Introduction The aetiology of childhood cancer is not well understood, but the typically early onset suggests that genetic, prenatal and perinatal factors, such as maternal diabetes, may be involved (Wiemels, 2015). We aimed to examine the influence of maternal pregestational
Poster: Non-chromosomal congenital anomalies and risk of childhood leukaemia: a Italian population-based case-control study
Introduction Several studies have evaluated the association between birth defects and childhood leukaemia (CL) (Carrozza et al, 2012; Norwood et al, 2017). Although the association between chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome and increased CL risk is well established, associations
Poster: Investigating the environmental risk factors for childhood leukaemia: the research activity at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Northern Italy
The Environmental, Genetic and Nutritional Research Center (CREAGEN) is based in the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Northern Italy). It includes senior and junior researchers of the Medical School with a keen interest in the aetiology and epidemiology of
Original article: Cancer incidence following long-term consumption of drinking water with high inorganic selenium content
Vinceti M, Vicentini M, Wise LA, Sacchettini C, Malagoli C, Ballotari P, Filippini T, Malavolti M, Giorgi Rossi P. Sci Total Environ. 2018 Sep 1;635:390-396. PMID: 29674262 – DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.04.097 Abstract Selenium, a trace element to which humans are exposed mainly through diet, has
Original article: Proximity to overhead power lines and childhood leukaemia: an international pooled analysis
Amoon AT, Crespi CM, Ahlbom A, Bhatnagar M, Bray I, Bunch KJ, Clavel J, Feychting M, Hémon D, Johansen C, Kreis C, Malagoli C, Marquant F, Pedersen C, Raaschou-Nielsen O, Röösli M, Spycher BD, Sudan M, Swanson J, Tittarelli A,
Original article: Adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with changing patterns of exposure to the emissions of a municipal waste incinerator
Vinceti M, Malagoli C, Werler MM, Filippini T, De Girolamo G, Ghermandi G, Fabbi S, Astolfi G, Teggi S. Environ Res. 2018 Jul;164:444-451. PMID: 29574254 – DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.03.024 Abstract Municipal solid waste incinerators emissions contain pollutants that, despite their low concentration, might
Original article: Genetic polymorphisms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Evidence for implication in detoxification pathways of environmental toxicants
Dardiotis E, Siokas V, Sokratous M, Tsouris Z, Michalopoulou A, Andravizou A, Dastamani M, Ralli S, Vinceti M, Tsatsakis A, Hadjigeorgiou GM. Environ Int. 2018 Jul;116:122-135. PMID: 29677557 – DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2018.04.008 Abstract Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a severe neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous
Original article: Joint Effect of Maternal Tobacco Smoking and Pregestational Diabetes on Preterm Births and Congenital Anomalies: A Population-Based Study in Northern Italy
Borsari L, Malagoli C, Werler MM, Rothman KJ, Malavolti M, Rodolfi R, De Girolamo G, Nicolini F, Vinceti M. J Diabetes Res. 2018 Jun 28;2018:2782741. PMID: 30050951 – DOI: 10.1155/2018/2782741 Abstract Smoking and pregestational diabetes (PGD) are recognized risk factors for adverse
Original article: Impact of Referral Sources and Waiting Times on the Failure to Quit Smoking: One-Year Follow-Up of an Italian Cohort Admitted to a Smoking Cessation Service
Borsari L, Storani S, Malagoli C, Filippini T, Tamelli M, Malavolti M, Nicolini F, Vinceti M. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Jun 11;15(6). pii: E1234. PMID: 29891823 – DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15061234 Abstract n Italy, the National Health Service offers specialized evidence-based
Poster: Assessment of residential exposure to pesticides and risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: methodological issue in the use of different versions of Land Use Chart
Background and aim: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease with still unknown etiology. Among possible environmental risk factors, we considered pesticides exposure. In a population-based case-control study we retrieved historical residence of subjects and we collected their coordinated