Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Lina Zhao, Peng Li, Jianqing Li, Chengyu Liu
Summary: The study found that different numbers of ectopic beats affect HRV parameters, with the degree of influence increasing as the number of ectopic beats increases. Among the four indices, Pt-SampEn shows better robustness to ectopic beats.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sasan Faridi, Robert D. Brook, Fatemeh Yousefian, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Ramin Nabizadeh Nodehi, Mansour Shamsipour, Sanjay Rajagopalan, Kazem Naddafi
Summary: The cardiovascular benefits of particulate-filtering respirators (PFRs) remain unclear. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of wearing PFRs on blood pressure and heart rate variability. The analysis showed modest or non-significant improvements in blood pressure and some heart rate variability parameters from wearing PFRs over short periods. However, these findings are limited by the small number of trials and variations in experimental designs and durations.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Lishen Qiu, Wenqiang Cai, Miao Zhang, Yanfang Dong, Wenliang Zhu, Lirong Wang
Summary: The study proposes an improved U-net network, U-SV-net, which can automatically localize supraventricular ectopic beats (SVEB) and ventricular ectopic beats (VEB). By using techniques such as group convolution, designing a deformable convolution module, and training with dual output, the study achieves better results compared to other studies. The method has great significance in the clinical diagnosis of arrhythmia.
PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sinan Sousan, Swastika Regmi, Yoo Min Park
Summary: This study evaluated four low-cost PM sensors in both environmental and occupational settings. SPS30 and OPC-N3 showed high correlation with the reference instrument in environmental settings, while OPC-N3's correlation varied in occupational settings. Response significantly varied between settings, with biases varying by particle size and aerosol type.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reza Saeedi, Reza Khani Jazani, Shokooh Sadat Khaloo, Sama Amirkhani Ardeh, Reza Fouladi-Fard, Hassan Nikukalam
Summary: The study assessed the health risk of airborne particulate matter (PM) from a subway construction site in Tehran, Iran. The results showed significant health effects of PM emissions on workers and the general public in the surrounding areas.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rahul Gondalia, Antoine Baldassari, Katelyn M. Holliday, Anne E. Justice, James D. Stewart, Duanping Liao, Jeff D. Yanosky, Stephanie M. Engel, David Sheps, Kristina M. Jordahl, Parveen Bhatti, Steve Horvath, Themistocles L. Assimes, Ellen W. Demerath, Weihua Guan, Myriam Fornage, Jan Bressler, Kari E. North, Karen N. Conneely, Yun Li, Lifang Hou, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Eric A. Whitsel
Summary: The study found that sub-chronic exposures to coarser particulates may not have appreciable effects on cardiac autonomic function or ventricular repolarization among racially/ethnically and environmentally diverse U.S. populations. Mediation by DNA methylation was also not evident in this study. Further research in better-powered studies is needed to explore the effects of shorter duration exposures to finer particulates on non-electrocardiographic outcomes among relatively susceptible populations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Yang, Gang Zhou, Bingyou Jiang, Qi Wang, Yating Hu, Biao Sun
Summary: The spatial and temporal evolution law of diesel particulate matter generated at different locations of the continuous mining face under the pressure-in ventilation condition was studied. The highest concentration of diesel particulate matter was found at the shuttle car discharge, reaching 144.17 mg/m³ and posing a serious health risk to miners. Limited space in the contact alley led to the accumulation of diesel particulate matter, forming a high concentration distribution area with a concentration value of 112.75 mg/m³. Different levels of pollution protection were obtained by using individual protective equipment based on the degree of DPM pollution in different areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David Lucas, Francois Guerrero, Emmanuel Jouve, Sophie Hery, Pascale Capellmann, Jacques Mansourati
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of welding fumes (WF), noise, and combined WF and noise exposure on the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The findings suggest an imbalance in the ANS among welders and significant correlations between noise levels and certain heart rate variability (HRV) parameters in welders. The study also highlights the significant interaction between WF exposure and noise levels on HRV parameters.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucien Swetschinski, Kelvin C. Fong, Rachel Morello-Frosch, Julian D. Marshall, Michelle L. Bell
Summary: The societal costs of air pollution have historically been measured in terms of premature deaths, disability-adjusted life years, and medical costs. However, emerging research shows that air pollution can also impact human capital formation. Extended exposure to pollutants such as PM2.5 during childhood can lead to health complications and hinder academic performance and skill acquisition. A study analyzing income data for Americans born between 1979 and 1983 found that early-life exposure to PM2.5 is associated with lower predicted income percentiles in adulthood. The study estimates that meeting air quality standards for PM2.5 could have increased 2014-2015 earnings by $7.18 billion for this birth cohort.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Haotian Wu, Christina M. M. Eckhardt, Andrea A. A. Baccarelli
Summary: A substantial proportion of disease risk for common complex disorders is attributable to environmental exposures and pollutants. Recent research has shown the impact of environmental pollutants on the human genome and epigenome through epigenetic modifications. Furthermore, other molecular processes, such as the production of extracellular vesicles, epitranscriptomic changes, and mitochondrial changes, have also been identified as mechanisms through which the environment can exert its effects.
