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Environmental Sciences
Lisa M. Gatzke-Kopp, Jenna L. Riis, Hedyeh Ahmadi, Hillary L. Piccerillo, Douglas A. Granger, Clancy B. Blair, Elizabeth A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke was associated with detectable levels of cotinine in children's saliva, as well as significant associations between salivary cotinine and salivary levels of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and lead (Pb).
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ewa Jaszczak-Wilke, Krystyna Koziol, Bogumila Kielbratowska, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The study found that parents' addictions and eating habits have a significant impact on the child's growth, and the concentration of cyanide in the first stool of a newborn baby is an important indicator of xenobiotics transmitted by the mother's body.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amy E. Margolis, David Pagliaccio, Bruce Ramphal, Sarah Banker, Lauren Thomas, Morgan Robinson, Masato Honda, Tamara Sussman, Jonathan Posner, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Julie Herbstman, Virginia Rauh, Rachel Marsh
Summary: Prenatal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke may have detrimental effects on children's brain structure and function, affecting cognitive control and attention. The study results show that children exposed to ETS had smaller thalamic and inferior frontal gyrus volumes, and exhibited increased brain activation during cognitive conflict resolution.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zixuan Wang, Hui Shi, Ling Peng, Yue Zhou, Ying Wang, Fei Jiang
Summary: This study found gender-specific differences in the association between environmental tobacco smoke exposure biomarkers and developmental disorders. Only girls with low cotinine levels and high urinary NNAL levels had higher odds of having developmental disorders, while the effects of boys and NNAL exposure were additive.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siyu Dai, Chun Ting Au, Michael Ho Ming Chan, Richard Kin Ting Kam, Albert Martin Li, Kate Ching-Ching Chan
Summary: The study revealed that parental knowledge and attitude related to tobacco use and children's ETS exposure are insufficient and in need of improvement. Factors such as parental education level, household income, parental nicotine dependence level, and breastfeeding practice may predict more favorable parental KAP. The weak association between knowledge and practice highlights the need for additional interventions beyond education to reduce ETS exposure in children.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. Campo, L. Boniardi, E. Polledri, F. Longhi, C. Scuffi, S. Fustinoni
Summary: This study assessed ETS exposure in Milan schoolchildren, revealing a higher actual exposure rate than perceived by parents. Children living with smokers or vapers had higher COT-U levels, with partial smoking bans showing a slight mitigation effect on exposure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin-Chen Liu, Esben Strodl, Chuan-An Wu, Li-Hua Huang, Xiao-Na Yin, Guo-Min Wen, Deng-Li Sun, Dan-Xia Xian, Wei-Qing Chen
Summary: Maternal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of preterm birth, with the highest risk observed when exposed in the first trimester.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Na-Young Yoon, Il Yun, Yu Shin Park, Eun-Cheol Park
Summary: This study, using nationally representative data from Korea, found a positive association between environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure and oral health symptoms in adolescents. The association was weaker in individuals with good oral health habits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zofia Janik Szapuova, Lubica Argalasova, Diana Vondrova, Katarina Jansakova, Ivan Belica, Maria Kopcikova, Katarina Babinska, Daniela Ostatnikova
Summary: The study found significant delays in adaptive behavior in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), especially in communication and everyday skills. A higher exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) was observed in children with ASD, particularly within their households. The study highlights the need for further research to identify and eliminate environmental factors that interfere with adaptive behavior.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianghua Bao, Amin Asgari, Moslem Lari Najafi, Adel Mokammel, Mohammad Ahmadi, Sajjad Akbari, Mohammad Miri
Summary: The study found that physical activity and healthy diet are associated with lower blood heavy metal concentrations in WP smokers, but further research is needed to confirm this finding.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruixiao Duan, Ya Zheng, Wanru Kong, Yuping Wang, Yongning Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the impact of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure on the risk of chronic constipation in adults. The results showed a positive correlation between ETS exposure and stool frequency-related chronic constipation in adults with poor dietary quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Szukalska, Thurman Allen Merritt, Wiktor Lorenc, Katarzyna Sroczynska, Izabela Miechowicz, Izabela Komorowicz, Jan Mazela, Danuta Baralkiewicz, Ewa Florek
