Long-term air pollution exposure and diabetes in a population-based Swiss cohort (Publications)
Air pollution is an important risk factor for global burden of disease. There has been recent interest in its possible role in the etiology of diabetes mellitus. Experimental evidence is suggestive, b
Genetic associations at 53 loci highlight cell types and biological pathways relevant for kidney function (Publications)
Reduced glomerular filtration rate defines chronic kidney disease and is associated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. We conducted a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for est
Variability of reproductive history across the Swiss SAPALDIA cohort - Pattern and main determinants (Publications)
Background: Reproductive characteristics play an aetiological role for many diseases, including reproductive cancers. They have been shown to vary internationally and nationally, but have not yet been
Longitudinal validity of spirometers: a challenge in longitudinal studies (Publications)
QUESTION UNDER STUDY: Pulmonary function testing (PFT) in longitudinal studies involves the repeated use of spirometers over long time periods. We assess the comparability of PFT results taken under b
Adult lung function and long-term air pollution exposure. ESCAPE: a multicentre cohort study and meta-analysis (Publications)
The chronic impact of ambient air pollutants on lung function in adults is not fully understood. The objective of this study was to investigate the association of long-term exposure to ambient air pol