and recycle needed "safe" or "safer" items.  All items are exchanged for free. Shipping cost are arranged between donor and recipient.  Anyone can join without an application.

 

MCS Hawaii

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mcs-hawaii

Open to the general public residing in Hawaii to discuss support, ideas, information, announcements, and/or share personal activism.  No application is required.  This group is currently recipient to all the news feeds (see MCSA Feeds above).  This list is operated in part by a state subsidiary volunteer who resides in the state.

 

MCS Nebraska

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MCS-Nebraska

Open to the general public residing in Nebraska to discuss support, ideas, information, announcements, and/or share personal activism.  No application is required.  This list is operated in part by a state subsidiary volunteer who resides in the state. 

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MCS Michigan

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mcs-michigan

Open to the general public residing in Michigan to discuss support, ideas, information, announcements, and/or share personal activism.  No application is required.  This list is operated in part by a state subsidiary volunteer who resides in the state. 

 

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Support Forums Outside the MCS America Network

 

4Mom

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/4MOM/

According to Mt. Sinai Medical School, there are many illness' caused by toxic substances such as pesticides. They are studying the role other toxins play on the new childhood diseases triggered by environmental factors. They call this the new epidemic. Mothers of Many is for all parents with children who are ill and are affected by toxic chemicals such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Asthma, Cancer, Autism, Tourettes Syndrome, Multiple Chemicals Sensitivities (MCS), Parkinson's, and any other condition affected.

 

Bay Area MCS

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bayareamcslist/

Classified ads and notices for people with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) in the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

CFS CFIDS ME

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CFS_CFIDS_ME/

This Group is to promote friendly discussion about places where people have gone and feel more or less recovered from CFS/ME/CFIDS.

 

Chemical Disability Australasian NETwork

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CDANET/

A Discussion/Chat/Mutual help list run by and for the chemically disabled.

 

CMCS-EI Christian MCS, CFS, FM, and EI Group

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CMCS-EI/

We are a Christian group who have invisible illnesses like MCS (multiple chemical sensativity) or Environmental Illnesses like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ( CFS ), Fibromyalgia ( FM ), GWS, Lupus, Anxiety, etc.

 

Creative Canaries Community

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CreativeCanariesCommunity

This group is an online meeting place for creative artists with Chemical Sensitivities.  We offer connections between - and information for - artists whose (artistic) life is affected by Chemical Sensitivities and the consequences they have.  

 

Detox

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mcs-america-members-support

"Detox" is a group to serve chemically injured, environmentally ill, multiple chemical sensitivity, and related illness such as chronic fatigue, candidiasis, hypoglycemia, lupus, and others.

 

Disinissues  

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Disinissues/

The purpose of Disinissues is to share experience and advice about the processes of obtaining and maintaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and long-term disability insurance. The group is targeted mainly towards those with invisible disabilities, such as CFIDS and other conditions not on Social Security's Listing of Impairments.

 

EMF Refugee

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/emfrefugee/

This ML has been created with the intent of bringing refugees together in countries around the world to form their own EMF-free communities in natural environments where they can heal and create healing environments for the Earth and others.

 

Environmental Illness 001

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/environmental_illness001/

This group is dedicated to curing / resolving all issues related to Environmental Illness, including but not limited to: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Multiple Food Allergy, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Candida, Epstein Barr Virus, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Porphyria, endocrine system dysregulation, etc.

 

Gasslist-L (Glutaraldehyde, Aldehyde, and Solvent Sensitivity)

http://www.ncchem.com/snftaas/gasslist.htm

This list has been established to serve persons interested in Glutaraldehyde, Aldehyde, and Solvent Sensitivity, especially  darkroom personnel, radiographers, and diagnostic medical sonographers.  The purpose of the list is to promote internet-wide exchange of research and information.

 

Green Canary

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GreenCanary

This list is dedicated to a life free from toxic chemicals, and the health problems that they can cause.  Here we can come together and share the information and experiences that have taught each of us a piece of the knowledge necessary to survive and thrive, eliminating unnecessary toxic chemicals from our lives, and replacing them with the elements of health and the alternatives offered by the natural world around us.

 

Immune

http://immuneweb.org/lists/immune.html

This is the list for support and information about multiple chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, porphyria, allergies, asthma, and other immune-related ailments.

 

Immune Parenting

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/immune-parenting/

This list is for both men and women who have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, or other immune system medical issues--or their partners--who are parents, pregnant, trying to conceive, or who are thinking about parenthood.

