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Stormy weather: a retrospective analysis of demand for emergency medical services during epidemic thunderstorm asthma

British medical journal, 2017
Objectives To describe the demand for emergency medical assistance during the largest outbreak of thunderstorm asthma reported globally, which occurred on 21 November 2016. Design A time series analysis was conducted of emergency medical service caseload
E. Andrew, Z. Nehme, S. Bernard, M. Abramson, E. Newbigin, B. Piper, J. Dunlop, Paul Holman, Karen Smith   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Climate Change, Air Quality, and Pollen Allergies—State of the Art and Recommendations for Research and Public Health

Allergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Allergies are one of the major health challenges of our time, associated with a high individual burden of disease and high costs for the healthcare system. Given their prevalence, allergies are also highly relevant from a public health perspective. The development of allergic diseases is multifactorial. In addition to individual factors (e.g.,
Jobst Augustin, Stefan Gilge, Heike Appel, Ute Dauert, Christina Endler, Ruth Heesen, Conny Höflich, Wilhelm Kuttler, Katharina Heinke Schlünzen, Wolfgang Straff, Barbora Werchan, Matthias Werchan, Torsten Zuberbier, Claudia Traidl‐Hoffmann   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cb-LIKE – Cumulonimbus Likelihood: Thunderstorm forecasting with fuzzy logic

Meteorologische Zeitschrift, 2017
Aviation is heavily affected by thunderstorms. Approaching storm cells with accompanying effects such as heavy rain, hail or downdrafts cause delays and flight cancellations.
Martin Köhler, Arnold Tafferner, Thomas Gerz   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research on objective forecast method of thunderstorm potential based on probability and weight

暴雨灾害, 2020
Based on NCEP reanalysis data and the observation data of thunderstorms at national and regional stations from May to August between 2007 and 2015, using the method combining weights and probability statistics, the physical quantities that are closely ...
Xiaona Lü, Shuzhen NIU, Yiping ZHANG, Han LI   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

EAACI Guidelines on the Importance of Green Space in Urban Environments for Allergy and Asthma Prevention

Allergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The allergy and asthma epidemic in urban societies following World War II is mostly caused by changes in the environment, diet and lifestyle. Disconnection of urban populations from the wider environment has reduced the protective factors building up immunological resilience.
Tari Haahtela, Liam O'Mahony, Claudia Traidl‐Hoffmann, Mubeccel Akdis, Ozlem Ceylan, Panagiotis Chaslaridis, Athanasios Damialis, Stefano Del Giacco, Antti Lauerma, Kari C. Nadeau, Inês Paciência, Isabella Pali‐Schöll, Oscar Palomares, Harald Renz, Jurgen Schwarze, Marilyn Urrutia‐Pereira, Carina Venter, Donata Vercelli, Tonya Winders, Cezmi A. Akdis, Marek Jutel, Ioana Agache   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Illness anxiety disorder: A qualitative study of people with health anxiety and their experiences seeking and avoiding medical care

British Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) has two subtypes in the DSM‐5: ‘care‐seeking’ and ‘care‐avoidant’, with a third subtype, ‘care fluctuating’ identified in previous research. This study explores the experiences of individuals with IAD when seeking and avoiding medical care.
Katarina Kikas, Aliza Werner‐Seidler, Brittany Corkish, Emily Upton, Monique Holden, Jill M. Newby   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatiotemporal Distributions of the Thunderstorm and Lightning Structures over the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau

Remote Sensing
Utilizing data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite’s precipitation radar (PR) and lightning imaging sensor (LIS), this study explores the spatiotemporal distributions of thunderstorm and lightning structures over the Qinghai ...
Yangxingyi Du, Dong Zheng, Yijun Zhang, Wen Yao, Liangtao Xu, Xianggui Fang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Numeric and fluid dynamic representation of tornadic double vortex thunderstorms [PDF]

Current understanding of a double vortex thunderstorm involves a pair of contra-rotating vortices that exists in the dynamic updraft. The pair is believed to be a result of a blocking effect which occurs when a cylindrical thermal updraft of a ...
Boaz, W., Connell, J. R., Frost, W., Marquart, E. J.   +3 more
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Social and Cultural Influences on Parental Mediation of Digital Media Use in Azerbaijan

Children &Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We report on influences on Azerbaijani families' parental mediation strategies for managing young children's digital practices at home. Data were gathered with five families in 2019 and 2023 using the Living Journals approach. Both fathers and mothers revealed the influences of gender and cultural norms on parental mediation.
Sabina Savadova, Lydia Plowman
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of satellite data for sensor improvement (detection of severe storms from space) [PDF]

Stereo photography of clouds over southeast Asia was obtained using NOAA-7 and the Japanese GMS. Due to the breakdown of GMS2, GMS1, which had been retired, is being used as the replacement satellite.
Fujita, T. T.
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