2013
Cumulative exposure to paternal seminal fluid prior to conception and subsequent risk of preeclampsia
Saftlas A, Rubenstein L, Prater K, Harland K, Field E, Triche E. Cumulative exposure to paternal seminal fluid prior to conception and subsequent risk of preeclampsia. Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2013, 101: 104-110. PMID: 24011785, DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2013.07.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of preeclampsiaVaginal exposureNulliparous womenImmune maladaptation hypothesisOdds of preeclampsiaMedical chart reviewPercentile of exposureBarrier contraceptive methodsCase-control studyVaginal sexual intercourseAllogeneic fetusChart reviewIowa womenPaternal HLAAntigen exposureImmune toleranceNormotensive controlsPaternal antigensMaternal tolerancePreeclampsia casesPreeclampsia riskSubsequent riskSeminal fluidLive birthsContraceptive useMaternal–fetal HLA sharing and preeclampsia: variation in effects by seminal fluid exposure in a case–control study of nulliparous women in Iowa
Triche E, Harland K, Field E, Rubenstein L, Saftlas A. Maternal–fetal HLA sharing and preeclampsia: variation in effects by seminal fluid exposure in a case–control study of nulliparous women in Iowa. Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2013, 101: 111-119. PMID: 23998333, PMCID: PMC4060772, DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2013.06.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase-control studyHLA sharingSemen exposureNulliparous womenClass IHLA typingComplete HLA typingMaternal-fetal histocompatibilityOdds of preeclampsiaMother-baby pairsHLA-A matchingVaginal exposureNormotensive controlsSuccessful pregnancyPreeclampsia casesContraceptive usePreeclampsiaEligibility criteriaFluid exposureIngestion practicesClass IIMultivariate modelStudy sampleExposure historyType of practice
2012
Effects of Ambient Pollen Concentrations on Frequency and Severity of Asthma Symptoms Among Asthmatic Children
DellaValle CT, Triche EW, Leaderer BP, Bell ML. Effects of Ambient Pollen Concentrations on Frequency and Severity of Asthma Symptoms Among Asthmatic Children. Epidemiology 2012, 23: 55-63. PMID: 22082997, PMCID: PMC3246281, DOI: 10.1097/ede.0b013e31823b66b8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShortness of breathRescue medication useAsthma maintenance medicationsMaintenance medicationPersistent coughSensitized childrenChest tightnessNight symptomsAsthmatic childrenMedication usePollen exposureSeverity of asthmaDaily respiratory symptomsWeed pollenLogistic regression analysisLow exposureSeparate logistic regression analysesAsthmatic symptomsRespiratory symptomsDaily symptomsAntibiotic useSymptom outcomesDaily ambientMedicationsAmbient pollen concentrations
2011
Effects of endotoxin exposure on childhood asthma risk are modified by a genetic polymorphism in ACAA1
Sordillo JE, Sharma S, Poon A, Lasky-Su J, Belanger K, Milton DK, Bracken MB, Triche EW, Leaderer BP, Gold DR, Litonjua AA. Effects of endotoxin exposure on childhood asthma risk are modified by a genetic polymorphism in ACAA1. BMC Medical Genomics 2011, 12: 158. PMID: 22151743, PMCID: PMC3252252, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2350-12-158.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndotoxin exposureAsthma riskProtective effectRisk of asthmaGenetic polymorphismsChildhood asthma riskChildhood Asthma StudyInnate immune pathwaysInnate immunity pathwaysAsthma StudyAsthmaConclusionOur findingsImmune pathwaysMinor alleleHome allergensImmunity pathwaysEczemaMajor alleleChildrenEndotoxinExposureRiskSignificant interactionPolymorphismACAA1
2009
Integrated exposure modeling: A model using GIS and GLM
Holford TR, Ebisu K, McKay LA, Gent JF, Triche EW, Bracken MB, Leaderer BP. Integrated exposure modeling: A model using GIS and GLM. Statistics In Medicine 2009, 29: 116-129. PMID: 19823976, PMCID: PMC3182125, DOI: 10.1002/sim.3732.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAir PollutantsConnecticutEnvironmental ExposureGeographic Information SystemsHumansInfantModels, StatisticalNitrogen DioxideVehicle EmissionsConceptsGeneralized linear modelLinear modelLayout of roadsDispersion functionStatistical modelStandard regression techniquesTraffic-related health effectsSecond examplePollutant dispersionSpline modelSpatial modelRegression techniquesDaily trafficConnecticut homesIntegralsModelTraffic densityDispersionGLMTrafficVariablesFunctionMeteorologyTraffic-related pollutionHousehold airborne Penicillium associated with peak expiratory flow variability in asthmatic children
Bundy KW, Gent JF, Beckett W, Bracken MB, Belanger K, Triche E, Leaderer BP. Household airborne Penicillium associated with peak expiratory flow variability in asthmatic children. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2009, 103: 26-30. PMID: 19663123, PMCID: PMC2746059, DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60139-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAir Pollution, IndoorAsthmaChildEnvironmental ExposureFemaleHousingHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMitosporic FungiOdds RatioPeak Expiratory Flow RatePenicilliumConceptsPeak expiratory flow variabilityExpiratory flow variabilityAsthmatic childrenAirway hyperreactivityPeak expiratory flowYears of ageLogistic regression modelsAsthma prevalencePhysician diagnosisExpiratory flowChildren 6HyperreactivityChildrenAirborne mold concentrationsRegression modelsAgeCommon moldsIndoor fungiExposureMold concentrationsHomeAsthmaAirborne fungiTotal moldPrevalence
2008
Indoor Combustion and Asthma
Belanger K, Triche E. Indoor Combustion and Asthma. Immunology And Allergy Clinics Of North America 2008, 28: 507-519. PMID: 18572104, PMCID: PMC2760246, DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2008.03.011.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Exposure to NO2 and Nitrous Acid and Respiratory Symptoms in the First Year of Life
van Strien RT, Gent JF, Belanger K, Triche E, Bracken MB, Leaderer BP. Exposure to NO2 and Nitrous Acid and Respiratory Symptoms in the First Year of Life. Epidemiology 2004, 15: 471-478. PMID: 15232409, DOI: 10.1097/01.ede.0000129511.61698.d8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrediction of residential pet and cockroach allergen levels using questionnaire information.
