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Title	Pub Year	Author	SearchLink Sort descending
The opinions of employees about smoking in the workplace	2009	Katedra Zdrowia Publicznego, Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Rzeszow. filip.osuchowski@wp.pl	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Przeglad lekarski Periodical, Abbrev. Przegl.Lek. Pub Date Free Form Volume 66 Issue 10 Start Page 801 Other Pages 804 Notes JID: 19840720R; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); ppublish Place of Publication Poland ISSN/ISBN 0033-2240; 0033-2240 Accession Number PMID: 20301940 Language pol SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20301940 Abstract Smoking is now a serious social problem in Poland and abroad. Unfortunately, adverse effects also affect the businesses in which the crews smoke tobacco. For several years a wide-ranging measures aimed at reducing the population of smoking employees can be observed, unfortunately their results are significantly below expectations. What must be noted is that the effectiveness of these projects to a large extent is determined by the opinion of the smoking part of the crew about the problem of smoking in the workplace. The aim of this work was to analyze the opinions of employees about smoking in the workplace. The selection of study group was expedient. The people tested were permanent employees of a large plant in Rzeszow. The research materials were the answers to the questions given to an anonymous survey. The survey contained 21 questions about their opinions to smokers and 17 questions about their opinions to non-smokers. The perception of risks arising from the smoking of tobacco by smokers and non-smokers was asked for, and their expectations towards the company. They were asked also the willingness to join special programs helping in quitting the addiction of smoking. The individuals who smoke at least one cigarette a day were recognized as daily smokers of tobacco (as defined by WHO). Those who used to smoke every day in the past or occasionally were considered as ex-smokers. (less than one cigarette per day). 4200 surveys were distributed in the plant. The filled - in forms with replies were received from 1412 workers, representing 33.6% of questionnaires distributed. All the surveys were put in order and checked on its merits. 1291 were classified as correct, what represented 30.7% of questionnaires distributed. The latest version of the program Statistica 8.0 was used for the statistical calculations. Test results show that 14.9% of employees smoke tobacco, and every third smoker is worried about the consequences of smoking. As far as opinions on the presence of smoking in the workplace are concerned, most workers believe (94.3%) that the employer should do everything to protect the non-smokers from having to inhale tobacco smoke. Only one in ten believes (11.4%) that talking about the harmfulness of smoking is the attack on the freedom of smokers, and argues that there is a lot of exaggeration in speaking about the harmfulness of smoking. As for the negative effects of smoking the most frequently mentioned are health consequences (36.6%). In a population of smokers 17.9% want to quit smoking very much and one in ten do not consider such possibility. What is comforting, however, is that 48.9% of respondents expressed opinions about joining the pro-health program which goal is to help in quitting smoking. The study shows that the vast majority of staff believes that the employer should protect the non-smokers from inhaling tobacco smoke and help the smoking employees in quitting smoking. More than half of all workers considered that the employer should help the employees to quit smoking addiction. Smokers worry about the health consequences resulting from tobacco smoking. Almost half of respondents expressed their willingness to join a program helping in releasing from the addiction of smoking, but a large group of smokers has not shown such an interest. Age and level of education do not affect the motivation to release from the addiction of smoking among smoking employees. Descriptors Adult, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Occupational Exposure/prevention & control/statistics & numerical data, Poland/epidemiology, Population Surveillance, Smoking/epidemiology/prevention & control, Smoking Cessation/statistics & numerical data, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/prevention & control/statistics & numerical data, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology/prevention & control, Workplace/statistics & numerical data Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Osuchowski,F., Penar-Zadarko,B., Bukala-Siedlecka,I., Binkowska-Bury,M. Original/Translated Title Opinie pracownikow na temat palenia tytoniu w miejscu pracy URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in airborne particulate matter by gas chromatography-triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry	2010	University of Almeria, Department of Analytical Chemistry, 04071 Almerea, Spain. agarrido@ual.es	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of AOAC International Periodical, Abbrev. J.AOAC Int. Pub