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Environmental Sciences
Weeberb J. Requia, Ana Maria Vicedo-Cabrera, Heresh Amini, Joel D. Schwartz
Summary: This study is the first to explore the relationship between ambient air pollution and mortality in different population groups in Brazil. The results show that air pollution is associated with increased mortality, especially in the older population group.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Strassmann, Kees de Hoogh, Martin Roosli, Sarah R. Haile, Alexander Turk, Matthias Bopp, Milo A. Puhan
Summary: This study investigated the associations between short-term air pollution exposure and lung function, finding that nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter were negatively associated with lung function in adults, especially long-term PM2.5 exposure with forced vital capacity. These findings add to the evidence of adverse effects of air pollution on lung function in adults.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cheng-Yen Chang, Ran You, Dominique Armstrong, Ashwini Bandi, Yi-Ting Cheng, Philip M. Burkhardt, Luis Becerra-Dominguez, Matthew C. Madison, Hui-Ying Tung, Zhimin Zeng, Yifan Wu, Lizhen Song, Patricia E. Phillips, Paul Porter, John M. Knight, Nagireddy Putluri, Xiaoyi Yuan, Daniela C. Marcano, Emily A. McHugh, James M. Tour, Andre Catic, Laure Maneix, Bryan M. Burt, Hyun-Sung Lee, David B. Corry, Farrah Kheradmand
Summary: Chronic exposure to airborne carbon black ultrafine particles alters immune responses to lung cancer, promoting tumor development and inducing an immunosuppressive microenvironment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xu Li, Hongyi Cheng, Yan Fang, Zhichao Chen, Guangyu Qi, Renjie Chen, Haidong Kan, Cong Liu, Jingyan Cao
Summary: This study in Yancheng, China explored the associations between PM2.5 and HF hospitalizations, finding a 1.28% increase in HF for every 10-mu g/m(3) increase of PM2.5 on lag 0 day. The PM2.5-HF associations were positive in females, patients aged >= 65 years, and in the cold season.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huanhuan Zhang, Xiaoan Zhang, Xin Zhao, Guomei Cheng, Hui Chang, Xiaofang Ye, Jingzhe Wang, Zengli Yu, Qiong Wang, Cunrui Huang
Summary: In Henan, China, exposure to CO in the first and second trimester was associated with an increased risk of overall CHDs. Additionally, NO2 and CO in the first trimester, PM2.5 and PM10 in the second trimester were linked to a higher risk of ASD, with susceptible windows occurring mainly in the 1st-6th gestational weeks. No positive association was found between air pollution and tetralogy of Fallot.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guowen Huang, Patrick Brown, Hwashin Hyun Shin
Summary: This study expands the number of Canadian cities and investigates the short-term impacts of air pollution on various health outcomes. The main findings suggest that ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and PM2.5 are associated with respiratory hospitalizations and mortality.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samuel Hyman, Jiawei Zhang, Zorana Jovanovic Andersen, Sheena Cruickshank, Peter Moller, Konstantinos Daras, Richard Williams, David Topping, Youn-Hee Lim
Summary: Exposure to outdoor air pollution is associated with higher rates of severe COVID-19, as indicated by hospitalizations and deaths. Particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2), and benzene show significant positive associations with COVID-19 hospital admissions. PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and benzene also show significant positive associations with COVID-19 mortality. These associations are stronger in older individuals, those who are overweight or obese, current smokers, and individuals with underlying comorbidities.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nomsa Duduzile Lina Thabethe, Kuku Voyi, Janine Wichmann
Summary: The study confirmed that adverse health effects of air pollution vary depending on factors such as age, gender, environmental conditions, and socio-economic factors. The research in three major cities in South Africa found independent associations between air pollutants, environmental conditions, and susceptible groups, indicating that susceptibility to air pollution varies among different groups.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Behrooz Karimi, Rahmatollah Moradzadeh, Sadegh Samadi
Summary: This study investigated the association between long-term exposure to air pollution and the risks of COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality. The findings indicate that long-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, and SO2 increases the risks of COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saeed Motesaddi Zarandi, Mostafa Hadei, Seyed Saeed Hashemi, Elahe Shahhosseini, Philip K. Hopke, Zahra Namvar, Abbas Shahsavani
