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2024 Jun 4
Exposure to ambient air pollutants during circadian syndrome and subsequent cardiovascular disease and its subtypes and death: A trajectory analysis of the UK Biobank
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38844213/

Conclusions: Long-term exposure to air pollutants during circadian syndrome was associated with subsequent CVD and death. CHD emerged as the most prominent CVD subtype in CVD progression driven by exposure to air pollutants during circadian syndrome. Our study highlights the importance of controlling air pollutants exposure and preventing CHD in people with circadian syndrome.

2024 Jun 7
Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
Air pollution, greenspace exposure and risk of Parkinson's disease: a prospective study of 441,462 participants
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38847847/

Conclusion: Our findings indicate that an IQR increase in ambient NO2 and PM10 concentrations was associated with risk of PD development, while other pollutants (NOX, PM2.5 and PM2.5-10) were not associated with PD risk. Firstly, we find that augmented exposure to greenspace was associated with the lower PD risk by reducing NO2 and PM10 levels.

2024 Jun 7
Association between residential air pollution exposure and cardiovascular risk factors in adults living in northern France
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38849665/

..We detected a significant association between exposure to air pollutants and the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (which is a protective factor against cardiovascular diseases) level: for a 2 µg/m3 increment in PM10, the HDL level decreased by 1.72% (p = 0.0037).

2024 May 24
Division of Child Healthcare, Department of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Association of prenatal and postnatal exposure to air pollution with clinically diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38855453/

.. Our review found substantiated the connection between prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and NOx and a heightened risk of ADHD, while exposure to PM10 during the prenatal stage was not associated with ADHD.

2024 May 31
Delayed effects of air pollution on public bike-sharing system use in Seoul, South Korea: A time series analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38852552/

(PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and O3)
Conclusions: Our findings suggest that high concentrations of ambient air pollution are associated with decreased rates of PBS usage on the subsequent day regardless of the type of air pollutant measured.

2024 Jun 8
Implementation of a botanical bioscrubber for the treatment of indoor ambient air
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38852418/

Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness of a botanical bioscrubber system using Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) in hydroponic setups to mitigate common indoor atmospheric pollutants. Over a 100-day operation, levels of SO2, NO2, O3, TVOC, CO, CO2, PM10, and PM2.5 were monitored, with a significant reduction in carbon-based compounds and particulate matter-. Notably, CO2 and PM2.5 removal efficiencies were significantly correlated with the foliar area, suggesting that the interaction between pollutants and plant leaves plays a crucial role in the phytoremediation process. In contrast, CO, PM10, and TVOC exhibited varied removal efficiencies, hinting the involvement of mechanisms beyond leaf interaction, such as adsorption in irrigation water or root system capture. The absence of significant correlations for PM10 emphasized the need for further investigation into alternative removal processes, potentially mediated by the root system. Overall, our findings suggest that botanical bioscrubbers, particularly those utilizing Golden Pothos, hold promise for indoor air purification through plant-based systems.

2024 Jun 10
Nottingham Ningbo GRADE Centre, School of Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
Association between short-term exposure to ambient air pollutants and the risk of hospital visits for acute upper respiratory tract infections among adults: a time-series study in Ningbo, China
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38858655/

Conclusions: Exposure to ambient air pollution was significantly associated with hospital visits for AURTIs. This study provides epidemiological evidence for policymakers to control better air quality and establish an enhanced system of air pollution alerts.

2024 Jun 10
Air pollution and cancer daily mortality in Hangzhou, China: an ecological research
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38858146/

Background: Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to cancer incidence. However, the evidence is limited regarding the effect of short-term exposure to air pollution on cancer mortality.

Conclusions: Increased cancer mortality was only observed in females with rising concentrations of air pollutants. Further research is required to confirm this sex difference. Advocate for the reduction of air pollutant emissions to protect vulnerable groups.

2024 May
Department of Chinese Medicine, The Fourth Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, Hunan, China
Effects of particulate matter exposure on the risk of type 2 diabetes: a Mendelian randomization study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38856136/

Conclusions: This MR analysis suggests that PM2.5, rather than PM10, is associated with an increased risk of T2D. The use of air purifiers and anti-smog masks may potentially help reduce the risk of T2D. Further research is needed to elucidate the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of PM2.5 and PM10 on T2D.

2024 Jun 18
A ssociations of short-term ambient particulate matter exposure and MTNR1B gene with triglyceride-glucose index: A family-based study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38864120/

Conclusion: Short-term exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 were associated with higher TyG index. The G allele of rs10830963 polymorphism in the MTNR1B gene was associated with the elevated TyG index.

2024 May 28
Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Region Health Service, Rome, Italy
External exposome and all-cause mortality in European cohorts: the EXPANSE project
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38863881/

Discussion: Various components of the external exposome, analyzed individually or in combination, were associated with increased mortality across European cohorts. This sets the stage for future research on the connections between various exposure patterns and human health, aiding in the planning of healthier cities.

2024 Jun 5
Institute for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany.
Associations of long-term exposure to air pollution and noise with body composition in children and adults: Results from the LEAD general population study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38865830/

Conclusion: Air pollution exposure, mainly PM10, was cross-sectionally and longitudinally associated with body composition in children/adolescents and adults. Railway/road-traffic noise exposures showed no associations in both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses.

2024 Jun 13
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
Air Pollution Exposures and Child Executive Function: A U.S. Multi-Cohort Study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38871635/

Conclusions: This work contributes to the evolving science regarding early-life environmental exposures and child development. There remains a need for continued exploration in future research endeavors, to elucidate the complex interplay between natural environment and social determinants influencing child neurodevelopment.

2024 Jun 8
Estimating neighborhood-based mortality risk associated with air pollution: A prospective study
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... We estimated mortality risk associated with air pollution across diverse neighborhoods using Cox regression.