Fabiano Barbiero

Biological chromium and nickel monitoring in metalworkers: welders versus non-welders

BACKGROUND: Welding fumes contain toxic metals, such as chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni), which pose long-term health risks, including chronic respiratory diseases and cancer. Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding of stainless steel generates ultrafine particles of these metals. Evidence...

Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Neurobehavioural Function at Age 7 Years: The Italian PHIME-NAC-II Cohort

Objective: To investigate the cross-sectional associations of physical activity (PA) and interactive and passive screen-time (ST) exposure with behavioural and cognitive development at age 7 years within the PHIME-NAC-II prospective birth cohort. Methods: At age 7 years, 482 chil...