Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

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  • Wahlström J, Hagberg M, Johnson PW, Svensson J, Rempel D. Influence of time
    pressure and verbal provocation on physical load, physiological and
    psychological reactions during work with computer mouse    . Eu J Appl Phys
    2002, 87:257-263.
  • Gerard MJ, Armstrong TJ, Rempel D, Woolley C. Short term and long term
    effects of enhanced auditory feedback on typing force, EMG, and comfort
    while typing    . Ergonomics 2002, 33(2): 129-138.
  • Gerard MJ, Armstrong TJ, Martin BJ, Rempel DA. The effects of work place on
    within-participant and between-participant keying force, electromyography,
    and fatigue    . Human Factors 2002, 44:51-61.
  • Murthy G, Hargens AR, Lehman S, Rempel DM. Ischemia Causes Muscle Fatigue. J Orthop Res 2001, 19(3):436-440.
  • Rempel D, Abrahamsson S-O. The effects of reduced oxygen tension on cell proliferation and matrix synthesis in synovium and tendon explants from the rabbit carpal tunnel: An experimental study in vitro. J Orthop Res 2001, 19(1):143-148.
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace. (D Rempel, Panel Member) National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C., 2001.
  • Hansson G-A, Nordander C, Asterland P, Ohlsson K, Stromberg U, Skerfving S, Rempel D. Sensitivity of trapezius electromyography to differences between work tasks--influence of gap definition and normalisation methods. J Electromyography and Kinesiology 2000, 10:103-115.
  • Katz JN, Stock, SR, Evanoff BA, Rempel D, Moore JS, Franzblau A, Gray RH. Classification criteria and severity Assessment in work-associated upper extremity disorders: methods matter. Am J Ind Med 2000, 38(4):369-372
  • Johnson PW, Hagberg M, Hjelm EW, Rempel D. Measuring and characterizing force exposures during computer mouse use. Scand J Work Environ Health 2000, 26(5):398-405.
  • Evanoff B, Rempel D. Epidemiology of Upper Extremity Disorders, Chapter 42 in The Occupational Ergonomics Handbook, Karwowski W and Marras W, eds., CRC Press, 1999.
  • Rempel D, Dahlin L, Lundborg, G. Biological Response of Peripheral Nerves to Loading: Pathophysiology of Nerve Compression Syndromes and Vibration Induced Neuropathy. Commissioned Report for the National Academy of Sciences. In Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C., 1999, 98-115.
  • Rempel D. Musculoskeletal Loading and Carpal Tunnel Pressure. Chapter 9, pp 123-132, in Repetitive Motion Disorders of the Upper Extremity. S. L. Gordon, et al. (Editors). Am Acad Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois, 1995.
  • Gerard M, Rempel D, Martin B, Armstrong T. The effects of keyswitch stiffness on typing force, finger electromyography, and subject discomfort. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J 1999, 60:762-769.
  • Rempel D, Lundborg G, Dahlin L. Pathophysiology of nerve compression syndrome: response of peripheral nerves to loading. J Bone Joint Surgery 1999, 81-A(11):1600-1610.
  • Tittiranonda P, Burastero S, Armstrong T, Rempel D. Workplace use of an adjustable keyboard: Adjustment preferences and effect on wrist posture. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J 1999, 60:340-348.
  • Keir PJ, Bach J, Rempel D. Effects of computer mouse design and task on carpal tunnel pressure. Ergonomics 1999, 42(10):1350-1360.
  • Serina E, Tal R, Rempel D. Wrist and forearm postures and motion during typing. Ergonomics 1999, 42(7):938-951.
  • Rempel D, Tittiranonda P, Burastero S, Hudes M, So Y. Effect of keyboard keyswitch design on hand pain. J Occup and Environ Med 1999, 41(2):111-119.
  • Tittiranonda P, Burastero S, Rempel D. Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among computer users. Occupational Medicine: State of the Art Reviews 1999, 14(1):17-38.
  • Dennerlein JT, Diao E, Mote CD, Rempel DM. In vivo finger flexor tendon force while tapping on a keyswitch. J Orthop Res, 1999, 17:178-184.
  • Serina ER, Mockensturm E, Mote CD Jr, Rempel D. A structural model of the forced compression of the fingertip pulp. J Biomechanics 1998, 31:639-646.
  • Keir PJ, Bach JM, Rempel DM. Effects of finger posture on carpal tunnel pressure during wrist motion. J Hand Surgery 1998, 23A:1004-1009.
