Article
Environmental Sciences
Federico Meloni, Giannina Satta, Marina Padoan, Andrea Montagna, Ilaria Pilia, Alessandra Argiolas, Sara Piro, Corrado Magnani, Angela Gambelunghe, Giacomo Muzi, Giovanni Maria Ferri, Luigi Vimercati, Roberta Zanotti, Aldo Scarpa, Mariagrazia Zucca, Sara De Matteis, Marcello Campagna, Lucia Miligi, Pierluigi Cocco
Summary: The study found that occupational exposure to glyphosate may increase the risk of follicular lymphoma, but not other types of lymphoma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Biology
Gabriele Donzelli, Beatriz Marcos-Puig, Isabel Peraita-Costa, Juan Llopis-Morales, Maria Morales-Suarez-Varela
Summary: This study examines the effects of occupational risks on the health of mothers and newborns. The results show that pregnant women exposed to chemical and/or biological risks are less likely to resort to in vitro fertilization compared to those exposed to physical risks. Additionally, newborns of mothers exposed to physical risks had lower arterial PO2 values. These findings contribute to the planning and prioritization of preventive measures to protect women's reproductive health.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael K. Odutola, Marina T. van Leeuwen, Fiona J. Bruinsma, Geza Benke, Michelle C. Turner, Judith Trotman, Jennifer Turner, John F. Seymour, H. Miles Prince, Samuel T. Milliken, Campbell Tiley, Mark Hertzberg, Fernando Roncolato, Stephen Opat, Robert Lindeman, Emma Verner, Craig R. Underhill, Elisabeth Cardis, Graham Giles, Claire M. Vajdic
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between occupational exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MFs) and follicular lymphoma (FL) risk. Through a family case-control study in Australia, including 681 cases and related (n=294) or unrelated (n=179) family members as controls, detailed job histories and ELF-MF exposure were examined using logistic regression analysis. The study found no association between occupational ELF-MF exposure and FL risk, and further research is needed to inform occupational safety regulations and assess the potential role of ELF-MFs in lymphomagenesis.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arnau Penalver-Pinol, Yolanda Benavente, Jon Frias-Gomez, Juan Alguacil, Miguel Santibanez, Manuel Contreras-Llanes, Paula Peremiquel-Trillas, Marta Lopez-Querol, Sonia Paytubi, Beatriz Pelegrina, Irene Onieva, Jose Manuel Martinez, Sergi Fernandez-Gonzalez, Javier de Francisco, Victor Cano, Joan Brunet, Marta Pineda, Jordi Ponce, Xavier Matias-Guiu, Francesc Xavier Bosch, Silvia de Sanjose, Laia Alemany, Laura Costas
Summary: The study evaluated the association between occupational exposure to pesticides and endometrial cancer and found a positive correlation. Exposures that occurred in the past were significantly associated with endometrial cancer. Exposure to insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides were positively associated with endometrial cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julie Elbaek Pedersen, Johnni Hansen
Summary: Recent research has shown that pilots face an increased risk of skin melanoma due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation in aircraft cockpits. However, it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions because other factors, such as leisure-time sun exposure, may be confounding the results. This study aimed to provide more insight into this association.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yuanyu Chen, Yongzhong Yang, Ziwei Zheng, Hui Wang, Xuelin Wang, Zhikang Si, Rui Meng, Guoli Wang, Jianhui Wu
Summary: This study found that shift work, heat exposure, and dust exposure are independent risk factors for the development of hyperuricemia in steelworkers. There is a multiplicative interaction between heat exposure and dust exposure in the development of hyperuricemia. Interventions targeting shift work, heat, and dust may help to reduce the incidence rate of hyperuricemia and improve the health of steelworkers.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Chris R. Cardwell, Ronald D. McDowell, Carmel M. Hughes, Blanaid Hicks, Peter Murchie
Summary: In this study, the use of ranitidine was associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer, particularly with long-term use. There was little evidence of any association between proton pump inhibitor use and bladder cancer risk in this population-based study. Further research is needed to confirm these findings in other settings.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Aihua Li, Zhuang Shen, Zhifeng Sun, Shuiying Yun, Xingkuan Tian, Zaifang Hu, Guixin Yu, Li Hu, Zihuan Wang, Yan Ye
Summary: This study is the first to explore the relationship between breast cancer and occupational hazards in Beijing, China, and found that night shift work, especially in a standing posture, is significantly associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maritta S. Jaakkola, Taina K. Lajunen, Behzad Heibati, Ying-Chuan Wang, Ching-Huang Lai, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola
Summary: The study found that different occupations are associated with different subtypes of adult-onset asthma. For example, occupations such as chemical industry workers, bakers and food processors, and waiters are associated with an increased risk of atopic asthma, while occupations such as metal workers and farmers are associated with an increased risk of non-atopic asthma. Additionally, occupations such as electrical and electronic production workers, fur and leather workers, and retirees show significantly increased risk of asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS).
