Archive of News (2021)
Cancer survival among World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers: A collaborative cohort study
WTC-MMTP responders had lower mortality compared with NYS-non-responders, after controlling for demographic factors and temporal trends.
COVID-19 cumulative incidence, asymptomatic infections, and fatality in Long Island, NY, January-August 2020: A cohort of World Trade Center responders
The results of the present study suggest a high cumulative incidence of SARS-CoV-2 among WTC responders in the spring and summer of 2020.
Impact of healthcare services on thyroid cancer incidence among World Trade Center-exposed rescue and recovery workers
Our findings support the hypothesis that no-cost screening (a benefit provided by WTC-MMTPs) is associated with elevated identification of thyroid cancer.
Lung function decline before and after treatment of World Trade Center associated obstructive airways disease with inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta agonists
Greater than average loss of one-second forced expiratory volume is a risk factor for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma/COPD overlap syndrome in World Trade Center-exposed firefighters.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: Rep. Maloney urges anyone exposed to sign up before deadline
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund aims to make sure they get the help they deserve, but it can’t be done unless people sign up.
Only weeks left: Look back window for 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund claims closes in late July
Individuals needing to file a claim to receive benefits from the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund have less than three weeks before the July 29 deadline.
Roswell Park approved to treat 9/11 first responders
Until now, many of these men and women who live in Western New York and across the upstate region had to travel to New York City to receive specialized medical care for 9/11-related illnesses.
Rowell Park to provide care for 9-11 first responders
The designation makes Roswell a destination for Western and Central New York first responders dealing with health effects from the terrorist attacks.
9/11 Health Update
This Special Issue is dedicated to increasing the scientific information available about the long-term effects of exposure to the 2001 World Trade Center disaster.
Neuroinflammation and Mild Cognitive Impairment in World Trade Center responders at midlife: A pilot study using [18F]-FEPPA PET imaging
Higher PTSD symptom severity was associated with global and regional elevations in [18F]-FEPPA binding predominantly in the hippocampus and frontal cortex. Longer exposure duration to WTC sites was associated with higher [18F]-FEPPA binding in the parietal cortex.