As concerns about PFAS rise, doctors scramble to learn about the toxic chemicals

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As concerns about PFAS rise, doctors scramble to learn about the toxic chemicals
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A major report from the National Academies recommended that individuals with significant exposure to toxic chemicals, known as PFAS, get a blood test and ongoing medical monitoring. But many doctors don't know how to order a PFAS test:

In New Hampshire, state law requires that major

However, she pointed out, there is no treatment and her medical recommendation would likely be the same regardless of the lab results. Some experts argue the testing recommendation is unnecessarily worrying the general public — and those who are concerned should focus their energy elsewhere.

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