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Profile of e-cigarette use and its relationship with cigarette quit attempts and abstinence in Kansas adults	2014	Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Health Promotion, KS, Topeka, United States. Electronic address: tchristensen@kdheks.gov.; Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Health Promotion, KS, Topeka, United States.; Kansas D	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Preventive medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 69 Issue Start Page 90 Other Pages 94 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 0322116; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/05/23 [received]; 2014/09/02 [revised]; 2014/09/08 [accepted]; 2014/09/16 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1096-0260; 0091-7435 Accession Number PMID: 25230365 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.09.005 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25230365 Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to describe electronic cigarette use in Kansas adults and its relationship with cigarette cessation. METHODS: The Kansas Adult Tobacco Survey (ATS) is a 2012-2013 phone survey of non-institutionalized Kansas adults (N=9656). The ATS was analyzed to create a profile of cigarette and e-cigarette users, and demonstrate associations between e-cigarette use and cigarette cessation attempts and cigarette abstinence. RESULTS: In 2013, 45% of adult cigarette smokers had tried e-cigarettes and 14% had used e-cigarettes in the past month. The prevalence of current cigarette smoking was 76.5% among past-month e-cigarette users. Adults who only use e-cigarettes are younger and more affluent than adults who only smoke cigarettes. The prevalence of past-month e-cigarette use among smokers who made a quit attempt in the past year is more than double that of smokers who did not. E-cigarette use was negatively associated with past-month (aPOR=0.21, 95% CI: 0.11-0.38) and past-year cigarette abstinence (aPOR=0.14, 95% CI: 0.10-0.22). CONCLUSIONS: E-cigarette use is common among cigarette smokers. E-cigarette use is more common among smokers who made a recent quit attempt and many smokers report using smokeless tobacco or e-cigarettes to help quit. Recent cigarette abstinence, however, is negatively associated with e-cigarette use. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Christensen,T., Welsh,E., Faseru,B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140916 PMCID Editors
Judgments, awareness, and the use of snus among adults in the United States	2014	Tobacco Control Research Branch, Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD; kaufmana@mail.nih.gov.; U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Tobacco R	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 16 Issue 10 Start Page 1404 Other Pages 1408 Notes LR: 20151001; CI: Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 2014; JID: 9815751; OID: NLM: PMC4168296; 2014/08/06 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 25098672 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntu116 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25098672 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Alternative tobacco products, such as snus, are emerging in the U.S. market. Understanding correlates of awareness and use, particularly judgments about harm and addictiveness, can inform public health communications about these products. METHODS: Data were collected from a web panel representative of the U.S. population in March 2013 (N = 2,067). The survey assessed awareness and use of snus among adults. Absolute and comparative snus judgments, intentions, smoking status, and sociodemographic variables were measured. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine associations between these variables and snus awareness and use. RESULTS: Nearly 36% of the population was aware of snus, and 5.2% reported ever using snus. Current cigarette smokers were about 4 times more likely as nonsmokers to report snus awareness and use. Sociodemographic correlates of snus awareness and use included being male, employed full time, and younger. Compared with respondents who perceived snus to be as harmful and as addictive as cigarettes, those who perceived snus to be less harmful and less addictive than cigarettes were more likely to have used snus. CONCLUSIONS: Current smokers are more likely to be aware of and have used snus. Multiple tobacco product use poses a significant challenge for public health efforts to reduce tobacco-associated morbidity and mortality. Perceptions that snus is less harmful and less addictive compared with cigarettes are associated with snus use. These judgments can inform public health communications about emerging tobacco products and multiple product use. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . This work is written by (a) US Government employee(s) and is in the public domain in the US Data Source Authors Kaufman,A.R., Mays,D., Koblitz,A.R., Portnoy,D.B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140806 PMCID PMC4168296 Editors
A new analytical method to determine non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in surface water using in situ derivatization combined with ultrasound-assisted emulsification microextraction followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry	2014	School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea.; School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea.; School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea.; School of Pharm	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Talanta Periodical, Abbrev. Talanta Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 129 Issue Start Page 552 Other Pages 559 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 2984816R; 0 (Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal); 0 (Pyridines); 0 (Solvents); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 059QF0KO0R (Water); 7V31YC746X (Chloroform); NH9L3PP67S (pyridine); OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/05/02 [received]; 2014/0 Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-3573; 0039-9140 Accession Number PMID: 25127632 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.talanta.2014.06.027 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25127632 Abstract Because of the high stability and potential toxic effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it is important to closely monitor their concentrations in the environment using a sensitive analytical method. In this study, a simple, rapid, efficient, and sensitive analytical method based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was developed to determine the levels of seven common NSAIDs in various types of surface water. To simplify sample preparation, in situ derivatization using methyl chloroformate was combined with ultrasound-assisted emulsification microextraction. For selection and optimization of significant variables, experiments were statistically designed using Plackett-Burman design and central composite design. The resulting optimal conditions for derivatization and extraction were 100 muL of chloroform (extraction solvent), 10.0 mL of sample, and 240 muL of pyridine (catalyst as a base in derivatization). The optimized sample preparation coupled with optimized GC-MS analysis in selected ion monitoring mode provided good linearity from 0.010 to 5.0 ng mL(-1), and a limit of detection between 0.0050 and 0.010 ng mL(-1), good intra-day and inter-day precision (0.30-6.3% and 5.1-9.5%, respectively), and good accuracy (relative recovery; 91-117% at 0.20 ng mL(-1) and 77-105% at 2.5 ng mL(-1)). Compared with previously reported methods, the current method requires a small volume of sample and simple sample preparation steps for sensitive determination of NSAID levels using a conventional GC-MS system. The method was successfully applied to determine the levels of seven common NSAIDs in various types of surface water. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Lee,C.H., Shin,Y., Nam,M.W., Jeong,K.M., Lee,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140621 PMCID Editors
Efficacy of an Internet and SMS-based integrated smoking cessation and alcohol intervention for smoking cessation in young people: study protocol of a two-arm cluster randomised controlled trial	2014	Swiss Research Institute for Public Health and Addiction, Zurich University, Konradstrasse 32, 8031 Zurich, Switzerland. severin.haug@isgf.uzh.ch.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 5-Nov Volume 14 Issue Start Page 1140 Other Pages 2458-14-1140 Notes LR: 20151029; ISRCTN/ISRCTN02427446; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC4228117; 2014/10/22 [received]; 2014/10/23 [accepted]; 2014/11/05 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 25369857 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1471-2458-14-1140 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25369857 Abstract BACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking prevalence continues to be high, particularly among adolescents and young adults with lower educational levels, and is therefore a serious public health problem. Tobacco smoking and problem drinking often co-occur and relapses after successful smoking cessation are often associated with alcohol use. This study aims at testing the efficacy of an integrated smoking cessation and alcohol intervention by comparing it to a smoking cessation only intervention for young people, delivered via the Internet and mobile phone. METHODS/DESIGN: A two-arm cluster-randomised controlled trial with one follow-up assessment after 6 months will be conducted. Participants in the integrated intervention group will: (1) receive individually tailored web-based feedback on their drinking behaviour based on age and gender norms, (2) receive individually tailored mobile phone text messages to promote drinking within low-risk limits over a 3-month period, (3) receive individually tailored mobile phone text messages to support smoking cessation for 3 months, and (4) be offered the option of registering for a more intensive program that provides strategies for smoking cessation centred around a self-defined quit date. Participants in the smoking cessation only intervention group will only receive components (3) and (4). Study participants will be 1350 students who smoke tobacco daily/occasionally, from vocational schools in Switzerland. Main outcome criteria are 7-day point prevalence smoking abstinence and cigarette consumption assessed at the 6-month follow up. DISCUSSION: This is the first study testing a fully automated intervention for smoking cessation that simultaneously addresses alcohol use and interrelations between tobacco and alcohol use. The integrated intervention can be easily implemented in various settings and could be used with large groups of young people in a cost-effective way. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN02427446 (date of registration: 08th September, 2014). Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Haug,S., Castro,R.P., Filler,A., Kowatsch,T., Fleisch,E., Schaub,M.P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141105 PMCID PMC4228117 Editors
