Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andreas Maier, Julia Wiedemann, Felicitas Rapp, Franziska Papenfuss, Franz Roedel, Stephanie Hehlgans, Udo S. Gaipl, Gerhard Kraft, Claudia Fournier, Benjamin Frey
Summary: Radon, an imperceptible natural occurring radioactive noble gas, is a major contributor to radiation exposure from natural sources. It is both a concern for radiation protection and a therapy for inflammatory and degenerative diseases. The effects of radon on organisms involve various levels of interaction from physical diffusion to biological response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
VA. Florez-Garcia, EC. Guevara-Romero, MM. Hawkins, LE. Bautista, TE. Jenson, J. Yu, AE. Kalkbrenner
Summary: This study evaluated the association between cadmium exposure and breast cancer incidence in women. The meta-analysis found that exposure to higher levels of cadmium increased the risk of breast cancer. Different exposure routes showed varied results, with dietary cadmium not linked to elevated risk but biomarker-based studies showing a non-significant increased risk. Rating: 8 out of 10
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Shaimaa A. Shehata, Eman A. Toraih, Ezzat A. Ismail, Abeer M. Hagras, Ekramy Elmorsy, Manal S. Fawzy
Summary: Lung cancer is a common cancer globally, and there is increasing concern that the use of e-cigarettes and exposure to environmental toxicants could increase the risk of developing lung cancer. This review aims to analyze the importance of the relationship between e-cigarette use and environmental toxicants in the development of lung cancer.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeffrey J. VanWormer, Eseoghene B. Abokede, Richard L. Berg
Summary: This study examines the effects of HCTZ use and sun exposure on the development of NMSC. The results show that under low sun exposure, the odds of NMSC increased by 14% for each additional year of HCTZ use. A borderline significant interaction was found between HCTZ use and high sun exposure in adults aged 70 and above, suggesting a slightly increased risk of HCTZ in this group.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
F. Vivaldi, A. Cerchiai, T. Lomonaco, D. Santalucia, N. Poma, A. Bonini, D. Biagini, P. Salvo, B. Melai, C. Fanizza, F. Di Francesco
Summary: Despite advancements in industrial technologies, manual labor is still heavily relied upon in certain industries. This study developed a colorimetric dosimeter based on nanostructured materials to monitor the reaction kinetics of chemicals like styrene, in order to protect workers' health.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Oncology
William C. Strohsnitter, Marianne Hyer, Kimberly A. Bertrand, Andrea L. Cheville, Julie R. Palmer, Elizabeth E. Hatch, Kjersti M. Aagaard, Linda Titus, Iris L. Romero, Dezheng Huo, Robert N. Hoover, Rebecca Troisi
Summary: A study on the influence of prenatal diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure on cancer incidence among middle-aged men showed that there was no increase in overall or prostate cancer rates among men prenatally DES-exposed, but a reduction in urinary tract cancer risk was observed. These findings suggest that prenatal DES exposure is unlikely to significantly impact cancer development in middle-aged men.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Maaike van Gerwen, Vikram Vasan, Eric Genden, Shira R. Saul
Summary: Thyroid cancer incidence has been steadily increasing since the 1970s, and exposure to environmental pollutants like TCDD and other dioxins may be a potential cause. This study reviewed available human studies on the association between TCDD exposure and thyroid cancer. Six studies were included, with results showing a non-significant increase in thyroid cancer risk from acute TCDD exposure in one case and a significant risk from Agent Orange exposure in two cases. One study evaluating TCDD exposure through herbicides found no association. More human studies are needed to further understand the potential link between TCDD exposure and thyroid cancer.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julia Steinberg, Sarsha Yap, David Goldsbury, Visalini Nair-Shalliker, Emily Banks, Karen Canfell, Dianne L. O'Connell
Summary: Exposures to cancer risk factors such as smoking and alcohol are not mutually independent. Different exposure patterns and their associations with cancer incidence were found in males and females, indicating potential targets for future studies and prevention programmes. These findings provide evidence for the validity of the approach and can inform the design of future research and prevention initiatives.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stephen B. Williams, Jessica L. Janes, Lauren E. Howard, Ruixin Yang, Amanda M. De Hoedt, Jacques G. Baillargeon, Yong-Fang Kuo, Douglas S. Tyler, Martha K. Terris, Stephen J. Freedland
Summary: This study examined the association between exposure to Agent Orange and bladder cancer risk among male Vietnam veterans. The results showed a slightly increased risk of bladder cancer among those exposed to Agent Orange, but no impact on the aggressiveness of bladder cancer. These findings suggest an association between Agent Orange exposure and bladder cancer, although the clinical relevance of this is unclear.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christine Barul, Marie-Elise Parent
Summary: The study found a weak association between occupational exposure to PAHs from wood and prostate cancer risk, suggesting a need for further research to confirm the relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephen J. Bertke, Alexander P. Keil, Robert D. Daniels
Summary: This study focused on a cohort of boatbuilders exposed to styrene and found evidence for a potentially large healthy worker survivor bias, which accelerated time to lung cancer death. This suggests that influential studies on styrene-exposed workers may suffer from similar biases, warranting a reassessment of the evidence on the long-term health effects of styrene exposure.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiling Li, Jialin Liu, Yibaina Wang, Sheng Wei
Summary: This study assessed the exposure to acrylamide in Chinese food and the associated cancer risk and disease burden. The results showed that acrylamide exposure resulted in approximately 23688.09 DALYs of cancer burden among the Chinese population. This highlights the health risks posed by dietary acrylamide exposure and the importance of policy prioritization.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vahid Ahmadi Moshiran, Ali Karimi, Farideh Golbabaei, Mohsen Sadeghi Yarandi, Ali Asghar Sajedian, Aysa Ghasemi Koozekonan
Summary: This study investigated the health risks of styrene emitted from the petrochemical industry in Iran, finding significant differences in exposure levels and health risks among employees in different units. Appropriate control measures are needed to reduce exposure levels.
SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paul E. Rosenfeld, Kenneth R. Spaeth, Ryan Hallman, Rachel Bressler, Graham C. Smith
Summary: Inhalation exposure to diesel exhaust in the railroad work environment poses significant and quantifiable cancer risks to railroad workers. This study utilizes the methodology of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to quantify the excess lung cancer risk caused by railroad workers' occupational inhalation exposure to diesel exhaust.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amir Hossein Khoshakhlagh, Agnieszka Gruszecka-Kosowska, Abiodun Olagoke Adeniji, Lang Tran
Summary: This study is the first human health risk assessment of workers in carpet factories in Iran due to inhalation exposure to 1,3-butadiene and styrene. The results showed that the workers' inhalation exposure to BD and ST exceeded the acceptable risk levels, indicating the likelihood of adverse health effects. Immediate protective measures and further research are recommended.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
