Air Pollution Exposure Model for Individuals (EMI) in Health Studies: Evaluation for Ambient PM2.5 in Central North Carolina

Dec 3, 2024

Environ Sci Technol. 2015 Dec 15;49(24):14184-94. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.5b02765. Epub 2015 Nov 12.ABSTRACTAir pollution health studies of fine particulate matter (diameter ≤2.5 μm, PM2.5) often use outdoor concentrations as exposure surrogates. Failure to account for...

Influence of viral infection on the relationships between airway cytokines and lung function in asthmatic children

Dec 3, 2024

Respir Res. 2018 Nov 21;19(1):228. doi: 10.1186/s12931-018-0922-9.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Few longitudinal studies examine inflammation and lung function in asthma. We sought to determine the cytokines that reduce airflow, and the influence of respiratory viral infections...

Impact of community respiratory viral infections in urban children with asthma

Dec 3, 2024

Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2019 Feb;122(2):175-183.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2018.10.021. Epub 2018 Oct 29.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Upper respiratory tract viral infections cause asthma exacerbations in children. However, the impact of natural colds on children with asthma...

Air pollutant strategies to reduce adverse health impacts and health inequalities: a quantitative assessment for Detroit, Michigan

Dec 3, 2024

Air Qual Atmos Health. 2018 May;11(4):409-422. doi: 10.1007/s11869-017-0543-3. Epub 2018 Feb 10.ABSTRACTThe development of air quality management (AQM) strategies provides opportunities to improve public health and reduce health inequalities. This study evaluates...

Effectiveness of Using Enhanced Filters in Schools and Homes to Reduce Indoor Exposures to PM_2.5 from Outdoor Sources and Subsequent Health Benefits for Children with Asthma

Dec 3, 2024

Environ Sci Technol. 2018 Sep 18;52(18):10767-10776. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.8b02053. Epub 2018 Sep 6.ABSTRACTFilters can reduce indoor concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5), but their benefits have not been well-characterized. This study investigates exposure,...

Sensitivity analysis of the near-road dispersion model RLINE – an evaluation at Detroit, Michigan

Dec 3, 2024

Atmos Environ (1994). 2018 May;181:135-144. doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2018.03.009. Epub 2018 Mar 21.ABSTRACTThe development of accurate and appropriate exposure metrics for health effect studies of traffic-related air pollutants (TRAPs) remains challenging and important...

Disease and Health Inequalities Attributable to Air Pollutant Exposure in Detroit, Michigan

Dec 3, 2024

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2017 Oct 19;14(10):1243. doi: 10.3390/ijerph14101243.ABSTRACTThe environmental burden of disease is the mortality and morbidity attributable to exposures of air pollution and other stressors. The inequality metrics used in cumulative...

Incorrect Data Used in Statistical Analyses

Dec 3, 2024

JAMA Neurol. 2017 May 1;74(5):611-612. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2016.6106.NO ABSTRACTPMID:28288247 | DOI:10.1001/jamaneurol.2016.6106

Assessing concentrations and health impacts of air quality management strategies: Framework for Rapid Emissions Scenario and Health impact ESTimation (FRESH-EST)

Dec 3, 2024

Environ Int. 2016 Sep;94:473-481. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2016.06.005. Epub 2016 Jun 16.ABSTRACTIn air quality management, reducing emissions from pollutant sources often forms the primary response to attaining air quality standards and guidelines. Despite the broad...

Measurement and Comparison of Organic Compound Concentrations in Plasma, Whole Blood, and Dried Blood Spot Samples

Dec 3, 2024

Front Genet. 2016 Apr 21;7:64. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2016.00064. eCollection 2016.ABSTRACTThe preferred sampling medium for measuring human exposures of persistent organic compounds (POPs) is blood, and relevant sample types include whole blood, plasma, and dried blood...