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
Developmental 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