2016
Trace metal exposure is associated with increased exhaled nitric oxide in asthmatic children
Godri Pollitt KJ, Maikawa CL, Wheeler AJ, Weichenthal S, Dobbin NA, Liu L, Goldberg MS. Trace metal exposure is associated with increased exhaled nitric oxide in asthmatic children. Environmental Health 2016, 15: 94. PMID: 27586245, PMCID: PMC5009709, DOI: 10.1186/s12940-016-0173-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthmatic childrenIQR increaseNitric oxideEmergency room visitsExacerbation of symptomsPersonal daily exposureAcute health effectsResultsA positive associationElevated FeNOFeNO responseAirway inflammationRoom visitsMarker of trafficDaily exposureAsthma experienceConsecutive daysFeNOChildren's exposureHealth effectsPersonal samplesChildrenPositive associationExposureFine particulate matterAmbient PM2.5
2015
Relationship Between Daily Exposure to Biomass Fuel Smoke and Blood Pressure in High-Altitude Peru
Burroughs Peña M, Romero KM, Velazquez EJ, Davila-Roman VG, Gilman RH, Wise RA, Miranda JJ, Checkley W. Relationship Between Daily Exposure to Biomass Fuel Smoke and Blood Pressure in High-Altitude Peru. Hypertension 2015, 65: 1134-1140. PMID: 25753976, PMCID: PMC4466100, DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.114.04840.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiastolic blood pressureSystolic blood pressureBlood pressureBiomass fuel useHousehold air pollutionVital capacityFuel smokeHigher systolic blood pressurePopulation-based cohort studyDaily exposureHigher diastolic blood pressureBiomass fuel usersBlood pressure outcomesElevated blood pressureHigh blood pressureBiomass fuel smokeMultivariable regression modelsCardiovascular preventionCohort studyLung functionPressure outcomesEffect modificationHigher likelihoodHypertensionFuel users
2009
Symptoms and Medication Use in Children with Asthma and Traffic-Related Sources of Fine Particle Pollution
Gent JF, Koutrakis P, Belanger K, Triche E, Holford TR, Bracken MB, Leaderer BP. Symptoms and Medication Use in Children with Asthma and Traffic-Related Sources of Fine Particle Pollution. Environmental Health Perspectives 2009, 117: 1168-1174. PMID: 19654929, PMCID: PMC2717146, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.0800335.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication useInhaler useLikelihood of wheezeExacerbation of asthmaMeasures logistic regression modelsRisk of symptomsRespiratory health effectsYears of ageHealth outcomes riskLikelihood of symptomsLogistic regression modelsAsthma 4Outcome riskAsthmaHealth outcomesDaily exposureSymptomsHealth effectsStudy diariesParticle exposureHealth impactsChildrenPublic healthExposureRegression models
2008
Comparison of Task-Based Exposure Metrics for an Epidemiologic Study of Isocyanate Inhalation Exposures Among Autobody Shop Workers
Woskie SR, Bello D, Gore RJ, Stowe MH, Eisen EA, Liu Y, Sparer JA, Redlich CA, Cullen MR. Comparison of Task-Based Exposure Metrics for an Epidemiologic Study of Isocyanate Inhalation Exposures Among Autobody Shop Workers. Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Hygiene 2008, 5: 588-598. PMID: 18615291, DOI: 10.1080/15459620802275429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuantitative exposure metricsOccupational exposure limitsEpidemiologic studiesExposure metricsRespirator useCross-week changesExposure-response analysisTime-weighted average exposureShop workersExposure assessmentPersonal daily exposureMagnitude of associationOccupational epidemiologic studiesWorkplace protection factorsQuantitative exposure assessmentTask-based exposure assessmentRespiratory functionInhalation exposureDaily exposureAverage exposureRisk estimatesExposure misclassificationQuantitative exposureSpearman correlationComparison of tasks
1997
Restoration of detectable melatonin after entrainment to a 24-hour schedule in a ‘free-running’ man
Oren D, Giesen H, Wehr T. Restoration of detectable melatonin after entrainment to a 24-hour schedule in a ‘free-running’ man. Psychoneuroendocrinology 1997, 22: 39-52. PMID: 9141150, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4530(96)00038-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGRF-44Multiple endocrine abnormalitiesInfusion of TRHPineal gland secretionNocturnal melatonin secretionAbnormal endocrine functionCircadian rhythm disordersSleep-wake disordersGH responseThyrotropin levelsEndocrine abnormalitiesCRH infusionEndocrine challengesDifferential diagnosisAbnormal responseGonadal axesEndocrine functionRhythm disordersSerum melatoninGrowth hormoneMelatonin secretionDaily exposureCircadian profileMelatoninLux light
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