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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Byoungjun Kim, Candace Mulready-Ward, Lorna E. Thorpe, Andrea R. Titus
Summary: This study examines the association between housing type and asthma outcomes among adults and children in New York City. The findings suggest that living in public housing or rental assistance housing is associated with a higher risk of asthma morbidity, especially among ever smokers.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chenghua Gao, Xing Yao, Xue Wang, Zichao Li, Yaping Wang, Xiaoqian Xu, Lehui Li, Xingguang Zhang, Xin Fang
Summary: This study investigated the interactive effects of air temperature and pollution on asthma outpatient visits. The results showed that increased concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, and NO2 were significantly associated with an increase in outpatient visits for asthma. The effect was stronger in females and the elderly, and the interaction between low temperatures and high pollution levels further increased the number of visits.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Jae Kyoon Hwang, Jae Yoon Na, Kyung Suk Lee, Jae-Won Oh, Young-Jin Choi
Summary: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting asthma exacerbation in each season to prevent acute asthma exacerbation and establish effective treatment strategies. The results showed that air pollutants and meteorological factors affecting asthma exacerbation vary by season, and it is suggested to establish differentiated measures for each season to prevent asthma exacerbation.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Giovanni Traina, Ezio Bolzacchini, Maira Bonini, Daniele Contini, Paride Mantecca, Silvia Maria Elena Caimmi, Amelia Licari
Summary: Airborne particulate components from fossil fuel combustion can cause oxidative stress and airway inflammation, which can be indicated by fractionated exhaled nitric oxide. The oxidative potential of PM2.5 can be assessed using the dithiothreitol dosage, reflecting the quality indicators of the internal environment and ventilation strategies.
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mark Ashworth, Antonis Analitis, David Whitney, Evangelia Samoli, Sofia Zafeiratou, Richard Atkinson, Konstantina Dimakopoulou, Sean Beavers, Joel Schwartz, Klea Katsouyanni
Summary: This study examined the associations between short and long-term exposure to pollutants like NO2, PM10, and PM2.5 with respiratory consultations and inhaler prescriptions in a primary care setting in Lambeth, London. Short-term increases in exposure to these pollutants were found to lead to increases in respiratory consultations and inhaler prescriptions, especially in children, while long-term exposure to NO2 was associated with an increase in preventer inhaler prescriptions indicating potential chronic respiratory morbidity.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Erika Raley, Lesliam Quiros-Alcala, Elizabeth C. Matsui
Summary: The evolving literature suggests a link between chemicals in personal care products and increased risk of asthma, with Black individuals being more exposed to these chemicals, potentially contributing to the disproportionate asthma prevalence among the US Black population. Efforts to reduce chemical exposures through personal care products may help in reducing this disparity.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Liu, Jing Wei, Miao Cai, Zhengmin Qian, Zheng Long, Lijun Wang, Michael G. Vaughn, Hannah E. Aaron, Xunliang Tong, Yanming Li, Peng Yin, Hualiang Lin, Maigeng Zhou
Summary: This study found evidence on a national level that short-term exposure to submicron particulate matter pollution can increase asthma mortality in China. The study highlights stronger associations between ambient PM1 and asthma mortality compared to PM2.5 and PM10.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicholas J. Depsky, Lara Cushing, Rachel Morello-Frosch
Summary: This paper introduces high-resolution population grids for California, using data from the 2020 census. The grids, known as CA-POP, were created using dasymetric mapping methods and include various sociodemographic variables. The accuracy of the grids was assessed and compared to block-level census data, showing good concordance. CA-POP offers more recent data, higher resolution, and improved building footprint data compared to existing gridded population products. The dataset is freely available online for different population groups.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haoxiang Cheng, Antonio Di Narzo, Daniel Howell, Kateryna Yevdokimova, Jushan Zhang, Xingmin Zhang, Qi Pan, Zhongyang Zhang, Linda Rogers, Ke Hao
Summary: The UK Biobank is a large cohort study that provides an opportunity to study the association between environmental exposure and biomarkers, and identify potential tools for assessing health damage and disease risk. The study found associations between 30 biomarkers and environmental factors, and a correlation between asthma diagnosis and four pollutants. Additionally, the study showed that environmental exposure and genetic predisposition have an additive effect on biomarker levels and asthma diagnosis.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Long, Li-Ting Zhu, Qiansheng Huang
Summary: The correlation between serum lung cancer markers and air pollutants was investigated in a retrospective analysis of healthy individuals. The expression levels of lung cancer markers varied by gender and age, with CYFRA211 and NSE being sensitive biomarkers for exposure to certain air pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu-Ling Li, Ting-Wu Chuang, Po-ya Chang, Li-Yin Lin, Chien-Tien Su, Li-Nien Chien, Hung-Yi Chiou
Summary: This study found that long-term exposure to ambient ozone and sulfur dioxide was associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in Taiwanese adults. Exposure to O-3 and SO2 may play a role in the adult early-onset type 2 diabetes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chun-Gu Cheng, Shang-Yih Yen, Chih-Chun Hsiao, Yen-Yue Lin, Yin-Han Chang, Yu-Hsuan Chen, Chun-An Cheng
Summary: This study found that short-term exposure to fine suspended particulates, ozone, and cold temperature is associated with asthma exacerbation.
