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  1. Article ; Online: Occupational COVID-19: can we claim that compensation is causation?

    De Matteis, Sara

    Occupational and environmental medicine

    2024  Volume 81, Issue 4, Page(s) 169–170

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; Workers' Compensation/legislation & jurisprudence ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Occupational Diseases/etiology ; Causality
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter ; Editorial
    ZDB-ID 1180733-7
    ISSN 1470-7926 ; 1351-0711
    ISSN (online) 1470-7926
    ISSN 1351-0711
    DOI 10.1136/oemed-2024-109460
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  2. Article ; Online: Indoor Air Pollution and Lung Function Decline: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?"

    De Matteis, Sara

    American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine

    2023  Volume 208, Issue 10, Page(s) 1009–1012

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Air Pollution, Indoor/adverse effects ; Smokers ; Lung/physiopathology ; Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1180953-x
    ISSN 1535-4970 ; 0003-0805 ; 1073-449X
    ISSN (online) 1535-4970
    ISSN 0003-0805 ; 1073-449X
    DOI 10.1164/rccm.202307-1262ED
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  3. Article ; Online: Respiratory effects of air pollution: time to stop this deadly trajectory.

    De Matteis, Sara

    Thorax

    2023  Volume 78, Issue 7, Page(s) 635–636

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Asthma ; Air Pollutants/adverse effects ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
    Chemical Substances Air Pollutants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 204353-1
    ISSN 1468-3296 ; 0040-6376
    ISSN (online) 1468-3296
    ISSN 0040-6376
    DOI 10.1136/thorax-2023-220030
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  4. Article ; Online: Occupational causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an update.

    De Matteis, Sara

    Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 2, Page(s) 73–79

    Abstract: Purpose of review: This brief narrative review aims to highlight relevant recent updates on occupational causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).: Recent findings: The most recent literature has been searched for any new relevant ... ...

    Abstract Purpose of review: This brief narrative review aims to highlight relevant recent updates on occupational causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
    Recent findings: The most recent literature has been searched for any new relevant association between occupational exposures and COPD. Only large epidemiological studies of high quality have been included. Beyond the more traditional exposures, such as mineral or organic dusts, new chemicals have emerged as potential occupational causal agents for COPD. In particular, pesticides and cleaning products, including disinfectants, that have shown also positive exposure-response trends. For cleaning products, some specific chemicals have been identified, but for pesticides the identification of specific causal compounds is more challenging. The biological underlying mechanisms are still under study.
    Summary: In the recent literature, occupational exposure to pesticides and cleaning products has emerged as potential cause of COPD. Awareness on occupational causes of COPD should increase among all stakeholders, from health professionals to public to prevent the associated public health burden. More studies on identifying the specific causal agents and mechanisms are needed to focus preventive strategies.
    MeSH term(s) Dust ; Humans ; Occupational Diseases/epidemiology ; Occupational Diseases/etiology ; Occupational Exposure/adverse effects ; Pesticides ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/epidemiology ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/etiology ; Risk Factors
    Chemical Substances Dust ; Pesticides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2088710-3
    ISSN 1473-6322 ; 1528-4050
    ISSN (online) 1473-6322
    ISSN 1528-4050
    DOI 10.1097/ACI.0000000000000817
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  5. Article ; Online: COVID-19: are not all workers 'essential'?

    De Matteis, Sara

    Occupational and environmental medicine

    2021  Volume 78, Issue 5, Page(s) 305–306

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; Occupational Health ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1180733-7
    ISSN 1470-7926 ; 1351-0711
    ISSN (online) 1470-7926
    ISSN 1351-0711
    DOI 10.1136/oemed-2020-107272
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  6. Article ; Online: The determinants of the changing speed of spread of COVID-19 across Italy.

    Cocco, Pierluigi / De Matteis, Sara

    Epidemiology and infection

    2022  , Page(s) 1–26

    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632982-2
    ISSN 1469-4409 ; 0950-2688
    ISSN (online) 1469-4409
    ISSN 0950-2688
    DOI 10.1017/S095026882200084X
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  7. Article ; Online: COVID-19 and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

    De Matteis Sara / Cosetta Minelli / Giorgio Broccia / Paolo Vineis / Pierluigi Cocco

    PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss 3, p e

    A common susceptibility pattern?

    2023  Volume 0277588

    Abstract: Objective To explore the link between COVID-19 incidence, socio-economic covariates, and NHL incidence. Design Ecological study design. Setting Sardinia, Italy. Participants We used official reports on the total cases of COVID-19 in 2020, published data ... ...

    Abstract Objective To explore the link between COVID-19 incidence, socio-economic covariates, and NHL incidence. Design Ecological study design. Setting Sardinia, Italy. Participants We used official reports on the total cases of COVID-19 in 2020, published data on NHL incidence, and socio-economic indicators by administrative unit, covering the whole regional population. Main outcomes and measures We used multivariable regression analysis to explore the association between the natural logarithm (ln) of the 2020 cumulative incidence of COVID-19 and the ln-transformed NHL incidence in 1974-2003, weighing by population size and adjusting by socioeconomic deprivation and other covariates. Results The cumulative incidence of COVID-19 increased in relation to past incidence of NHL (p < 0.001), socioeconomic deprivation (p = 0.006), and proportion of elderly residents (p < 0.001) and decreased with urban residency (p = 0.001). Several sensitivity analyses confirmed the finding of an association between COVID-19 and NHL. Conclusion This ecological study found an ecological association between NHL and COVID-19. If further investigation would confirm our findings, shared susceptibility factors should be investigated among the plausible underlying mechanisms.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article: COVID-19 incidence in a cohort of public transport workers.

