The Canary Report

MCS Research

Research about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and related illnesses

Research and Researchers:

Pamela Reed Gibson, PhD.  (James Madison University).

• Understanding and Accommodating People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity in Independent Living.
  (This study is highly recommended reading.)
• MCS research at James Madison University.
• Chemical and Electromagnetic Exposures as Disability Barriers: Environmental Sensitivity.
• Click here to learn more about or participate in current studies.

Claudia Miller, MD. (Please note that Dr. Miller calls Multiple Chemical Sensitivity “Toxic Induced Loss of Tolerance” or TILT, another name for MCS. Dr. Miller’s work is highly recommended reading.)

Martin L. Pall, PhD.

• Pall’s research on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. (This study on the scientific physiological mechanism of MCS is highly recommended reading.)
• NO/ONOO- Theory/Treatment Discussion Group (The Tenth Paradigm Society)

Anne C. Steinemann, PhD.

• Anne C. Steinemann, PhD.  Research on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). This document lists over 100 citations for peer-reviewed journal articles that support a physiological basis for MCS.
• Anne C. Steinemann, PhD. “Prevalence of Fragrance Sensitivity in the American Population.” (with S. Caress) Journal of Environmental Health 71(7): 46-50, 2009. [PDF] (This study is highly recommended reading.)
• Anne C. Steinemann,“National Population Study of Asthma’s Prevalence, Etiology, Age of Onset, and Association with Chemical Hypersensitivity.” Toxicology and Industrial Health 25: 71-78, 2009. [PDF]
• Anne C. Steinemann, “Fragranced Consumer Products and Undisclosed Ingredients.” Environmental Impact Assessment Review 29(1): 32-38, 2009.  [PDF] (This study is highly recommended reading.)

Grace Ziem, MD.

• Allergies and Chemical Reactions (MCS is not an allergy; Dr. Ziem explains the difference between allergies and chemical sensitivity. This paper is highly recommended reading.)

Organizations and universities:

Environmental Research Foundation

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Research (James Madison University)

Reports:

Gulf War Illness and the Health of Gulf War Veterans

Neurotoxicity Information (US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)

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