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Biological Pollution of Indoor Air, Its Assessment and Control Methods

Encyclopedia
The aim of the entry was to write a substantial contribution that analyses and compares the biological pollution of indoor air, the possibilities of its assessment and the control methods. In addition, the aim of our entry was to review journals covering
Natalia Stocka, Andrzej Butarewicz, Marcin Stocki, Piotr Borowik, Tomasz Oszako   +4 more
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The Africa We Want: A Perspective on the African Code Against Cancer To Be Developed for Sub‐Saharan Africa

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a unique cancer burden, characterized by a disproportionately high mortality‐to‐incidence ratio, a large share of infection‐related cancers, and distinct environmental exposures. Implementation of national policies on primary prevention is limited, and public literacy regarding cancer risk and curability remains ...
Anthony Kityo, Phyllis Ohene‐Agyei, Felix M. Onyije, Hannah Simba, Annet Nakaganda, Denis Chopera, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Benido Impouma, Mary Nyangasi, Blandina Mmbaga, Valerie McCormack, Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Miriam Mutebi, Joachim Schüz, Carolina Espina   +14 more
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Who Actually Dies from Indoor Air Pollution? A Forensic Perspective

Diagnostics
In high-income countries, humans are continuously exposed to indoor and outdoor air pollution. Chronic exposure to these airborne solids and gases from natural or artificial sources is related to higher mortality.
Nicola Pigaiani, Andrea Costantino, Fabio Vaiano, Maria Grazia Fornasari, Ilenia Bianchi, Edoardo Orlandi, Fabrizio Carta, Francesco Ausania, Simone Grassi   +8 more
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Nanoplastics: Methods, Exposure and Effects on Domestic, Farm and Wild Animals

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nanoplastics (NPs) are synthetic polymer particles ranging in size from 1 nm to 1 μm that have been identified as a major concern for ecosystems and organisms due to their plethora of negative effects. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge relating to exposure and effects of NPs in domestic (i.e., farm ...
B. De Felice, M. Bertazzo, A. F. Tabaran, M. Parolini, R. P. Popa, A. Pintea, L. J. Spicer, A‐L. Nagy, F. Caloni   +8 more
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Heat, Health and Holidays: Reported Heat Related Adjustments to Australian Tourist Behaviour

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
This study assessed how climate‐related hazards affect Australian tourists' travel planning. While 80% of tourists report no impact, the 20% who do experience disruption most commonly change their activities, timing, or destination, with heat and rain affecting the same proportion of tourists across beach, city, nature, and family tourism types ...
Kerstin K. Zander, Sohail Ali, Amila Kasun Sampath Udage Kankanamge, Ronju Ahammad, Jonatan Lassa, Matthew Abunyewah, Michael Odei Erdiaw‐Kwasie, Stephen T. Garnett   +7 more
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'It Got Me Thinking About My Home Environment but Was Also Great Fun': Using Experiential Methods in Public Involvement Workshops on Indoor Air Pollution in Later Life. [PDF]

Health Expect
ABSTRACT Background Public involvement in health research is increasingly recognised as essential, yet involving older people, particularly care home residents, remains challenging. Creative and arts‐based methods have been proposed as a means of improving accessibility and engagement, but tend to be selected for their perceived general appeal rather ...
Liddle J, Spiers GF, Wearn A, Thomson KH.   +3 more
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A Practical Guide for Incorporating Emollients in the Treatment of Mild‐to‐Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Emollients and cleansers are essential components in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). While international evidence‐based guidelines recommend using gentle cleansers and emollients daily as a foundational therapy for AD, implementation in practice remains suboptimal.
Mette Deleuran, Wioletta Barańska‐Rybak, Michael J. Cork, Stamatis Gregoriou, Angela Hernandez‐Martin, Giuseppe Micali, Andaç Salman, Petra Staubach‐Renz, Antonio Torrelo, Charles Velter, Anneke Andriessen, Vanja Adzovic, Liselot Vink   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emphysema in an 11‐month‐old boy with alpha‐1 antitrypsin deficiency

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
Pediatric development of emphysema in Alpha‐1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (A1ATD) has been rarely described. In this case report, we document an 11‐month boy with A1ATD phenotype PiZZ with basilar centrilobular emphysema, the earliest such documented case.
Irvin Yi, Rachel Williams, Leela Chandrasekar, Saif Al‐Qatarneh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A walk in the park—Identifying healthy greenspaces using scents

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
As urbanisation accelerates globally, access to nature is increasingly recognised as vital for public health and wellbeing. We captured and analysed plant‐emitted airborne ‘scent signatures’ across Oxford's urban greenspaces to assess their potential health relevance.
William T. Kay, Anya Lindström Battle, Mahal Humberstone, Molly Tucker, Kieran E. Storer, Geoffrey Kite, Katherine Willis   +6 more
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Roll‐to‐Roll Processing of Biodegradable Multilayer Barrier Packaging Structures

Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.
This work demonstrates that novel packaging materials built using biobased and biodegradable materials can be produced in pilot‐scale and converted into functional barrier packaging. The proposed structures are anticipated to make a strong impact in use‐cases where the risk of environmental littering is elevated, such as snacks and take away meals ...
Enni Luoma, Aayush Kumar Jaiswal, Vinay Kumar, Minna Vikman, Kirsi Kataja, Ali Harlin   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source