Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Maneeshin Y. Rajapakse, Eva Borras, Alexander G. Fung, Danny Yeap, Mitchell M. McCartney, Fauna M. Fabia, Nicholas J. Kenyon, Cristina E. Davis
Summary: This study utilized a micro fabricated chip-based wearable air sampler to monitor the exposure of volatile chemicals on six teenagers during routine daily activities. The results indicated potential occupational hazards for certain participants, especially those involved in industries directly handling petroleum products.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wan Chan, Long Jin, Zhihan Sun, Stephen M. Griffith, Jian Zhen Yu
Summary: The study demonstrates the feasibility of using ordinary face masks for sampling airborne PAHs, with the method proving to be quantitative and applicable in various indoor and outdoor environments. The new method, which is simple, convenient, and cost-effective, can track PAH concentrations down to the individual level, showing great potential for routine occupational exposure monitoring and large-scale surveillance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Viviana Gonzalez Serrano, Elizabeth Z. Lin, Krystal J. Godri Pollitt, Dusan Licina
Summary: This study explores the relationship between personal and stationary air pollutant measurements in residences during the heating season. It was found that a single CO2 monitor placed in the bedroom efficiently represented personal exposure to CO2 and moderately represented exposure to PM10. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of understanding the dynamics and sources of gaseous and particle pollutants in residences for improving residential air quality monitoring and inhalation exposure assessment procedures.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tai-Ho Hung, Te-Yao Hsu, Tao-Hsin Tung, Ching-Chang Tsai, Chia-Yu Ou, Fen-Fang Chung, Gwo-Hwa Wan
Summary: This study found that exposure to air pollutants during different stages of pregnancy can directly affect fetal birth weight, including PM10, PM2.5, O3, and SO2. Changes in TNF-? concentrations in maternal blood mediate the effects on fetal weight, suggesting that exposure to air pollutants may have both direct and indirect effects on reducing fetal weight.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
E. Pisoni, M. Dominguez-Torreiro, P. Thunis
Summary: The study proposes a new indicator, based on the Gini coefficient, to evaluate the inequality in exposure to air pollutants. A case study on air pollutant exposure in Europe from 2000 to 2018 shows that using only average exposure metrics can mask other interesting patterns.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Martin J. Wolf, Daniel C. Esty, Honghyok Kim, Michelle L. Bell, Sam Brigham, Quinn Nortonsmith, Slaveya Zaharieva, Zachary A. Wendling, Alex de Sherbinin, John W. Emerson
Summary: Over six million people die prematurely each year from exposure to air pollution. Current air quality metrics insufficiently monitor exposure to air pollutants. To address this gap, researchers have developed a framework of public-health-focused air quality indicators that quantify the pollutant levels experienced by the average resident in each country. Their analysis shows that most residents in 171 countries experience pollutant levels exceeding international health guidelines.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
William Mueller, Paul Wilkinson, James Milner, Miranda Loh, Sotiris Vardoulakis, Zoe Petard, Mark Cherrie, Naveen Puttaswamy, Kalpana Balakrishnan, D. K. Arvind
Summary: The presence of urban greenspace may reduce personal exposure to air pollution, but the specific associations vary across metrics, spatial scales, and seasons.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Davi de Ferreyro Monticelli, Jane Meri Santos, Elisa Valentim Goulart, Jose Geraldo Mill, Jeferson da Silva Correa, Vanessa Dias dos Santos, Neyval Costa Reis
Summary: The study compared exposure to NO2 using dispersion modeling and monitoring stations/personal monitors for twenty-one children. Results showed agreement between dispersion modeling and personal monitors, although overestimation occurred for children living near roadways. Exposure sensitivity was higher to I/O ratios than to children's pathways, influenced mainly by time spent outdoors, concentration variation at the urban microscale, and factors like proximity of receptors to major roads and wind regime.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wuli Li, Xirun Zong, Yi-Sheng He, Tiantian Meng, Ying Tang, Qi Yang, Qing Huang, Yuanyin Wang, Song Li, Hai-Feng Pan
Summary: Evidence suggests a possible association between ambient air pollutants and oral diseases. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between short-term exposure to air pollution and outpatient visits for pulpitis. The results showed that exposure to NO2, PM2.5, and CO were positively correlated with an increased risk of pulpitis outpatient visits, while exposure to O-3 was associated with a decreased risk. Age and season were found to be effect modifiers of these associations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amit Passi, S. M. Shiva Nagendra, M. P. Maiya
