Sarah Mackenzie Ross
University College London
14 Papers
38 Citations
Sarah Mackenzie Ross is an academic researcher from University College London. The author has contributed to research in topics: Poison control & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 7, co-authored 13 publications.
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Papers
Neurobehavioral problems following low-level exposure to organophosphate pesticides: a systematic and meta-analytic review
TL;DR: The majority of well designed studies found a significant association between low-level exposure to OPs and impaired neurobehavioral function which is consistent, small to moderate in magnitude and concerned primarily with cognitive functions such as psychomotor speed, executive function, visuospatial ability, working and visual memory.
Neuropsychological and psychiatric functioning in sheep farmers exposed to low levels of organophosphate pesticides
Sarah Mackenzie Ross,Chris R. Brewin,Helen Valerie Curran,Clement E. Furlong,Kelly Michelle Abraham-Smith,Virginia Harrison +5 more
TL;DR: Results suggest a relationship may exist between low level exposure to organophosphates and impaired neurobehavioural functioning and these findings have implications for working practice and for other occupational groups exposed to OPs such as aviation workers and Gulf War veterans.
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Anxiety and depression following cumulative low-level exposure to organophosphate pesticides.
TL;DR: The exposed cohort reported significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression when self-report questionnaires were used to evaluate mood, even when stressful life events, demographic and physical health factors were taken into account.
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Cognitive function following exposure to contaminated air on commercial aircraft: A case series of 27 pilots seen for clinical purposes
TL;DR: The cognitive deficits identified in this cohort of pilots cannot be attributed to factors such as mood disorder or malingering, however, the evidence available in this study does not enable firm conclusions to be drawn regarding a causal link with contaminated air.
An emerging concern: Toxic fumes in airplane cabins.
TL;DR: An emerging concern in this field is introduced, the potential risk to health of toxic fumes in airplane cabins, and the challenges and methodological issues encountered by researchers who have tried to investigate this issue are explored.
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