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Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.Abstract Adults >65 years of age experience deleterious health effects during extreme heat events at a greater rate than any other age cohort. The purpose of this study was to identify the effectiveness of acute intermittent hand and forearm (H+F) water immersion and/or chronic (7 week) folic acid supplementation on reducing thermal and cardiovascular ...
Rachel M. Cottle +5 more
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
Maile A. Y. Karris +3 more
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Rethinking social capital in wildfire resilience: the case of central Portugal
Disasters, Volume 50, Issue 3, July 2026.Abstract This article explores the role of social capital in wildfire resilience and is based on case study research in central Portugal. Given the recent revival of the concept across disciplines to explain how communities can cope with hazards, we critically analyse social capital through a social network analysis perspective, introducing an ...
Cíntia Fachada, José Manuel Mendes
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Work Exposome and Related Disorders of Firefighters: An Overview of Systematized Reviews
Safety and Health at WorkIntroduction: Firefighters experience many exposures associated with negative health outcomes. Because of this, there are many studies on the subject. Our objective here was to conduct an umbrella review of systematized reviews to identify firefighting ...
Alexis Descatha +9 more
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Climate Resilience and Sustainability, Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2026.Municipalities across the United States and the world face profound climate adaptation and mitigation challenges. To assess current engagement and future potential of various professional communities to communicate about and contribute to such efforts, we conducted 56 in‐depth interviews in Virginia with members of five communities of practice (elected
Teresa Myers +4 more
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Effects of Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy on Thermoregulation in Firefighters
Safety and Health at Work, 2015 Background: Heart attack is the most common cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. Daily aspirin therapy is a preventative measure used to reduce the morbidity of heart attacks but may decrease the ability to dissipate heat by reducing skin ...
Serina J. McEntire +3 more
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The Effects of Fire Fighting and On-Scene Rehabilitation on Hemostatis [PDF]
, 2010 Fire fighting is a dangerous occupation – in part because firefighters are called upon to perform strenuous physical activity in hot, hostile environments.
Fahey, George C. +7 more
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ToxicsFirefighters are occupationally exposed to many chemicals, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are formed by the incomplete combustion of organic matter during fire response and training activities.
Paro Sen +5 more
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WIREs Forensic Science, Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2026.Police drone technology could be utilized to support forensic scene investigations. If the challenges of implementing new technologies can be overcome, drones could improve operational efficiency, interpretation issues and add investigative value in the courtroom. ABSTRACT Unoccupied aerial systems (UAS; otherwise known as Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Clare Barrett +2 more
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Prioritization of the Effectiveness Factors on the Safety Education for Employees of the Fardis Fire Protection Organization Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model [PDF]
Muhandisī-i Bihdāsht-i MuḥīṭBackground: Safety training programs play an important role in the success of organizations and reducing occupational injuries. The effectiveness of such programs not only provides employees with new opportunities to improve their safety skills, but also
Homan Valizadeh +2 more
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