Summary: This study investigated the occupational exposure levels of subway personnel and personal exposure levels of metro train passengers to airborne pollutants. It also identified the factors contributing to deteriorating indoor air quality due to higher concentrations of pollutants. The findings showed that subway staffs' exposure to certain pollutants exceeded recommended limits, while passengers' exposure was also higher than recommended levels. Factors such as continuous train operation and passenger activity contributed to increased levels of pollutants in the metro stations. The study also highlighted the impact of thermal indicators on pollutant concentrations and the potential risk of developing cancer due to long-term exposure.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luca Boniardi, Laura Campo, Luca Olgiati, Francesca Longhi, Chiara Scuf, Silvia Fustinoni
Summary: An increasing body of scientific evidence has found that even at very low concentrations, air pollution is linked to various aspects of human health, with greater impact on those living in urban environments, particularly young children and the elderly. This study investigated the exposure of urban school children in Milan, Italy to air pollution using personal and biological monitoring. The results suggest that measures to mitigate traffic, along with educational interventions on environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and commuting mode, should be taken to reduce children's exposure to air pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Niharika Anand, Paromita Chakraborty, Sujata Ray
Summary: The study found that in India, urban areas are at higher risk of pesticide exposure compared to semi-urban agricultural regions. Pesticide concentrations in human milk samples were higher in urban Kolkata than in semi-urban Nadia, with infants in both regions exceeding the Tolerable Daily Intake for certain pesticides. This indicates a shift in pesticide usage patterns from organochlorines to pyrethroids in India.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lifeng Wang, Lei Fang, Zhenya Fang, Meihua Zhang, Lin Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the geographic distribution of Jinan and its contribution to air pollution. Based on a sample of 424 couples, it found that the basin structure of Jinan hinders the diffusion of ambient pollutants. The results showed that prenatal exposure to multiple air pollutants is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and reduced gestational age.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
C. Petrarca, M. Angelucci, P. Pedata, F. Bramante, R. Mangifesta
Summary: This article discusses the influence of environmental and occupational pollutants on the severity of SARS-COV-2 disease, focusing on the immune response induced by these pollutants.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL REGULATORS AND HOMEOSTATIC AGENTS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vahideh Moghaddamhosseini, Hamideh Ebrahimi Aval, Moslem Lari Najafi, Hadi Lotfi, Hafez Heydari, Mohammad Miri, Payam Dadvand
Summary: The available studies on the association between maternal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) during pregnancy and fetal growth and gestational age at delivery are limited and inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that exposure to PAHs may have a potential adverse impact on low birth weight, birth length, and head circumference, although the associations were not statistically significant. Further studies are needed to draw definitive conclusions on these associations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mariano Lanna, Dario Consonni, Stefano Faiola, Daniela Casati, Arianna Laoreti, Alice Zavatta, Andrea Farolfi, Luigina Spaccini, Barbara Scelsa, Gianluca Lista, Irene Cetin
Summary: This study aimed to identify maternal and fetal complications and investigate post-natal and long-term outcomes of fetal hydrothorax (FHT) treated with pleuro-amniotic shunting (shunt). The study found that in truly isolated FHT, whenever indicated, pleuro-amniotic shunting is a safe procedure associated with good survival rate and long-term outcome.
FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Raimondo Maria Pavarin, Dario Consonni, Fabio Lucchi, Paolo Pandolfi, Silvia Marani, Francesco Palmese, Marco Domenicali
Summary: This study aims to investigate whether patients with AUD and SUD have a higher mortality rate for COVID-19-related mortality. The results of the study show that these patients have excess mortality for all causes of death and for COVID-19-related mortality.
EUROPEAN ADDICTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marta Keller, Andrea Cattaneo, Andrea Spinazze, Letizia Carrozzo, Davide Campagnolo, Sabrina Rovelli, Francesca Borghi, Giacomo Fanti, Silvia Fustinoni, Mariella Carrieri, Angelo Moretto, Domenico Maria Cavallo
Summary: This study systematically reviewed 101 studies on the exposure levels of sevoflurane, desflurane, and isoflurane in hospitals. It was found that occupational exposure to these waste anaesthetic gases (WAGs) is still relatively high. However, there is a lack of consistent monitoring methods and instruments, and real-time monitoring techniques are underutilized, which hinders accurate assessment of short-term and long-term occupational exposure risks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Silvia Fustinoni, Dario Consonni
Summary: This study summarizes the occupational exposure to perfluoroalkyl acid surfactants in an Italian fluoropolymer plant and research center from 2004 to 2021. The results show a reduction in the concentration of these chemicals in the serum of workers, indicating the effectiveness of mitigation measures.