Factors associated with e-cigarette use: a national population survey of current and former smokers	2014	Center for Tobacco Studies, Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Electronic address: d.giovenco@rutgers.edu.; Center for Tobacco Studies, Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Je	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American Journal of Preventive Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Prev.Med. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 47 Issue 4 Start Page 476 Other Pages 480 Notes LR: 20151001; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: R21 CA155956/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R21 CA159160/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R21CA155956/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R21CA159160/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 8704773; NIHMS590650; OID: Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-2607; 0749-3797 Accession Number PMID: 24880986 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1016/j.amepre.2014.04.009 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24880986 Abstract BACKGROUND: Few national surveys document the prevalence of e-cigarette use in the U.S. The existing metric to assess current use likely identifies individuals who have recently tried an e-cigarette but do not continue to use the product. PURPOSE: To document the prevalence of e-cigarette ever use, current use, and established use in a nationally representative survey of current and former cigarette smokers in the U.S. METHODS: A random sample of current and former cigarette smokers completed a web-based survey in June 2013 (n=2,136). Data were analyzed in November 2013. Multivariate logistic regression identified demographic and smoking-related factors associated with each use category. Point estimates with 95% CIs described e-cigarette use behaviors (e.g., preferred brand, purchasing patterns) for each group. RESULTS: Almost half of respondents had tried e-cigarettes (46.8%), but prevalence of established use remained low (3.8%). Although trial of e-cigarettes was highest among daily smokers, the odds of being an established e-cigarette user were greater for former smokers (OR=3.24, 95% CI=1.13, 9.30, p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Giovenco,D.P., Lewis,M.J., Delnevo,C.D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140528 PMCID PMC4214213 Editors
Identification of a strawberry flavor gene candidate using an integrated genetic-genomic-analytical chemistry approach	2014	Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. kfolta@ufl.edu.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC genomics Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Genomics Pub Date Free Form 17-Apr Volume 15 Issue Start Page 217 Other Pages 2164-15-217 Notes LR: 20150806; JID: 100965258; 0 (Flavoring Agents); 0 (Lactones); 0 (Plant Proteins); 0 (Volatile Organic Compounds); 7HLS05KP9O (decan-4-olide); EC 1.14.19.- (Fatty Acid Desaturases); EC 1.14.99.- (delta-12 fatty acid desaturase); OID: NLM: PMC4023330; 2 Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2164; 1471-2164 Accession Number PMID: 24742080 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1471-2164-15-217 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24742080 Abstract BACKGROUND: There is interest in improving the flavor of commercial strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) varieties. Fruit flavor is shaped by combinations of sugars, acids and volatile compounds. Many efforts seek to use genomics-based strategies to identify genes controlling flavor, and then designing durable molecular markers to follow these genes in breeding populations. In this report, fruit from two cultivars, varying for presence-absence of volatile compounds, along with segregating progeny, were analyzed using GC/MS and RNAseq. Expression data were bulked in silico according to presence/absence of a given volatile compound, in this case gamma-decalactone, a compound conferring a peach flavor note to fruits. RESULTS: Computationally sorting reads in segregating progeny based on gamma-decalactone presence eliminated transcripts not directly relevant to the volatile, revealing transcripts possibly imparting quantitative contributions. One candidate encodes an omega-6 fatty acid desaturase, an enzyme known to participate in lactone production in fungi, noted here as FaFAD1. This candidate was induced by ripening, was detected in certain harvests, and correlated with gamma-decalactone presence. The FaFAD1 gene is present in every genotype where gamma-decalactone has been detected, and it was invariably missing in non-producers. A functional, PCR-based molecular marker was developed that cosegregates with the phenotype in F1 and BC1 populations, as well as in many other cultivars and wild Fragaria accessions. CONCLUSIONS: Genetic, genomic and analytical chemistry techniques were combined to identify FaFAD1, a gene likely controlling a key flavor volatile in strawberry. The same data may now be re-sorted based on presence/absence of any other volatile to identify other flavor-affecting candidates, leading to rapid generation of gene-specific markers. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Chambers,A.H., Pillet,J., Plotto,A., Bai,J., Whitaker,V.M., Folta,K.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140417 PMCID PMC4023330 Editors
Subgrouping of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli from animal and human sources: an approach to quantify the distribution of ESBL types between different reservoirs	2014	Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Department Biological Safety, Berlin, Germany.; Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Department Biological Safety, Berlin, Germany.; Department of Biometry, Epidemiology and Information Processing, WHO-Collaboratin	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of medical microbiology : IJMM Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Med.