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Chronic Rhinosinusitis Is an Independent Risk Factor for OSA in World Trade Center Responders
Many respiratory conditions have been attributed to toxic dust and fume exposure in World Trade Center (WTC) rescue and recovery workers, who frequently report symptoms of OSA.
9/11 first-responders have higher risk of cancer, study by Rutgers professor finds
A recent Rutgers study found a correlation between first responders from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and diagnoses of head and neck cancers.
How Gillibrand Defied The Odds To Get 9/11 First Responders Long-Awaited Help
When the House finally managed to pass a bill to care for the first responders and other survivors suffering from 9/11-related illnesses in late 2010, few thought it stood much of a chance of becoming law.
World Trade Center site to get memorial honoring those affected by 9/11-related illnesses
The Memorial Glade at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will open in May
New memorial site to honor those afflicted by 9/11-related illnesses
Work is underway at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum to create a site honoring rescue, recovery and relief workers as well as survivors and downtown residents who got sick or died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Ex-model Marla Hanson mourns NYPD cop who saved her life – twice
He was her blue knight in shining armor — twice.
Head, Neck Cancers Up Among 9-11 Responders: Study
Head and neck cancers among a group of first responders to the 9/11 World Trade Center terrorist attacks are significantly higher than expected, a new study says.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund running out of money
The federal fund that compensates victims of 9/11 is running out of money.
Positive and negative affect in the daily life of world trade center responders with PTSD: An ecological momentary assessment study
The ability to experience positive affect (PA) has clinical and quality of life implications, particularly in vulnerable populations such as trauma-exposed disaster responders.
9/11 workers tribute takes shape ahead of spring installation
A tribute to thousands of rescue and recovery workers who laboured in the ruins of the World Trade Center is taking shape in Vermont, where workers are chipping at and chiseling slabs of granite…