ANNALS OF WORK EXPOSURES AND HEALTH
(2023)
Letter
Hematology
Massimo Cugno, Ilaria Mancini, Dario Consonni, Valentina De Zan, Gianluigi Ardissino, Samantha Grifini, Elena Grovetti, Luigi Porcaro, Barbara Ferrari, Andrea Artoni, Flora Peyvandi
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Deborah Blanca, Giorgio Parrella, Dario Consonni, Stefania Villa, Giuliana Ceriani, Annalisa Cespiati, Giovanni Figini, Gabriele Ghigliazza, Diletta Maira, Giovanna Oberti, Natalia Scaramellini, Giuseppina Luisa Schinco, Francesco Tafuri, Nicola Montano, Maria Domenica Cappellini, Irene Motta
Summary: Blood transfusion is often overused in elderly patients, but an educational program can improve anemia management and transfusion strategy, leading to reduced need for blood transfusion.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Riccardo Asero, Silvia Mariel Ferrucci, Paolo Calzari, Dario Consonni, Massimo Cugno
Summary: The response to omalizumab in severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) depends on the autoimmune or autoallergic endotype, but the role of thyroid autoimmunity in predicting the response is unclear. In this study, 385 patients with CSU were investigated, and it was found that thyroid autoimmunity was not associated with omalizumab response. However, total IgE levels showed a strong positive association with response, particularly in early responders.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Carolina Mensi, Simona Stella, Barbara Dallari, Sabrina Rugarli, Angela Cecilia Pesatori, Giovanni Luca Ceresoli, Dario Consonni
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of second primary cancers (SPCs) in pleural mesothelioma (PM) patients and assessed its prognostic implications. The presence of an SPC did not significantly impact survival in the overall PM population, but patients with non-epithelioid PM had a worse prognosis when an SPC was diagnosed. Further studies are needed to clarify the role of SPCs as markers of genetic susceptibility in mesothelioma.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Patrizia Urso, Andrea Cattaneo, Salvatore Pulvirenti, Franco Vercelli, Domenico Maria Cavallo, Paolo Carrer
Summary: This statistical study aims to identify the key factors that have affected the spread of the Covid-19 virus during the early phase of the pandemic in Italy, including demographic, environmental pollution, and climate factors. The study found that population size confirmed the importance of social distancing, pollution had a significant impact on the increase in infection, and various weather factors were also related to virus transmission. The results suggest that caution should be taken in crowded, highly polluted, and weakly exposed areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luca Fedrizzi, Michele Carugno, Dario Consonni, Andrea Lombardi, Alessandra Bandera, Patrizia Bono, Ferruccio Ceriotti, Andrea Gori, Angela Cecilia Pesatori
Summary: This study aims to assess the association between air pollutants and the risk of COVID-19 infection. The findings suggest that long-term exposure to PM10 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) increases the risk of COVID-19 infection, while the effects of ozone (O3) and short-term exposure to PM10 are uncertain. This study adds to the evidence of the impact of air pollution on COVID-19 infection and highlights the importance of implementing pollution reduction policies to improve public health.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ilaria Muller, Dario Consonni, Erica Crivicich, Francesco Di Marco, Nicola Curro, Mario Salvi
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ilaria Muller, Dario Consonni, Erica Crivicich, Francesco Di Marco, Nicola Curro, Mario Salvi
Summary: This study analyzed the risk of thyroid eye disease (TED) following Covid-19 vaccination. The results showed that the risk of TED significantly increased after Covid-19 vaccination, especially in people below 50 years of age. The study suggests monitoring individuals undergoing Covid-19 vaccination, especially if young and at risk for autoimmunity.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alessandro Marinaccio, Davide Di Marzio, Carolina Mensi, Dario Consonni, Carmela Gioscia, Enrica Migliore, Carlo Genova, Roberta Rossetto Giaccherino, Silvia Eccher, Stefano Murano, Vera Comiati, Veronica Casotto, Corrado Negro, Lucia Mangone, Lucia Miligi, Sara Piro, Alessia Angelini, Iolanda Grappasonni, Gabriella Madeo, Ilaria Cozzi, Laura Ancona, Tommaso Staniscia, Francesco Carrozza, Domenica Cavone, Luigi Vimercati, Michele Labianca, Federico Tallarigo, Giuseppe Cascone, Massimo Melis, Michela Bonafede, Alberto Scarselli, Alessandra Binazzi
Summary: Mesothelioma incidence surveillance and individual research on asbestos exposure are important for monitoring health effects and preventing exposure risks. Young mesothelioma cases with non-occupational asbestos exposure signal potential clusters of cases.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Simona Stella, Dario Consonni, Enrica Migliore, Antonella Stura, Domenica Cavone, Luigi Vimercati, Lucia Miligi, Sara Piro, Maria Teresa Landi, Neil E. Caporaso, Stefania Curti, Stefano Mattioli, Giovanni Brandi, Carmela Gioscia, Silvia Eccher, Stefano Murano, Veronica Casotto, Vera Comiati, Corrado Negro, Flavia D'Agostin, Carlo Genova, Lucia Benfatto, Antonio Romanelli, Iolanda Grappasonni, Gabriella Madeo, Ilaria Cozzi, Elisa Romeo, Staniscia Tommaso, Francesco Carrozza, Michele Labianca, Federico Tallarigo, Giuseppe Cascone, Massimo Melis, Alessandro Marinaccio, Alessandra Binazzi, Carolina Mensi, ReNaM Working Grp
Summary: Using data from the National Mesothelioma Registry in Italy and existing control data sets, we estimated the relative risks for pleural mesothelioma (PM) among construction workers. The study found significantly increased risks for PM in various occupations within the construction industry, highlighting the importance of compensation for affected workers.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stefano Faiola, Maria Mandalari, Chiara Coco, Daniela Casati, Arianna Laoreti, Savina Mannarino, Carla Corti, Dario Consonni, Irene Cetin, Mariano Lanna
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term cardiological outcomes of prenatal RVOTAs in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies complicated by TTTS and treated with FLS. The majority of these pregnancies still had CHD at long-term follow-up. The risk of major CHD increased with prenatal evidence of PS and decreased with the gestational age at the time of TTTS and with the prenatal normalization of blood flow across the pulmonary valve.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)