Date Free Form Jan-Feb Volume 93 Issue 1 Start Page 284 Other Pages 294 Notes JID: 9215446; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1060-3271; 1060-3271 Accession Number PMID: 20334190 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Validation Studies; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20334190 Abstract An accurate and sensitive method for the identification and the quantification of 24 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in airborne particulate matter has been developed and validated using GC/MS/MS with a triple quadrupole analyzer. Ultrasonic extraction (USE) and pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) were evaluated. PLE was selected because it provided better recoveries and reduced treatment time and use of solvents compared to USE. Cleanup of PLE extracts was not necessary. The accuracy of the optimized method was tested using a standard reference material of urban dust (SRM 1649a). PAH recoveries were between 70 and 99% (except for naphthalene, which was lower than 20%) with RSDs ranging from 2.6 to 15.3%. Linearity in the range 5-500 ng/mL provided R2 values higher than 0.99 for all compounds. LODs for PAHs ranged from 0.001 to 0.435 ng/mL and LOQs ranged from 0.003 to 0.757 ng/mL. The proposed method was applied to the analysis of real samples collected in the city of Almeria, Spain, where some PAHs were found at levels lower than the legislated limit. Descriptors Air Pollutants/analysis, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/methods/statistics & numerical data, Particulate Matter/analysis, Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic/analysis, Spain, Tandem Mass Spectrometry/methods/statistics & numerical data Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Frenich,A. G., Ocana,R. M., Vidal,J. L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
An intervention to stop smoking among patients suspected of TB--evaluation of an integrated approach	2010	Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Charles Thackrah Building, 101 Clarendon Road, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9LJ, UK. hssks@leeds.ac.uk	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 25-Mar Volume 10 Issue Start Page 160 Other Pages 2458-10-160 Notes LR: 20141204; ISRCTN/ISRCTN08829879; GR: Medical Research Council/United Kingdom; JID: 100968562; 2010/03/09 [received]; 2010/03/25 [accepted]; 2010/03/25 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 20338041 Language eng SubFile Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1471-2458-10-160 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20338041 Abstract BACKGROUND: In many low- and middle-income countries, where tobacco use is common, tuberculosis is also a major problem. Tobacco use increases the risk of developing tuberculosis, secondary mortality, poor treatment compliance and relapses. In countries with TB epidemic, even a modest relative risk leads to a significant attributable risk. Treating tobacco dependence, therefore, is likely to have benefits for controlling tuberculosis in addition to reducing the non-communicable disease burden associated with smoking. In poorly resourced health systems which face a dual burden of disease secondary to tuberculosis and tobacco, an integrated approach to tackle tobacco dependence in TB control could be economically desirable. During TB screening, health professionals come across large numbers of patients with respiratory symptoms, a significant proportion of which are likely to be tobacco users. These clinical encounters, considered to be "teachable moments", provide a window of opportunity to offer treatment for tobacco dependence. METHODS/DESIGN: We aim to develop and trial a complex intervention to reduce tobacco dependence among TB suspects based on the WHO 'five steps to quit' model. This model relies on assessing personal motivation to quit tobacco use and uses it as the basis for assessing suitability for the different therapeutic options for tobacco dependence.We will use the Medical Research Council framework approach for evaluating complex interventions to: (a) design an evidence-based treatment package (likely to consist of training materials for health professionals and education tools for patients); (b) pilot the package to determine the delivery modalities in TB programme (c) assess the incremental cost-effectiveness of the package compared to usual care using a cluster RCT design; (d) to determine barriers and drivers to the provision of treatment of tobacco dependence within TB programmes; and (e) support long term implementation. The main outcomes to assess the effectiveness would be point abstinence at 4 weeks and continuous abstinence up to 6 months. DISCUSSION: This work will be carried out in Pakistan and is expected to have relevance for other low and middle income countries with high tobacco use and TB incidence. This will enhance our knowledge of the cost-effectiveness of treating tobacco dependence in patients suspected of TB. TRIAL REGISTRATION: TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN08829879. Descriptors Epidemics, Female, Health Promotion/methods, Humans, Male, Pakistan/epidemiology, Patient Compliance, Poverty, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods, Smoking/prevention & control, Smoking Cessation/methods, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology/microbiology/prevention & control, Treatment Outcome, Tuberculosis/complications/epidemiology/prevention & control Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Siddiqi,K., Khan,A., Ahmad,M., Shafiq-ur-Rehman Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100325 PMCID PMC2850346 Editors
