The epithelial barrier represents the point of contact between the host and the external
environment. It is the first line of defense against external insults in the skin, gastrointestinal …

Coccidioidomycosis is associated with a broad spectrum of illness severity, ranging from
asymptomatic or self-limited pulmonary infection to life-threatening manifestations of …

Introduction Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated
with a significant health burden both for patients and healthcare systems. Exposure to …

Climate change generates negative impacts on human health. However, little is known
about specific impacts on eye diseases, especially in arid and semi-arid areas where …

Studies on the origin, transformation and fate of ultrafine atmospheric aerosols have gained
attention because of the increasing number of small particles discharged into the …

Soils play a key role in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this
study, we review the contribution of soils to the regulation of air quality, which is one of …

We are at a point in history marked by unprecedented changes in the environmental
foundations of human health and well-being. At the same time, the demands from human …

Climate change involves different dramatic phenomena including desertification and
wildfires, severe storms such as hurricanes and blizzards, increased sea levels resulting in …

Increased use of fossil fuels has led to global warming with concomitant increases in the
severity and frequency of extreme weather events such as wildfires and sand and dust …

Among air pollutants, particulate matter (PM) has been identified as a major cause of
environmental pollutants due to the advancement of industrial development and the …