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July 24, 2023
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Exposure to more air pollution may increase incident fracture risk among older adults

Exposure to more air pollution may increase incident fracture risk among older adults

Middle-aged and older adults who live in areas with greater air pollution may have a higher risk for incident fractures, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

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July 19, 2023
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5-year particulate matter exposure behind elevated mortality in Black patients with COPD

5-year particulate matter exposure behind elevated mortality in Black patients with COPD

WASHINGTON — Fine particulate matter pollution exposure over 5 years is behind heightened mortality risk in Black patients with COPD, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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July 14, 2023
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Physicians encouraged to be patient, act as policy advocates during wildfire season

Physicians encouraged to be patient, act as policy advocates during wildfire season

As smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to impact the East Coast, the American Lung Association advises patients and physicians to take steps to prevent asthma exacerbations and other respiratory complications.

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July 12, 2023
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Early air pollution exposure linked to decreased sleep quality in preschoolers

Early air pollution exposure linked to decreased sleep quality in preschoolers

Preschoolers’ sleep quality was negatively impacted by exposure to fine particulate matter at an early age, according to study results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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July 11, 2023
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3-year wildfire smoke exposure raises all-cause, nonaccidental, neoplasm mortality risk

3-year wildfire smoke exposure raises all-cause, nonaccidental, neoplasm mortality risk

Risk for all-cause, nonaccidental and neoplasm mortality was heightened with exposure to elevated levels of wildfire-related fine particulate matter, according to study results published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials.

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July 10, 2023
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Air pollution exposure linked to longer hospital stay in patients with COVID-19

Air pollution exposure linked to longer hospital stay in patients with COVID-19

Exposure to elevated levels of air pollutants before COVID-19 hospitalization increased length of hospital stay and risk for ICU admission, according to study results published in European Respiratory Journal.

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July 03, 2023
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Top news of June: Zero-emission vehicles, mandibular advancement device for OSA

Top news of June: Zero-emission vehicles, mandibular advancement device for OSA

Healio has compiled the most-read news in pulmonology posted in June.

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June 26, 2023
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Eicosapentaenoic acid appears to counteract harmful CV effects from air pollution

Eicosapentaenoic acid appears to counteract harmful CV effects from air pollution

Eicosapentaenoic acid, the active ingredient in certain omega-3 fatty acids, promoted anti-inflammatory, cytoprotective and lipid changes in endothelial cells exposed to air pollution, researchers reported.

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June 19, 2023
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Air pollution associated with length of hospital stays in pediatric asthma in the Bronx

Air pollution associated with length of hospital stays in pediatric asthma in the Bronx

Ambient particulate matter at the 2.5 µm scale and ozone pollution were associated with longer hospital stays for pediatric patients with asthma in the Bronx, according to a study published in Journal of Asthma.

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June 19, 2023
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Grant to support exposomic research into respiratory, other health

Grant to support exposomic research into respiratory, other health

The Institute for Exposomic Research at Mount Sinai has received a 5-year grant totaling $8.45 million from the NIH to support research studying how the environment impacts health across the lifespan.

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