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hamed Jalilian, Monica Guxens, Sanna Heikkinen, Eero Pukkala, Anke Huss, Seyed Kamal Eshagh Hossaini, Kristina Kjaerheim, Roel Vermeulen
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between occupational exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MFs) and electric shocks and the risk of lymphoma. Based on a large Nordic census-based cohort, the study found no association between occupational exposure to ELF-MFs and electric shocks and the risk of lymphoma.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Concetta Pironti, Maria Ricciardi, Oriana Motta, Marta Venier, Antonio Faggiano, Raffaele Cucciniello, Antonio Proto
Summary: Thermo-mineral springs in Salerno, Italy, have beneficial effects on human health, but also contain potentially toxic compounds such as hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2). This study monitored the air concentrations of H2S and SO2 in the thermal springs of Contursi Terme for 4 months to assess workers' exposure to these pollutants. It was found that the concentrations of SO2 varied seasonally, while H2S concentrations were higher outdoors than indoors. Further investigations are needed to ensure workers' safety in this thermal spring workplace.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Naomichi Tani, Masanori Ohta, Yoshiyuki Higuchi, Ryoko Yamamoto, Junichi Akatsu
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between oral health problems such as difficulty chewing and the occurrence of stiff neck/shoulders (SN/S) and low back pain (LBP), suggesting that the presence of difficulty in chewing could predict the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms in workers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Debra T. Silverman, Bryan A. Bassig, Jay Lubin, Barry Graubard, Aaron Blair, Roel Vermeulen, Michael Attfield, Nathan Appel, Nathaniel Rothman, Patricia Stewart, Stella Koutros
Summary: This study extended the follow-up period of the Diesel Exhaust in Miners Study (DEMS) and found an exponential exposure-response relationship between diesel exhaust and lung cancer mortality.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Elbaek Pedersen, Johnni Hansen
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the potential impact of parental exposure to chemicals at work on the risk of breast cancer in the next generations. The study found that maternal exposure to diesel exhaust and bitumen fumes, particularly during the perinatal period, increased the risk of breast cancer in female offspring. Additionally, cumulative exposure to benzo(a)pyrene, diesel exhaust, gasoline, and bitumen fumes was associated with an elevated risk. However, no significant association was observed between paternal occupational exposures and breast cancer in female offspring.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weiya Xu, Sung Kyun Park, Stephen E. Gruninger, Simone Charles, Alfred Franzblau, Niladri Basu, Jaclyn M. Goodrich
Summary: Mercury exposure is a global public health problem, primarily through fish consumption and dental amalgam. Methylmercury has been shown to impact cardiovascular and metabolic health in highly exposed populations. Our study found that elemental mercury may influence LDL concentrations in adults with low-level exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sylvia E. Badon, Sascha Dublin, Nerissa Nance, Monique M. Hedderson, Romain Neugebauer, Thomas Easterling, T. Craig Cheetham, Lu Chen, Victoria L. Holt, Lyndsay A. Avalos
Summary: This study examined the associations of gestational weight gain with adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with chronic hypertension. Low gestational weight gain was associated with increased risk of preterm delivery and small-for-gestational age birthweight, while high gestational weight gain was associated with increased risk of preeclampsia and large-for-gestational age birthweight. In obese women, low gestational weight gain was found to decrease the risk of several adverse pregnancy outcomes.
PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Renae C. Fernandez, Vivienne M. Moore, Jennifer L. Marino, Melissa J. Whitrow, Michael J. Davies
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Robert Tait, Rebecca Ivers, Jennifer L. Marino, Dorota Doherty, Petra L. Graham, Michelle Cunich, Lena Sanci, Katharine Steinbeck, Leon Straker, S. Rachel Skinner
Summary: This study found that mental health scores at age 17 were not predictive of subsequent road traffic crashes in young people, after adjusting for driving-risk activities. Risky driving behaviors were found to have a greater impact on the rate of road traffic crashes.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Matthew N. Berger, Melody Taba, Jennifer L. Marino, Megan S. C. Lim, S. Rachel Skinner
Summary: Social media has a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ youths, providing them with peer connection, identity development, and social support. LGBTQ youths use social media to connect with same-gender communities and explore and manage their identities. Social media use is associated with reduced mental health concerns and increased well-being among LGBTQ youths, but the findings are limited by insufficient evidence.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Qinying Lan, Martha Hickey, Michelle Peate, Jennifer L. Marino
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine treatment priorities in women cancer patients attending a dedicated Menopausal Symptoms After Cancer service. Cancer type and stage were identified from medical records, and patients ranked their top three treatment priorities from a list of symptoms. The leading treatment priorities were vasomotor symptoms, fatigue, sexual problems, and vaginal dryness/soreness. Understanding symptom severity and patient priorities will improve care for this growing population.
MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
T. Craig Cheetham, Susan M. Shortreed, Lyndsay A. Avalos, Kristi Reynolds, Victoria L. Holt, Thomas R. Easterling, Cecilia Portugal, Hui Zhou, Romain S. Neugebauer, Zoe Bider, Abisola Idu, Sascha Dublin
Summary: This study compares the results of identifying hypertension in pregnancy using different methods. The findings suggest that the prevalence of hypertension in pregnancy is similar between the two methods, but women who only meet one definition have lower rates of adverse neonatal events.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Pranujan Pathmendra, Michelle Raggatt, Megan S. C. Lim, L. Marino, S. Rachel Skinner
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize evidence on the relationship between exposure to pornography and sexual behavior in adolescents. The findings suggested a link between exposure to pornography and earlier age of first sex, but the causality could not be determined due to inconsistent study designs and limitations. The evidence regarding other sexual behavior outcomes was conflicting or insufficient. Therefore, more quantitative research is needed to clarify the association between pornography exposure and sexual behavior, and evidence-based approaches should be employed in sex education to minimize potential harms from pornography.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lyndsay A. Avalos, Romain S. Neugebauer, Nerissa Nance, Sylvia E. Badon, T. Craig Cheetham, Thomas R. Easterling, Kristi Reynolds, Abisola Idu, Zoe Bider-Canfield, Victoria L. Holt, Sascha Dublin
Summary: This study aimed to compare the risks and benefits of treating mild-to-moderate hypertension during pregnancy. The findings suggest that medication initiation at mild-to-moderate blood pressure thresholds may be associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. One limitation of this study is the inability to measure medication adherence.
Article
Oncology
Jennifer L. L. Marino, Michelle Peate, Robyn McNeil, Lisa M. M. Orme, Maria C. C. McCarthy, Aoife Glackin, Susan M. M. Sawyer
Summary: This study explored the experiences of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer regarding family and partner involvement in fertility preservation (FP) decision-making. The majority of participants reported discussing the potential effects of cancer and its treatment on fertility, but a significant percentage chose not to undergo FP. Parental involvement was considered helpful, especially for AYAs with partners. However, siblings were involved less often, but still rated helpful in some cases.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Maree Pasvanis, Sue Hegarty, Hayley Russell, Michelle Peate, Jennifer L. L. Marino
Summary: This study explores the experiences and priorities of women with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer and whether age may influence these needs and experiences. Fear of cancer recurrence was identified as the most challenging aspect of having ovarian cancer, and age did not affect the participants' priorities. Younger participants were more inclined to use a mobile app to enhance resilience and expressed more interest in using a fertility preservation decision aid.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Aoife Glackin, Jennifer L. Marino, Michelle Peate, Robyn McNeil, Lisa M. Orme, Maria C. McCarthy, Susan M. Sawyer
Summary: This study aimed to explore oncofertility decision-making and care experiences in Australian AYA cancer patients and their parents. The findings showed that AYAs valued autonomy in fertility decision-making but also appreciated the support and guidance from their parents. Healthcare professionals are encouraged to engage AYAs in autonomous discussions about fertility decisions and provide parental support and psychological counseling.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Niamh Waters, Louis Taffs, Jennifer L. Marino, Charlene Rapsey, Jane E. Girling, Michelle Peate
Summary: This study aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the experience of people with endometriosis and to use this information to inform health care delivery for the management of chronic conditions in a COVID-normal future.
WOMENS HEALTH REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fiorentina Febrina, Ichsan Fauzi Triyoga, Michelle White, Jennifer L. Marino, Michelle Peate
Summary: Cancer and its treatment have a negative impact on female sexual health and function. Various interventions, including topical interventions, psychoeducational therapy, laser therapy, and multimodal approaches, show potential in managing sexual dysfunction in female cancer survivors. However, most studies are small in size and have a moderate to high risk of bias. Large-scale, double-blind, randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up and low risk of bias are needed to establish the efficacy of these interventions.
MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matthew N. Berger, Melody Taba, Jennifer L. Marino, Megan S. C. Lim, Spring Chenoa Cooper, Larissa Lewis, Kath Albury, Kon Shing Kenneth Chung, Deborah Bateson, S. Rachel Skinner
Summary: LGBTQ adolescents utilize social media for identity formation, relationships, and well-being support, but discrimination still exists within these online communities. Many LGBTQ participants connect with peers through Facebook groups, finding vital support for mental health concerns and establishing relationships.
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sascha Dublin, Mary Akosile, Lyndsay A. Avalos, T. Craig Cheetham, Thomas R. Easterling, Lu Chen, Nerissa Nance, Zoe Bider-Canfield, Victoria L. Holt, Romain S. Neugebauer, Kristi Reynolds, Sylvia E. Badon, Susan M. Shortreed
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2020)