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Particulate matter (PM2.5) and carbon monoxide from secondhand smoke outside bars and restaurants in downtown Athens, Georgia	2011		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of environmental health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Environ.Health Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 74 Issue 3 Start Page 8 Other Pages 17 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 0405525; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0022-0892; 0022-0892 Accession Number PMID: 22010328 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22010328 Abstract In the study described in this article, the authors' objective was to measure particles .001). Carbon monoxide levels outside the restaurant and bar sites did not differ significantly from the control. The results of the authors' study indicate that (1) secondhand smoke (SHS) leads to significant increases in PM2.5 outside of restaurants and bars; and (2) although CO can be used as a proxy for SHS in these outdoor environments, its levels remain relatively low. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors St Helen,G., Hall,D.B., Kudon,L.H., Pearce,J., Baptiste,S., Ferguson,S., Green,T., Naeher,L.P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Second-hand smoke in indoor hospitality venues in Pakistan	2011	Medical College, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Tuberc.Lung Dis. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 15 Issue 7 Start Page 972 Other Pages 977 Notes JID: 9706389; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); ppublish Place of Publication France ISSN/ISBN 1815-7920; 1027-3719 Accession Number PMID: 21682974 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.5588/ijtld.10.0524 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21682974 Abstract BACKGROUND: Second-hand smoke (SHS) constitutes a significant public health threat in countries with a high smoking prevalence. However, data assessing the quality of indoor air at public venues in Pakistan are limited. OBJECTIVES: To measure mean concentrations of PM(2.5) (particulate matter =2.5 microns in diameter), a sensitive indicator of SHS, in hospitality venues in Pakistan. SETTING AND DESIGN: Data were collected discreetly from 39 indoor venues such as cafes, restaurants and shisha (water-pipe) bars from three major cities in Pakistan. Data were recorded using a portable air quality monitoring device. RESULTS: The overall mean PM(2.5) value for the visited venues was 846 mug/m(3) (95%CI 484-1205). The mean PM(2.5) value was 101 mug/m(3) (95%CI 69-135 mug/m(3)) for non-smoking venues, 689 mug/m(3) (95%CI 241-1138) for cigarette smoking venues and 1745 mug/m(3) (95%CI 925-2565) for shisha smoking venues. CONCLUSION: The significant levels of SHS recorded in this study, in particular from shisha smoking venues, could represent a major public health burden in Pakistan. Appropriate legislation needs to be enforced to protect the health of those exposed to the hazards of second-hand tobacco smoke. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Zaidi,S.M., Moin,O., Khan,J.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Lactic acid bacteria isolated from ethnic preserved meat products of the Western Himalayas	2011	Yakult Central Institute for Microbiological Research, Kunitachi, Tokyo, Japan.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Food Microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 28 Issue 7 Start Page 1308 Other Pages 1315 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 8601127; 2011/03/08 [received]; 2011/05/31 [revised]; 2011/06/01 [accepted]; 2011/06/12 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1095-9998; 0740-0020 Accession Number PMID: 21839380 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.fm.2011.06.001 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21839380 Abstract We used culture- and molecular-biology-based methods to investigate the diversity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in the ethnic chevon (goat) meat products chartayshya, jamma and arjia of the Western Himalayas. In six chartayshya, six jamma and four arjia samples, LAB were the predominant microbial component involved in the fermentation of these samples, and the total LAB population in arjia (7.8 +/- 0.1 log cfu g(-1); mean +/- SD) was significantly higher (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Oki,K., Rai,A.K., Sato,S., Watanabe,K., Tamang,J.P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110612 PMCID Editors
Secondhand tobacco smoke exposure in selected public places (PM2.5 and air nicotine) and non-smoking employees (hair nicotine) in Ghana	2011	Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 20 Issue 2 Start Page 107 Other Pages 111 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9209612; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); OID: NLM: PMC3045526; 2010/10/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 20930057 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tc.2010.036012 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20930057 Abstract BACKGROUND: Secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure is a global public health problem. Ghana currently has no legislation to prevent smoking in public places. To provide data on SHS levels in hospitality venues in Ghana the authors measured (1) airborne particulate matter Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Agbenyikey,W., Wellington,E., Gyapong,J., Travers,M.J., Breysse,P.N., McCarty,K.M., Navas-Acien,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20101007 PMCID PMC3045526 Editors
