[Cavernomas of the central nervous system : Observational study of 111 patients].

Purpose: The prevalence of cavernomas (cavernous hemangioma) is 0.1-0.7%.

Long-term aircraft noise exposure and body mass index, waist circumference, and type 2 diabetes: a prospective study.

Background: Long-term aircraft noise exposure may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, but no study has investigated chronic effects on the metabolic system.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate effects of long-term aircraft noise exposure on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, we explored the modifying effects of sleep disturbance.

Exposure modifiers of the relationships of transportation noise with high blood pressure and noise annoyance.

In the cross-sectional hypertension and exposure to noise near airports study the relationship between road traffic noise, aircraft noise and hypertension and annoyance was investigated. The data collection comprised a variety of potentially exposure modifying factors, including type of housing, location of rooms, window opening habits, use of noise-reducing remedies, shielding due to obstacles, lengths of exposure. In the present paper the quantitative role of these factors on the relationship between road and aircraft noise exposure and outcomes was analyzed.

Joint effects of job strain and road-traffic and occupational noise on myocardial infarction.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the joint effect of job strain and both road-traffic and occupational noise on myocardial infarction (MI).

Method: We conducted a population based case-control study on first time MI in Stockholm County during 1992-1994. Participants answered a questionnaire and underwent a physical examination.