Socio-economic status and smoking in Canada, 1999-2006: has there been any progress on disparities in tobacco use?	2010	Department of Health Studies & Gerontology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1. jl3reid@uwaterloo.ca	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique Periodical, Abbrev. Can.J.Public Health Pub Date Free Form Jan-Feb Volume 101 Issue 1 Start Page 73 Other Pages 78 Notes LR: 20130605; GR: Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Canada; JID: 0372714; ppublish Place of Publication Canada ISSN/ISBN 0008-4263; 0008-4263 Accession Number PMID: 20364543 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20364543 Abstract OBJECTIVES: Comprehensive tobacco control policies implemented in Canada have succeeded in lowering overall smoking prevalence; however, the extent to which they have impacted socio-economic disparities in tobacco use is not known. This study examined smoking rates and related measures across socio-economic groups over a 7-year period in Canada. METHODS: Regression analyses tested associations between smoking-related outcomes (prevalence, frequency, consumption, quit intentions and attempts, quit ratios), education level and time, using data from adults 25 years and older who completed the 1999 to 2006 waves of the Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey (CTUMS), a repeated cross-sectional survey with nationally representative samples (n = 86,971). RESULTS: Between 1999 and 2006, smoking prevalence, daily smoking, and cigarette consumption decreased, while the proportion of smokers who planned to quit increased, as did the proportion of ever-smokers who had quit. However, significant educational differences were observed: Canadians with less education had greater odds of current smoking (prevalence approximately doubled between the most and least educated groups) and daily smoking, and consumed more cigarettes, compared to university graduates. Highly-educated ever-smokers were also more likely to have quit smoking. These disparities remained stable over the time period studied. Intentions and attempts to quit were not consistently associated with education. CONCLUSIONS: The decline in smoking among Canadians between 1999 and 2006 represents a major public health achievement. However, considerable smoking-related disparities exist between socio-economic groups, and have changed very little. Therefore, while recent programs and policies have succeeded in reducing overall tobacco use, they have not addressed socio-economic disparities. Descriptors Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Canada/epidemiology, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Health Policy, Health Status Disparities, Health Surveys, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Public Health, Risk Factors, Smoking/epidemiology/prevention & control, Smoking Cessation/statistics & numerical data, Social Class Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Reid,J. L., Hammond,D., Driezen,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Artisanal Italian goat cheese	2010	Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Alimentari e Microbiologiche sez, Microbiologia Agraria Alimentare Ecologica, Universita degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria, 2 201333 Milano, Italy.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of food protection Periodical, Abbrev. J.Food Prot. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 73 Issue 4 Start Page 657 Other Pages 662 Notes JID: 7703944; 0 (DNA, Bacterial); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0362-028X; 0362-028X Accession Number PMID: 20377953 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20377953 Abstract The lactic acid bacteria community in traditional goat cheese produced in three dairies in Valsesia (Piemonte, Italy) was studied at different steps of the manufacturing process. These cheeses were produced from raw milk without starter bacteria, and no protocol was followed during the manufacturing process. Three hundred thirty-two isolates were characterized and grouped by results of both morphophysiological tests and random amplification of polymorphic DNA plus PCR analysis. Bacteria were identified by partial sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. Lactococci were the dominant lactic acid bacteria in raw milk. Their initial numbers ranged from 5 to 7 log CFU ml(-1). Their levels increased during manufacturing and decreased during ripening. The growth trend for enterococci was comparable to that of lactococci, although enterococci counts were lower. Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris, Lactococcus garviae, and Enterococcus faecalis were the most frequently isolated species during goat cheese manufacturing, whereas the highest numbers of Enterococcus (E. faecium, E. durans, E. gilvus, and E. casseliflavus) were isolated with the greatest frequency from ripened cheese samples. Occasionally, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Leuconostoc lactis, and Lactobacillus paraplantarum also were isolated. Descriptors Animals, Cheese/microbiology/standards, Colony Count, Microbial, DNA, Bacterial/analysis, Enterococcus/classification/growth & development/isolation & purification, Food Microbiology, Genotype, Goats, Humans, Industrial Microbiology, Italy, Lactobacillaceae/classification/growth & development/isolation & purification, Lactobacillus/classification/growth & development/isolation & purification, Lactococcus/classification/growth & development/isolation & purification, Leuconostoc/classification/growth & development/isolation & purification, Phenotype, Phylogeny, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/analysis, Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique, Species Specificity Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Colombo,E., Franzetti,L., Frusca,M., Scarpellini,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Adult tobacco survey - 19 States, 2003-2007	2010	Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, MS K-50, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. amcclave@cdc.gov	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Morbidity and mortality weekly report.Surveillance summaries (Washington, D.C.: 2002) Periodical, Abbrev. MMWR Surveill.Summ. Pub Date Free Form 16-Apr Volume 59 Issue 3 Start Page 1 Other Pages 75 Notes LR: 20140730; JID: 101142015; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1545-8636; 0892-3787 Accession Number PMID: 20395937 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI ss5903a1 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20395937 Abstract PROBLEM/CONDITION: Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. REPORTING PERIOD: This report includes data collected during February 2003-November 2007. DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM: The Adult Tobacco Survey (ATS) is a state-administered, random-digit--dialed telephone survey of the noninstitutionalized U.S. population aged >or=18 years. ATS collects data on tobacco use, smoking cessation, secondhand smoke exposure, risk perception and social influences, health influences, and tobacco-related policy issues in the United States. ATS was developed primarily for evaluation of state tobacco control programs rather than for surveillance and offers states a great deal of flexibility in terms of when and how often the surveys can be conducted. During 2003-2007, a total of 33 state ATSs were conducted by 19 states, with sample sizes ranging from 1,301 to 12,734 completed and partially completed interviews. RESULTS: ATS data indicate that during 2003-2007, 13.3%-25.4% of adults smoked cigarettes (median: 19.2%); fewer adults smoked cigars (median: 6.4%) or used smokeless tobacco (median: 3.5%). The majority of tobacco users used one tobacco product (median: 82.5%). In most states, approximately half of cigarette smokers reported that they would try to quit in the next 6 months (median: 58.4%), and approximately half made an attempt to quit in the preceding year (median: 46.8%). The majority of adults (i.e., smokers and nonsmokers combined) reported that smoking should not be allowed at all in workplaces (median: 77.6%), restaurants (median: 65.5%), public buildings (median: 72.5%), or indoor sporting events/concerts (median: 72.1%). One third of adults reported smoking should not be allowed at all in cocktail lounges or bars (median: 33.1%). The percentage of adults who reported having smoke-free policies at work or home ranged from 51.2% to 75.2% (median: 61.7%). INTERPRETATION: These data indicate that respondents support certain state tobacco control measures; for example, the majority of adults in participating states were supportive of smoke-free policies as well as of an increase in tobacco excise tax. However, one of every five tobacco users in the participating states used multiple tobacco products, a behavior that was more common among young adults. Therefore, these data also underscore a continued need for monitoring and evaluating evidence-based, comprehensive U.S. tobacco control programs and policies. PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIONS: State ATSs can be used by states to monitor and evaluate comprehensive statewide tobacco control programs. Continued surveillance of tobacco use and tobacco control outcome indicators are needed to monitor, evaluate, and improve state programs that address tobacco use, cessation, and secondhand smoke exposure. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Data Collection, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Public Policy, Risk, Smoking/epidemiology/prevention & control, Smoking Cessation/statistics & numerical data, Social Conditions, Tobacco Smoke Pollution, Tobacco, Smokeless, United States/epidemiology, Young Adult Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors McClave,A. K., Whitney,N., Thorne,S. L., Mariolis,P., Dube,S. R., Engstrom,M., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Contribution of fine particulate matter sources to indoor exposure in bars, restaurants, and cafes	2010	Institute for Work and Health [Institut universitaire romand de Sante au Travail], University of Lausanne and University of Geneva, Lausanne, Switzerland.