Shear bond strength of bonding to enamel with different laser irradiation distances	2011	Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Dicle University, 21280, Diyarbakir, Turkey. basaran@dicle.edu.tr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Lasers in medical science Periodical, Abbrev. Lasers Med.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 26 Issue 2 Start Page 149 Other Pages 156 Notes LR: 20121115; JID: 8611515; 0 (Dental Materials); 0 (Phosphoric Acids); E4GA8884NN (phosphoric acid); 2009/04/16 [received]; 2009/11/23 [accepted]; 2010/02/12 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1435-604X; 0268-8921 Accession Number PMID: 20151169 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1007/s10103-009-0747-3 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20151169 Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the shear bond strength of bonding to enamel following laser etching with the Er:YAG or Er,Cr:YSGG laser using different irradiation distances. Of 99 extracted human premolar teeth, 90 were divided equally into nine groups. In the control group (group A) the teeth were etched with 38% phosphoric acid. In the laser groups (groups B-I) the enamel surface of the teeth was laser-irradiated, groups B-E with the Er:YAG laser and groups F-I with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser at distances of 1, 2, 4 and 6 mm, respectively. The shear bond strengths were tested using a universal testing machine. The shear bond strengths associated with the Er:YAG laser at 4 and 6 mm and the Er,Cr:YSGG laser at 2, 4 and 6 mm were significantly less than the strengths obtained with the other irradiation distances (p0.05). This finding was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy examination. Irradiation distance did influence the strength of adhesion to enamel. The mean shear bond strengths and enamel surface etching obtained with the Er:YAG laser at 1 and 2 mm and the Er,Cr:YSGG laser at 1 mm were comparable to that obtained with acid etching. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Basaran,G., Hamamci,N., Akkurt,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100212 PMCID Editors
Co-existence of Legionella and other Gram-negative bacteria in potable water from various rural and urban sources	2011	Department of Water and Soil Safety, Institute of Rural Health, Lublin, Poland. nina@galen.imw.lublin.pl	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine : AAEM Periodical, Abbrev. Ann.Agric.Environ.Med. Pub Date Free Form Volume 18 Issue 2 Start Page 330 Other Pages 334 Notes LR: 20160325; JID: 9500166; 0 (Drinking Water); ppublish Place of Publication Poland ISSN/ISBN 1898-2263; 1232-1966 Accession Number PMID: 22216808 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 973068 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22216808 Abstract A total of 320 potable water samples were collected from various rural and urban sources located in the Lublin region of eastern Poland. They comprised: 55 samples of treated (chlorinated) tap water from rural dwellings distributed by the municipal water supply system (MWSS), 111 samples of treated tap water from urban dwellings distributed by the MWSS, 45 samples of untreated well water from household wells and 109 samples from private water supply systems (PWSS) distributing untreated well water. Water samples were examined for the presence and species composition of Legionella, Yersinia, Gram-negative bacteria belonging to family Enterobacteriaceae (GNB-E) and Gram-negative bacteria not belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae (GNB-NE), by filtering through cellulose filters and culture on respectively GVPC, CIN, EMB and tryptic soya agar media. The occurrence of Legionella in the samples taken from the outlets of the urban MWSS was high (77.5%), and significantly greater compared to frequencies noted in rural MWSS (7.3%), and samples of well water from household wells (28.9%) and PWSS (13.8%) (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Stojek,N.M., Dutkiewicz,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Risk factors for nocturnal reflux in a large GERD cohort	2011	Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Kansas City, MO 64128-2295, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of clinical gastroenterology Periodical, Abbrev. J.Clin.Gastroenterol. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 45 Issue 9 Start Page 764 Other Pages 768 Notes JID: 7910017; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1539-2031; 0192-0790 Accession Number PMID: 21633310 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1097/MCG.0b013e318205e164 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21633310 Abstract BACKGROUND: Nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been associated with severe complications including erosive esophagitis, peptic stricture, and even esophageal adenocarcinoma and is known to cause a decreased health-related quality of life. However, there is limited information on independent predictors of nocturnal GERD. AIM: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between nocturnal GERD and patient demographics, symptoms, clinical and endoscopic findings. METHODS: Consecutive patients presenting to the gastrointestinal endoscopy unit for evaluation of GERD symptoms undergoing index endoscopy were asked to complete a validated GERD questionnaire. Demographics, clinical features, and endoscopic findings were recorded. Nocturnal GERD was defined as awakening at night by heartburn or acid regurgitation. Patient factors were compared using chi and Mann-Whitney U test. All factors that were statistically significant (P5 years, severe heartburn, daily regurgitation, regurgitation duration >5 years (all P5 years, severe heartburn, daily regurgitation, regurgitation duration >5 years (all P5 years [1.7 (1.2 to 2.4), P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Gaddam,S., Maddur,H., Wani,S., Gupta,N., Singh,M., Singh,V., Moloney,B., Puli,S.R., Rastogi,A., Bansal,A., Sharma,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Air contamination due to smoking in German restaurants, bars, and other venues--before and after the implementation of a partial smoking ban	2011	Unit Cancer Prevention and WHO Collaborating Centre for Tobacco Control, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany.	