Article
Environmental Sciences
Huda Ahmed Muhsin, Steinn Steingrimsson, Anna Oudin, Daniel Oudin Astrom, Hanne Krage Carlsen
Summary: The study indicates that air pollution, specifically PM10 and PM2.5, may lead to an increase in psychiatric emergency visits, especially among individuals aged 35-65. However, there were no significant associations found between air pollution exposure and specific diagnostic groups such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah E. Rothenberg, Jessica M. Furrer, Lucy A. Ingram, Tami S. Ashford-Carroll, Stephanie A. Foster, Perry Hystad, Denise M. Hynes, Tala Navab-Daneshmand, Adam J. Branscum, Pemika Kruearat
Summary: The findings suggest that sanitary sewage overflows (SSOs) and boil water advisories (BWAs) are associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal (GI) illness in Columbia, South Carolina. Notably, a community with a high proportion of Black or African-American residents experienced a greater burden of sewage exposure compared to the rest of the city.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linjiong Liu, Fujian Song, Jiaying Fang, Jing Wei, Hung Chak Ho, Yimeng Song, Yuanyuan Zhang, Lu Wang, Zhiming Yang, Chengyang Hu, Yunquan Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the impact of size-specific particles on emergency department visits in Guangzhou from 2015 to 2016, finding that PM1 has adverse effects on ED visits within a few hours, especially during the cold months. The results may assist in establishing hourly air quality standards and optimizing the allocation of emergency medical resources.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yu-Ni Ho, Fu-Jen Cheng, Ming-Ta Tsai, Chih-Min Tsai, Po-Chun Chuang, Chi-Yung Cheng
Summary: This study found that PM2.5 and its chemical constituents OC and nitrate are associated with ED visits for pediatric asthma. Among PM2.5 constituents, OC was most closely related to ED visits for pediatric asthma. Children are more vulnerable to PM2.5 and OC during cold days.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahong Ren, Lifeng Zhu, Yachen Li, Haiyi Li, Qian Hu, Jian Zhu, Qingyan Zhang, Yunquan Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the intraday associations between ozone exposure and pediatric emergency department visits (PEDVs) in order to better understand the ultra-short-term effects of ozone exposure on children. The results showed that increased risks of PEDVs occurred within a few hours after exposure to ozone and lasted up to 48 hours. These findings highlight the significance of establishing hourly air quality standards to protect children's health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ling Xiao, Shuping Su, Cheng Chen, Hongbing Yao, Ling Ding
Summary: The study found that short-term exposure to air pollution can increase emergency visits for acute otitis media among children in Chongqing, China. Children aged 0 years and 3-5 years are the most susceptible population, and susceptibility is greater during Winter and Spring seasons.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Solveig Halldorsdottir, Ragnhildur Gudrun Finnbjornsdottir, Bjarki Thor Elvarsson, Gunnar Gudmundsson, Vilhjalmur Rafnsson
Summary: This study found an association between traffic-related ambient air pollution in the Reykjavik capital area and emergency hospital visits for heart diseases, particularly atrial fibrillation and flutter. The increase in NO2 concentrations was associated with an increased risk of heart diseases, with the association being stronger among females and younger females.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Health Care Sciences & Services
Matthew Sakumoto
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of telemedicine in emergency medicine due to increased patient volumes, staff shortages, and limited resources. The virtual first (VF) program connects patients with emergency medicine clinicians through virtual video visits, reducing unnecessary emergency department visits and redirecting patients to appropriate care settings. VF video visits can improve patient outcomes by providing early intervention for acute care needs and enhance patient satisfaction by offering convenient and personalized care. However, challenges include the lack of physical examination, clinician telehealth training, and the need for a robust telemedicine infrastructure. Digital health equity is also crucial for equitable access to care. Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of VF video visits in emergency medicine are significant, and this study is a strong step towards building evidence for these advancements.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nai-Tzu Chen, Mu-Jean Chen, Chi-Da Wu, Yue Leon Guo