    De Matteis, Sara / Cencedda, Valerio / Pilia, Ilaria / Cocco, Pierluigi

    La Medicina del lavoro

    2022  Volume 113, Issue 4, Page(s) e2022039

    Abstract: Background: Previous research has shown an excess risk of COVID-19 among several occupations, but data on public transport workers are scarce. To investigate the occupational risk posed by contact with the public, we followed up the incidence of COVID- ... ...

    Abstract Background: Previous research has shown an excess risk of COVID-19 among several occupations, but data on public transport workers are scarce. To investigate the occupational risk posed by contact with the public, we followed up the incidence of COVID-19 in a cohort of public transport workers.
    Methods: We identified the incident cases of COVID-19 between 1 September 2020 - 6 May 2021 in a cohort of 2,052 employees of a public transport agency in Sardinia, Italy. The diagnosis of COVID-19 was based on a positive molecular test. To calculate the expected events, we applied the age- and gender-specific incidence rates of the regional population in the same time period to the correspondent strata of the study cohort. We estimated the relative risk (RR) of COVID-19 as the ratio between the observed and the expected events and its 95% confidence interval (95% C.I.) among the total cohort and in two sub-cohorts: bus drivers, and the rest of the personnel (administrative staff, train and metro drivers, workers in the mechanical shop, and in the railroad maintenance, and security).
    Results: Bus drivers run an elevated risk of COVID-19 (RR = 1.4, 95% C.I. 1.07 - 1.79). There was no excess risk among the sub-cohort including the rest of the personnel.
    Conclusions: Our study suggests an excess risk of COVID-19 among bus drivers even in a relatively low incidence area, which could imply inadequacy of the preventive measures in place. Further, larger size studies with detailed information on personal and lifestyle characteristics are warranted.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/epidemiology ; Cohort Studies ; Humans ; Incidence ; Occupations ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-25
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 123678-7
    ISSN 0025-7818
    ISSN 0025-7818
    DOI 10.23749/mdl.v113i4.13478
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  9. Article: The COVID-19 pandemic and occupational medicine: impact and opportunities.

    De Matteis, Sara / Pira, Enrico / Mutti, Antonio

    La Medicina del lavoro

    2021  Volume 112, Issue 6, Page(s) 411–413

    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Humans ; Occupational Medicine ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-23
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 123678-7
    ISSN 0025-7818
    ISSN 0025-7818
    DOI 10.23749/mdl.v112i6.12627
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  10. Article ; Online: A cluster randomised controlled trial to reduce respiratory effects of cotton dust exposure among textile workers: the MultiTex RCT study.

    Nafees, Asaad Ahmed / Allana, Asad / Kadir, Muhammad Masood / Potts, James / Minelli, Cosetta / Semple, Sean / De Matteis, Sara / Burney, Peter / Cullinan, Paul

    The European respiratory journal

    2024  Volume 63, Issue 1

    Abstract: Background: We determined the effectiveness of an intervention to reduce cotton dust-related respiratory symptoms and improve lung function of textile workers.: Methods: We undertook a cluster randomised controlled trial at 38 textile mills in ... ...

    Abstract Background: We determined the effectiveness of an intervention to reduce cotton dust-related respiratory symptoms and improve lung function of textile workers.
    Methods: We undertook a cluster randomised controlled trial at 38 textile mills in Karachi, Pakistan. The intervention comprised: training in occupational health for workers and managers, formation of workplace committees to promote a health and safety plan that included wet mopping and safe disposal of cotton dust, provision of simple face masks, and further publicity about the risks from cotton dust. Participating mills were randomised following baseline data collection. The impact of the intervention was measured through surveys at 3, 12 and 18 months using questionnaires, spirometry and dust measurements. The primary outcomes were 1) changes in prevalence of a composite respiratory symptom variable, 2) changes in post-bronchodilator percentage predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV
    Results: Of 2031 participants recruited at baseline, 807 (40%) were available at the third follow-up. At that point, workers in the intervention arm were more likely to report an improvement in respiratory symptoms (OR 1.58, 95% CI 1.06-2.36) and lung function (FEV
    Conclusion: We found the intervention to be effective in improving the respiratory health of textile workers and recommend scaling-up of such simple and feasible interventions in low- and middle-income countries.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Dust ; Occupational Exposure/prevention & control ; Lung Diseases ; Textiles ; Forced Expiratory Volume
    Chemical Substances Dust
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Randomized Controlled Trial ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639359-7
    ISSN 1399-3003 ; 0903-1936
    ISSN (online) 1399-3003
    ISSN 0903-1936
    DOI 10.1183/13993003.01028-2023
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