2024
Exposure range matters: considering non-linear associations in the meta-analysis of environmental pollutant exposure using examples of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and birth outcomes
Guo P, Warren J, Deziel N, Liew Z. Exposure range matters: considering non-linear associations in the meta-analysis of environmental pollutant exposure using examples of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and birth outcomes. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2024, kwae309. PMID: 39227151, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwae309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-linear associationMeta-analysisHeterogeneity of effect estimatesEffect estimatesPotential non-linear associationsExposure-outcome relationshipsRisk of preterm birthSubgroup meta-analysisBirth outcomesPollution exposureMeta-analytic approachMeta-analysesEffect sizeEnvironmental pollutant exposureResults heterogeneityExposure levelsHealth effectsPreterm birthEvidence-based policymakingPrenatal exposurePotential heterogeneityMean birth weightBirth weightMethodological challengesCut-off choice
2018
Prenatal Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Birth Outcomes; An Updated Analysis from the Danish National Birth Cohort
Meng Q, Inoue K, Ritz B, Olsen J, Liew Z. Prenatal Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Birth Outcomes; An Updated Analysis from the Danish National Birth Cohort. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2018, 15: 1832. PMID: 30149566, PMCID: PMC6164159, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15091832.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDanish National Birth CohortLow birth weightNational Birth CohortBirth weightPreterm birthBirth outcomesPFASs exposureBirth cohortPrenatal PFASs exposureMaternal plasma concentrationsAdverse birth outcomesPerfluorononanoic acidPerfluorodecanoic acidWidespread industrial pollutantsPerfluoroalkyl substancesPerfluorooctanoate exposureGestational ageHighest quartileInfant pairsEarly pregnancyFetal growthPrenatal exposurePerfluoroheptane sulfonatePlasma concentrationsElevated riskDevelopmental Exposures to Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs): An Update of Associated Health Outcomes
Liew Z, Goudarzi H, Oulhote Y. Developmental Exposures to Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs): An Update of Associated Health Outcomes. Current Environmental Health Reports 2018, 5: 1-19. PMID: 29556975, PMCID: PMC6348874, DOI: 10.1007/s40572-018-0173-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth outcomesPostnatal growthAssociated health outcomesPurpose of ReviewWePerfluoroalkyl substancesPlacenta transferBirth outcomesPotential health effectsPostnatal exposureImmunomodulatory effectsPrenatal exposureEpidemiological evidenceEpidemiological findingsDevelopmental exposureImmune functionAnimal studiesPossible associationNeurodevelopmental endpointsAdverse effectsHealth effectsHuman exposureOutcomesExposureBreastfeedingHome environment