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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Niki Marjerrison, Jarle Jakobsen, Tom K. Grimsrud, Johnni Hansen, Jan Ivar Martinsen, Karl-Christian Nordby, Marit B. Veierod, Kristina Kjaerheim
Summary: Firefighters are exposed to various known and suspected carcinogens in their work. A study conducted in the newly established Norwegian Fire Departments Cohort found an elevated risk of cancer among firefighters, particularly for urinary tract cancer, laryngeal cancer, and mesothelioma. The risks were associated with occupational exposures and varied by period of employment and duration.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(2022)
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Oncology
Bayan Hosseini, Kazem Zendehdel, Liacine Bouaoun, Amy L. Hall, Hamideh Rashidian, Maryam Hadji, Mahin Gholipour, Ali Akbar Haghdoost, Joachim Schuz, Ann Olsson
Summary: Bladder cancer risk in relation to occupation was assessed in Iran. It was found that male metal processors and workers with likely exposure to aromatic amines had elevated risks of bladder cancer, while administrative and clerical workers had decreased risks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Igor Veljkovikj, Andre M. Ilbawi, Felipe Roitberg, Silvana Luciani, Prebo Barango, Marilys Corbex, Gampo Dorji, Nalika Gunawardena, Sonali Johnson, Arsen Juric, Kendall Siewert, Giovanni Saporiti, Marianna Nobile, Catherine Sauvaget, Janaki Vidanapathirana, Beverley Wright, Kennedy Lishimpi, Dilyara Kaidarova, Alicia Pomata, Anne Malick, Jean Marie Dangou, May Abdel-Wahab, Elisabete Weiderpass, Bente Mikkelsen, Lisa M. Stevens
Summary: This review examines the evolution of the joint advisory service provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and World Health Organization (WHO) for comprehensive cancer control. It highlights the progress made in low-income and middle-income countries and emphasizes the importance of high-level political and financial commitments for successful cancer control.
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Oncology
Ian A. Cree, Blanca Iciar Indave Ruiz, Jiri Zavadil, James McKay, Magali Olivier, Zisis Kozlakidis, Alexander J. Lazar, Chris Hyde, Stefan Holdenrieder, Ros Hastings, Nasir Rajpoot, Arnaud de la Fouchardiere, Brian Rous, Jean Claude Zenklusen, Nicola Normanno, Richard L. Schilsky
Summary: The gaps in translating research findings into clinical practice, particularly in cancer diagnosis and management, have been recognized for decades. The WHO Classification of Tumours provides valuable international standards for cancer diagnosis and plays a crucial role in evidence synthesis and standard setting. To address the challenges in translating research findings to tumour classification, the International Collaboration for Cancer Classification and Research (ICR-R-3) has been established to coordinate efforts in standard setting and best practice recommendations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Yaguang Fan, Yong Jiang, Xin Li, Xuebing Li, Yang Li, Heng Wu, Hongli Pan, Ying Wang, Zhaowei Meng, Qinghua Zhou, Youlin Qiao
Summary: The burden of lung cancer caused by occupational carcinogens in China has significantly increased from 1990 to 2019 and is expected to continue rising in the next 25 years. Asbestos and silica are the two most important occupational lung carcinogens in China.
Article
Oncology
Michael S. S. May, Jacob K. K. Jamison, Winston Wong, Alissa Michel, Alexander G. G. Raufi, Alfred I. I. Neugut, Gulam A. A. Manji
Summary: This study found no association between smoking and the risk of pulmonary metastasis in resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) through a retrospective case-control study.
CANCER INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Martin Rune Hassan Hansen, Erik Jors, Annelli Sandbaek, Daniel Sekabojja, John C. Ssempebwa, Ruth Mubeezi, Philipp Staudacher, Samuel Fuhrimann, Torben Sigsgaard, Alex Burdorf, Bo Martin Bibby, Vivi Schlunssen
Summary: Exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides may be associated with a decline in lung function, as indicated by lower FEV1 Z-scores in this prospective study on smallholder farmers in Uganda. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and emphasize the importance of reducing exposure to these insecticides.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meifen Wu, Ruyin Long, Yun Bai, Hong Chen
Summary: The study found that environmental communication research has received widespread attention since the beginning of the 21st century, with 2010 being an important turning point, showing a trend towards interdisciplinary development. Climate change, as a hot issue, has attracted the most attention, but there is still a lack of international cooperation in the field.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hamid Reza Saberi, Hadiseh Rabiei, Asma Zare, Milad Derakhshan Jazari, Mahdi Malakoutikhah
Summary: This study used scientometric methods to identify hot topics and research areas in the field of occupational diseases. The results showed that occupational exposures, epidemiology, mental health, and respiratory diseases were the most important keywords in this field.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zahra Batool, Jie-Hua Chen, Bin Liu, Feng Chen, Mingfu Wang
Summary: A wide range of food processing contaminants (FPCs) are formed during the thermal processing of food products, with furan being highly volatile and present in various thermally processed foods. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the reasons for furan occurrence in different foods, determine the main sources of furan exposure, investigate factors affecting its formation, and develop specific analytical methods for its detection to guide future research. Controlling furan formation in processed foods at a large scale is challenging, and ongoing research is focused on this issue. Furthermore, understanding the molecular-level adverse effects of furan on human health is crucial for accurate risk assessment.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marco Ciabattini, Emanuele Rizzello, Francesca Lucaroni, Leonardo Palombi, Paolo Boffetta
Summary: The meta-analysis showed a higher risk of lung cancer associated with exposure to PM2.5 or PM10 than previously estimated, with potential differences based on outcome and geographic region.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Fatemeh Khaledi, Sorayya Ghasemi
Summary: Epigenetic modifications are reversible changes in gene expression. The main impacts of environment and lifestyle on cancers are mediated through different epigenetic mechanisms. Understanding these mechanisms can help prevent and improve cancer treatment.
