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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Toxicity

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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Toxicity
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Course: WB 2460
CE Original Date: May 14, 2014
CE Renewal Date: May 14, 2016
CE Expiration Date: May 14, 2018
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Acknowledgements How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit, Including the Assessment and Posttest Accrediting Organizations Disclaimer and Disclosure	What Are Adverse Health Effects of PCB Exposure? Learning Objective Introduction Mechanism of PCB Toxicity Dermatologic Effects Key Points Reproductive and Developmental Effects Key Points Endocrine Effects Key Points Hepatic Effects Key Points Carcinogenic Effects Key Points Other Effects Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Availability Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	Clinical Assessment Learning Objective Introduction Patient History and Physical Examination Signs and Symptoms-Acute Exposure Signs and Symptoms-Chronic Exposure Differential Diagnosis Medical Surveillance Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	Clinical Assessment - Laboratory Tests Learning Objective Introduction Direct Biologic Indicators Indirect Biologic Indicators Key Points Progress Check
What Are Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)? Learning Objective Definition Chemical Properties: Dioxin-like vs. Non-dioxin-like Uses Trade Names Key Points Progress Check	How Should Patients Exposed to PCBs Be Treated and Managed? Learning Objectives Introduction Acute Exposure Key Points Chronic Exposure Prevention in the Workplace Prevention at Home Key Points Progress Check
Where Are PCBs Found? Learning Objectives Introduction Released Into the Environment Environmental Contamination Key Points Progress Check	What Instructions Should Be Given to Patients Exposed to PCBs? Learning Objective Introduction Self Care Guidance for Patients Clinical Follow- up Guidance for Patients Key Points Progress Check
What Are Routes of Exposure for PCBs? Learning Objective Introduction Non-Occupational Exposure: General Population Non-Occupational Exposure: Bioaccumulation and Dietary Exposure Non-Occupational Exposure: FDA Studies Non-Occupational Exposure: Special populations Occupational Exposures: Inhalation and Dermal Key Points Progress Check	Sources of Additional Information Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Specific Information General Environmental Health Information
Who Is at Risk of Exposure to PCBs? Learning Objective Introduction Recreational and Subsistence Fishers Children with Maternal Exposures Farming Families People Living Near PCB Contaminated Sites Persons with Impaired Hepatic Function Children's Susceptibility Exposure in the Workplace Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References
What Standards and Regulations Exist for PCB Exposure? Learning Objective Introduction Workplace Standards Environmental Standards Key Points Progress Check	Tables and Figures
What Is the Biologic Fate of PCBs in Humans? Learning Objective Introduction Absorption and Distribution Metabolic Pathways Excretion Environmental Alteration of PCB Mixtures Key Points Progress Check

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