2022
Childhood asthma and household exposures to nitrogen dioxide and fine particles: a triple-crossover randomized intervention trial
Gent JF, Holford TR, Bracken MB, Plano JM, McKay LA, Sorrentino KM, Koutrakis P, Leaderer BP. Childhood asthma and household exposures to nitrogen dioxide and fine particles: a triple-crossover randomized intervention trial. Journal Of Asthma 2022, 60: 744-753. PMID: 35796019, PMCID: PMC10162040, DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2022.2093219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevels of NOPersistent asthmaAsthma symptomsIntervention trialsNumber of asthmaDays of treatmentSymptom daysAsthma morbidityChildhood asthmaTreatment periodAsthmaCrossover designHousehold exposureSymptomsModest reductionTreatment effectsTreatmentGas stovesTrialsExposureTriple crossoverInterventionChildrenMixed modelsFurther research
2016
Fine Particulates, Preterm Birth, and Membrane Rupture in Rochester, NY
Pereira G, Evans KA, Rich DQ, Bracken MB, Bell ML. Fine Particulates, Preterm Birth, and Membrane Rupture in Rochester, NY. Epidemiology 2016, 27: 66-73. PMID: 26247489, DOI: 10.1097/ede.0000000000000366.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm birthPrelabor ruptureWhole pregnancyOdds ratioSame womenElevated PM2.5 exposureConditional logistic regressionFine particulate exposureIndividual-level confoundersThird trimesterFirst trimesterSecond trimesterPregnancyPM2.5 exposureTrimesterLogistic regressionParticulate exposureBirthLongitudinal studyLow exposureWomen comparisonsMembrane ruptureRuptureWomenExposure
2014
Asthma medication use during pregnancy, wheeze and estimated exposure to ambient nitrogen dioxide
Gent JF, Kezik JM, Hill ME, McKay LA, Holford TR, Leaderer BP, Bracken MB. Asthma medication use during pregnancy, wheeze and estimated exposure to ambient nitrogen dioxide. European Respiratory Journal 2014, 45: 538-540. PMID: 25537555, PMCID: PMC4331059, DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00161514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthma medication useMedication usePregnant womenRisk of wheezePoor pulmonary functionAdverse health outcomesPregnant asthmaticsAsthma exacerbationsAsthma medicationsPerinatal complicationsPulmonary functionFetal growthHealth outcomesPregnancyNO2 exposureWheezeAsthmaMedicationsWomenAmbient nitrogen dioxideMothersMinimal effectExposureAsthmaticsExacerbation
1999
Healthy Women's PEF Variations with Ambient Summer Concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4 2 −, H+, and O3
NAEHER L, HOLFORD T, BECKETT W, BELANGER K, TRICHE E, BRACKEN M, LEADERER B. Healthy Women's PEF Variations with Ambient Summer Concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4 2 −, H+, and O3. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1999, 160: 117-125. PMID: 10390388, DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.160.1.9808153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeak expiratory flowPEF variationEvening peak expiratory flowMorning peak expiratory flowOutdoor monitoring sitePeak flow meterAmbient air pollutionMicrograms/m3Expiratory flowPhysiologic effectsPEF measurementsOnly exposureConcurrent measuresExposureMeteorologic variablesFine particulate sulfateDailyMethodological issues in the study of rare exposures and rare outcomes in perinatal epidemiology
Bracken M. Methodological issues in the study of rare exposures and rare outcomes in perinatal epidemiology. Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology 1999, 103: s354-s355. PMID: 9949337, DOI: 10.1016/s0091-6749(99)70262-9.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
1998
Spontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds
Belanger K, Leaderer B, Hellenbrand K, Holford T, McSharry J, Power M, Bracken M. Spontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds. Epidemiology 1998, 9: 36-42. PMID: 9430266, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199801000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectric blanket useSpontaneous abortionPregnancy lossBlanket useEarly pregnancy lossHeated water bedsTime of conceptionMonth of conceptionWire code categoriesWeeks' gestationProspective studyEarly pregnancyUnadjusted analysesBed useGreater riskPregnancyAbortionDose responseWomenRiskElectric bedElectric blanketExposureSlight increaseGestation
1995
Measurement of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Pregnant Women
O'Connor T, Holford T, Leaderer B, Hammond S, Bracken M. Measurement of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Pregnant Women. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1995, 142: 1315-1321. PMID: 7503052, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a117599.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrine cotinineEnvironmental tobacco smokePregnant womenTobacco smokeWork exposureAir nicotine concentrationsSelf-reported exposurePersonal air monitorsExposure assessment methodsAir nicotineMeasurement of exposureHome exposureCotinineNicotine concentrationsExposure classificationWomenCohen's kappaExposureSpearman rank-order correlation coefficientAir monitorsRank-order correlation coefficientKappaSocial exposureSmokeHigh levelsEXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DURING PREGNANCY WITH EMPHASIS ON ELECTRICALLY HEATED BEDS