CURRENT MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Giulia Collatuzzo, Federica Turati, Matteo Malvezzi, Eva Negri, Carlo La Vecchia, Paolo Boffetta
Summary: This study estimated the number of cancers attributable to occupational carcinogens in Italy. By using a counterfactual scenario of no exposure and considering latency, the study calculated the attributable fraction of cancer. The most prevalent occupational carcinogens were found to be UV radiation, diesel exhaust, wood dust, and silica dust. The study highlighted the substantial burden of occupational cancers in Italy and the importance of surveillance of carcinogens in the workplace.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammed F. Faramawi, Saly Abouelenein, Eric Johnson
Summary: This study identified specific jobs and workplaces related to poultries that could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. Working in chicken and turkey plants, processing and canning food products, and handling poultry and animals were associated with higher pancreatic cancer mortality. The accuracy of the model was 72.3%.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lisa Leung, Jerome Lavoue, Jack Siemiatycki, Pascal Guenel, Anita Koushik
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between employment in certain occupations or industries, specific occupational exposures, and ovarian cancer risk. The results showed that individuals with occupations such as accountants, hairdressers, sewers, and salespeople had a higher risk of ovarian cancer. Furthermore, working in the retail trade or construction industries was also associated with an increased risk. High cumulative exposure to 18 agents, including cosmetic talc, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, and hair dust, was positively associated with ovarian cancer risk.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nirmalla Barros, Daniel J. Steck, R. William Field
RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY
(2016)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ronald L. Bedford, Spencer G. Lourens, Charles F. Lynch, Brian J. Smith, R. William Field
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nirmalla G. Barros, Daniel J. Steck, R. William Field
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nirmalla Barros, Dan W. Field, Daniel J. Steck, R. William Field
RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY
(2015)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Joshua M. Gold, Jillian O'Rourke Stuart, Kelsey C. Thiem, R. William Field, Jeannette Fernandez-Baca, Paul D. Windschitl
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel J. Steck, Kainan Sun, R. William Field
Article
Environmental Sciences
Darrin A. Thompson, Claire E. Hruby, John D. Vargo, R. William Field
Summary: A statewide assessment in Iowa found that neonicotinoids may be present year-round in groundwater and represent a potential source of human exposure in vulnerable aquifers.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
J. Priyanka Vakkalanka, Brian C. Lund, Marcia M. Ward, Stephan Arndt, R. William Field, Mary Charlton, Ryan M. Carnahan
Summary: Compared to traditional in-person visits, telehealth showed lower rates of treatment discontinuation for substance use disorder and mental health. Patients receiving treatment through telehealth had higher treatment retention rates, making it a suitable option for individuals managing opioid use disorder.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Darrin A. Thompson, Dana W. Kolpin, Michelle L. Hladik, Kimberlee K. Barnes, John D. Vargo, R. William Field
Summary: The study found that neonicotinoids were widespread in alluvial aquifers, with clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam being the most commonly detected compounds. Solid phase extraction method was more sensitive than direct aqueous injection method.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yijia Zhang, Liping Lu, Cheng Chen, Ka Kahe, R. William Field, Mary D' Alton
Summary: Radon, a radioactive gas, is potentially associated with the development of dementia. Evidence suggests that disproportionately high deposition of radon decay products (RDPs) occurs in the brains of AD patients, with selective accumulation within protein fractions. Geographical distribution of radon also shows a significant positive correlation with AD mortality in the US.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jayamalathi Priyanka Vakkalanka, Brian C. Lund, Stephan Arndt, William Field, Mary Charlton, Marcia M. Ward, Ryan M. Carnahan
Summary: The study found that Veterans initiating buprenorphine treatment often did not have a therapeutic history with their initial provider, but this did not impact treatment retention. Future research should focus on how treatment quality and provider influence patient outcomes.
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Liping Lu, Yijia Zhang, Cheng Chen, Robert William Field, Ka Kahe
Summary: The findings regarding the association between radon exposure and cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) risk are inconsistent and inconclusive. Occupational studies show inconsistent associations, while studies in general populations consistently demonstrate a significant inverse relationship between residential radon exposure and CeVD risk. More rigorously designed epidemiologic studies, especially in the general population, are needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Darrin A. Thompson, Hans-Joachim Lehmler, Dana W. Kolpin, Michelle L. Hladik, John D. Vargo, Keith E. Schilling, Gregory H. LeFevre, Tonya L. Peeples, Matthew C. Poch, Lauren E. LaDuca, David M. Cwiertny, R. William Field
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2020)
Article
Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods
Ana W. Capuano, Jeffrey D. Dawson, Marizen R. Ramirez, Robert S. Wilson, Lisa L. Barnes, R. William Field
METHODOLOGY-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Respiratory System
Andrew N. Laczniak, Nathan A. Gross, Laurence J. Fuortes, R. William Field
SARCOIDOSIS VASCULITIS AND DIFFUSE LUNG DISEASES
(2014)