Summary: The study compared the levels of essential and toxic metals in breast milk of smoking women, women exposed to second-hand smoke, and non-smoking women. Exposure to tobacco smoke was found to increase concentrations of heavy metals, potentially disrupting the growth and development of newborns and infants. These findings highlight the importance of educating lactating women about the risks of tobacco smoke exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nadya Y. Rivera Rivera, Marcela Tamayo-Ortiz, Adriana Mercado Garcia, Allan C. Just, Itai Kloog, Martha Maria Tellez-Rojo, Robert O. Wright, Rosalind J. Wright, Maria Jose Rosa
Summary: Exposure to prenatal ETS modified the association between prenatal and early life PM2.5 exposure and respiratory outcomes at age 6-8 years, suggesting the importance of considering concurrent chemical exposures to more comprehensively characterize children's environmental risk. Interventions aimed at decreasing passive smoking might mitigate the effects of ambient air pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Jing Gennie Wang, Elliot Eisenberg, Bian Liu, Corrine Hanson, Sonali Bose
Summary: Consuming a higher-quality diet may be associated with lower odds of wheezing in adolescents exposed to environmental tobacco smoke.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nadia Deflorin, Ulrike Ehlert, Rita T. Amiel Castro
Summary: Changes in the gut microbiome of infants have been associated with maternal psychological symptoms during pregnancy. This study found that maternal prenatal depressive symptoms are associated with lower diversity of the infant's microbiome, while maternal saliva cortisol levels are linked to increased diversity and changes in specific bacterial groups. Further research is needed to understand the implications of these microbiota alterations for child health.
PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Monika Wieczerzak, Jacek Namiesnik, Blazej Kudlak
Summary: This study focused on the genotoxicity of pharmaceuticals from different therapeutic groups, both in mixtures and individual solutions, under different environmental conditions. The results showed that the addition of inorganic ions mainly reduced genotoxicity, while changes in the pH of pharmaceutical solutions significantly affected genotoxicity. Synergistic interactions were more commonly observed among mixtures.
DRUG AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marek Ruman, Klaudia Kosek, Krystyna Koziol, Michal Cieply, Katarzyna Kozak-Dylewska, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: Lake ecosystems are strongly influenced by surrounding landscapes, and the Arctic flow-through lake system Revvatnet in Svalbard exhibits typical characteristics of Arctic lakes, with metal and metalloid concentrations showing similarity or increasing downstream.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ewa Jaszczak-Wilke, Krystyna Koziol, Bogumila Kielbratowska, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The study found that parents' addictions and eating habits have a significant impact on the child's growth, and the concentration of cyanide in the first stool of a newborn baby is an important indicator of xenobiotics transmitted by the mother's body.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Filip Pawlak, Krystyna Koziol, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The re-emission of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from glaciers poses potential health risks, especially when consuming aquatic organisms from glacial waters. Understanding the varying glacier melt rates, POPs content in glaciers, and the importance of distance from emission sources are crucial in assessing and monitoring these risks. Expanding research on the synergistic toxic effects of multiple contaminants and filling spatial data gaps are recommended for future risk assessment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joanna Potapowicz, Malgorzata Szopinska, Danuta Szuminska, Robert Jozef Bialik, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: This study investigated the presence of PAHs in fresh waters and surface sediments on the western shore of Admiralty Bay over several sampling seasons. The results showed that biomass combustion and coal were the main sources of PAHs, with a limited contribution from petroleum sources. The study also indicated a minimal role of long-range atmospheric transport from South America in PAH pollution, with local activities being more closely associated with PAH contamination.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dorota Martysiak-Zurowska, Edyta Malinowska-Panczyk, Malgorzata Orzolek, Barbara Kusznierewicz, Bogumila Kielbratowska
Summary: The study found that under conditions ensuring microbiological safety, microwave heating had minimal impact on the nutritional value of human milk compared to standard convection heating methods. Microwave heating led to slight increases in certain components, but the overall effect was lower than that of convection heating.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dorota Martysiak-Zurowska, Edyta Malinowska-Panczyk, Malgorzata Orzolek, Bogumila Kielbratowska, Elena Sinkiewicz-Darol