Article
Oncology
Trista J. Stankowski, Jessica R. Schumacher, Bret M. Hanlon, Jennifer L. Tucholka, Manasa Venkatesh, Dou-Yan Yang, Samuel O. Poore, Heather B. Neuman
Summary: This study assessed the impact of Medicaid insurance and travel time to a plastic surgeon on the receipt of breast reconstruction among socioeconomically disadvantaged women in Wisconsin. The study found that women with Medicaid and longer travel times were less likely to undergo breast reconstruction.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Salvatore D'Antona, Isabella Castiglioni, Danilo Porro, Claudia Cava
Summary: This study reveals the causal relationships and genetic correlations between respiratory diseases and pollutants through analyzing a database and genome-wide association studies. It identifies potential clinical targets and interventions for respiratory-related disorders, emphasizing the importance of air quality and transportation in modern society.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei-Yu Su, Da-Wei Wu, Szu-Chia Chen, Chih-Hsing Hung, Chao-Hung Kuo
Summary: This longitudinal study found that high levels of PM2.5, PM10, O-3, and SO2 were associated with a rapid decline in T-score, while high levels of CO, NO, NO2, and NOx were associated with a slow decline in T-score. Additionally, there were synergistic negative effects on T-score decline when PM2.5 or PM10 were combined with SO2. These findings could be useful in informing air pollution regulation policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kanhua Yin, Hilliard Brydges, Kyle W. Lawrence, Yaguang Wei, Karl J. Karlson, David B. McAneny, Niloo M. Edwards, Michael J. Reardon, Nikola Dobrilovic
Summary: This study found that surgical resection was not associated with survival in patients with primary cardiac lymphoma. Chemotherapy was the main treatment option and was associated with improved survival. Increasing age and advanced stage were associated with worse outcomes.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ye Liu, Kanako Teramoto, Vicki K. Wing, Thanan Supasiri, Kanhua Yin
Summary: This meta-analysis found that ARB treatment is not associated with reduced left ventricular mass or significant changes in LVEF among patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Losartan, one of the commonly used ARBs, also did not show significant decreases in left ventricular mass. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings.
CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS AND THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hilliard Brydges, Kanhua Yin, Ramkumar Balasubramaniyan, Kyle W. Lawrence, Rongkui Luo, Karl J. Karlson, David B. McAneny, Niloo M. Edwards, Michael J. Reardon, Nikola Dobrilovic
SEMINARS IN THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fenglei Wang, Paulette D. Chandler, Oana A. Zeleznik, Kana Wu, You Wu, Kanhua Yin, Rui Song, Julian Avila-Pacheco, Clary B. Clish, Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, Xuehong Zhang, Mingyang Song, Shuji Ogino, I-Min Lee, A. Heather Eliassen, Liming Liang, Stephanie A. Smith-Warner, Walter C. Willett, Edward L. Giovannucci
Summary: Red and processed meat consumption is associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer, while the association with fish intake is unclear. This study found that plasma metabolite profiles are differentially associated with red meat and fish groups, and the plasma metabolite profile of fish intake is inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nikola Dobrilovic, Kanhua Yin, Ivana Suskavcevic, George R. McKendall, Arun K. Singh
Summary: Right ventricular wall dissection is a rare condition that can lead to poor clinical outcomes. We presented the case of a 68-year-old patient with acute myocardial infarction, who was diagnosed with right ventricular wall dissection through ventriculography. Surgical intervention involved excision of the infarcted myocardium and repair of the ventricular septal defect using a two-patch technique.
JOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinye Qiu, Yaguang Wei, Heresh Amini, Cuicui Wang, Marc Weisskopf, Petros Koutrakis, Joel Schwartz
Summary: This study found that exposure to atmospheric particle components has an impact on mental health. Sulfate, iron, lead, and zinc were identified as the most related components to psychiatric illness. The metal industry was found to be one of the main sources. Additionally, older individuals were more susceptible to the effects, and there was an increased risk of bipolar and psychotic admissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cuicui Wang, Zongli Xu, Xinye Qiu, Yaguang Wei, Adjani A. Peralta, Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Tingfan Jin, Wenyuan Li, Allan Just, Jonathan Heiss, Lifang Hou, Yinan Zheng, Brent A. Coull, Anna Kosheleva, David Sparrow, Chitra Amarasiriwardena, Robert O. Wright, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Joel D. Schwartz
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between toenail metals and adverse health outcomes, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, in elderly men. The researchers analyzed DNA methylation and found significant associations with metal mixtures and CpG sites related to cancer and cardiovascular disease.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinye Qiu, Yaguang Wei, Marc Weisskopf, Avron Spiro, Liuhua Shi, Edgar Castro, Brent Coull, Petros Koutrakis, Joel Schwartz
Summary: This study found that living in areas with higher levels of air pollutants and ambient temperature may increase the risk of inpatient care for individuals with psychotic disorders. Males are more affected by nitrogen dioxide, while older residents are more sensitive to fine particulate matter and temperature. The population living in economically disadvantaged areas is more affected by air pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nikola Dobrilovic, Kanhua Yin, Todd P. Guynn, Jaishankar Raman
HEART LUNG AND CIRCULATION
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Ariana Y. Nodoushani, Yunda Wang, Yesh Datar, Joy Mohnot, Karl J. Karlson, Niloo M. Edwards, Kanhua Yin, Nikola Dobrilovic
Summary: Among patients with infective endocarditis, intravenous drug use is associated with a longer length of stay and an increased risk of prolonged hospitalization.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yunda Wang, Kanhua Yin, Yesh Datar, Joy Mohnot, Ariana Y. Nodoushani, Yong Zhan, Karl J. Karlson, Niloo M. Edwards, Michael J. Reardon, Nikola Dobrilovic
Summary: This study investigated pregnancy-related aortic dissection (AD) using a US population-based health care database from 2002 to 2017. The incidence of pregnancy-related AD appeared to increase over time, but the trend was not significant. Marfan syndrome was identified as a high-risk factor for pregnancy-related AD. The in-hospital mortality of pregnancy-related AD was lower than that of non-pregnancy-related AD.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristina Su Liu, Yaguang Wei, Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Xinye Qiu, Edgar Castro, Qiao Zhu, Longxiang Li, Petros Koutrakis, Christine C. Ekenga, Liuhua Shi, Joel D. Schwartz
Summary: This study investigates the long-term effects of PM2.5, NO2, and PR exposure on lung cancer incidence among the elderly population in the US. The results show that there is a significant association between these pollutants and increased lung cancer incidence. Low-exposure analysis suggests that current national standards for PM2.5 and NO2 are not sufficient to protect public health.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Xinye Qiu, Andrea L. Robert, Kaleigh McAlaine, Luwei Quan, Joseph Mangano, Marc G. Weisskopf
Summary: This study investigated the association between early-life engagement in cognitively stimulating activities and late-life mental health. The results showed that higher frequency of engagement in cognitively stimulating activities in early life was associated with a lower risk of late-life depression. The study suggests that actively participating in cognitively stimulating activities has a positive effect on preventing late-life mental health issues.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yichen Wang, Xinye Qiu, Yaguang Wei, Joel D. Schwartz
Summary: This study shows that long-term residential exposure to PM2.5 could increase the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) among the general US population, people with comorbidities, and individuals with lower socioeconomic status. Younger and older age groups are the most susceptible populations.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinye Qiu, Mahdieh Danesh-Yazdi, Yaguang Wei, Qian Di, Allan Just, Antonella Zanobetti, Marc Weisskopf, Francesca Dominici, Joel Schwartz
Summary: The study found that short-term exposure to elevated concentrations of PM2.5 and NO2, as well as cold season ambient temperature, were significantly associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for psychiatric disorders in the US Medicare population. These findings suggest that intervening on air pollution and ambient temperature levels through stricter environmental regulations or climate mitigation could help ease the psychiatric health-care burden.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)