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View article: Assessment of Mold-Specific Volatile Organic Compounds and Molds Using Sorbent Tubes and a CDC/NIOSH-Developed Tool in Homes Affected by Hurricane Ian
Assessment of Mold-Specific Volatile Organic Compounds and Molds Using Sorbent Tubes and a CDC/NIOSH-Developed Tool in Homes Affected by Hurricane Ian Open
Flooding from hurricanes creates damp indoor environments that support mold growth and microbial contamination, posing long-term health risks for occupants. This pilot study evaluated TMVOCs, microbial activity, and environmental condition…
View article: Aerobiology of Respiratory Infectious Viruses: Recent Paradoxes, Mechanistic Insights, and Future Perspectives
Aerobiology of Respiratory Infectious Viruses: Recent Paradoxes, Mechanistic Insights, and Future Perspectives Open
Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the interplay of human behavior, environmental factors, viral evolution, and public health interventions has resulted in unexpected changes in the timing, intensity, and geography of respiratory virus out…
View article: Microplastic Pollution: A Global Environmental Crisis Impacting Marine Life, Human Health, and Potential Innovative Sustainable Solutions
Microplastic Pollution: A Global Environmental Crisis Impacting Marine Life, Human Health, and Potential Innovative Sustainable Solutions Open
Pollution, especially plastic pollution, presents a serious worldwide danger to essential environmental resources. Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments varying in size from 50 μm to 5 mm. The primary aim of this article is to develop a…
View article: Effect of Sampling Time and Sampling Media During Filter and Liquid Impingement-Based Sampling on Collected Bacterial Viability, Culturability, and DNA Concentrations
Effect of Sampling Time and Sampling Media During Filter and Liquid Impingement-Based Sampling on Collected Bacterial Viability, Culturability, and DNA Concentrations Open
Background Airborne pathogenic bacteria sampling is critical for microbial risk assessment. The stress induced by sampling methods such as filtration and liquid impingement can affect the bioactivity and integrity of collected microbial sa…
View article: Effect of Sampling Time and Sampling Media during Filter and Liquid-Impingement-based Sampling on Collected Bacterial Viability, Culturability, and DNA Concentrations
Effect of Sampling Time and Sampling Media during Filter and Liquid-Impingement-based Sampling on Collected Bacterial Viability, Culturability, and DNA Concentrations Open
Sampling stress due to impingement and filtration on bioaerosols has been previously evaluated. However, how changes in sampling time, sampling media, and the refilling of liquid during impingement sampling affect the viability, culturabil…
View article: Associations between Atmospheric Ozone, PM2.5 and Prevalence of Diabetes in Georgia, United States
Associations between Atmospheric Ozone, PM2.5 and Prevalence of Diabetes in Georgia, United States Open
Objective: This study examines the association between two air pollutants (PM2.5 and ozone), and the prevalence of adult diabetes mellitus in relation to various confounding factors. Methods: We collected diabetes prevalence data from the …
View article: A case of Atypical Keratitis by the rare fungus Pseudallescheria Boydii in a young male
A case of Atypical Keratitis by the rare fungus Pseudallescheria Boydii in a young male Open
We present a case of a 24-year-old male with fungal keratitis caused by a rare, atypical fungus Pseudallescheria boydii . Initially, aggressive medical therapy was given, but due to the virulent nature of fungus and its rapid spread, thera…
View article: Spatio-temporal trends in deaths due to cardiovascular diseases attributable to air pollution in India and its states: evidence from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019
Spatio-temporal trends in deaths due to cardiovascular diseases attributable to air pollution in India and its states: evidence from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019 Open
BackgroundCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the predominant cause of global mortality, has been growingly linked to air pollution, which paradoxically aligns with economic growth. This study aims to examine the trends and patterns in CVD mor…
View article: Occupational Hazards in Lead-acid Battery Factories in Bangladesh: Assessing Excess Heat, Noise, Chemical Exposures, and Health Impacts on Workers
Occupational Hazards in Lead-acid Battery Factories in Bangladesh: Assessing Excess Heat, Noise, Chemical Exposures, and Health Impacts on Workers Open
Our study findings indicate that workers in LAB factories in Bangladesh are exposed to extreme temperatures, hazardous materials, and uncomfortable levels of noise, which can lead to serious health risks. To ensure the safety and well-bein…