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 304 Issue 7 Start Page 805 Other Pages 816 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 100898849; 0 (DNA, Bacterial); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/08/02 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1618-0607; 1438-4221 Accession Number PMID: 25213631 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijmm.2014.07.015 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25213631 Abstract Escherichia (E.) coli producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are an increasing problem for public health. The success of ESBLs may be due to spread of ESBL-producing bacterial clones, transfer of ESBL gene-carrying plasmids or exchange of ESBL encoding genes on mobile elements. This makes it difficult to identify transmission routes and sources for ESBL-producing bacteria. The objectives of this study were to compare the distribution of genotypic and phenotypic properties of E. coli isolates from different animal and human sources collected in studies in the scope of the national research project RESET. ESBL-producing E. coli from two longitudinal and four cross-sectional studies in broiler, swine and cattle farms, a cross-sectional and a case-control study in humans and diagnostic isolates from humans and animals were used. In the RESET consortium, all laboratories followed harmonized methodologies for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, confirmation of the ESBL phenotype, specific PCR assays for the detection of bla(TEM), bla(CTX), and bla(SHV) genes and sequence analysis of the complete ESBL gene as well as a multiplex PCR for the detection of the four major phylogenetic groups of E. coli. Most ESBL genes were found in both, human and non-human populations but quantitative differences for distinct ESBL-types were detectable. The enzymes CTX-M-1 (63.3% of all animal isolates, 29.3% of all human isolates), CTX-M-15 (17.7% vs. 48.0%) and CTX-M-14 (5.3% vs. 8.7%) were the most common ones. More than 70% of the animal isolates and more than 50% of the human isolates contained the broadly distributed ESBL genes bla(CTX-M-1), bla(CTX-M-15), or the combinations bla(SHV-12)+bla(TEM) or bla(CTX-M-1)+bla(TEM). While the majority of animal isolates carried bla(CTX-M-1) (37.5%) or the combination bla(CTX-M-1)+bla(TEM) (25.8%), this was the case for only 16.7% and 12.6%, respectively, of the human isolates. In contrast, 28.2% of the human isolates carried bla(CTX-M-15) compared to 10.8% of the animal isolates. When grouping data by ESBL types and phylogroups bla(CTX-M-1) genes, mostly combined with phylogroup A or B1, were detected frequently in all settings. In contrast, bla(CTX-M-15) genes common in human and animal populations were mainly combined with phylogroup A, but not with the more virulent phylogroup B2 with the exception of companion animals, where a few isolates were detectable. When E. coli subtype definition included ESBL types, phylogenetic grouping and antimicrobial susceptibility data, the proportion of isolates allocated to common clusters was markedly reduced. Nevertheless, relevant proportions of same subtypes were detected in isolates from the human and livestock and companion animal populations included in this study, suggesting exchange of bacteria or bacterial genes between these populations or a common reservoir. In addition, these results clearly showed that there is some similarity between ESBL genes, and bacterial properties in isolates from the different populations. Finally, our current approach provides good insight into common and population-specific clusters, which can be used as a basis for the selection of ESBL-producing isolates from interesting clusters for further detailed characterizations, e.g. by whole genome sequencing. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher The Authors. Published by Elsevier GmbH. Data Source Authors Valentin,L., Sharp,H., Hille,K., Seibt,U., Fischer,J., Pfeifer,Y., Michael,G.B., Nickel,S., Schmiedel,J., Falgenhauer,L., Friese,A., Bauerfeind,R., Roesler,U., Imirzalioglu,C., Chakraborty,T., Helmuth,R., Valenza,G., Werner,G., Schwarz,S., Guerra,B., Appel,B., Kreienbrock,L., Kasbohrer,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140802 PMCID Editors
Identification and partial characterization of lactic acid bacteria isolated from traditional dairy products produced by herders in the western Tianshan Mountains of China	2014	Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy Science of Chinese Ministry of Education and Municipal Government of Beijing, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Letters in applied microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Lett.Appl.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 59 Issue 5 Start Page 549 Other Pages 556 Notes CI: (c) 2014; JID: 8510094; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/03/27 [received]; 2014/07/03 [revised]; 2014/07/28 [accepted]; 2014/08/23 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1472-765X; 0266-8254 Accession Number PMID: 25082064 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1111/lam.12313 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25082064 Abstract Thirty strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from herders' traditional dairy products collected from Xinjiang, China. The species Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Enterococcus, Pediococcus and Leuconostoc were identified by 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing analysis and conventional observation. The strains' fermentation characteristics, including milk acidification, proteolysis, autolysis, antimicrobial activity and diacetyl production, were assayed and compared. Strains NL24 and NL31 showed the highest proteolytic activity-2.75 and 2.08 mmol Phe l(-1) milk, respectively. Strains C, NL41, SW2, Z3-11, NL42 and Z2-91 had high autolytic activity. In addition, most of the wild strains produced diacetyl, half of them to high levels. This study provides a clue to LAB biodiversity in traditional dairy foods produced by herders in the western Tianshan Mountains. High-performing strains should be further evaluated for practical application in value-added fermented dairy products. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Our results reveal a certain variety of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in traditional dairy products from Xinjiang. Some of the LAB strains, such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus NL24 and Lactobacillus paracasei SW2, possess excellent functional properties and have the potential for application in indigenous fermented dairy products. Performance of the newly isolated strains in cheese or yogurt manufacturing was further evaluated. Application of the high-performing strains to enrich the flavour of fermented dairy products is highly desirable and holds great commercial potential. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher The Society for Applied Microbiology Data Source Authors Zuo,F.L., Feng,X.J., Chen,L.L., Chen,S.W. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140823 PMCID Editors