 

Live Chat at the Health and Environment Resource Center (HERC)

http://www.herc.org/chat

This chatroom is not associated with any group. It is unmoderated and no password is required. Chat Times: Saturday - 7 pm ET, 6 pm CT, 5 pm Mtn, 4 pm Pac; Monday - 9 pm ET, 8 pm CT, 7 pm Mtn, 6 pm Pac; Wednesday - 8 pm ET, 7 pm CT, 6 pm Mtn, 5 pm Pac.

 

MCS Canada

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MCS-Canada/

This group was formed to assist patients and concerned parties from all nationalities learn to cope with environmental injury, including disorders such as MCS,ME, CFS, FM, Lyme, Lupus, GWS, PPS, as well as related and associated illnesses.

 

MCS Canadian Sources  

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MCS-CanadianSources

MCS Canadian Sources is a support, information and resource exchange for those living and coping with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Environmental Illness (EI), or Chemical Injury (CI).

 

MCS Photography

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MCSphotography/

MCS Photography is a group for those with multiple chemical sensitivity who capture amd share the world and their life through photography.

 

MCS Recycle

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MCSRecycle/

The objective of this group is to be able to share with each other items that are chemical free and have been used in a non-toxic environment. This group is planet-wide.

 

MCS Safe Shelter USA

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mcssafeshelterusa/

Short-term and long-term housing for people with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). Check our database for listings by state. (Please use the two-digit code.) Find rentals, hotels, and housing to purchase.

 

MCS Toxic Injuries

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MCS-Toxic-Injuries/

MCS-Toxic-Injuries is a self-moderated, secular, apolitical newsgroup for toxically-injured environmentally sensitive people to support one another and exchange coping methods, treatments and experiences.

 

MCS Village

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MCSVillage/

The purpose of this group is to discuss the feasibility of building a village(s)or community in which MCS/EI patients can live safely, and to provide a forum in which the legal, medical, geographic, architectural, social and funding issues relating to building such a community(ies) or village(s) may be discussed and resolved.

 

MCS Writers Group

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mcswritersgroup/

A place for writers who have chemical sensitivities (or chemical injury) to share their stories and articles, work on and develop public writing skills, exchange editing skills and perspective, and develop ideas in order to bring awareness and education to the published world about what it is like to live with MCS/ES/CI/EI.

 

Midwest Oasis MCS E-mail Support

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MO-MCS/

Midwest Oasis MCS E-mail Support is the e-mail arm of the Midwest Oasis MCS Support Group. Although people from all geographical areas are welcome to join, a partial focus of this list will be discussion of regional issues affecting MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) in Missouri and other Midwestern states.

 

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (Chemical Sensitivity, Porphyrin & CO)

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MultipleChemicalSensitivity/

Discussion group where people afflicted with Chemical Sensitivity, Chronic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning &/or Disorders of Porphyrin Metabolism can talk about their illness, inquire with others on avoidance, methods of cleaning & products one can use for necessary hygiene.

 

Old Dominion MCS-FMS_CFIDS Support Group · A Virginia Fibro MCS CFIDS Group  

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OldDominionMCS-FMS_CFIDSsupportgroup/

Too many people in Va. have Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, CFIDS, Gulf War Syndrome (GWS), ES, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. The group owner wanted to create an informative, supportive group for Virginians, and others.

 

Planet Thrive

http://www.planetthrive.com/

A dynamic online community for those activity seeking answers and support for a variety of health concerns.  A place where people around the world help each other get well and stay well.

 

Sick Buildings

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sickbuildings/

Toxic molds are running rampant in our homes, offices and schools. Exposure to mycotoxins has been linked to the death of infants, as well as immune-compromised adults. Despite increasing reports of mold-induced illness and health problems associated with mold exposure, our public health agencies offer little, if any support or funding for research into this growing problem.

 

Sprayno

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sprayno/

This is a list to exchange information regarding environmental issues in the northern suburbs and NY metro area focusing especially on encouraging activism in this area and educating the public about toxic effects of pesticide/herbicide usage.

 

Tenth Paradigm Society

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TenthParadigmSociety/

The Tenth Paradigm Society mailing list is for the dissemination and discussion of information concerning the NO/ONOO- cycle mechanism, a new paradigm of human disease, proposed by Martin L. Pall, Ph.D.  Dr. Pall adopted the term "Multisystem Illness" to describe those diseases that fall under the tenth paradigm. They include: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/CFIDS/M.E.), Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Fibromyalgia (FM/FMS), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Gulf War Syndrome (GWS).

