A5046729011- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Global Health Care Issues
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Metastasis and carcinoma case studies
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Effects of Radiation Exposure
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
University of Bologna
2013-2022
Universidad Iberoamericana
2020
Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi
2009-2018
University of Washington
2018
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2018
Athens International Airport
2018
Laboratório Bacchi
2018
Smithers Pira
2018
Harvard University
2013-2017
3E (Belgium)
2017
Abstract Aims We aimed to assess carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) prevalence in transthyretin (TTR)‐related and light‐chain amyloidosis (AL), comparing it the general population, adjusted for age gender. In TTR‐related (ATTR) we investigated (i) CTS relation genotype, cardiac (CA), gender; (ii) role as an incremental risk factor CA; (iii) temporal relationship between (iv) prognostic role. Methods results Data from 538 subjects (166 hereditary ATTR, 107 wild‐type 196 AL amyloidosis, 69 TTR...
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading cause of in firefighters. Although on-duty SCD usually occurs older victims almost exclusively because coronary heart disease, no studies have examined causation across career span. In present retrospective case-control study, cases young (aged ≤45 years) firefighters from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health fatality investigations (n = 87) were compared with 2 age- gender-matched control groups: occupationally active 915)...
Objectives The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in European countries varies considerably. We analyzed data from the fifth Working Conditions Survey (EWCS) to explore role personal, occupational, and social risk factors determining national pain. Methods Over course 2010, 43 816 subjects 34 were interviewed. one-year back neck/upper-limb Individual-level studied included: sex; age; educational level; socioeconomic status; housework or cooking; gardening repairs; somatizing tendency; job...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Robust evidence indicates an association increased physical fitness with a lower risk CVD events and improved longevity; however, few have studied simple, low-cost measures functional status.To evaluate between push-up capacity subsequent event incidence in cohort active adult men.Retrospective longitudinal study conducted January 1, 2000, December 31, 2010, 1 outpatient clinics Indiana male firefighters aged 18...
Introduction Greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet is linked lower risk for cardiovascular morbidity/mortality in studies of cohorts, older subjects, and/or those with existing health conditions. No have examined the effects this dietary pattern younger working populations United States. We investigated on disease (CVD) biomarkers, metabolic syndrome and body composition an occupationally active, non-Mediterranean cohort. Methods A cross-sectional study cohort 780 career male...
Suboptimal recruit fitness may be a risk factor for poor performance, injury, illness, and lost time during police academy training.To assess the probability of successful completion graduation from as function recruits' baseline levels at entry.Retrospective study where all available records training courses held (2006-2012) Massachusetts municipal academies were reviewed analysed. Entry quantified following measures, recorded start each class: body composition, push-ups, sit-ups,...
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the risk of musculoskeletal disorders hand-wrist system. The American Conference Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) proposed threshold limit values (TLV©) based on hand activity level (HAL) and normalized peak force (PF). We validated ACGIH TLV© in OCTOPUS, a large cohort carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods service workers were followed from 2000–2003. classified subjects with respect action (AL) TLV. Case definitions were: (i) self-reported...
To assess the association between risk of sudden cardiac death and stressful law enforcement duties compared with routine/non-emergency duties. Case distribution study (case series survey information on referent exposures). United States enforcement. Summaries deaths over 4500 US police officers provided by National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Officer Down Page from 1984 to 2010. Observed expected counts relative risks for events during specific strenuous versus activities....
We conducted a case–control analysis to explore the association between occupational exposure asbestos and cholangiocarcinoma (CC). The study was based on historical data from 155 consecutive patients with CC [69 intrahepatic (ICC) 86 extrahepatic (ECC)] referred Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital 2006 2010. cases were individually matched by calendar period of birth, sex, region residence hospital population controls. Occupational retrospectively assessed considering job titles...