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 Nov Volume 13 Issue 11 Start Page 1155 Other Pages 1160 Notes LR: 20150204; JID: 9815751; 0 (Hazardous Substances); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC3203133; 2011/05/26 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 21622497 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntr099 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21622497 Abstract INTRODUCTION: The present study examined the reduction in exposure to tobacco smoke in German hospitality venues following the implementation of a partial smoking ban by measuring the indoor air concentration of PM(2.5) in 2005 and 2009, that is, before and after the legislation was implemented. METHODS: The concentration of respirable suspended particles (PM(2.5)) in the indoor air of German hospitality venues was measured using a laser photometer (AM510). The prelegislation sample from 2005 included 80 venues of which 58 could be revisited in 2009. After replenishment, the postlegislation sample consisted of 79 venues. RESULTS: Compared with the prelegislation measurement, the concentration of PM(2.5) in hospitality venues was reduced significantly after introduction of the smoke-free legislation. The median mass concentration of PM(2.5) was reduced by 87.1% in coffee bars, by 88.7% in restaurants, by 66.3% in bars, and by 90.8% in discotheques. Notably, legal exemptions to the smoking ban are an issue: At the postlegislation measurement in 2009, the mass concentrations of PM(2.5) were substantially higher in venues allowing smoking in the whole venue or in a designated smoking room than in completely smoke-free venues. CONCLUSIONS: The German smoke-free legislation significantly reduced the levels of respirable suspended particles in the indoor air of hospitality venues, benefiting the health of employees and patrons alike. But legal exemptions attenuated the effectiveness of the policy. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Gleich,F., Mons,U., Potschke-Langer,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110526 PMCID PMC3203133 Editors
Carbon monoxide levels among patrons of hookah cafes	2011	Department of Behavioral Science and Community Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, 101 S. Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA. tebarnett@phhp.ufl.edu	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 Mar Volume 40 Issue 3 Start Page 324 Other Pages 328 Notes LR: 20131121; CI: Published by Elsevier Inc.; JID: 8704773; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); 2010/07/12 [received]; 2010/10/07 [revised]; 2010/11/09 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-2607; 0749-3797 Accession Number PMID: 21335264 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.amepre.2010.11.004 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21335264 Abstract BACKGROUND: Individuals who use a hookah (water pipe) as a method of tobacco smoking are exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide (CO). Assessing hookah use in one of the venues of its use (hookah bars) will aid the understanding of the toxins and exposure for the user. In Florida, smoking is prohibited in public places under the Florida Clean Indoor Act but permitted in establishments that have less than 10% gross revenue from food. PURPOSE: To assess the CO level of hookah cafe patrons, using traditional bar patrons as a comparison. METHODS: After IRB approval, a nighttime field study of patrons (aged >18 years) exiting hookah cafes and traditional bars in 2009 was conducted, using sidewalk locations immediately outside these establishments in a campus community. As hookah cafes and bars are typically entered and exited in groups, every other group of people exiting the establishment was approached. For comparison purposes, the sample collected was similar in number, 173 hookah cafe and 198 traditional bar participants. RESULTS: Results from analysis conducted in 2010 indicate that patrons of hookah cafes had significantly higher CO levels (mean=30.8 parts per million [ppm]) compared to patrons of traditional bars (mean=8.9 ppm). Respondents who indicate no cigarette use in the past month but had visited a hookah cafe still demonstrated significantly higher CO values (mean=28.5 ppm) compared to those exiting traditional bars (mean=8.0 ppm). Current cigarette smokers also produced significantly more CO if exiting a hookah cafe (mean=34.7 ppm) compared to a traditional bar (mean=13.3 ppm). CONCLUSIONS: CO levels are higher for patrons of hookah cafes, for both current and non-cigarette smokers. Although users report that they perceive hookah to be less harmful than cigarettes, the greater CO exposure for hookah users that was observed in this study is not consistent with that perception. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Barnett,T.E., Curbow,B.A., Soule,E.K.,Jr, Tomar,S.L., Thombs,D.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
In vitro activities of anidulafungin and other antifungal agents against biofilms formed by clinical isolates of different Candida and Aspergillus species	2011	Istituto di Microbiologia, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Periodical, Abbrev. Antimicrob.Agents Chemother. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 55 Issue 6 Start Page 3031 Other Pages 3035 Notes LR: 20150204; JID: 0315061; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 0 (Echinocandins); 9HLM53094I (anidulafungin); F0XDI6ZL63 (caspofungin); OID: NLM: PMC3101406; 2011/03/21 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1098-6596; 0066-4804 Accession Number PMID: 21422210 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1128/AAC.01569-10 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21422210 Abstract We tested the activities of anidulafungin and other antifungal agents against clinical isolates of different fungal species. For Candida species, high sessile MIC(9)(0)s (SMIC(9)(0)s) were obtained for fluconazole, voriconazole, and amphotericin B, whereas the anidulafungin SMIC(9)(0)s were very low, as were those for caspofungin. Comparatively, for Aspergillus species, higher SMIC(9)(0) values were obtained not only for amphotericin B and voriconazole but also for the echinocandins. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Fiori,B., Posteraro,B., Torelli,R., Tumbarello,M., Perlin,D.S., Fadda,G., Sanguinetti,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110321 PMCID PMC3101406 Editors

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