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Genes and pathways underlying susceptibility to impaired lung function in the context of environmental tobacco smoke exposure

Respiratory Research, 2017
Background Studies aiming to assess genetic susceptibility for impaired lung function levels upon exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) have thus far focused on candidate-genes selected based on a-priori knowledge of potentially relevant ...
K. de Jong, J.M. Vonk, M. Imboden, L. Lahousse, A. Hofman, G.G. Brusselle, N.M. Probst-Hensch, D.S. Postma, H.M. Boezen   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association of childhood opportunity with hospital‐based reutilization in children with asthma

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Outcome disparities exist among children with asthma, though associations between neighborhood conditions and timing and intensity (i.e., emergency department and readmissions) of recurrent hospital‐based reutilization are not well defined.
Mert Sekmen, Matt Hall, Derek J. Williams, Alison R. Carroll   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Air pollution, fetal and infant tobacco smoke exposure, and wheezing in preschool children: a population-based prospective birth cohort

Environmental Health, 2012
Background Air pollution is associated with asthma exacerbations. We examined the associations of exposure to ambient particulate matter (PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) with the risk of wheezing in preschool children, and assessed whether these ...
Sonnenschein-van der Voort Agnes MM, de Kluizenaar Yvonne, Jaddoe Vincent WV, Gabriele Carmelo, Raat Hein, Moll Henriëtte A, Hofman Albert, Pierik Frank H, Miedema Henk ME, de Jongste Johan C, Duijts Liesbeth   +10 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

The impact of the Cyprus comprehensive smoking ban on air quality and economic business of hospitality venues

BMC Public Health, 2013
Background Several countries, including Cyprus, have passed smoke-free legislations in recent years. The goal of this study was to assess the indoor levels of particulate matter in hospitality venues in Cyprus before and after the implementation of the ...
Christophi Costas A, Paisi Martha, Pampaka Despina, Kehagias Martha, Vardavas Constantine, Connolly Gregory N   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chronic Respiratory Diseases in the 2023‐Defined WHO Western Pacific Region: Burden and Trends From GBD 2023

Med Research, EarlyView.
Chronic respiratory disease burden in the 2023‐defined WHO Western Pacific Region, 1990–2023: Using the Global Burden of Disease 2023 estimates, this study characterized the incidence, prevalence, deaths, and disability‐adjusted life years (DALYs) associated with chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) in the 37 WHO Western Pacific Region Member States and
Zhang Yue, Yi‐Cheng Fu, Wen Zuo, Li‐Na Wang, Xing‐Xing Suo, Peng Sun, Jin‐Hui Bian, Ming‐Yan Wang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ruta graveolens L. in Evidence‐Based Phytotherapy: Pharmacological Activities, Bioactive Compounds and Safety

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
Graphical representation of ethnomedical uses, major bioactive compounds, pharmacological potential and toxicological risks of Ruta graveolens L. ABSTRACT Ruta graveolens L. is widely used in traditional European, Asian, African, and South American medicine for digestive, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and reproductive disorders.
Tetiana Serhiienko, Victoriya Georgiyants, Liudas Ivanauskas, Olha Mykhailenko   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Environmental Exposures in Pediatric Asthma Pathogenesis: A Contemporary Narrative Review

Children
Over several decades, childhood asthma has emerged as a significant global public health concern, with the highest prevalence reported in industrialized countries.
Luca Pecoraro, Anna Gloria Lanzilotti, Marta De Musso, Elisabetta Di Muri, Fernanda Tramacere, Emiliano Altavilla, Flavia Indrio   +6 more
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Protective Effects of Bee Venom (Apis mellifera) Against Cadmium‐Induced Hepatorenal Toxicity, Oxidative Stress, and Anxiety‐Like Behavior in Rats

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cadmium (Cd) is a persistent environmental heavy metal and a major public health concern because it persists in the body for long periods and gradually accumulates in vital organs, particularly the liver, kidneys, and brain. Chronic Cd exposure promotes the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which ultimately leads to ...
Soumaya Ghodbane, Chedli Ellijimi, Rym Elfessi, Ranya Hezzi, Khemaies Ben Rhouma, Hafedh Abdelmelek, Najet Srairi‐Abid, Mohsen Sakly, Riadh Marrouchi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Air pollution, environmental chemicals, and smoking may trigger vitamin D deficiency: Evidence and potential mechanisms

Environment International, 2019
Beyond vitamin D (VD) effect on bone homeostasis, numerous physiological functions in human health have been described for this versatile prohormone. In 2016, 95% of the world's population lived in areas where annual mean ambient particulate matter (
Sayed Esmaeil Mousavi, Heresh Amini, Pouria Heydarpour, Fatemeh Amini Chermahini, Lode Godderis   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source