Summary: Short-term exposure to air pollution is associated with adverse health effects, particularly cardiovascular diseases. This study in Tehran found that ambient air pollutants like CO, SO2, PM2.5, and PM10 were linked to hospital admissions and mortality from CVDs, with females being more vulnerable. Planning and implementing strategies to reduce air pollution are crucial in mitigating the harmful effects of pollutants on public health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lina Wang, Xiaoming Wu, Jianqiang Du, Wangnan Cao, Shengzhi Sun
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the global spatial and temporal variation in the PM2.5 associated ischemic heart disease (IHD) burden between 1990 and 2017. Despite a decrease in the global age-standardized burden of IHD attributable to PM2.5 during this period, there has been an increase in some low and middle-income countries, especially in Asia, Oceania, and Africa. This shift in burden highlights the contrasting trends in high-income countries and regions like Asia, Oceania, and sub-Saharan Africa.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wancheng Zhang, Runping Zhang, Tian Tian, Tong Liu, Jiyuan Dong, Ye Ruan
Summary: This study used a time-series approach to explore the acute effects of air pollution on hospitalization for type 2 diabetes mellitus in Lanzhou, China. The results showed significant associations between PM10, NO2, and CO concentrations and hospitalization for type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, there was no significant association with PM2.5, SO2, and O(3)8h. The impacts of PM10, NO2, and CO were greater for females, people aged >= 65 years, and in the cold season.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Soo Beom Choi, Sungha Yun, Sun-Ja Kim, Yong Bum Park, Kyungwon Oh
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the association between pulmonary function and air pollution using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey spanning from 2007 to 2017. Results showed that long-term exposure to PM10, PM2.5, and CO was significantly associated with pulmonary function, especially in terms of restrictive lung disease.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaqiong Yan, Xi Chen, Yan Guo, Chuangxin Wu, Yuanyuan Zhao, Niannian Yang, Juan Dai, Jie Gong, Hao Xiang
Summary: Short-term exposure to PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and NO2 was found to be positively associated with daily deaths from cerebrovascular diseases, with a greater impact on females and individuals aged 65 years old and above, especially from SO2 and NO2. Further research is needed to uncover the underlying mechanisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toyib Olaniyan, Lauren Pinault, Chi Li, Aaron van Donkelaar, Jun Meng, Randall Martin, Perry Hystad, Alain Robichaud, Richard Menard, Michael Tjepkema, Li Bai, Jeffrey C. Kwong, Eric Lavigne, Richard T. Burnett, Hong Chen
Summary: The study found positive associations between long-term exposures to PM2.5 and O3, and to a lesser degree NO2, with incident AMI and stroke hospitalizations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nutchanok Niyatiwatchanchai, Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Nittaya Phetsuk, Pilaiporn Duangjit, Woranoot Choomuang
Summary: The study aimed to assess small airway dysfunction, spirometry, health-related quality of life (HR-QoL), and inflammatory biomarkers between wildland firefighters and healthy controls. The results showed that wildland firefighters had significantly higher changes in small airway function during the pollution period compared to the non-pollution period, with no significant impact on spirometry, HRQoL, and inflammatory biomarkers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Supansa Pata, Witida Laopajon, Nuchjira Takheaw, Warawut Chaiwong, Juthamas Inchai, Chaicharn Pothirat, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Atikun Limsukon, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Nutchanok Niyatiwatchanchai, Konlawij Trongtrakul, Kantinan Chuensirikulchai, Watchara Kasinrerk
Summary: Boosting with either ChAdOx-1 or BNT162b2 in elderly individuals previously immunized with CoronaVac can enhance the immune response against SARS-CoV-2 variants, except for the Omicron variant. BNT162b2 vaccine induces higher levels of neutralizing antibodies and some T-cell responses compared to ChAdOx-1. Vaccine boosting is recommended for elderly individuals previously immunized with CoronaVac.
