Mold burden in house dust and its relationship with asthma
Objective Some evidences indicate that exposure to molds or their products can be relevant for the loss of asthma control. Thus, we measured the mold burden present inside houses of subjects with asthma, and evaluated its relationship with asthma control. Methods...
Central Nervous System Infections Due to Aspergillus and Other Hyaline Molds
Central nervous system infections due to Aspergillus spp and other hyaline molds such as Fusarium and Scedosporiumspp are rare but fatal conditions. Invasion of the central nervous system (CNS) tends to occur as a result of hematogenous dissemination among...
Sherlock Homes Mold Inspection Receives 2019 Best of Sebastopol Award
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sherlock Homes Mold Inspection Receives 2019 Best of Sebastopol Award Sebastopol Award Program Honors the Achievement SEBASTOPOL September 26, 2019 -- Sherlock Homes Mold Inspection has been selected for the 2019 Best of Sebastopol...
Nursing Homes and FatalMold
Drug-resistant germs, including Candida auris, prey on severely ill patients in skilled nursing facilities, a problem sometimes amplified by poor care and low staffing. Maria Davila with her husband, Anthony Hernandez. She is one of numerous patients at a...
Relationship between environmental relative moldiness index and asthma
Figures Abstract Indoor mold exposures have been qualitatively linked to asthma for more than 25 years. Our goal has been to turn this qualitative link into a quantitative assessment of asthma risk from mold exposures as estimated by the home's environmental relative...
DIY Mold Testing Kits: Don’t Waste Your Money!
DIY Mold Testing Kits HAVE YOU or a family member been battling cold or allergy symptoms that never seem to go away or get better? Have you had past water damage in your home that may not have been taken care of properly? Perhaps your doctor has suggested that a...
Preparing for a Disaster
Preparing for a Disaster or an Emergency Starts with a Plan September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside yearly to promote family and community disaster planning. This year’s campaign theme "Prepared, Not Scared,” is a reminder for all Americans to stop...
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is a condition defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as “a diagnostic label for people who suffer multi-system illnesses as a result of contact with, or proximity to, a variety of airborne agents and other substances.” MCS is the...
EMF
EMF (or ElectroMagnetic Field) is a term used to describe electric fields generated by charged particles, magnetic fields generated by charged particles in motion, and radiated fields generated by devices such as televisions, radios, microwaves, and motors. What are...
How to Choose a Mold Remediation Company
Finding a qualified remediator who understands the potential hazards of improper remediation can be difficult. Don't be afraid to ask the following questions before hiring a mold remediation company. Do you consider mold to be a potential health hazard?...