PMID: Sci Total Environ. 2019 Nov 16 ;706:135522. Epub 2019 Nov 16. PMID: 31864998 Abstract Title: Association between air pollutants and development of chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The association between incident chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and exposure to outdoor air pollution is under debate. …
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PM2.5 exposure in the respiratory system induces distinct inflammatory signalling in the lung and the liver of mice.
PMID: J Immunol Res. 2019 ;2019:3486841. Epub 2019 Dec 1. PMID: 31871955 Abstract Title: PM2.5 Exposure in the Respiratory System Induces Distinct Inflammatory Signaling in the Lung and the Liver of Mice. Abstract: Fine particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) is a harmful air pollutant currently threatening public health. Although many studies have been performed on the …
Two-year ambient particulate matter concentrations were inversely associated with lung function and associated with poor lung function in children.
PMID: Environ Health Perspect. 2019 Dec ;127(12):127008. Epub 2019 Dec 24. PMID: 31873044 Abstract Title: Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Fine Particulate Matter () and Lung Function in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: A Longitudinal Cohort Study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The association between long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter() and lung function in …
Exposure to ambient dusty particulate matter impairs spatial memory and hippocampal LTP by increasing brain inflammation and oxidative stress.
PMID: Life Sci. 2019 Dec 21:117210. Epub 2019 Dec 21. PMID: 31874166 Abstract Title: Exposure to ambient dusty particulate matter impairs spatial memory and hippocampal LTP by increasing brain inflammation and oxidative stress in rats. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Exposure of healthy subjects to ambient airborne dusty particulate matter (PM) causes brain dysfunction. This study aimed to …
The acute effects of fine particulate matter constituents on circulating inflammatory biomarkers in healthy adults.
PMID: Sci Total Environ. 2019 Dec 14 ;707:135989. Epub 2019 Dec 14. PMID: 31874395 Abstract Title: The acute effects of fine particulate matter constituents on circulating inflammatory biomarkers in healthy adults. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Systemic inflammation is considered one of the key mechanisms in the development of cardiovascular diseases induced by fine particulate matter (PM) air …
Air pollution is a risk factor for lung tumorigenesis.
PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Dec 24 ;21(1). Epub 2019 Dec 24. PMID: 31878205 Abstract Title: Deciphering the Code between Air Pollution and Disease: The Effect of Particulate Matter on Cancer Hallmarks. Abstract: Air pollution has been recognized as a global health problem, causing around 7 million deaths worldwide and representing one of the …
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Statin therapy and risk of incident diabetes mellitus in adults With cardiovascular risk factors.
PMID: Am J Cardiol. 2019 Nov 19. Epub 2019 Nov 19. PMID: 31848029 Abstract Title: Statin Therapy and Risk of Incident Diabetes Mellitus in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Abstract: The association between statins and diabetes mellitus (DM) remains controversial. The Kaiser Permanente CHAMP Study identified adults without DM who had cardiovascular (CV) risk factors …
Alternate-day fasting appears to be an effective diet therapy for individuals with NAFLD that can achieve weight loss and improvement of dyslipidaemia.
PMID: BMC Gastroenterol. 2019 Dec 18 ;19(1):219. Epub 2019 Dec 18. PMID: 31852444 Abstract Title: Effects of alternate-day fasting on body weight and dyslipidaemia in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomised controlled trial. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Alternate-day fasting (ADF) is a novel diet therapy that may achieve reduction in body weight and improvement of …
Accelerated decline in episodic memory was associated with long-term PM2.5 exposure.
PMID: Environ Int. 2019 Dec 24 ;135:105196. Epub 2019 Dec 24. PMID: 31881430 Abstract Title: Exposure to fine particulate matter and temporal dynamics of episodic memory and depressive symptoms in older women. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Emerging data suggests PM(particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter read more
Effects of ambient particulate matter on fasting blood glucose.
PMID: Environ Pollut. 2019 Nov 9 ;258:113589. Epub 2019 Nov 9. PMID: 31841764 Abstract Title: Effects of ambient particulate matter on fasting blood glucose: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: Studies have found that ambient particulate matter (PM) affects fasting blood glucose. However, the results are not consistent. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis …
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