Publications by authors named "F Gilliland"
Bone mineral density (BMD), an important marker of bone health, is regulated by a complex interaction of proteins. Plasma proteomic analyses can contribute to identification of proteins associated with changes in BMD. This may be especially informative in stages of bone accrual and peak BMD achievement (i.
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- The study investigates how air pollution exposure before conception affects childhood weight and BMI growth in children up to 2 years old in Shanghai, China.
- It finds that higher levels of certain air pollutants (PM and NO) during the preconception period are linked to increased BMI and weight in children.
- The research indicates that younger mothers and those with pre-existing overweight/obesity experience a greater impact from preconception air pollution exposure on their children's growth trajectories.
Objective, Participants, & Methods: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health challenges of university students, staff, and faculty alike. We used linear mixed models to examine demographic predictors of, and change over time in, self-reported depression and anxiety symptoms of a cohort of university students and staff/faculty between surveys administered in August-November 2021 and December 2021-March 2022.
Results: Students who identified as "other" race/ethnicity, Lesbian Gay Bisexual or Queer, and female, reported high baseline levels of both depression and anxiety.
Comparison of Race-neutral Versus Race-specific Spirometry Equations for Evaluation of Child Asthma.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med
December 2024
Rationale: Race-based estimates of pulmonary function in children could influence the evaluation of asthma in children from racial and ethnic minoritized backgrounds.
Objectives: To determine if race-neutral (GLI-Global) versus race-specific (GLI-Race-Specific) reference equations differentially impact spirometry evaluation of childhood asthma.
Methods: The analysis included 8,719 children aged 5 to <12 years from 27 cohorts across the United States grouped by parent-reported race and ethnicity.
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- Most people in the US are exposed to PFAS, which can lead to health risks, especially in low-income communities near PFAS-polluting facilities.
- In a study in Southern California, researchers connected PFAS levels in plasma samples with data on water contamination, food access, and pollution sources to analyze exposure impacts.
- Results showed that higher PFAS levels in drinking water and the presence of Superfund sites increased PFAS concentrations in participants' blood, highlighting the need to address PFAS exposure in disadvantaged areas.