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
Source apportionment of indoor, outdoor, and personal PM2.5 in Seattle, Washington, using positive matrix factorization (Publications)
As part of a large exposure assessment and health-effects panel study, 33 trace elements and light-absorbing carbon were measured on 24-hr fixed-site filter samples for particulate matter with an aero
Factors influencing the pattern of imported malaria (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Data on imported malaria in industrialized areas are known to be incomplete because of underreporting and lack of homogeneity. These facts and the complexity of factors influencing the tra
Public-health impact of outdoor and traffic-related air pollution: a European assessment (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Air pollution contributes to mortality and morbidity. We estimated the impact of outdoor (total) and traffic-related air pollution on public health in Austria, France, and Switzerland. Att