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Indoor air Periodical, Abbrev. Indoor Air Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 20 Issue 3 Start Page 204 Other Pages 212 Notes LR: 20130520; JID: 9423515; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2010/02/01 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Denmark ISSN/ISBN 1600-0668; 0905-6947 Accession Number PMID: 20408901 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0668.2010.00645.x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20408901 Abstract This study investigated the contribution of sources and establishment characteristics, on the exposure to fine particulate matter (PM(2.5)) in the non-smoking sections of bars, cafes, and restaurants in central Zurich. PM(2.5)-exposure was determined with a nephelometer. A random sample of hospitality establishments was investigated on all weekdays, from morning until midnight. Each visit lasted 30 min. Numbers of smokers and other sources, such as candles and cooking processes, were recorded, as were seats, open windows, and open doors. Ambient air pollution data were obtained from public authorities. Data were analysed using robust MM regression. Over 14 warm, sunny days, 102 establishments were measured. Average establishment PM(2.5) concentrations were 64.7 microg/m(3) (s.d. = 73.2 microg/m(3), 30-min maximum 452.2 microg/m(3)). PM(2.5) was significantly associated with the number of smokers, percentage of seats occupied by smokers, and outdoor PM. Each smoker increased PM(2.5) on average by 15 microg/m(3). No associations were found with other sources, open doors or open windows. Bars had more smoking guests and showed significantly higher concentrations than restaurants and cafes. Smokers were the most important PM(2.5)-source in hospitality establishments, while outdoor PM defined the baseline. Concentrations are expected to be even higher during colder, unpleasant times of the year. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Smokers and ambient air pollution are the most important sources of fine airborne particulate matter (PM(2.5)) in the non-smoking sections of bars, restaurants, and cafes. Other sources do not significantly contribute to PM(2.5)-levels, while opening doors and windows is not an efficient means of removing pollutants. First, this demonstrates the impact that even a few smokers can have in affecting particle levels. Second, it implies that creating non-smoking sections, and using natural ventilation, is not sufficient to bring PM(2.5) to levels that imply no harm for employees and non-smoking clients. Descriptors Air Pollutants/analysis, Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Humans, Humidity, Nephelometry and Turbidimetry, Particulate Matter/analysis, Public Facilities/classification/standards, Restaurants/classification/instrumentation/standards, Seasons, Temperature, Time Factors, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/analysis, Ventilation Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Daly,B. J., Schmid,K., Riediker,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100201 PMCID Editors
Air quality in and around airport enclosed smoking rooms	2010	Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, 599 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, Korea.	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 Jun Volume 12 Issue 6 Start Page 665 Other Pages 668 Notes JID: 9815751; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 2010/04/21 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 20410143 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntq054 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20410143 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Smoking rooms have been installed in some airports to allow indoor smoking. There have been few field studies to measure fine particle leakage in operational smoking rooms. The objective of the research was to assess air quality inside and outside the 4 smoking rooms located within a medium-sized, regional commercial airport. METHODS: Particulate matter less than 2.5-microm (PM(2.5)) concentrations were simultaneously measured inside and outside the 4 smoking rooms in the airport and in the public lobby. The monitoring was conducted during normal hours of operation. Numbers of people and smokers were counted. The airport had separate ventilation systems for all 4 rooms checked by the airport prior to monitoring, and they were operating properly. RESULTS: Although there were few smokers in each room, average PM(2.5) concentrations inside the smoking rooms were significantly higher than the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for 24 hr (35 microg/m(3)). Fine particles from secondhand smoke (SHS) leaked to the outside in 3 of the 4 smoking rooms, exposing workers and the public. DISCUSSION: Although the ventilation systems in the smoking rooms were operating properly, fine particles from SHS leaked to the surrounding smoke-free areas in the airport. Indoor space inside airports should be completely nonsmoking, and enclosed smoking rooms are not recommended. Descriptors Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Public Facilities, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/analysis Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lee,K., Hahn,E. J., Robertson,H. E., Whitten,L., Jones,L. K., Zahn,B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100421 PMCID Editors
