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Unseen Hazards: How a Simple Wipe Test Reveals PFAS on Firefighter Gear
December 22, 2025
MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:

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Unseen Hazards: How a Simple Wipe Test Reveals PFAS on Firefighter Gear

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Summary

* Sylvester researchers validated a non-destructive wipe test to detect PFAS on firefighter gear and SCBA masks, revealing contamination on every set tested.

* The Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative pairs this breakthroug . . .

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