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma and Its Rare Association with Barrett's Esophagus in Henan, China	2014	Henan Office for Cancer Research and Control, Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.; Vaccine and Infectious Diseases and Public Health Science Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, United States of Ameri	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full PloS one Periodical, Abbrev. PLoS One Pub Date Free Form 15-Oct Volume 9 Issue 10 Start Page e110348 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160219; JID: 101285081; Adenocarcinoma Of Esophagus; Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma; EIN: PLoS One. 2015;10(4):e0127135. de Dieu Tapsoba, Jean [corrected to Tapsoba, Jean de Dieu]. PMID: 25919884; OID: NLM: PMC4198241; 2014 [ecollection]; 2014/0 Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1932-6203; 1932-6203 Accession Number PMID: 25333822 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0110348 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25333822 Abstract Incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) has increased sharply in Western Europe and United States over the past three decades. Nearly all cases of EAC in the west are thought to be associated with Barrett's esophagus (BE) at the time of diagnosis. Regions in the Henan province of China have one of world's highest incidences of esophageal cancer, yet recent temporal trends in the relative rates of EAC with respect to esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma (ESCC), as well as its association with Barrett's esophagus (BE), have not been reported. In this report, we present large-scale longitudinal clinical and histological data on 5401 esophageal cancers (EC) patients diagnosed during the recent 10-year period (2002-2011) at Henan Cancer Hospital, China. All 217 esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) patients from these 5401 EC patients were examined to better understand the relationship between Barrett's esophagus (BE) and EAC. We found that EAC was relatively rare and accounted for approximately 5% of all esophageal cancers each year during 2002-2011. There is no evidence of significant temporal trends in the rate of EAC relative to ESCC. Only 10 out of 217 (4.6%) EAC cases were detected to have any evidence of Barrett's esophagus. This result raises the possibility of a different etiological basis for EAC in China motivating more detailed epidemiological, clinical and molecular characterization of EAC in China in order to better understand the neoplastic development of EAC. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Liu,S., Dai,J.Y., Yao,L., Li,X., Reid,B., Self,S., Ma,J., Chang,Y., Feng,S., Tapsoba Jde,D., Sun,X., Sun,X. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141015 PMCID PMC4198241 Editors
Assessment of indoor air concentrations of VOCs and their associated health risks in the library of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi	2014	School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, amit.sagarjnu2@gmail.com.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental science and pollution research international Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Sci.Pollut.Res.Int. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 21 Issue 3 Start Page 2240 Other Pages 2248 Notes JID: 9441769; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Volatile Organic Compounds); 2013/06/07 [received]; 2013/09/09 [accepted]; 2013/09/18 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1614-7499; 0944-1344 Accession Number PMID: 24046229 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s11356-013-2150-7 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24046229 Abstract The present work investigated the levels of total volatile organic compounds (TVOC) and benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, m/p-xylene, and o-xylene (BTEX) in different microenvironments in the library of Jawaharlal Nehru University in summer and winter during 2011-2012. Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks due to organic compounds were also evaluated using US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) conventional approaches. Real-time monitoring was done for TVOC using a data-logging photo-ionization detector. For BTEX measurements, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) standard method which consists of active sampling of air through activated charcoal, followed by analysis with gas chromatography, was performed. Simultaneously, outdoor measurements for TVOC and BTEX were carried out. Indoor concentrations of TVOC and BTEX (except benzene) were higher as compared to the outdoor for both seasons. Toluene and m/p-xylene were the most abundant organic contaminant observed in this study. Indoor to outdoor (I/O) ratios of BTEX compounds were generally greater than unity and ranged from 0.2 to 8.7 and 0.2 to 4.3 in winter and summer, respectively. Statistical analysis and I/O ratios showed that the dominant pollution sources mainly came from indoors. The observed mean concentrations of TVOC lie within the second group of the Molhave criteria of indoor air quality, indicating a multifactorial exposure range. The estimated lifetime cancer risk (LCR) due to benzene in this study exceeded the value of 1 x 10(-6) recommended by USEPA, and the hazard quotient (HQ) of non-cancer risk came under an acceptable range. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kumar,A., Singh,B.P., Punia,M., Singh,D., Kumar,K., Jain,V.K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130918 PMCID Editors

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