 

The Sanctuary

http://www.mcs-international.org/phpBB3/

MCS-International.Org's Holistic Support Forums For sufferers of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and all other forms of Chemical Injury and Environmental Illness.

 

WSMCSN (Washington State MCS Network)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WSMCSN

WSMCSN is a decentralized network of groups and individuals in Washington State who share information about the issues of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

 

Additional Forum ListingsWebpage

http://ww.mcs-america.org/forums

 

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Referral Lists

 

Physican Refferal List by State

http://mcs-america.org/doctorlist.pdf

Proper medical care is most crucial to recovery for individuals with MCS.  Some of the physicians on this list specialize in MCS, others in FM and CFS.  It is recommended that patients and doctors consult with one another prior to beginning any treatment to ensure understanding of the patient's needs and compatibility of patient and physician.

 

Dentist Referral List by State

http://mcs-america.org/dentistlist.pdf

Dental care is often challenging for individuals with MCS.  Dental materials may cause reactions and should be tested for biocompatibility prior to use.  A holistic dentist Is generally more familiar with the needs of individuals with MCS.  Some of the dentists on this list are specifically familiar with MCS, others are not.  It is recommended that patients and dentists consult with one another prior to beginning any treatment to ensure understanding of the patient's needs and compatibility of patient and dentist.

 

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Air Quality Reports

 

Air Now Air Quality Reports

http://www.airnow.gov/

 

EPA State and Regional Indoor Environments Contact Information

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/whereyoulive.html

 

The National Association of Clean Air Agencies 4 Cleaner Air

http://www.4cleanair.org/

 

American Lung Association: State of the Air

http://lungaction.org/reports/stateoftheair2007.htm

 

Current Local & National Allergy Levels

http://pollen.com/Pollen.com.asp

 

Scorecard:  Pollution Index by Area

http://www.scorecard.org/

 

Toxmap Hazardous Waste Site Locations

http://toxmap.nlm.nih.gov/toxmap/main/index.jsp

 

USA Smoke/Fire Pollution Map

http://www.firedetect.noaa.gov/viewer.htm

 

Antenna Search (USA)

http://mcs-america.org/index_files/www.AntennaSearch.com

 

EPA Safe Drinking Water Information by State

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwinfo/

  

EPA Radon Zone Map

http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap.html

 

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Brochures

 

Air Fresheners & Plug-Ins

http://mcs-america.org/airfresh.pdf

 

Chemical in Air Fresheners Reduces Lung Function

http://mcs-america.org/lung.pdf

 

Consequences of Childhood Chemical Injury  Poster By Margaret S. O'Nan

http://mcs-america.org/onan.pdf

 

Electrosensitivity Brochure by Kato Yasuko

http://mcs-america.org/KatoYasukoElectrosensitivityBrochure.doc

 

Fabric Softener

http://mcs-america.org/fabricsoftener.pdf

 

Fragrances

http://mcs-america.org/fragrances.pdf

 

Grandma's Cupboard:  General Cleaning Solutions

http://www.mcs-america.org/general.pdf

 

Grandma's Cupboard:  Kitchen Cleaning

http://www.mcs-america.org/kitchen.pdf

 

Grandma's Cupboard:  Personal Care

http://www.mcs-america.org/personal.pdf

 

Grandma's Cupboard:  Laundry

http://www.mcs-america.org/laundry.pdf

 

Household Mold brochure from Quebec government

http://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/acrobat/f/documentation/2002/02-214-01A.pdf

 

ILRU:  Understanding & Accommodating People with MCS in Everyday Living

http://mcs-america.org/ilru.pdf

 

Indoor Air Chemistry

http://mcs-america.org/indoorair.pdf

 

Interior Design and MCS

http://mcs-america.org/interior.pdf

 

Jill Mellum:  Breathe Easier, Hold the Fragrances Brochure

http://mcs-america.org/fragrancefacts.pdf

 

MCS Task Force of New Mexico Brochure

http://mcs-america.org/newmexico.pdf

 

MCS Public Accommodations

http://www.nettally.com/prusty/PUBLIC%20ACCOMMODATIONS.pdf

 

MCS Statistics

http://www.mcs-america.org/MCSStatistics.pdf

 

No Scents Makes Sense Brochure

http://www.nb.lung.ca/pdf/NoScentsMakeSense.pdf

 

Theory on the Cause of MCS:  Peroxynitrite and Nitric Oxide

http://www.mcs-america.org/cause.pdf

 

Understanding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

http://www.mcs-america.org/understanding.pdf

 

