The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly pathogenic, transmittable and
invasive pneumococcal disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome …

Previous studies focused on investigating particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter≤
2.5 µm (PM2. 5) have shown the risk of disease development, and association with …

Particulate matter (PM) is crucial among six criteria air pollutants, and it is frequently
associated with human morbidity and mortality. According to the aerodynamic diameter, PM …

Accurate assessment of particulate matter (PM) dose and respiratory deposition is essential
to better understand the risks of exposure to PM and, consequently, to develop the …

Estrogen is an important hormone for health in both genders. It is indispensable to glucose
homeostasis, immune robustness, bone health, cardiovascular health, and neural functions …

Assessment of pedestrian exposure and lung deposition is critical to better understanding
the health risks resulting from exposure to ambient particles, and to develop site-specific risk …

Purpose To investigate the association of long-term exposure to ambient air pollution with
serum liver enzymes in older adults. Methods In this longitudinal study, we investigated …

Nickel nanoparticles (NiNPs) are increasingly used in nanotechnology applications, yet
information on sex differences in NiNP-induced lung disease is lacking. The goal of this …

Wildfire smoke induces acute pulmonary distress and is of particular concern to risk groups
such as the sick and elderly. Wood smoke (WS) contains many of the same toxic compounds …

Studies around the world have revealed reduced levels of atmospheric particulate matter in
periods of greatest human mobility restriction to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 during …