View article: Navigating the future of academic publishing: mission and vision of "The Evidence"
Navigating the future of academic publishing: mission and vision of "The Evidence" Open
In an era, fraught with healthcare misinformation and disinformation that frequently proliferates, the necessity for scientific, peer-reviewed journals like "The Evidence" is imperative. This journal aims to serve as a repository for rigor…
View article: Reply to Mehrotra et al. Wastewater-Based Surveillance Does Not Belong in a Regulatory Framework Designed to Protect Waters That Receive Treated Wastewater. Comment on “Wright, T.; Adhikari, A. Utilizing a National Wastewater Monitoring Program to Address the U.S. Opioid Epidemic: A Focus on Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 5282”
Reply to Mehrotra et al. Wastewater-Based Surveillance Does Not Belong in a Regulatory Framework Designed to Protect Waters That Receive Treated Wastewater. Comment on “Wright, T.; Adhikari, A. Utilizing a National Wastewater Monitoring Program to Address the U.S. Opioid Epidemic: A Focus on Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 5282” Open
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View article: Exposure Levels of Airborne Fungi, Bacteria, and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Cotton Farms during Cotton Harvesting and Evaluations of N95 Respirators against These Bioaerosols
Exposure Levels of Airborne Fungi, Bacteria, and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Cotton Farms during Cotton Harvesting and Evaluations of N95 Respirators against These Bioaerosols Open
The USA is the third-leading cotton-producing country worldwide and cotton farming is common in the state of Georgia. Cotton harvest can be a significant contributor to airborne microbial exposures to farmers and nearby rural communities. …
View article: Childhood Asthma-Management Practices in Rural Nigeria: Exploring the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Caregivers in Oyo State
Childhood Asthma-Management Practices in Rural Nigeria: Exploring the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Caregivers in Oyo State Open
Background: Caregivers of asthmatic children have a poor knowledge of proper asthma-management practices in Nigeria. This study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practice behaviors of caregivers in the management of asthma in children…
View article: Childhood Asthma Management Practices in Rural Nigeria: Exploring the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Caregivers in Oyo State
Childhood Asthma Management Practices in Rural Nigeria: Exploring the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Caregivers in Oyo State Open
Background: Caregivers of asthmatic children have poor knowledge of proper asthma man-agement practices in Nigeria. The objective of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practice behaviors of caregivers in the management…
View article: Utilizing a National Wastewater Monitoring Program to Address the U.S. Opioid Epidemic: A Focus on Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Utilizing a National Wastewater Monitoring Program to Address the U.S. Opioid Epidemic: A Focus on Metro Atlanta, Georgia Open
The opioid epidemic has continued to be an ongoing public health crisis within Metro Atlanta for the last three decades. However, estimating opioid use and exposure in a large population is almost impossible, and alternative methods are be…
View article: Comparing Particulate Matter Exposures During Two Work Shifts in a Large University Dining Commons Kitchen
Comparing Particulate Matter Exposures During Two Work Shifts in a Large University Dining Commons Kitchen Open
Objective: Cooking emits a huge concentration of indoor air pollutants, including particulate matter (PM). Exposure to PM can lead to long-term adverse respiratory effects among workers engaged in cooking. Only a few studies have measured …
View article: Air Quality and Cancer Prevalence Trends across the Sub-Saharan African Regions during 2005–2020
Air Quality and Cancer Prevalence Trends across the Sub-Saharan African Regions during 2005–2020 Open
Poor air quality and environmental pollution remain some of the main etiological factors leading to cancers and cancer-related deaths worldwide. As a result of human activities, deleterious airborne chemicals can be dispersed not only in t…
View article: Release of VOCs, Gasses, and Bacteria from Contaminated Landings and Creeks of Ogeechee River Basin
Release of VOCs, Gasses, and Bacteria from Contaminated Landings and Creeks of Ogeechee River Basin Open