Summary: Bioactive substances in human milk are important for premature newborns. Microwave heating compared to convection heating preserves more active proteins in human milk, but may degrade certain components like lysozyme. Controlled conditions of microwave heating are better for preserving the bioactive components of human milk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Filip Pawlak, Krystyna Anna Koziol, Klaudia Kosek, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: Single point sampling in snow studies due to logistical constraints can introduce unquantified error, particularly with low concentrations of chemicals like chlorinated persistent organic pollutants. Field experiments in the Arctic show varying levels of uncertainty at short and regional scales, suggesting the need for caution when interpreting spatial differences in snow concentrations.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anna Rozanska, Magdalena Fabjanowicz, Kaja Kalinowska, Zaneta Polkowska, Justyna Plotka-Wasylka
Summary: Salting-out assisted liquid-liquid microextraction (SALLME) was combined with derivatization procedure to establish a one-step sample pre-treatment approach for rapid analysis of 14 biogenic amines (BAs) in fruit juices. The developed method exhibited satisfactory analytical performance and was suitable for analysis of different berry juice samples.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Szopinska, Joanna Potapowicz, Katarzyna Jankowska, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Ola Svahn, Erland Bjorklund, Christina Nannou, Dimitra Lambropoulou, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: This study aimed to assess the potential environmental risks of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and other contaminants in the western shore of Admiralty Bay, King George Island. The study found high concentrations of pollutants, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and mitigation strategies for protecting the environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Lehmann-Konera, Marek Ruman, Marcin Frankowski, Lukasz Ma Larzewski, Krzysztof Raczy, Filip Pawlak, Krystyna Koziol, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The study shows that the sediment in the glacier forefield primarily comes from anthropogenic sources, while the metals and metalloids deposited on the Calypsostranda marine terrace come from both natural and anthropogenic sources. The correlation matrix and principal component analysis reveal different primary factors affecting rainfall chemistry at each study site.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martyna Lubinska-Szczygel, Anna Kuczynska-Lazewska, Malgorzata Rutkowska, Zaneta Polkowska, Elena Katrich, Shela Gorinstein
Summary: The study aimed to determine the main by-products of kaffir lime peel and evaluate their potential uses in various industries. The most abundant volatile compounds in the essential oil were sabinene, beta-pinene, and limonene. The peel was also found to contain microelements, macroelements, and ballast substances. Pectin extraction was optimized using citric acid, and the obtained pectins were characterized. The peel was also found to contain various bioactive compounds, with antioxidant capacity evaluated using CUPRAC and DPPH assays.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martyna Lubinska-Szczygel, Zaneta Polkowska, Malgorzata Rutkowska, Shela Gorinstein
Summary: The study aimed to characterize the chemical, aroma, and prohealth properties of kaffir lime juice. A procedure using solid-phase microextraction with gas chromatography was developed to determine the terpenes in kaffir lime. The physicochemical parameters and micro- and macro elements were evaluated. The fluorescence spectroscopy revealed the strong binding of kaffir lime terpenes to human serum albumin. Kaffir lime juice is a rich source of terpenes, vitamin C, citric acid, and minerals, with good aromatic and bioactive properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danuta Szuminska, Krystyna Koziol, Sergey R. Chalov, Vasilii A. Efimov, Marcin Frankowski, Sara Lehmann-Konera, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The impact of permafrost thaw on river and lake water chemistry is a complex problem that needs to be considered in the context of legacy permafrost shrinkage and the interference of the deepening active layer with newly deposited anthropogenic contaminants.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emilia Baczkowska, Agnieszka Kalinowska, Oskar Ronda, Katarzyna Jankowska, Rafal Bray, Bartosz Plociennik, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The research conducted in the Coastal Landscape Park in 2016 focused on three rivers ending in the Baltic Sea: Piasnica, Karwianka, and Czarna Wda. Results showed that Piasnica and Czarna Wda rivers were affected by discharged treated wastewater, while Karwianka River's main pollution source could be surface runoff from fields and unregulated sewage management in the area. The research confirmed the urgent need for better protection of the area to preserve its ecosystem and value for tourism.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