  • Rempel D, Evanoff B, Amadio PC, de Krom M, Franklin G, Franzblau A, Gray R, Gerr F, Hagberg M, Hales T, Katz JN, Pransky G. Consensus criteria for the classification of carpal tunnel syndrome in epidemiologic studies. Am J Public Health 1998, 88:1447-1451.
  • Dennerlein JT, Diao E, Mote CD Jr., Rempel DM. Tensions of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Are Higher Than A Current Model Predicts. J Biomechanics 1998, 31(4):295-301.
  • Dennerlein JT, Mote Jr CD, Rempel D. Control strategies for finger movement during touch typing: The role of the extrinsic muscles during a keystroke. Experimental Brain Research, 1998, 121:1-6.
  • Keir PJ, Bach JM, Rempel DM. Fingertip loading and carpal tunnel pressure: Differences between a pinching and a pressing task. J Orthop Research 1998, 16(1):112-115.
  • Rempel DM, Bach J, Gordon L, Tal R. Effects of forearm pronation/supination on carpal tunnel pressure. J Hand Surgery, 1998, 23(1):38-42.
  • Hagberg M and Rempel D. Work-related Disorders and the Operation of Computer VDT's. Chapter 58 in Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction, 2nd Edition. M. Helander, T.K. Landauer, P. Prabhu (eds.), Elsevier Science B.V., 1997
  • Rempel D and Punnett L. Epidemiology of Wrist and Hand Disorders. Chapter 32, Section 3, pp 421-430, in Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace: Principles and Practice. M. Nordin, G. Anderson, M. Pope (Editors), Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, 1997.
  • Rempel DM and Janowitz IL. Ergonomics and the Prevention of Occupational Injuries. Chapter 6 in Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 2nd Edition. LaDou J (editor). Appleton & Lange, Connecticut, 1997.
  • Fenster L, Katz DF, Wyrobek AJ, Pieper C, Rempel DM, Oman D, Swan SH. Effects of psychological stress on human semen quality. J Androl, 1997, 18(2):194-202.
  • Murthy G, Kahan NJ, Hargens AR, Rempel DM. Forearm muscle oxygenation decreases with low levels of voluntary contration. J Orthop Research, 1997, 15(4):507-511.
  • Serina ER, Mote CD, Rempel DM. Force response of the fingertip pulp to repeated compression: effects of loading rate, loading angle, and anthropometry. J Biomechanics, 1997, 30(10):1035-1040.
  • Rempel D, Serina E, Klinenberg E, Martin BJ, Armstrong TJ, Foulke JA, Natarajan S. The effect of keyboard keyswitch make force on applied force and finger flexor muscle activity. Ergonomics, 1997, 40(8):800-808.
  • Rempel D, Keir P, Smutz WP, Hargens A. Effects of static fingertip loading on carpal tunnel pressure. J Orthop Research 1997, 15;422-426.
  • Dennerlein J, Miller J, Mote CD, Rempel D. A low profile human tendon force transducer: The influence of tendon thickness on calibration. J Biomechanics, 1997, 30(4):395-397.
  • Martin BJ, Armstrong TJ, Foulke JA, Natarajan S, Klinenberg E, Serina E, Rempel D. Keyboard Reaction Force and Finger Flexor Electromyograms during Computer Keyboard Work. Human Factors, 1996, 38 (4):654-664.
  • Gilad I, Lenger R, Rempel D. Upper limb postures during diamond polishing. Int J Occup and Environ Health, 1996, 2:177-184.
  • Fraga C, Motchnik P, Wyrobek A, Rempel D, Ames B. Smoking and low antioxidant levels increase oxidative damage to sperm DNA. Mut Research, 1996, 351:199-203.
  • Klinenberg E, So Y, Rempel D. Temperature Effects on Vibrotactile Sensitivity Threshold Measurements: Implications for Carpal Tunnel Screening Tests. J of Hand Surgery, 1996, 21A:132-137.
  • Faucett J and Rempel D. Musculoskeletal Symptoms Related to Video Display Terminal Use: An Analysis of Objective and Subjective Exposure Estimates. Am Assoc of Occup Health Nursing Journal, January 1996, 44:33-39.
  • Weiss ND, Gordon L, Bloom T, So Y, Rempel DM. Wrist Position of Lowest Carpal Tunnel Pressure and Implications for Splint Design. J of Bone Joint Surgery, 1995, 77A:1695-1699.
