2024
Exposure range matters: considering non-linear associations in the meta-analysis of environmental pollutant exposure using examples of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and birth outcomes
Guo P, Warren J, Deziel N, Liew Z. Exposure range matters: considering non-linear associations in the meta-analysis of environmental pollutant exposure using examples of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and birth outcomes. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2024, kwae309. PMID: 39227151, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwae309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-linear associationMeta-analysisHeterogeneity of effect estimatesEffect estimatesPotential non-linear associationsExposure-outcome relationshipsRisk of preterm birthSubgroup meta-analysisBirth outcomesPollution exposureMeta-analytic approachMeta-analysesEffect sizeEnvironmental pollutant exposureResults heterogeneityExposure levelsHealth effectsPreterm birthEvidence-based policymakingPrenatal exposurePotential heterogeneityMean birth weightBirth weightMethodological challengesCut-off choice
2020
Unconventional oil and gas development and health outcomes: A scoping review of the epidemiological research
Deziel NC, Brokovich E, Grotto I, Clark CJ, Barnett-Itzhaki Z, Broday D, Agay-Shay K. Unconventional oil and gas development and health outcomes: A scoping review of the epidemiological research. Environmental Research 2020, 182: 109124. PMID: 32069745, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth outcomesLow birth weightAdverse birth outcomesAdverse health outcomesFull-text evaluationOutcomes of interestHuman health outcomesAsthma exacerbationsPreterm deliveryPregnancy outcomesBirth outcomesPotential confoundersBirth weightBody of evidenceCancer incidenceEligible studiesExposure assessment methodologyPotential environmental health hazardInclusion criteriaStudy populationEpidemiological studiesExposure assessment approachHealth problemsEnvironmental health hazardsSignificant association
2018
Prioritization of reproductive toxicants in unconventional oil and gas operations using a multi-country regulatory data-driven hazard assessment
Inayat-Hussain SH, Fukumura M, Aziz A, Jin CM, Jin LW, Garcia-Milian R, Vasiliou V, Deziel NC. Prioritization of reproductive toxicants in unconventional oil and gas operations using a multi-country regulatory data-driven hazard assessment. Environment International 2018, 117: 348-358. PMID: 29793188, DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.05.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive toxicantsUOG chemicalsReproductive toxicityStringent classificationAdverse birth outcomesPotential etiologic agentsGerm cell mutagenicityMultiple adverse effectsPotential public health riskBirth outcomesRegulatory agency databasesEpidemiologic studiesEtiologic agentReproductive healthScoring systemPublic health riskSafe alternativeAdverse effectsHazard identificationDevelopmental toxicantsHazard scoreCytoscape analysisExposure assessmentCancerHealth risks