Gehring U, Triche E, van Strien RT, Belanger K, Holford T, Gold DR, Jankun T, Ren P, McSharry JE, Beckett WS, Platts-Mills TA, Chapman MD, Bracken MB, Leaderer BP. Prediction of residential pet and cockroach allergen levels using questionnaire information. Environmental Health Perspectives 2004, 112: 834-839. PMID: 15175169, PMCID: PMC1242009, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.6685.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAir Pollution, IndoorAllergensAnimalsAnimals, DomesticCatsChildChild, PreschoolCockroachesDogsDustEnvironmental ExposureEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayFemaleForecastingHumansInfant WelfareInfant, NewbornOwnershipPregnancyReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificitySurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPresence of cockroachesEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assayAllergen levelsCut pointsDog ownershipLower cut pointQuestionnaire informationHouse dustConcentration of allergenPet ownershipPast pet ownershipAllergen exposureCockroach allergensAllergen concentrationsMain living areaEpidemiologic purposesImmunosorbent assayAllergen contentCatsExposure assessmentMeans of questionnairesAllergensDust samplesInfant beddingQuestionnaire reportsInfant Otitis Media and the Use of Secondary Heating Sources
Pettigrew MM, Gent JF, Triche EW, Belanger KD, Bracken MB, Leaderer BP. Infant Otitis Media and the Use of Secondary Heating Sources. Epidemiology 2004, 15: 13-20. PMID: 14712142, DOI: 10.1097/01.ede.0000101292.41006.2e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEnvironmental ExposureEpidemiologic StudiesFemaleHeatingHumansInfantInfant WelfareMaleOtitis MediaProspective StudiesRecurrenceRegression AnalysisConceptsRecurrent otitis mediaOtitis media episodesOtitis mediaOtitis media riskOffice visitsDay careMaternal historyWhite raceAssociation of exposureHome heating sourcesDoctor office visitsLogistic regression modelingMedium riskProspective studyPotential confoundersMore episodesSecondary heating sourcesVirginia HospitalWood stove useLogistic regressionTelephone interviewsMultivariate modelAdditional childrenIntermittent useCare
2003
Symptoms of Wheeze and Persistent Cough in the First Year of Life: Associations with Indoor Allergens, Air Contaminants, and Maternal History of Asthma
Belanger K, Beckett W, Triche E, Bracken MB, Holford T, Ren P, McSharry JE, Gold DR, Platts-Mills TA, Leaderer BP. Symptoms of Wheeze and Persistent Cough in the First Year of Life: Associations with Indoor Allergens, Air Contaminants, and Maternal History of Asthma. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2003, 158: 195-202. PMID: 12882940, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwg148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfants of mothersSymptoms of wheezePersistent coughPhysician-diagnosed asthmaDust mite allergenRelation of exposureFirst yearAsthma historyDog allergensIndoor allergensInfant wheezeMaternal historyMite allergensCoughWheezeHome exposureAsthmaInfantsAllergensSymptomsAsthmatic siblingsMothersExposureRiskFirst study
1998
Correlates of Residential Wiring Code Used in Studies of Health Effects of Residential Electromagnetic Fields
Bracken M, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Addesso K, Patel S, Triche E, Leaderer B. Correlates of Residential Wiring Code Used in Studies of Health Effects of Residential Electromagnetic Fields. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1998, 148: 467-474. PMID: 9737559, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a009672.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultConfounding Factors, EpidemiologicConnecticutElectromagnetic FieldsEnvironmental ExposureFemaleHousingHumans