Determination of dynamic characteristics of microbiota in a fermented beverage produced by Brazilian Amerindians using culture-dependent and culture-independent methods	2010	Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Lavras, 37.200-000, Lavras, MG, Brazil.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of food microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 15-Jun Volume 140 Issue 3-Feb Start Page 225 Other Pages 231 Notes CI: Copyright 2010; JID: 8412849; 2009/08/22 [received]; 2010/03/02 [revised]; 2010/03/18 [accepted]; 2010/03/27 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-3460; 0168-1605 Accession Number PMID: 20413168 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2010.03.029 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20413168 Abstract Cauim is a fermented beverages prepared by Tapirape Amerindians in Brazil from substrates such as cassava, rice, peanuts, pumpkin, cotton seed and maize. Here we study the microorganisms associated with peanut and rice fermentation using a combination of culture-dependent and -independent methods. The bacterial population varied from 7.4 to 8.4 log CFU/ml. The yeast population varied from 4.0 to 6.6 log CFU/ml. A total of 297 bacteria and yeasts strains were isolated during fermentation, with 198 bacteria and 99 yeast. The Lactobacillus genus was dominant throughout fermentation. Bacteria and yeast community dynamics during the fermentation process were monitored by PCR-DGGE analysis. Both culture-dependent and -independent methods indicated that the bacterial species L. plantarum, L. fermentum, L. paracasei and L. brevis as well as the yeast species P. guilliermondii, K. lactis, Candida sp, R. toruloides and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, were dominant during fermentation. Multivariate analysis of microorganisms during beverage fermentation showed that the microbial community changed during the fermentation process. Descriptors Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation & purification/metabolism, Beverages/microbiology, Brazil, Colony Count, Microbial, Fermentation, Molecular Sequence Data, Phylogeny, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Yeasts/classification/genetics/isolation & purification/metabolism Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Ramos,C. L., de Almeida,E. G., Pereira,G. V., Cardoso,P. G., Dias,E. S., Schwan,R. F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20100327 PMCID Editors
Phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity of lactic acid bacteria isolated from "Alheira", a traditional fermented sausage produced in Portugal	2009	CBQF, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa; Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Meat Science Periodical, Abbrev. Meat Sci. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 82 Issue 3 Start Page 389 Other Pages 398 Notes JID: 101160862; 2008/11/10 [received]; 2009/02/09 [revised]; 2009/02/10 [accepted]; 2009/02/20 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 0309-1740; 0309-1740 Accession Number PMID: 20416703 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1016/j.meatsci.2009.02.009 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 20416703 Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from "Alheira", a fermented sausage produced in Portugal. LAB were identified to genus and species level by phenotypic characteristics, using genus or species-specific primers and sequencing of the gene encoding 16S rRNA. Two-hundred and eighty-three isolates were grouped into 14 species. Lactobacillus plantarum was isolated from all sausages and Enterococcusfaecalis from most of the samples. Low numbers of Lactobacillus paraplantarum, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus sakei, Lactobacillus zeae, Lactobacillus paracasei, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Pediococcus pentosaceus, Pediococcus acidilactici, Weissella cibaria, Weissella viridescens and Enterococcus faecium were recorded. The genetic heterogeneity of L. plantarum and E. faecalis strains were determined by numerical analysis of DNA banding patterns obtained by RAPD-PCR. Strains of L. plantarum and E. faecalis were different from different producers. This study forms the basis from which starter cultures could be selected for production of "Alheira". Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Albano,H., van Reenen,C. A., Todorov,S. D., Cruz,D., Fraga,L., Hogg,T., Dicks,L. M., Teixeira,P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20090220 PMCID Editors

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