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A Pilot Study to Explore the Application of Silicone Wristband-Based Chemical Exposure Assessment to Kidney Disease Epidemiology in Agricultural Workers.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study used silicone wristbands to track chemical exposure in 43 male farm workers. It looked at how these exposures linked to kidney health. The study shows a link between chemicals and kidney function, but it is not proof of cause. It is a small pilot study, so the results are preliminary.

Who did this work

DeSantiago M · Tore GD · Herkert NJ · Stapleton HM · Hay D · Valenzuela M · Ruedlinger J · Rule AM · Kuiper JR · Fadrowski JJ · Ferreccio C · Cortés A S

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD severity and reversal · 2026 Aug 20
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42852043/