Summary: This retrospective population-based study in Taiwan found that floods were associated with an increase in emergency room visits for childhood atopic dermatitis (AD). The effects were most notable during the week of the flood, highlighting the importance for healthcare workers to be prepared for potential increases in AD flare-ups following flood events.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ming-Ta Tsai, Yu-Ni Ho, Charng-Yen Chiang, Po-Chun Chuang, Hsiu-Yung Pan, I-Min Chiu, Chih-Min Tsai, Fu-Jen Cheng
Summary: The study found that PM2.5 and its constituents were associated with pediatric pneumonia-related emergency department visits, with nitrate and EC being more closely linked with pediatric pneumonia ED visits, and children being more susceptible to nitrate during the warm season.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Eric Lavigne, Niilo Ryti, Antonio Gasparrini, Francesco Sera, Scott Weichenthal, Hong Chen, Teresa To, Greg J. Evans, Liu Sun, Aman Dheri, Lionnel Lemogo, Serge Olivier Kotchi, Dave Stieb
Summary: This study evaluated the associations between short-term variations in outdoor concentrations of ambient air pollution and emergency department visits for COVID-19. The results showed that exposure to higher levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide were associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 emergency department visits. The association was stronger for individuals who were hospitalized after the emergency department visit.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shengzhi Sun, Kate R. Weinberger, Amruta Nori-Sarma, Keith R. Spangler, Yuantong Sun, Francesca Dominici, Gregory A. Wellenius
Summary: The study revealed that extreme heat days are associated with an increased risk of emergency department visits among adults with health insurance in the United States, particularly for heat-related illnesses, renal diseases, and mental disorders. The associations were more pronounced among men and in counties with continental climates or in the northeast of the US.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai, Eliza L. Y. Wong, Zoe P. Y. Tam, Annie W. L. Cheung, Mun-Cheung Lau, Chun-Man Wu, Rex Wong, Hon-Ming Ma, Benjamin H. K. Yip, Eng-Kiong Yeoh
Summary: The study found that volunteer-administered home care services can significantly reduce emergency room visits and hospitalization rates among older patients with chronic conditions, as well as improve patients' self-care capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Meng-Yun Lin, Jihye Kim, R. Christopher Sheldrick, Megan H. Bair-Merritt, Michelle P. Durham, Emily Feinberg, Megan B. Cole
Summary: This study found that pediatric emergency department visits for mental health problems in Massachusetts decreased from 2013 to 2017, but visits related to autism and suicide diagnoses increased.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Solveig Halldorsdottir, Ragnhildur Gudrun Finnbjornsdottir, Bjarki Thor Elvarsson, Oddny Sigurborg Gunnarsdottir, Gunnar Gudmundsson, Vilhjalmur Rafnsson
Summary: This study assessed the association between traffic-related ambient air pollution and emergency hospital visits for cardiac arrest. The results showed that a short-term increase in PM10 concentrations was associated with an increased risk of cardiac arrest.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Genee S. Smith, Kyle P. Messier, James L. Crooks, Timothy J. Wade, Cynthia J. Lin, Elizabeth D. Hilborn
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2017)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Jyotsna S. Jagai, Stephanie DeFlorio-Barker, Cynthia J. Lin, Elizabeth D. Hilborn, Timothy J. Wade
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2017)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel S. Graciaa, Jennifer R. Cope, Virginia A. Roberts, Bryanna L. Cikesh, Amy M. Kahler, Marissa Vigar, Elizabeth D. Hilborn, Timothy J. Wade, Lorraine C. Backer, Evan Secor, Vincent R. Hill, Michael J. Beach, Kathleen E. Fullerton, Jonathan S. Yoder, Michele C. Hlavsa
