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A case-crossover study of air pollution exposure during pregnancy and the risk of stillbirth in Tehran, Iran [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The growing fetus is very sensitive to environmental conditions. There is limited and conflicting evidence about the short-term effects of exposure to air pollutants on the pregnancy outcome.
Nadia Mohammadi Dashtaki, Mohammad Fararouei, Alireza Mirahmadizadeh, Mohammad Hoseini, Mohammad Heidarzadeh   +4 more
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Short-term exposure to fine particulate matter and asthma exacerbation: a large population-based case-crossover study in Southern Thailand [PDF]

Environmental Health
Background Asthma exacerbations remain a significant global health issue despite advances in management. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5, particles ≤ 2.5 μm in diameter) is a known trigger for asthma exacerbations. However, studies on the acute effects of
Suebsai Varopichetsan, Natthaya Bunplod, Racha Dejchanchaiwong, Perapong Tekasakul, Thammasin Ingviya   +4 more
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Comparison of two brief mindfulness interventions for anxiety, stress and burnout in mental health professionals: a randomised crossover trial

Frontiers in Psychology, 2023
BackgroundAnxiety, stress and burnout are a growing reality among mental health professionals, impacting negatively on them and their clients. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have demonstrated effectiveness in mitigating these sufferings ...
Raquel Ruiz-Íñiguez, Ana Carralero Montero, Francisco A. Burgos-Julián, Justo R. Fabelo Roche, Miguel Á. Santed   +4 more
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Reduction in contraceptive use during the COVID-19 pandemic among women in an indigenous Mexican community: a retrospective crossover study

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
BackgroundBeing indigenous, being a woman, and living in poverty are social determinants that contribute to reduced access to healthcare, including reproductive health services.
Lilia V. Castro-Porras, María Alejandra Aguilar-Rodríguez, Mario E. Rojas-Russell, Bertha A. Salinas-Iracheta   +3 more
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A Three-Day Intervention With Granola Containing Cereal Beta-Glucan Improves Glycemic Response and Changes the Gut Microbiota in Healthy Individuals: A Crossover Study

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
Intake of soluble fibers including beta-glucan, is known to improve post-prandial glycemic response. The mechanisms have been attributed to the viscous gel forming in the stomach and small intestine, giving a longer absorption time.
Vibeke H. Telle-Hansen, Line Gaundal, Benedicte Høgvard, Stine M. Ulven, Kirsten B. Holven, Kirsten B. Holven, Marte G. Byfuglien, Ingrid Måge, Svein Halvor Knutsen, Simon Ballance, Anne Rieder, Ida Rud, Mari C. W. Myhrstad   +12 more
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The aerosol box for intubation in coronavirus disease 2019 patients: an in‐situ simulation crossover study

Anaesthesia, 2020
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has led to the manufacturing of novel devices to protect clinicians from the risk of transmission, including the aerosol box for use during tracheal intubation.
J. Begley, K. Lavery, C. Nickson, D. Brewster   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The effects of bright light treatment on subjective and objective sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses – a counter-balanced placebo-controlled crossover study

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2021
OBJECTIVES: The objective was to investigate effects of timed bright light treatment on subjective and objective measures of sleepiness during three consecutive night shifts among hospital nurses. METHODS: Thirty-five nurses were exposed to bright light (
Bjørn Bjorvatn, Ståle Pallesen, Siri Waage, Eirunn Thun, Kjersti M Blytt   +4 more
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Four-Week Supplementation of Water-Soluble Tomato Extract Attenuates Platelet Function in Chinese Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Individuals: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, and Crossover Clinical Trial

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
Background and AimsPlatelets are linked to atherosclerotic development and pathological thrombosis. Single dose of water-soluble tomato extract (WTE) which is a natural extraction can exert anti-platelet effects after 3 or 7 h in British healthy people ...
Zezhong Tian, Zezhong Tian, Zezhong Tian, Die Fan, Kongyao Li, Dan Zhao, Dan Zhao, Dan Zhao, Ying Liang, Ying Liang, Ying Liang, Qiuhua Ji, Qiuhua Ji, Qiuhua Ji, Xiaoli Gao, Xilin Ma, Xilin Ma, Xilin Ma, Yimin Zhao, Yimin Zhao, Yimin Zhao, Yuheng Mao, Yuheng Mao, Yuheng Mao, Huicui Meng, Huicui Meng, Huicui Meng, Yan Yang, Yan Yang, Yan Yang   +29 more
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Mortality associated with wildfire smoke exposure in Washington state, 2006–2017: a case-crossover study

Environmental Health, 2020
Background Wildfire events are increasing in prevalence in the western United States. Research has found mixed results on the degree to which exposure to wildfire smoke is associated with an increased risk of mortality.
A. Doubleday, Jill Schulte, L. Sheppard, Matt Kadlec, R. Dhammapala, J. Fox, Tania M Busch Isaksen   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Does night-time aircraft noise trigger mortality? A case-crossover study on 24 886 cardiovascular deaths

European Heart Journal, 2020
Aims It is unclear whether night-time noise events, including from aeroplanes, could trigger a cardiovascular death. In this study, we investigate the potential acute effects of aircraft noise on mortality and the specific role of different night-time ...
A. Saucy, B. Schäffer, L. Tangermann, D. Vienneau, J. Wunderli, M. Röösli   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source