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Molecular bio-dosimetry for carcinogenic risk assessment in survivors of Bhopal gas tragedy

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2015
December 2014 marked the 30th year anniversary of Bhopal gas tragedy. This sudden and accidental leakage of deadly poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas instigated research efforts to understand the nature, severity of health damage and sufferings of 570
Pradyumna Kumar Mishra, Gorantla Venkata Raghuram, Neha Bunkar, Arpit Bhargava, Naveen Kumar Khare   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association of ambient PM1 exposure with maternal blood pressure and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in China

iScience, 2023
Summary: Evidence concerning PM1 exposure, maternal blood pressure (BP), and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) is sparse. We evaluated the associations using 105,063 participants from a nationwide cohort.
Man Zhang, Bo-Yi Yang, Yuqin Zhang, Yongqing Sun, Ruixia Liu, Yue Zhang, Shaofei Su, Enjie Zhang, Xiaoting Zhao, Gongbo Chen, Qizhen Wu, Lixin Hu, Yunting Zhang, Lebing Wang, Yana Luo, Xiaoxuan Liu, Jiaxin Li, Sihan Wu, Xin Mi, Wangjian Zhang, Guanghui Dong, Chenghong Yin, Wentao Yue   +22 more
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Occupational Exposures and Cardiac Structure and Function: ECHO‐SOL (Echocardiographic Study of Latinos)

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2020
Background Our objective was to determine associations of occupational exposures with cardiac structure and function in Hispanic/Latino adults. Methods and Results Employed participants were included (n=782; 52% women, mean age 52.9 years).
Melissa S. Burroughs Peña, Jean Claude Uwamungu, Catherine M. Bulka, Katrina Swett, Krista M. Perreira, Mayank M. Kansal, Matthew Shane Loop, Barry E. Hurwitz, Martha Daviglus, Carlos J. Rodriguez   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Central hemodynamics in relation to low-level environmental lead exposure

Blood Pressure, 2020
Purpose: Arterial stiffness predicts cardiovascular complications. The association between arterial stiffness and blood lead (BL) remains poorly documented.
Cai-Guo Yu, Fang-Fei Wei, Zhen-Yu Zhang, Lutgarde Thijs, Wen-Yi Yang, Blerim Mujaj, Ying-Mei Feng, José Boggia, Harry A. Roels, Harry A. J. Struijker-Boudier, Tim S. Nawrot, Peter Verhamme, Jan A. Staessen   +12 more
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Characteristics of pediatric patients with heat-related illness transferred to emergency departments: a descriptive analysis from Japan [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
Objective Children are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses due to their unique physiological and behavioral characteristics. Understanding the epidemiology and clinical features of heat-related illnesses in children is crucial for guiding ...
Yohei Okada, Marcus Eng Hock Ong, Tadashi Ishihara, Shoji Yokobori, Jun Kanda   +4 more
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No Borders for Tobacco Smoke in Hospitality Venues in Vienna

Atmosphere, 2011
In public places many countries banned smoking as the most important indoor source of fine airborne particulate matter. In Austria partial bans have been in force since 2009, with exemptions for the hospitality industry.
Manfred Neuberger, Herbert Pletz
doaj   +1 more source

Public awareness on the rationale consumption and appropriate disposal methods of unused and expired medications in Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu, India [PDF]

Scripta Medica
Background/Aim: Improper drug disposal methods are a threat to the nature and its ecosystem by accumulation of active compounds included in these pharmaceuticals. Aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on the rationale
Rajaraman Hema Gowtham, Panneerselvam Nithya, Shanmugam Hemanthkumar, Gupta Madhu   +3 more
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Bridging the Loneliness Gap: Depression, Connectivity, and Isolation in Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Peers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld, Scott H. Maurer, Michelle D. Watkinson, John Nury, Elise Barberis, Molly C. Mack   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source