2019
Spatiotemporal calibration of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide concentration estimates from an air quality model for Connecticut
Gilani O, McKay L, Gregoire T, Guan Y, Leaderer B, Holford T. Spatiotemporal calibration of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide concentration estimates from an air quality model for Connecticut. Environmental And Ecological Statistics 2019, 26: 325-349. DOI: 10.1007/s10651-019-00430-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAir quality modelsCommunity Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) modelMultiscale Air Quality modelQuality modelCMAQ model estimatesSpatial resolutionLand use characteristicsContribution of trafficConcentrations of ambientSpatial resolution mapsLocal covariatesFine spatial resolution mapsSpatiotemporal calibrationModel estimatesDioxide concentrationNitrogen dioxide concentrationsConcentration estimatesTemporal resolutionDaily concentrationsResolution mapsPrediction mapsSimilar mapsMonitor sitesMajor highwaysUse characteristics
2016
Spatiotemporal calibration and resolution refinement of output from deterministic models
Gilani O, McKay LA, Gregoire TG, Guan Y, Leaderer BP, Holford TR. Spatiotemporal calibration and resolution refinement of output from deterministic models. Statistics In Medicine 2016, 35: 2422-2440. PMID: 26790617, DOI: 10.1002/sim.6867.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGrid-cell formatCurrent calibration techniquesSpatiotemporal calibrationModeling strategyCommunity Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) modelAir quality modelsMultiscale Air Quality modelCalibration techniqueObserved measurementsPixel sizeSpatial resolutionGrid dataMonitoring stationsQuality modelDeterministic modelRegular gridAmbient nitrogen dioxide concentrationsDaily estimatesMeasurementsProcess of interestGridNitrogen dioxide concentrationsProcessPixelsDioxide concentration
2014
Estimating daily nitrogen dioxide level: application of a longitudinal model with spatially-correlated random effects
Zhang L, Guan Y, Leaderer B, Holford T. Estimating daily nitrogen dioxide level: application of a longitudinal model with spatially-correlated random effects. Environmental And Ecological Statistics 2014, 22: 329-344. DOI: 10.1007/s10651-014-0300-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Effects Of Gas Stove Exposure On Asthma Severity During Pregnancy
Belanger K, Leaderer B, Banerjee G, Holford T, Bracken M. Effects Of Gas Stove Exposure On Asthma Severity During Pregnancy. 2012, a5225-a5225. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2012.185.1_meetingabstracts.a5225.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
How Does Urbanicity Effect on Infants' Wheeze Symptom?
Ebisu K, Holford T, Belanger K, Leaderer B, Bell M. How Does Urbanicity Effect on Infants' Wheeze Symptom? Epidemiology 2011, 22: s182. DOI: 10.1097/01.ede.0000392238.83542.c0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Cigarette smoking and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes among women
Morton L, Holford T, Leaderer B, Boyle P, Zahm S, Zhang Y, Flynn S, Tallini G, Zhang B, Owens P, Zheng T. Cigarette smoking and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes among women. British Journal Of Cancer 2003, 89: 2087-2092. PMID: 14647142, PMCID: PMC2376853, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6601388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaCumulative lifetime exposureCurrent smoking statusCigarette smokingNHL subtypesFollicular lymphomaLifetime exposurePopulation-based case-control studyRisk of NHLEtiology of NHLNon-Hodgkin lymphoma subtypesDuration of smokingIntensity of smokingPrevious epidemiologic studiesCase-control studyPopulation-based controlsHistologic typeSmoking statusIncident casesTumor gradeLymphoma subtypesEpidemiologic studiesSmokingImmunologic typeLymphoma
1999
Healthy Women's PEF Variations with Ambient Summer Concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4 2 −, H+, and O3
NAEHER L, HOLFORD T, BECKETT W, BELANGER K, TRICHE E, BRACKEN M, LEADERER B. Healthy Women's PEF Variations with Ambient Summer Concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4 2 −, H+, and O3. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1999, 160: 117-125. PMID: 10390388, DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.160.1.9808153.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeak expiratory flowPEF variationEvening peak expiratory flowMorning peak expiratory flowOutdoor monitoring sitePeak flow meterAmbient air pollutionMicrograms/m3Expiratory flowPhysiologic effectsPEF measurementsOnly exposureConcurrent measuresExposureMeteorologic variablesFine particulate sulfateDailyIndoor, outdoor, and regional summer and winter concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4(2)-, H+, NH4+, NO3-, NH3, and nitrous acid in homes with and without kerosene space heaters.