Abstract We investigated the association between external beam radiotherapy ( EBRT ) and pleural peritoneal mesothelioma among long‐term (>5 years) solid cancer survivors. analyzed data from US Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results SEER program (1973–2012). fitted survival models adjusted by age, gender, race, year, surgery, relative risk of primary in county residence (proxy for individual asbestos exposure). estimated hazard ratios [ HR ] with reference to nonirradiated patients....
Objective The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) proposed a method to assess the hand, wrist and forearm biomechanical overload based on exertions frequency (hand-activity level) force use (normalized peak force). We applied ACGIH threshold limit value (TLV)® large occupational cohort its ability predict carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) onset. Methods A industrial service workers was followed-up between 2000 2011. investigated incidence CTS symptoms confirmed by...
Objective To identify efficient PubMed search strategies to retrieve articles regarding putative occupational determinants of conditions not generally considered be work related. Methods Based on MeSH definitions and expert knowledge, we selected as candidate terms the four describing ‘occupational disease’, exposure’, health’ medicine’ (DEHM) alongside 22 other promising terms. We first explored overlaps between in PubMed. Using random samples abstracts retrieved by each term, estimated...
Little is known regarding duty-related risks for sudden cardiac death (SCD) among young firefighters. To investigate SCD US firefighters aged 45 or younger. We collected data on from the Fire Administration (USFA) and National Institute Occupational Safety Health (NIOSH). Two physicians independently reviewed each record. The proportions of time spent by performing specific duties were estimated a municipal department, 17 large metropolitan departments national database. duty-specific...
Considerable cardiovascular disease and cancer risk among firefighters are attributable to excess adiposity. Robust evidence confirms strong relationships between dietary patterns the of chronic disease. Dietary modification is more likely be effective when strategy appealing addresses knowledge gaps.To assess career firefighters' diet practices information needs, compare relative appeal proposed plans, examine how these vary in association with body composition.Cross-sectional, online...
Health issues are commonly reported by law enforcement officers (LEOs) and often associated with stress. This study is the first to investigate time spent perceived stress encountered across diverse variety of LEO activities. We developed a questionnaire assess an average police officer's experience 22 different duties. then conducted two independent national surveys: one chiefs' views their typical officer other frontline officers' personal perspectives. Police chiefs same duties as most...
Objectives To assess the association between occupational exposure to asbestos and risk of cholangiocarcinoma (CC). Methods We conducted a case–control study nested in Nordic Occupational Cancer (NOCCA) cohort. studied 1458 intrahepatic CC (ICC) 3972 extrahepatic (ECC) cases occurring among subjects born 1920 or later Finland, Iceland, Norway Sweden. Each case was individually matched by birth year, gender country five population controls. The cumulative (measured fibres (f)/ml × years)...
Abstract Limited information is available on risk of peritoneal mesothelioma after asbestos exposure, and in general the cancer cessation exposure. We updated to 2013 follow‐up a cohort 1083 female 894 male textile workers with heavy exposure (up 100 fb/ mL ), often for short periods. A total 1019 deaths were observed, corresponding standardized mortality ratio ( SMR ) 1.68 (95% confidence interval [ CI ]: 1.57–1.78). s 29.1 : 21.5–38.6) cancer, 2.96 2.50–3.49) lung 33.7 25.7–43.4) pleural...
Left ventricular (LV) mass is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events; increased LV common among US firefighters and plays major role in firefighter sudden cardiac death. We aim to identify significant predictors firefighters. Cross-sectional study 400 career male selected by an enriched randomization strategy. Weighted analyses were performed based on the total number risk factors per subject with inverse probability weighting. was assessed echocardiography (ECHO) magnetic...
Objectives: Rates of surgically treated carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among blue- and white-collar workers housewives in the general population were compared. Methods: Surgically cases idiopathic CTS investigated 25–59-year-old residents Tuscany, Italy, during 1997–2000, based on obligatory discharge records from all Italian public/private hospitals, archived according to residence Tuscany’s regional database. Population data extracted 2001 census. Results: After excluding repeat admissions,...