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Trichloroethylene Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

April 14th, 2010 by Nina Thompson, ARNP

Trichloroethylene (TCE) has once again been linked to increased rates of Parkinson’s disease.  In this recent study from the Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale, California, Parkinson’s disease developed in individuals with occupational exposure to TCE at more than five times the rate seen in those without such exposure.
More Information: ToxFAQs for Trichloroethylene (TCE) from the U.S. Agency for [...]

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The Industrial Cleaner TCE Linked to Parkinson’s

February 19th, 2010 by Nina Thompson, ARNP

The industrial cleaner trichloroethylene (TCE) has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers from the Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale, California.
TCE exposure occurred in jobs such as dry cleaners, electricians, machinists and mechanics. The chemical was once a popular industrial solvent used in dry cleaning and to clean grease off metal [...]

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