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Exposure to lead-free frangible firing emissions containing copper and ultrafine particulates leads to increased oxidative stress in firing range instructors

BACKGROUND: Since the introduction of copper based, lead-free frangible (LFF) ammunition to Air Force small arms firing ranges, instructors have reported symptoms including chest tightness, respiratory irritation, and metallic taste. These symptoms have been reported despite measurements determining...

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Autores principales: McNeilly, Ryan J., Schwanekamp, Jennifer A., Hyder, Logan S., Hatch, John P., Edwards, Brett T., Kirsh, Jacob A., Jackson, Jerimiah M., Jaworek, Thomas, Methner, Mark M., Duran, Christin M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9107651/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35570273
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12989-022-00471-0