River landings are common public grounds, visited by many people every day. The aftermath of visiting these places may be unsettling since much trash is left behind and scattered throughout. The litter collects and with each rain or high w…
View article: Innovative and Rapid Detection Methods for SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Recent Developments Worldwide
Innovative and Rapid Detection Methods for SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Recent Developments Worldwide Open
There are no effective treatments for COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 viruses worldwide and the effects of vaccines on new genetic variants of the virus are still uncertain. Therefore, initial diagnosis and management are essential for contr…
View article: Respiratory, Neurological and Other Health Outcomes among Plastic Factory Workers in Gazipur, Bangladesh
Respiratory, Neurological and Other Health Outcomes among Plastic Factory Workers in Gazipur, Bangladesh Open
Background: Approximately three thousand plastic goods manufacturing factories (PGMF) are currently operating in Bangladesh involving numerous workers. Associated health problems of these workers are largely unknown. The key objectives of …
View article: Air Pollutant Levels and Asthma Emergency Room Visits in a Highly Populous US Urban County During 2018-19
Air Pollutant Levels and Asthma Emergency Room Visits in a Highly Populous US Urban County During 2018-19 Open
Objective: Air pollutants are linked to asthma exacerbation. The study purpose was to demonstrate an association between air pollutants levels and asthma emergency room (ER) visit trends in a highly populated US urban county in Georgia dur…
View article: New Models of Transmission of COVID-19 with Time under the Influence of Meteorological Determinants
New Models of Transmission of COVID-19 with Time under the Influence of Meteorological Determinants Open
This work is aimed at modelling the progressions of COVID-19 cases in time in relation to meteorological determinants, in large cities of Brazil, Italy, Spain, and USA, and predicting the viability of SARS-CoV-2 virus in different weather …
View article: Exposure to traffic-related air pollution and bacterial diversity in the lower respiratory tract of children
Exposure to traffic-related air pollution and bacterial diversity in the lower respiratory tract of children Open
Background Exposure to particulate matter has been shown to increase the adhesion of bacteria to human airway epithelial cells. However, the impact of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) on the respiratory microbiome is unknown. Methods F…
View article: Evaluation of a Filtering Facepiece Respirator and a Pleated Particulate Respirator in Filtering Ultrafine Particles and Submicron Particles in Welding and Asphalt Plant Work Environments
Evaluation of a Filtering Facepiece Respirator and a Pleated Particulate Respirator in Filtering Ultrafine Particles and Submicron Particles in Welding and Asphalt Plant Work Environments Open
Manufacturing sites, such as welding, casting, and asphalt production (fumes), generate vast numbers of ultrafine particles of <0.1 µm in size and submicron particles close to the ultrafine range (0.1–0.5 µm). Although cumulative masses of…
View article: Assessing Hotel Employee Knowledge on Risk Factors and Risk Management Procedures for Microbial Contamination of Hotel Water Distribution Systems
Assessing Hotel Employee Knowledge on Risk Factors and Risk Management Procedures for Microbial Contamination of Hotel Water Distribution Systems Open
Water management plans (WMPs), sometimes referred to as risk management plans (RMPs) or water safety plans (WSPs), are not mandatory for hotels in many countries of the world, including the US. As such, many hotel personnel are uninformed …
View article: Lag Effects of Ozone, PM2.5, and Meteorological Factors on COVID-19 New Cases at the Disease Epicenter in Queens, New York
Lag Effects of Ozone, PM2.5, and Meteorological Factors on COVID-19 New Cases at the Disease Epicenter in Queens, New York Open
The influences of environmental factors on COVID-19 may not be immediate and could be lagged for days to weeks. This study investigated the choice of lag days for calculating cumulative lag effects of ozone, PM2.5, and five meteorological …
View article: Exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution is Associated with Greater Bacterial Diversity in the Lower Respiratory Tract of Children
Exposure to Traffic-Related Air Pollution is Associated with Greater Bacterial Diversity in the Lower Respiratory Tract of Children Open
Background Exposure to particulate matter has been shown to increase the adhesion of bacteria to human airway epithelial cells. However, the impact of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) on the respiratory microbiome is unknown. Methods F…