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<P><FONT size=2> <FONT size=4>Hello, <BR><BR> It's Helen
Chickering, the NBC medical correspondent who came knocking on the door last
fall looking for resources on Prescription Drug Disposal. The story journey and
the resources/insight you provided has changed my career path in a way that
enables me to produce better stories (although not longer - which is often the
killer here). Thanks to you all! <BR><BR> I'm knocking
again. I noted Deborah's list noting the phthalate study media coverage. I'd
love to get your thoughts about the study and the media
coverage. </FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2><FONT size=4> I've pitched a follow-up story to the
phthalate study that was released this week. It will focus on chemical compounds
like phthalates and bph - the ones that hit the headlines with heavy hype.
</FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2><FONT size=4>The angle that I've pitched - The study headlines
sound scary - but what do they really mean? How can the lay public get
through the hype/complicated research? </FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2><FONT size=4>Areas of focus: What are these chemical compounds?
(as most folks haven't a clue)... Where can we find them - products, etc..
What do scientists know about possible harms - the facts - not extrapolations
from research... and in light of a lot of "we just aren't sure yet" about
potential risks - is there anything we should/can do - I realize I won't
be able to cover this all in one story - I'll be able to supplement with web
information.<BR><BR> I'm working on finding those answers and appreciate
any insight/resources. I'm hoping to do as many on-camera interviews as I
can here in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina - since EPA, NIEHS are
here, and would love any expert suggestions as it is hard to navigate
the public information system and it often works better if you have a name when
you make an interview request.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2> <BR><BR><FONT size=4>Kind regards,<BR>Helen<BR>Helen
Chickering<BR>helen.chickering@nbcuni.com<BR>Medical Correspondent<BR>NBC News
Channel<BR></FONT><BR>-----Original Message-----<BR>From:
pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us<BR>[<A
href="mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us">mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us</A>]On
Behalf Of<BR>DeBiasi,Deborah<BR>Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 2:44 PM<BR>To:
pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<BR>Subject: [Pharmwaste] Babies and phthalate -
7 articles<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=714181"
target=_blank>http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=714181</A><BR><BR>Element
in lotions may enter babies' skin - Researchers suggest avoiding<BR>use of
products By SUSANNE RUST srust@journalsentinel.com<BR>Posted: Feb. 3,
2008<BR>Researchers are suggesting that parents hold off on the lotions,
creams,<BR>powders and shampoos they apply to their babies' skin - unless
those<BR>products are medically necessary.<BR><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-babies4feb04,0,1463634.story"
target=_blank>http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-babies4feb04,0,1463634.story</A><BR>Study
finds high levels of chemicals in infants using baby cosmetics<BR><BR>By Marla
Cone, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer<BR>Babies exposed to lotion, shampoo and
powder had more than four times<BR>the level of phthalates in their urine as
those whose parents had not<BR>used the products. Previous research found that
the substances altered<BR>the children's hormones. February 4,
2008<BR><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.kansascity.com/news/nation/story/474259.html"
target=_blank>http://www.kansascity.com/news/nation/story/474259.html</A><BR><BR>Posted
on Sun, Feb. 03, 2008<BR>Phthalates under fire<BR>By KAREN UHLENHUTH<BR>The
Kansas City Star<BR>The journal Pediatrics is reporting today that babies
recently exposed<BR>to widely used shampoos, lotions and powders had elevated
levels of<BR>compounds suspected of causing reproductive and endocrine
abnormalities.<BR><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-02-03-baby-lotion_N.htm"
target=_blank>http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-02-03-baby-lotion_N.htm</A><BR>Baby
toiletries linked to chemical risk<BR><BR>By Liz Szabo, USA TODAY<BR>Parents who
use baby powder, lotion or shampoo on their infants may<BR>unknowingly expose
their children to controversial chemicals with<BR>hormone-like effects, a study
shows. February 4, 2008<BR><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.baby04feb04,0,3158518,ful"
target=_blank>http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.baby04feb04,0,3158518,ful</A><BR>l.story<BR><BR>baltimoresun.com<BR>Effects
of baby products studied<BR>Chemical can hurt infants, study says<BR>By
Stephanie Desmon, Sun reporter<BR>February 4, 2008<BR><BR>Infants whose parents
applied baby lotions, powders and shampoos to<BR>their young skin had elevated
levels of a chemical believed to harm<BR>developing endocrine and reproductive
systems, according to a study<BR>published today.<BR><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/02/03/news/doc47a68d39290da01965"
target=_blank>http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/02/03/news/doc47a68d39290da01965</A><BR>6221.txt<BR>Study:
Lotions, shampoos, powders may expose infants to chemicals<BR><BR>Sunday,
February 3, 2008 10:20 PM CST<BR><BR>By Lindsey Tanner<BR>AP Medical
Writer<BR><BR>CHICAGO -- Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants
to<BR>chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems,
a<BR>small study suggests.<BR><BR><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/newscience/2008/2008-0204sathyana"
target=_blank>http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/newscience/2008/2008-0204sathyana</A><BR>rayanaetal.html<BR>Sathyanarayana,
S, C Karr, P Lozano, E Brown, AM Calafat, F Liu, and SH<BR>Swan. 2008. Baby Care
Products: Possible Sources of Infant Phthalate<BR>Exposure. Pediatrics
121:e260-e268.<BR>Synopsis by Pete Myers, Ph.D.<BR><BR>Phthalate exposure is
widespread in infants and use of baby care<BR>products appears to be
contributing, according to an analysis of babies'<BR>urine. Greater use of
lotions, powders and shampoos were associated with<BR>higher phthalate levels.
The associations were strongest in
younger<BR>infants<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Deborah L.
DeBiasi<BR>Email: dldebiasi@deq.virginia.gov<BR>WEB site
address: www.deq.virginia.gov<BR>Virginia Department of Environmental
Quality<BR>Office of Water Permit Programs<BR>Industrial Pretreatment/Toxics
Management Program<BR>PPCPs, EDCs, and
Microconstituents<BR>Mail:
P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218 (NEW!)<BR>Location: 629 E. Main
Street, Richmond, VA
23219<BR>PH:
804-698-4028<BR>FAX:
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