Kin‐Fai Ho
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View article: Associations between body composition, hydration status, and sleep architecture in obstructive sleep apnea
Associations between body composition, hydration status, and sleep architecture in obstructive sleep apnea Open
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to increased cardiovascular and metabolic risks. Although body mass index is a recognized risk factor, the roles of fat mass, muscle mass, and hydration status in influencing OSA severit…
View article: Indoor Air Pollutants of PM2.5, Carbon Monoxide, Nicotine, and Carcinogens in Waterpipe Bars
Indoor Air Pollutants of PM2.5, Carbon Monoxide, Nicotine, and Carcinogens in Waterpipe Bars Open
Introduction Waterpipe smoking has become popular in East Asia and other regions. However, few studies have investigated the indoor air quality, including the presence of carcinogens, in waterpipe bars (WBs). This study aimed to compare in…
View article: 8292222 A randomized controlled trial on effectiveness of an enhanced educational intervention on reducing breakthrough infection and mental health problems in Chinese non-healthcare workers
8292222 A randomized controlled trial on effectiveness of an enhanced educational intervention on reducing breakthrough infection and mental health problems in Chinese non-healthcare workers Open
View article: Potential benefits in all-cause and cause-specific mortality due to separate and joint hypothetical interventions of multiple air pollutants: A parametric g-computation analysis
Potential benefits in all-cause and cause-specific mortality due to separate and joint hypothetical interventions of multiple air pollutants: A parametric g-computation analysis Open
View article: The use of urinary biomarkers as prognostic tools: predicting kidney outcomes in pediatric acute kidney injury
The use of urinary biomarkers as prognostic tools: predicting kidney outcomes in pediatric acute kidney injury Open
View article: Seasonal variation of pediatric asthma exacerbations and its association with asthma phenotypes
Seasonal variation of pediatric asthma exacerbations and its association with asthma phenotypes Open
Background The objective of this study was to examine the associations of blood inflammatory phenotypes with acute pediatric asthma exacerbations during different seasons and the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A retrospective study was conduct…
View article: Exposome-wide associations and polyexposure risks of workplace chemical exposures on adult asthma: The Personalized Environment and Genes Study (PEGS)
Exposome-wide associations and polyexposure risks of workplace chemical exposures on adult asthma: The Personalized Environment and Genes Study (PEGS) Open
Background Many potential occupational asthmagens and their co-exposure risks are underestimated. We conducted an exposome-wide association study (ExWAS) to systematically explore occupational chemical exposures and estimate their joint as…
View article: Extreme temperatures modulate gene expression in the airway epithelium of the lungs in mice and asthma patients
Extreme temperatures modulate gene expression in the airway epithelium of the lungs in mice and asthma patients Open
Background The objective of this study was to examine the effects of extreme temperatures on the gene signature and pathways of airway epithelial cells in mice and asthma patients. Methods We investigated the effects of temperature exposur…
View article: House dust microbiome differentiation and phage-mediated antibiotic resistance and virulence dissemination in the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pharmaceuticals
House dust microbiome differentiation and phage-mediated antibiotic resistance and virulence dissemination in the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pharmaceuticals Open
View article: Does enhanced educational intervention reduce breakthrough infection and mental health problems via improving acceptance of COVID-19 booster shots in Chinese non-healthcare workers: A randomized controlled trial?
Does enhanced educational intervention reduce breakthrough infection and mental health problems via improving acceptance of COVID-19 booster shots in Chinese non-healthcare workers: A randomized controlled trial? Open
This enhanced educational intervention program significantly improves booster uptake rates and reduces COVID-19 breakthrough infection rates among non-healthcare workers. (Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov - NCT05197673).
