Determinants of indoor benzene in Europe (Publications)
This study identified the key determinants associated with the indoor benzene concentrations that were measured between 1996 and 2000 using the EXPOLIS protocol in the residences of six European citie
Ambient air pollution and atherosclerosis in Los Angeles (Publications)
Associations have been found between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The contribution of air pollution to atherosclerosis that underlies many ca
Variability of FVC and FEV1 due to technician, team, device and subject in an eight centre study (Publications)
Lung function testing of a random population sample in the eight SAPALDIA (Swiss study on air pollution and lung diseases in adults) centres had to be performed simultaneously, within one year, by eig
Expression of CD14 and Toll-like receptor 2 in farmers' and non-farmers' children (Publications)
Children of farmers are at decreased risk of developing allergies. Results of epidemiological studies suggest increased exposure to microbial compounds might be responsible for this reduced risk. Alte
Effect of self-hypnosis on hay fever symptoms - a randomised controlled intervention study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Many people suffer from hay fever symptoms. Hypnosis has proved to be a useful adjunct in the treatment of conditions where allergic phenomena have an important role. METHODS: Randomised p
Health effects of the 2003 Southern California wildfires on children (Publications)
RATIONALE: In late October 2003, Southern California wildfires burned more than 3,000 km2. The wildfires produced heavy smoke that affected several communities participating in the University of South