Bracken M, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Dlugosz L, Holford T, McSharry J, Addesso K, Leaderer B. EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DURING PREGNANCY WITH EMPHASIS ON ELECTRICALLY HEATED BEDS. Epidemiology 1995, 6: 263-270. PMID: 7619934, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199505000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal growth retardationGrowth retardationBed useIntrauterine growth retardationVideo display terminal useDose-response relationPersonal monitorsEMF exposureTime-weighted analysisMonitoring of exposureThird trimesterProspective studyFetal growthWire codesHome measurementsReproductive outcomesHuman studiesPregnancyStudy designVideo display terminalsExposure measuresHours of useMeaningful increaseRiskExposureOccupationally related magnetic field exposure and male subfertility*
Lundsberg L, Bracken M, Belanger K. Occupationally related magnetic field exposure and male subfertility*. Fertility And Sterility 1995, 63: 384-391. PMID: 7843447, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)57373-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase groupMale subfertilityInfertility clinicOdds ratioExposure categoriesMagnetic field exposureSemen analysisMale reproductive healthCase-control studyFirst semen analysisStandard control groupLack of associationMultivariate adjustmentRisk factorsLaboratory confirmationEstimates of riskControl groupReproductive healthSignificant associationField exposureMale partnersSubfertilityClinicDeleterious effectsExposure
1994
Human exposure to magnetic fields: A comparative assessment of two dosimeters
Dlugosz L, Belanger K, Johnson P, Bracken M. Human exposure to magnetic fields: A comparative assessment of two dosimeters. Bioelectromagnetics 1994, 15: 593-597. PMID: 7880173, DOI: 10.1002/bem.2250150613.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1988
IN UTERO EXPOSURE TO ORGANIC SOLVENTS AND HUMAN NEURODEVELOPMENT
Eskenazi B, Gaylord L, Bracken M, Brown D. IN UTERO EXPOSURE TO ORGANIC SOLVENTS AND HUMAN NEURODEVELOPMENT. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 1988, 30: 492-501. PMID: 3169389, DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1988.tb04776.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUtero exposureNeurobehavioral developmentCentral nervous system malformationsAdverse neurodevelopmental outcomesNervous system malformationsUnexposed childrenNeurodevelopmental outcomesPotential confoundersSystem malformationsDevelopmental milestonesMental retardationHuman neurodevelopmentMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisRecent reportsHuman brainChildrenMothers' reportsExposureMcCarthy ScalesAdequate powerMothersReportLow levelsSolvent exposureExposure to Organic Solvents and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Eskenazi B, Bracken M, Holford T, Grady J. Exposure to Organic Solvents and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 1988, 14: 177-188. PMID: 3207103, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.4700140208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHypertensive disordersPregnancy complicationsAdverse pregnancy complicationsDisorders of pregnancyPoor neonatal growthNeed of replicationCardiovascular complicationsVaginal bleedingCesarean sectionRenal diseaseGlomerular lesionsNeonatal growthComplicationsLarger sample sizePregnancySolvent exposureWomenHypertensionPreeclampsiaProteinuriaDisordersEdemaExposureSample sizeAdditional support
1986
ASSOCIATION OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT WITH PASSIVE SMOKE EXPOSURE IN PREGNANCY1
MARTIN T, BRACKEN M. ASSOCIATION OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT WITH PASSIVE SMOKE EXPOSURE IN PREGNANCY1. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1986, 124: 633-642. PMID: 3752056, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114436.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weightPassive smoke exposureBirth weightPassive smokingTerm deliverySmoke exposureYale-New Haven HospitalUnexposed womenAntenatal patientsTerm newbornsPassive smokeGestational ageCigarette smokingProspective studyRelative riskSmokingGrowth retardationPregnancyAdditive effectRiskWomenExposureSmokeDeliveryNonsmokers
1978
Role of Oral Contraception in Congenital Malformations of Offspring
BRACKEN M, HOLFORD T, WHITE C, KELSEY J. Role of Oral Contraception in Congenital Malformations of Offspring. International Journal Of Epidemiology 1978, 7: 309-317. PMID: 744667, DOI: 10.1093/ije/7.4.309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral contraceptivesCongenital malformationsHealthy control infantsOral contraceptive useCase-control studyTime of conceptionOccurrence of malformationsControl infantsMaternal exposureOral contraceptionContraceptive useMalformed infantsSpecific estrogenSpecific diagnosisControl studyPregnancyMalformationsContraceptivesCardiovascular defectsInfantsExposureWomenProgestogensOffspringEstrogen