Air-FA and air-B were measured for a whole year with two fixed samplers and, during a whole competition day, with individual passive samplers worn by two groups of supporter volunteers chosen to represent the two sites. Air fixed measurements were simultaneously carried out in Torino and Pragelato all months from May 2005

to April 2006 while individual sampling were performed from 8 AM. to 6 P.M. on the 22th February 2006.

On the whole, comparing Torino and Pragelato, air-B progress shows a significant and positive correlation (r = +0.572, p<0.01). The behaviour of air-FA is similar but not so evident. The secondary and primary origins of formaldehyde can justify the summer peak (June, July, and August 2005) but partially also Pevonedistat in vivo January 2006. Comparing for Torino each February from 2005 to 2009 the “”Olympic impact”" on the quality of air is underlined but for benzene only. With a public health approach

and considering the two venues, findings obtained by the individual samplers clearly show higher air pollution and, consequently, higher risk due to closer contact to several specific pollutant sources or environmental conditions. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.”
“Objective: The present study examines whether there is an association between anemia during the first trimester and the risk to develop preterm delivery (PTD), intrauterine growth

restriction, and other obstetrical complications. Liproxstatin-1 mw Methods:The study population included all registered births between 2000 and 2010. Anemia was defined as hemoglobin <10 g/dl. A comparison of obstetrical characteristics and perinatal outcomes was performed between women with and without anemia. Multiple logistic regression models were used to control for confounders. Results:The study population HKI-272 inhibitor included 33,888 deliveries, of these 5.1% (1718) were with anemia during the first trimester. Women with anemia were significantly older, delivered earlier, and were more likely to be grand multiparous. There were significantly higher rates of PTD and low birth weight (LBW; <2500 g) among patients with anemia (12.3% vs. 9.3%; p < 0.001 and 11.7% vs. 9.0%; p < 0.001, respectively). On the contrary, no significant differences between the groups were noted regarding the rate of intrauterine growth restriction. Using a multivariable analysis, the significant association between anemia and PTD persisted (OR = 1.35; 95% CI 1.2-1.6, p < 0.01). Conclusions: Anemia during the first trimester is significantly and independently associated with an increased risk for subsequent PTD.”
“In the period 2005-2006 a survey on natural radioactivity in about 500 schools located in south-east Italy (the Salento peninsula, province of Lecce) was carried out.