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michele C. Hlavsa, Bryanna L. Cikesh, Virginia A. Roberts, Amy M. Kahler, Marissa Vigar, Elizabeth D. Hilborn, Timothy J. Wade, Dawn M. Roellig, Jennifer L. Murphy, Lihua Xiao, Kirsten M. Yates, Jasen M. Kunz, Matthew J. Arduino, Sujan C. Reddy, Kathleen E. Fullerton, Laura A. Cooley, Michael J. Beach, Vincent R. Hill, Jonathan S. Yoder
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cynthia J. Lin, David B. Richardson, Elizabeth D. Hilborn, Howard Weinberg, Larry S. Engel, Timothy J. Wade
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kayla L. Vanden Esschert, Mia C. Mattioli, Elizabeth D. Hilborn, Virginia A. Roberts, Alexander T. Yu, Katherine Lamba, Gena Arzaga, Matthew Zahn, Zachary Marsh, Stephen M. Combes, Emer S. Smith, Trisha J. Robinson, Stephanie R. Gretsch, Joseph P. Laco, Mary E. Wikswo, Allison D. Miller, Danielle M. Tack, Timothy J. Wade, Michele C. Hlavsa
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. S. Rublee, C. J. Sorensen, J. Lemery, T. J. Wade, E. A. Sams, E. D. Hilborn, J. L. Crooks
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephanie DeFlorio-Barker, Andrey Egorov, Genee S. Smith, Mark S. Murphy, Jason E. Stout, Andrew J. Ghio, Edward E. Hudgens, Kyle P. Messier, Jean-Marie Maillard, Elizabeth D. Hilborn
Summary: The study found that proximity to certain soil types (hydric and acidic) may be a risk factor for the increasing prevalence of pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease in central North Carolina.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianyong Wu, Elizabeth D. Hilborn, Blake A. Schaeffer, Erin Urquhart, Megan M. Coffer, Cynthia J. Lin, Andrey Egorov
Summary: This study found a significant positive association between satellite-derived cyanobacteria concentrations in the source water of the Greater Boston area and respiratory illnesses occurring 2 days later. No significant associations were found between cyanobacterial concentrations and gastrointestinal or dermal illnesses. Future studies should consider direct measures of cyanotoxins and associated health effects from exposure to cyanobacteria-impacted drinking water sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrew J. Ghio, Elizabeth D. Hilborn
Summary: The availability of iron in natural waters has decreased, and this deficiency can apply selective pressure on microbial aquatic communities. Cyanobacteria have evolved strategies to thrive in iron-deficient environments by competing more effectively for requisite iron.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rebecca A. Bloch, Grace Faulkner, Elizabeth D. Hilborn, Tina Wismer, Nicole Martin, Sarah Rhea
Summary: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) conducted a study on harmful blue-green algae exposures and compared it to public awareness of harmful algal blooms. The study found that call percentages for harmful blue-green algae exposures increased annually and that news publications on harmful algal blooms also increased. Higher call volumes in summer and certain geographic divisions were influenced by public awareness. The study suggests that ASPCA APCC call data could be used as a source of public health information.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Virginia A. Roberts, Marissa Vigar, Lorraine Backer, Gabriella E. Veytsel, Elizabeth D. Hilborn, Elizabeth Hamelin, Kayla L. Vanden Esschert, Joana Y. Lively, Jennifer R. Cope, Michele C. Hlavsa, Jonathan S. Yoder
MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Andrew J. Ghio, Genee S. Smith, Stephanie DeFlorio-Barker, Kyle P. Messier, Edward Hudgens, Mark S. Murphy, Jean-Marie Maillard, Jason E. Stout, Elizabeth D. Hilborn
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL TUBERCULOSIS AND OTHER MYCOBACTERIAL DISEASES
(2019)
Reprint
Surgery
R. Paul McClung, David M. Roth, Marissa Vigar, Virginia A. Roberts, Amy M. Kahler, Laura A. Cooley, Elizabeth D. Hilborn, Timothy J. Wade, Kathleen E. Fullerton, Jonathan S. Yoder, Vincent R. Hill
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
D. I. Greenfield, J. Gooch Moore, J. R. Stewart, E. D. Hilborn, B. J. George, Q. Li, J. Dickerson, C. K. Keppler, P. A. Sandifer