NATURE REVIEWS GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jaime E. Mirowsky, Martha Sue Carraway, Radhika Dhingra, Haiyan Tong, Lucas Neas, David Diaz-Sanchez, Wayne E. Cascio, Martin Case, James L. Crooks, Elizabeth R. Hauser, Z. Elaine Dowdy, William E. Kraus, Robert B. Devlin
Summary: Exposure to air pollution, particularly particulate matter (PM) and ozone, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. This study found that increases in PM2.5 were associated with decreases in heart rate variability and changes in lipid profiles, while ozone affected inflammation and endothelial function. Importantly, these health effects were observed at concentrations below the national air quality standards.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
T. A. M. Stege, J. F. B. Bolte, L. Claassen, D. R. M. Timmermans
Summary: The study evaluated workers' information needs on workplace particulate matter (PM) exposure, finding that workers do not always receive appropriate risk communication tools regarding PM and have fragmented and incomplete knowledge on PM. The development of an educational folder and a more interactive way of visualizing exposure were based on these findings, with further research needed to investigate their efficacy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Waseem Qader, Reyaz Ahmad Dar, Irfan Rashid
Summary: The diverse composition and abundance of suspended particulate matter make it difficult to identify the exact precursors for atmospheric pollutants. Phytoliths, microscopic biogenic silica deposited by plants, are dispersed into the atmosphere through dust storms, forest fires, and stubble burning. Due to their durability, chemical composition, and diverse morphology, phytoliths are considered a possible particulate matter that can impact air quality, climate, and human health. Estimating the phytolith particulate matter, its toxicity, and environmental impacts will help develop effective policies for improving air quality and reducing health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eric Garshick, Carrie A. Redlich, Anna Korpak, Andrew K. Timmons, Nicholas L. Smith, Karen Nakayama, Coleen P. Baird, Paul Ciminera, Farrah Kheradmand, Vincent S. Fan, Jaime E. Hart, Petros Koutrakis, Ware Kuschner, Octavian Ioachimescu, Michael Jerrett, Phillipe R. Montgrain, Susan P. Proctor, Emily S. Wan, Christine H. Wendt, Cherry Wongtrakool, Paul D. Blanc
Summary: Exposures to burn pit smoke and military occupational VGDF (dusts or fumes) during deployment were associated with an increased odds of chronic respiratory symptoms among US Veterans.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrea Bellavia, Aisha S. Dickerson, Ran S. Rotem, Johnni Hansen, Ole Gredal, Marc G. Weisskopf
Summary: This study evaluated the joint and interactive effects of multiple risk factors on ALS, identifying potential synergistic and antagonistic mechanisms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Andrew J. Synn, Wenyuan Li, Gary M. Hunninghake, George R. Washko, Raul San Jose Estepar, George T. O'Connor, Cyrus A. Kholdani, Robert W. Hallowell, Alexander A. Bankier, Murray A. Mittleman, Mary B. Rice
Summary: In a community-based sample, lower pulmonary vascular volumes on CT were associated with increased odds of ILA, ILA progression, and restrictive pattern on spirometry. This suggests that more severe vascular pruning on CT may be an indicator of early pulmonary vasculopathy associated with interstitial lung disease.
Letter
Critical Care Medicine
Andrew J. Synn, Wenyuan Li, Raul San Jose Estepar, George R. Washko, George T. O'Connor, Connie W. Tsao, Murray A. Mittleman, Mary B. Rice
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Brandon McGuinness, Akash Goel, Fadi Elias, Theodore Rapanos, Murray A. Mittleman, Karim S. Ladha
Summary: This study focused on the perioperative risks of cannabis use disorder (CUD) in vascular surgery patients, revealing that CUD patients had a higher incidence of perioperative myocardial infarction and stroke, but a lower incidence of sepsis. Further investigation in prospective cohorts is warranted to confirm these findings.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yongmei Huang, Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, Murray A. Mittleman, Zev Ross, Michelle A. Williams, Alexander M. Friedman, Joel Schwartz, Ronald J. Wapner, Cande Ananth
Summary: The study found that exposure to high concentrations of PM2.5 in the third trimester and to nitrogen dioxide in the first trimester is associated with an increased risk of placental abruption. Simultaneous exposure to high levels of PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide also increases the likelihood of abruption.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer L. Garza, Jacqueline M. Ferguson, Alicia G. Dugan, Ragan E. Decker, Rick A. Laguerre, Adekemi O. Suleiman, Jennifer M. Cavallari
Summary: The organization of working hours has a significant impact on workers' health. This study found that low schedule control was associated with neck/shoulder musculoskeletal symptoms, while frequently working long hours was associated with leg/foot musculoskeletal symptoms. These working time characteristics should be considered in interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and promote workers' health.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kobina K. Hagan, Wenyuan Li, Elizabeth Mostofsky, Suzanne M. Bertisch, Angeliki Vgontzas, Catherine Buettner, Murray A. Mittleman
Summary: Regular moderate to vigorous exercise at least three times per week is associated with fewer headache days per month in adults with episodic migraines, especially among those using prophylactic medications. However, exercise does not appear to affect headache intensity or duration.