Article
Respiratory System
Woranoot Choomuang, Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Nittaya Phetsuk, Panida Chanayat
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of large group demonstration training in elderly COPD patients using pMDI and pMDI with spacer devices. The results showed that the provision of large group training significantly increased the correct use of inhalation techniques and inspiratory flow.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Athavudh Deesomchok, Warawut Chaiwong, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Sirianong Namwongprom, Chaicharn Pothirat
Summary: The study aimed to establish reference equations for impulse oscillometry (IOS) in Thai adults. It was found that women had higher IOS indices compared to men.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Pimchanok Sanwirat, Juthamas Inchai, Phichayut Phinyo, Atikun Limsukon
Summary: This study aimed to assess the predictive performance of NEWS2 in identifying early progression to severe disease in CAP patients. Among 260 patients, 25.6% had early progression to severe CAP. The combination of NEWS2 >= 8, albumin level < 3 g/dL, and BUN >= 30 mg/dL improved the predictive accuracy.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Warawut Chaiwong, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Atikun Limsukon, Konlawij Trongtrakul, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Nutchanok Niyatiwatchanchai, Chaicharn Pothirat
Summary: This study aimed to determine the association between PM10 and asthma control. It found that during high PM10 periods, asthma control, as measured by ACT scores, was significantly lower compared to low PM10 periods. Increase in monthly average PM10 levels resulted in a significant decrease in ACT scores.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Warawut Chaiwong, Chaicharn Pothirat
Summary: This study compares spirometry and impulse oscillometry (IOS) for the detection and prevalence of small airway dysfunction (SAD) in COPD and asthma patients. The results demonstrate that IOS is more sensitive in detecting SAD in asthma patients without fixed airflow obstruction (FAO), whereas spirometry is more sensitive in COPD and asthma patients with FAO.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Konlawij Trongtrakul, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Athavudh Deesomchok, Chaicharn Pothirat, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Atikun Limsukon, Nutchanok Niyatiwatchanchai, Juthamas Inchai, Warawut Chaiwong
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of the National Early Warning Scores (NEWS) in predicting mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (APE). The results showed that NEWS was significantly higher in non-survivors compared to survivors, and a NEWS value of >= 9 was identified as the best cutoff point for predicting 30-day mortality in APE patients, with a sensitivity of 66.9% and specificity of 66.3%. Therefore, NEWS can be used as a predictive indicator for mortality in APE patients, and those with a NEWS value >= 9 should be closely monitored.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT AND DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nuchjira Takheaw, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Witida Laopajon, Supansa Pata, Warawut Chaiwong, Juthamas Inchai, Pilaiporn Duangjit, Chaicharn Pothirat, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Atikun Limsukon, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Nutchanok Niyatiwatchanchai, Konlawij Trongtrakul, Watchara Kasinrerk
Summary: The efficiency and durability of ChAdOx-1 or BNT162b2 booster vaccines in elderly individuals previously vaccinated with CoronaVac were evaluated against Omicron and other variants. After 2-dose CoronaVac, only 2.2% had NAbs against Omicron above the cut-off value. Four weeks after boosting, the percentages increased to 41.7% and 54.5% for ChAdOx-1 and BNT162b2, respectively. However, NAb levels waned significantly after 12 and 24 weeks, with only 2% having high levels of NAbs against Omicron 24 weeks after boosting. The Omicron variant showed less responsiveness to booster vaccines compared to other variants.
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Atikun Limsukon, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Athavudh Deesomchok, Chaicharn Pothirat, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Konlawij Trongtrakul, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Nutchanok Niyatiwatchanchai, Juthamas Inchai, Warawut Chaiwong
Summary: This study aimed to validate the PESI score and 2019 ESC risk stratification in Southeast Asian patients with APE. The results showed that both PESI and ESC risk stratification can effectively predict 30-day mortality in this population.
JOURNAL OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND THROMBOSIS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Warawut Chaiwong, Nuchjira Takheaw, Supansa Pata, Witida Laopajon, Pilaiporn Duangjit, Juthamas Inchai, Chaicharn Pothirat, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Atikun Limsukon, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Nutchanok Niyatiwatchanchai, Konlawij Trongtrakul, Kantinan Chuensirikulchai, Passaworn Cheyasawan, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Watchara Kasinrerk
Summary: This study provides data on humoral and cellular immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients after receiving heterologous CoVac/ChAd vaccine. The results show that the vaccine induces the production of neutralizing antibodies, with higher responses against the Alpha, Beta, and Delta variants compared to the Omicron variant. Additionally, the vaccine slightly increases the CD4 T-cell responses.
Article
Respiratory System
Nantaporn Tiyapun, Kanokkarn Sunkonkit, Warawut Chaiwong, Ratirat Worasuthaneewan, Theerakorn Theerakittikul
Summary: This study explored the factors influencing CPAP adherence in elderly OSA patients. It was found that elderly patients with adverse attitudes towards CPAP use and female patients had lower adherence rates. Therefore, individualized indications and treatment of CPAP should be considered in the elderly, with regular monitoring to address compliance and tolerance issues.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Athavudh Deesomchok, Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Warawut Chaiwong, Chaicharn Pothirat, Pilaiporn Duangjit, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Atikun Limsukon, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang, Konlawij Trongtrakul, Nutchanok Niyatiwatchanchai
Summary: Many studies have shown that the quality of life (QoL) is poor in COVID-19 patients at various time points. However, these studies have limitations due to their design and lack of control groups. Therefore, this prospective study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 pneumonia on QoL in both physical and mental health. The results showed that adult patients who recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia had lower QoL initially, but it improved over the one-year follow-up period.