Leaderer B, Naeher L, Jankun T, Balenger K, Holford T, Toth C, Sullivan J, Wolfson J, Koutrakis P. Indoor, outdoor, and regional summer and winter concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO4(2)-, H+, NH4+, NO3-, NH3, and nitrous acid in homes with and without kerosene space heaters. Environmental Health Perspectives 1999, 107: 223-231. PMID: 10064553, PMCID: PMC1566377, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.99107223.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIndoor, Outdoor, and Regional Summer and Winter Concentrations of PM 10 , PM 2.5 , SO 4 2- , H + , NH 4 + , NO 3 - , NH 3 , and Nitrous Acid in Homes with and without Kerosene Space Heaters
Leaderer B, Naeher L, Jankun T, Balenger K, Holford T, Toth C, Sullivan J, Wolfson J, Koutrakis P. Indoor, Outdoor, and Regional Summer and Winter Concentrations of PM 10 , PM 2.5 , SO 4 2- , H + , NH 4 + , NO 3 - , NH 3 , and Nitrous Acid in Homes with and without Kerosene Space Heaters. Environmental Health Perspectives 1999, 107: 223. DOI: 10.2307/3434513.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Spontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds
Belanger K, Leaderer B, Hellenbrand K, Holford T, McSharry J, Power M, Bracken M. Spontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 1998, 53: 398-400.. DOI: 10.1097/00006254-199807000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds
Belanger K, Leaderer B, Hellenbrand K, Holford T, McSharry J, Power M, Bracken M. Spontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds. Epidemiology 1998, 9: 36-42. PMID: 9430266, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199801000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectric blanket useSpontaneous abortionPregnancy lossBlanket useEarly pregnancy lossHeated water bedsTime of conceptionMonth of conceptionWire code categoriesWeeks' gestationProspective studyEarly pregnancyUnadjusted analysesBed useGreater riskPregnancyAbortionDose responseWomenRiskElectric bedElectric blanketExposureSlight increaseGestation
1996
Asthma among Puerto Rican Hispanics: a multi-ethnic comparison study of risk factors.
Beckett W, Belanger K, Gent J, Holford T, Leaderer B. Asthma among Puerto Rican Hispanics: a multi-ethnic comparison study of risk factors. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1996, 154: 894-899. PMID: 8887582, DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.154.4.8887582.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsPuerto Rican HispanicsSocioeconomic statusHispanic ethnicityHispanic mothersEnvironmental tobacco smoke exposureIndependent risk factorPhysician-diagnosed asthmaPrevalence of asthmaTobacco smoke exposureStrong risk factorAfrican American ethnicityEnvironmental risk factorsYr of ageLow socioeconomic statusStudy of asthmaNon-Hispanic whitesMo of ageActive smokingAsthmatic childrenSmoke exposureChildhood asthmaCigarette smokersMaternal ageMaternal historyMaternal Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion: A Prospective Cohort Study
Dlugosz L, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Holford T, Leaderer B, Bracken M. Maternal Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion: A Prospective Cohort Study. Epidemiology 1996, 7: 250-255. PMID: 8728437, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199605000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous abortionCaffeine consumptionYale-New Haven HospitalMaternal caffeine consumptionProspective cohort studyCohort studyEarly pregnancyPregnant womenOdds ratioSoda drinkingElevated riskCaffeine beveragesBeverage consumptionCaffeine beverage consumptionCigarette useFirst monthPregnancySixteenth weekObserved associationsAbortionCup of teaCaffeineTeaGestationHospitalExposure to Electromagnetic Fields During Pregnancy With Emphasis on Electrically Heated Beds
Bracken M, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Dlugosz L, Holford T, McSharry J, Addesso K, Leaderer B. Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields During Pregnancy With Emphasis on Electrically Heated Beds. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 1996, 51: 7-8.. DOI: 10.1097/00006254-199601000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Measurement of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Pregnant Women
O'Connor T, Holford T, Leaderer B, Hammond S, Bracken M. Measurement of Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke in Pregnant Women. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1995, 142: 1315-1321. PMID: 7503052, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a117599.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrine cotinineEnvironmental tobacco smokePregnant womenTobacco smokeWork exposureAir nicotine concentrationsSelf-reported exposurePersonal air monitorsExposure assessment methodsAir nicotineMeasurement of exposureHome exposureCotinineNicotine concentrationsExposure classificationWomenCohen's kappaExposureSpearman rank-order correlation coefficientAir monitorsRank-order correlation coefficientKappaSocial exposureSmokeHigh levelsEXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DURING PREGNANCY WITH EMPHASIS ON ELECTRICALLY HEATED BEDS
Bracken M, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Dlugosz L, Holford T, McSharry J, Addesso K, Leaderer B. EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DURING PREGNANCY WITH EMPHASIS ON ELECTRICALLY HEATED BEDS. Epidemiology 1995, 6: 263-270. PMID: 7619934, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199505000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal growth retardationGrowth retardationBed useIntrauterine growth retardationVideo display terminal useDose-response relationPersonal monitorsEMF exposureTime-weighted analysisMonitoring of exposureThird trimesterProspective studyFetal growthWire codesHome measurementsReproductive outcomesHuman studiesPregnancyStudy designVideo display terminalsExposure measuresHours of useMeaningful increaseRiskExposure
1982
Diurnal variations, chemical composition and relation to meteorological variables of the summer aerosol in the New York subregion
Leaderer B, Tanner R, Holford T. Diurnal variations, chemical composition and relation to meteorological variables of the summer aerosol in the New York subregion. Atmospheric Environment (1967) 1982, 16: 2075-2087. DOI: 10.1016/0004-6981(82)90279-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1979
Relationship between Sulfate Aerosol and Visibility
Leaderer B, Holford T, Stolwijk J. Relationship between Sulfate Aerosol and Visibility. Journal Of The Air & Waste Management Association 1979, 29: 154-157. DOI: 10.1080/00022470.1979.10470773.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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