  • Smutz WP, Serina E, Bloom T, Rempel DM. A System for Evaluating the Effect of Keyboard Design on Force, Posture, Comfort, and Productivity. Ergonomics, 1994, 37(10):1649-1660.
  • Faucett J, Rempel D. VDT-related musculoskeletal symptoms: Interactions between work posture and psychosocial work factors. Am J Ind Med, 1994, 26:597-612.
  • Osorio AM, Ames RG, Jones JR, Rempel D, Castorina J, Estrin W, Thompson D. Carpal tunnel syndrome among grocery store workers. Am J Ind Med, 1994, 25:229-245.
  • Rempel D, Dennerlein J, Mote CD, Armstrong T. A Method of Measuring Fingertip Loading During Keyboard Use. J Biomechanics, 1994, 27(8):1101-1104.
  • Rempel D, Manojlovic R, Levinsohn DG, Bloom T, Gordon L. The Effect of Wearing a Flexible Wrist Splint on Carpal Tunnel Pressure During Repetitive Hand Activity. J of Hand Surgery, 1994, 19A:106-109.
  • Armstrong TJ, Foulke JA, Martin BJ, Gerson J, Rempel DM. Investigation of Applied Forces in Alphanumeric Keyboard Work. Am Ind Hygiene Assoc J, 1994, 55(1):30-35.
  • Petreas MX, Rappaport SM, Materna BL, Rempel DM. Mixed-exhaled air measurements to assess exposure to tetrachloroethylene in dry cleaners. J Exposure Analysis and Environ Epi, 1992, Suppl 1:25-39.
  • Rempel D. Ergonomics: Prevention of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Western J Med, 1992; 156:409-410
  • Balmes J, Rempel D, Alexander M, Reiter R, Harrison R, Bernard B, Benner D, Cone J. Hospital Records as a Data Source for Occupational Disease Surveillance: A Feasibility Study. Am J Ind Med, 1992; 21:341-351.
  • Rempel D, Harrison RJ, Barnhart, S. Work-related Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the Upper Extremity, JAMA, 1992; 267(6):838-842.
  • Rempel D, Jones J, Atterbury M, Balmes J. Respiratory Effects of Exposure to Shipyard Workers to Epoxy Paints. Br J Ind Med, 1991; 48:783-787.
  • Eskenazi B, Fenster L, Hudes M, Wyrobek A, Katz D, Gerson J, Rempel D. A Study of the Effect of Perchloroethylene Exposure on the Reproductive Outcome of Wives of Dry Cleaning Workers. Am J Ind Med, 1991; 20:593-600
  • Eskenazi B, Wyrobek A, Fenster L, Katz D, Sadler M, Lee J, Hudes M, Rempel D. A Study of the Effect of Perchloroethylene Exposure on Semen Quality in Dry Cleaning Workers. Am J Ind Med, 1991; 20:575-591.
  • Rosenberg J, Rempel D. Biological Monitoring. State of the Art Reviews. Occupational Medicine 1990; 5:491-498.
  • Rempel D. Medical Surveillance in the Workplace: Overview. State of the Art Reviews: Occupational Medicine, 1990; 5:435-438.
  • Blanc PD, Rempel D, Maizlish N, Hiatt P, Olson K. Occupational Illness and the Poison Control Center: Referral Patterns and Service Needs. Western Journal of Medicine, 1990; 152:181-184.
  • Blanc PD, Rempel D, Maizlish N, Hiatt P, Olson K. Occupational Illness: Case Detection by Poison Control. Ann Intern Med, 1989; 111:238-244.
  • Klees J, Alexander M, Rempel D, Beckett W, Rubin R, Barnhart S, Balmes J. Validation Evaluation of a Proposed NIOSH Surveillance: Case Definition for Occupational Asthma. Chest, 1989; 98: (Suppl):212-215.
  • Rempel D. The Lead-Exposed Worker. JAMA, 1989; 262(4):532-534. (also translated for French issue of JAMA).
  • Bush R, Schroeckenstein D, Meier-Davis S, Balmes J, and Rempel D. Soybean flour asthma: Detection of allergens by immunoblotting. J Allergy Clin Immunol, 1988; 82:251-5.
  • Harrison R, Bellows J, Rempel D, Rudolph L, Kizer K, Jin A, Guglielmo J, Bernard B. Assessing Exposures of Health-Care Personnel to Aerosols of Ribavirin. California Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 1987; 37:560-563.

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