Inhalation of fine particulate matter (PM2. 5), produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, is
an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Exposure to PM2. 5 has been linked to …

The relationship between increased exposure to PM and adverse cardiovascular effects is
well documented in epidemiological studies. Inflammation in the lungs, caused by deposited …

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Background: Previous studies suggest that air pollution is related to thrombosis,
inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction. Mechanisms and sources of susceptibility are still …

Airborne particulate matter (PM) may lead to increased cardiac risk through an inflammatory
pathway. Therefore, we investigated associations between ambient PM and markers of …

BACKGROUND: Reaching a better understanding of the modifiable factors associated with
inflammatory and oxidative biomarkers in children would be relevant to the design of further …

Particulate air pollution is known to increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Proposed mechanisms underlying this increase include effects on inflammation, coagulation …

Pulmonary cells exposed to diesel exhaust (DE) particles in vitro respond in a hierarchical
fashion with protective antioxidant responses predominating at low doses and inflammation …

Air pollution is a global health issue with serious public health implications, particularly for
children. Usually respiratory effects of air pollutants are considered, but this review …

Background: Particulate air pollution has been associated with several adverse
cardiovascular health outcomes, and people with diabetes may be especially vulnerable …