Article
Oncology
Alicia G. Dugan, Ragan E. Decker, Sara Namazi, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Keith M. Bellizzi, Thomas O. Blank, Ellen A. Dornelas, Susan H. Tannenbaum, William S. Shaw, Helen Swede, Andrew L. Salner
Summary: This study explored the most valued types of support by breast cancer survivors during early survivorship, highlighting the importance of informational, emotional, instrumental, and quality of life support. Survivors expected more guidance related to work from healthcare providers, and there was a lack of emotional and instrumental support for some survivors.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alicia G. Dugan, Sara Namazi, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Robert D. Rinker, Julius C. Preston, Vincent L. Steele, Martin G. Cherniack
Summary: This study collaborated with a correctional supervisors' union to develop a customized survey using CBPR methods and HWPP tools, identifying key themes related to supervisors' work and health. The findings provided insights into the root causes of health issues and opportunities for interventions addressing these causes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Angeliki Vgontzas, Wenyuan Li, Elizabeth Mostofsky, Murray A. Mittleman, Suzanne M. Bertisch
Summary: In patients with episodic migraine, poor sleep quality was associated with a higher rate of headache recurrence over the next 6 weeks, especially among those with coexisting moderate to high stress levels.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thomas R. Cunningham, Rebecca J. Guerin, Jacqueline Ferguson, Jennifer Cavallari
Summary: This paper reviews the literature and identifies that certain high-risk worker populations are more prone to fatigue due to factors such as irregular shifts, lack of fatigue management resources, and socioeconomic barriers. However, there is a lack of research specifically addressing working hours and fatigue in these populations. More research is needed to identify solutions and interventions for work-related fatigue in these high-risk worker groups.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jack T. Dennerlein, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Jeong Ho (Jay) Kim, Nicholas H. Green
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of an electro-magnetic active seat suspension on reducing whole body vibration exposure for long-haul truck drivers, and found that both active and passive seats led to a decrease in low back pain severity and disability scores. Additionally, while the active seat significantly reduced WBV exposures, the improvement in low back pain appeared to be influenced by multiple factors.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Angeliki Vgontzas, Elizabeth Mostofsky, Kobina Hagan, Michael Rueschman, Murray A. Mittleman, Suzanne M. Bertisch
Summary: The study found that napping may be an uncommonly used behavioral strategy for prolonged migraine attacks and does not contribute to nightly sleep disturbance. Future studies are needed to examine the acute analgesic effects of daytime napping in patients with migraine.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Namazi, Alicia G. Dugan, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Robert D. Rinker, Julius C. Preston, Vincent L. Steele, Mazen El Ghaziri, Martin G. Cherniack
Summary: A design team conducted a health assessment of correctional supervisors and identified sleep as a priority for intervention. By using a participatory approach, the team incorporated workers' experiences and root causes of poor sleep to develop relevant and acceptable solutions. The team identified root causes of poor sleep and proposed three solutions to address them: training on sleep hygiene, a sleep-tracking smartphone app, and a shared overtime policy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer M. M. Cavallari, Jennifer L. L. Garza, Natalie R. R. Charamut, Cheyenne Szarka, Spencer D. D. Perry, Rick A. A. Laguerre, Lisa M. H. Sanetti, Alicia G. G. Dugan
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote teaching led to increased work demands and limited resources for teachers, affecting their mental health. The study found that frequently working unexpectedly was associated with higher rates of depression and burnout symptoms. However, utilizing remote work resources was associated with lower rates of depressive symptoms.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alicia G. Dugan, Rick A. Laguerre, Janet L. Barnes-Farrell, Jennifer M. Cavallari, Jennifer L. Garza, Lindsey A. Graham, Gretchen A. Petery, Nicholas Warren, Martin G. Cherniack
Summary: Aging workers in the manufacturing sector face a higher risk of workforce departure compared to other industries. Musculoskeletal health and perceived work ability are relevant to departure decisions, but studies rarely consider these constructs simultaneously, calling for more research in this area.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE
(2022)