View article: Impact of PM <sub>2.5</sub> , relative humidity, and temperature on sleep quality: a cross-sectional study in Taipei
Impact of PM <sub>2.5</sub> , relative humidity, and temperature on sleep quality: a cross-sectional study in Taipei Open
Lower RH and temperature, contributing to deep sleep reduction and increased arousal, were influenced by elevated PM2.5 exposure, especially during colder months. Enhancing environmental quality and reducing PM2.5 lev…
View article: Association of ambient temperature with social isolation among the community-dwelling Chinese older adults: A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong
Association of ambient temperature with social isolation among the community-dwelling Chinese older adults: A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong Open
View article: VOCs Emission Characteristics and Their Effects on Ozone Formation in a Typical Coking Plant in Shaanxi, North China
VOCs Emission Characteristics and Their Effects on Ozone Formation in a Typical Coking Plant in Shaanxi, North China Open
View article: Corrigendum to “Modelling personal temperature exposure using household and outdoor temperature and questionnaire data: Implications for epidemiological studies” [Environ. Inter. 192 (2024) 109060]
Corrigendum to “Modelling personal temperature exposure using household and outdoor temperature and questionnaire data: Implications for epidemiological studies” [Environ. Inter. 192 (2024) 109060] Open
View article: Modelling personal temperature exposure using household and outdoor temperature and questionnaire data: Implications for epidemiological studies
Modelling personal temperature exposure using household and outdoor temperature and questionnaire data: Implications for epidemiological studies Open
View article: The risk of hospitalization associated with hot nights and excess nighttime heat in a subtropical metropolis: a time-series study in Hong Kong, 2000–2019
The risk of hospitalization associated with hot nights and excess nighttime heat in a subtropical metropolis: a time-series study in Hong Kong, 2000–2019 Open
View article: Modelling personal temperature exposure using household and outdoor temperature and questionnaire data: implications for epidemiological studies
Modelling personal temperature exposure using household and outdoor temperature and questionnaire data: implications for epidemiological studies Open
The reliance of outdoor exposure data in epidemiological studies on temperature entails important uncertainties from personal exposure misclassification. We analysed ~88,000 concurrent person-hours of measured personal, household (kitchen …
View article: Modelling personal temperature exposure using household and outdoor temperature and questionnaire data: implications for epidemiological studies
Modelling personal temperature exposure using household and outdoor temperature and questionnaire data: implications for epidemiological studies Open
The reliance of outdoor exposure data in epidemiological studies on temperature entails important uncertainties from personal exposure misclassification. We analysed ~88,000 concurrent person-hours of measured personal, household (kitchen …
View article: Characterization of airborne endotoxin in personal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and bioreactivity for elderly residents in Hong Kong
Characterization of airborne endotoxin in personal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and bioreactivity for elderly residents in Hong Kong Open
The heavy metals and bioreactivity properties of endotoxin in personal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) were characterized in the analysis. The average personal exposure concentrations to PM2.5 were ranged …
View article: The Joint Effects of Long-term Exposure to Multiple Air Pollutants on Metabolic Syndrome
The Joint Effects of Long-term Exposure to Multiple Air Pollutants on Metabolic Syndrome Open
View article: Effects of long-term indoor air purification intervention on cardiovascular health in elderly: a parallel, double-blinded randomized controlled trial in Hong Kong
Effects of long-term indoor air purification intervention on cardiovascular health in elderly: a parallel, double-blinded randomized controlled trial in Hong Kong Open
Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is a leading environmental risk factor globally, and over half of the associated disease burden are caused by cardiovascular disease. Numerous randomized controlled trials (RCT) have inves…
View article: Bioaerosol Emission and Exposure Risk from a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Winter and Spring
Bioaerosol Emission and Exposure Risk from a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Winter and Spring Open
View article: Extreme Temperatures Modulate Gene Expression in the Airway Epithelium of the Lungs in Mice and Asthma Patients
Extreme Temperatures Modulate Gene Expression in the Airway Epithelium of the Lungs in Mice and Asthma Patients Open
View article: The Global Trend and Patterns of Air Pollution Exposures and Associated Burden of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
The Global Trend and Patterns of Air Pollution Exposures and Associated Burden of Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
View article: Emission Factors of PAHs Components and Bioreactivity in PM2.5 from Biomass Burning
Emission Factors of PAHs Components and Bioreactivity in PM2.5 from Biomass Burning Open
Biomass burning releases fine particulate matter (PM2.5), water-soluble inorganic ions (WSIs), metal elements, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other compounds, and it is one of the largest sources of carbonaceous aerosols. The …
View article: Climate change, air quality, and respiratory health: a focus on particle deposition in the lungs
Climate change, air quality, and respiratory health: a focus on particle deposition in the lungs Open
This review article delves into the multifaceted relationship between climate change, air quality, and respiratory health, placing a special focus on the process of particle deposition in the lungs. We discuss the capability of climate cha…
View article: Personal, household, and community PM2.5 exposure by cooking and heating fuel use and other key characteristics in the CKB-Air study
Personal, household, and community PM2.5 exposure by cooking and heating fuel use and other key characteristics in the CKB-Air study Open
BACKGROUND AND AIM: We aimed to assess the integrated and time-resolved personal, household, and community PM₂.₅ exposure patterns associated with different cooking and heating fuels and other key characteristics in rural and urban China. …
View article: Association between Ambient BTEX Mixture and Neurological Hospitalizations: A Multicity Time-Series Study in Taiwan
Association between Ambient BTEX Mixture and Neurological Hospitalizations: A Multicity Time-Series Study in Taiwan Open
View article: Environmental health and safety climate and one’s emotional status in non-healthcare workplace during pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong
Environmental health and safety climate and one’s emotional status in non-healthcare workplace during pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong Open
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Occupational settings have involved potential risks to get infected during pandemic, even some could pose higher risks in transmissions between workers. While a number of employees could work from home, others cannot ha…
View article: Long-term exposure to ambient ozone and C-reactive protein level: a longitudinal cohort study
Long-term exposure to ambient ozone and C-reactive protein level: a longitudinal cohort study Open