Use of Baking Soda as a Fungicide

http://mcs-america.org/fungicide.pdf

 

Vaccine Poster - Are We Poisoning Our Children?

http://www.generationrescue.org/pdf/080212.pdf

 

Visiting a Person with MCS

http://mcs-america.org/visiting.pdf

 

What you should know before visiting a person who has NRLA and/or MCS

http://mcs-america.org/VisitingNRLA-MCS.pdf

 

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Signs

 

Acute Toxic Effects of Fragrances Business Card

http://mcs-america.org/acutetoxiceffectsoffragrancescard.pdf

 

Chemical Awareness Ribbon

http://mcs-america.org/ribbon.gif

 

Electrosensitivity Sign - Please Turn Off Your Cell Phone 

http://mcs-america.org/KatoYasukoElectrosensitivtySignTurnOffYourCellPhone.pdf

 

Facemask on Tweety

http://mcs-america.org/tweety.jpg

 

Fragrance Free Sign: Brooks University

http://www.brocku.ca/oehs/graphics/Fragrance_Free_Sign.pdf

 

No Scents Makes Sense Sign

http://mcs-america.org/scentssign.pdf

 

No Latex Sign by Jane Sagmoe

http://mcs-america.org/nolatex.JPG

 

You Could Be Next Sign

http://mcs-america.org/nextsign.pdf

 

Want to Put Your Friends and Family in Jail?

http://mcs-america.org/jail.pdf

 

Wood Smoke Trespass Flyer 8 1/2 x 11

http://mcs-america.org/woodsmokeflyer.pdf

 

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Activist Materials

 

Fragrances on Mail and/or Catalogs

http://mcs-america.org/FragrancedMailCatalogBillsLetterforActivists.doc

 

Air Freshener Use

http://www.mcs-america.org/customairfreshenerletter.doc

 

Use of Fragrance, Cologne, and Perfume

http://mcs-america.org/UseofFragranceLetterforActivists.doc

 

Fabric Softener Emissions
http://www.mcs-america.org/LetterAboutFabricSoftener.doc

 

Letter to State Representatives to Ban Woodsmoke

http://mcs-america.org/woodsmoke.doc

 

Letter to Doctors and Medical Boards Supporting MCS as a biological Illness (fully cited and scientifically supported)

Website:  http://mcs-america.org/MCSPositionStatement.htm

PDF:        http://mcs-america.org/MCSPositionStatement.pdf

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Request for Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

http://www.mcs-america.org/RequestforAccomodation.doc

 

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Public Service Announcements

 

Public Service Announcement #1
Air fresheners have been pulled off thousands of shelves nation-wide!
http://www.mcs-america.org/AirFreshenerPSA1.pdf

Public Service Announcement #2
When you use fragranced products, did you know you are wearing toxic chemicals!?
http://www.mcs-america.org/WhenYouUseFragrancedProductsPSA2.pdf

Public Service Announcement #3
Secondhand Fragrances are Like Secondhand Smoke!
http://www.mcs-america.org/SecondHandFragrancesPSA3.pdf

Public Service Announcement #4
Scented laundry detergents and fabric softeners pollute indoor and outdoor air!
http://www.mcs-america.org/ScentedLaundryDetergentsPSA4.pdf

Public Service Announcement #4 (SPANISH)
Scented laundry detergents and fabric softeners pollute indoor and outdoor air!
http://mcs-america.org/mcsamerica/ScentedLaundryDetergentsPSA4Spanish.pdf

 

Public Service Announcement #5
Wood Smoke... The Other Secondhand Smoke!
http://www.mcs-america.org/WoodSmokePSA5BurningIssues.pdf

Public Service Announcement #6
Fragrances undermine public health!
http://www.mcs-america.org/FragrancesPSA6.pdf

 

Public Service Announcement #7

Fragranced Laundry Products Pollute Our Air
http://mcs-america.org/PSA7FragrancedLaundry.pdf

 

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Clothing and Novelties for Activism and Awareness

 

MCS America Store for the Environment

http://www.mcs-america.org/MCSstore..htm

 

Zona's T-Shirts and Stuff Zone

http://members.shaw.ca/zonaszone/shop/tshirts.html 

 

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Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes and is not intended to replace the examination, diagnosis and treatment of a licensed physician and no such claims are inferred.  MCS America will not be responsible for misuse of this information or the misuse of any information provided by it's member organizations.  Articles, citations, links and information are not necessarily the opinion of MCS America and printing does not constitute MCS America's endorsement.