Emanuela Taioli
Biographic Data
| ID | 6082985 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Emanuela Taioli |
| GIVEN NAMES | Emanuela |
| FAMILY NAME | Taioli |
| SIGNATURE | TAIOLI E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5734-4806 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 24 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 24 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Background asbestos fiber levels in autopsy lungs: Implications for forensic disease attribution in the post-ban era
Asbestos exposure is a well-established cause of malignant mesothelioma and other respiratory diseases, and quantifying inorganic fiber lung burden is crucial in forensic and medico-legal contexts for attributing disease causality. However, data on background asbestos exposure and chronological trends in the general population remain limited. This study analyzed autopsy lung tissue samples from 81 individuals (38 males, 43 females) from Northern …
Sex differences in asbestos exposure
Background: Although the association between exposure to asbestos and malignant mesothelioma has been established, occupational exposure has been historically present in males, while the ascertainment of female exposures is more nuanced. We reviewed the literature to assess differences in environmental exposure in mesothelioma cases according to sex. Methods: A new PubMed search was conducted with the key words "mesothelioma" and "environmental e…
A Neighborhood Analysis of Time Trends in Covid-19 Infection in NYC
Ecologic study of influenza vaccination uptake and Covid-19 death rate in New York City
Zip codes with a higher prevalence of influenza vaccination had lower rates of COVID-19 mortality, inciting the need to further explore the relationship between influenza vaccination uptake and COVID-19 mortality at the individual level
Exposure to Hurricane Sandy and Risk of Opioid Abuse
BACKGROUND: Given both the increased prevalence of natural disasters in recent years and the crippling opioid epidemic, identifying at-risk groups for substance abuse post-disaster is imperative to survivor mental health. The objective of this study was to examine the association between exposure to Hurricane Sandy and risk of opioid abusive behavior. METHODS: self-report questionnaires. Opioid abuse risk was determined and categorized using adap…
Trends in Covid-19 School Related Inquiries Using 311 New York City Open Data
Analyzing disparities in Covid-19 testing trends according to risk for Covid-19 severity across New York City
Testing in NYC has suffered from the lack of availability in high-risk populations, and was initially limited as a diagnostic tool for those with severe symptoms, which were mostly concentrated in areas where vulnerable residents live. Subsequent time periods of testing were not targeted in areas according to COVID-19 disease risk, as these areas still experience more positive tests
A risk index for Covid-19 severity is associated with Covid-19 mortality in New York City
Disparities in COVID-19 mortality exist across NYC and these vulnerable areas require increased attention, including repeated and widespread testing, to minimize the threat of serious illness and mortality
Development and Validation of a Clinical Frailty Index for the World Trade Center General Responder Cohort
Objectives: To develop and validate a clinical frailty index to characterize aging among responders to the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) attacks. Methods: This study was conducted on health monitoring data on a sample of 6197 responders. A clinical frailty index, WTC FI-Clinical, was developed according to the cumulative deficit model of frailty. The validity of the resulting index was assessed using all-cause mortality as an endpoint. Its associ…
Disparities in Covid-19 Testing and Positivity in New York City
Bivariate Spatial Pattern between Smoking Prevalence and Lung Cancer Screening in US Counties
Objectives: Lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has been a reimbursable preventive service covered by Medicare since 2015. Geographic disparities in the access to LDCT providers may contribute to the low uptake of LCS. We evaluated LDCT service availability for older adults in the United States (US) based on Medicare claims data and explored its ecological correlation with smoking prevalence. Materials and Methods…
Racial Disparities in Treatment Patterns and Survival Among Surgically Treated Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
Urinary Dialkylphosphate Metabolite Levels in US Adults—National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2008
Background: Urinary dialkylphosphate metabolites are considered to be a proxy of the cumulative exposure to organophosphorus pesticides. We analyzed the urinary levels of six dialkylphosphate (DAP) metabolites in US adults, to assess the factors associated with levels of urinary metabolites, and observe the time trends. Methods: We analyzed the combined urinary levels of Dimethylphosphate (DMP), Diethylphosphate (DEP), Dimethylthiophosphate (DMTP…
Increased Incidence of Thyroid Cancer among World Trade Center First Responders: A Descriptive Epidemiological Assessment
An increased incidence of thyroid cancer among 9/11 rescue workers has been reported, the etiology of which remains unclear but which may, at least partly, be the result of the increased medical surveillance this group undergoes. This study aimed to investigate thyroid cancer in World Trade Center (WTC) responders by looking at the demographic data and questionnaire responses of thyroid cancer cases from the Mount Sinai WTC Health Program (WTCHP)…
Molecular Study of Thyroid Cancer in World Trade Center Responders
Thyroid cancer incidence is higher in World Trade Center (WTC) responders compared with the general population. It is unclear whether this excess in thyroid cancer is associated with WTC-related exposures or if instead there is an over-diagnosis of malignant thyroid cancer among WTC first responders due to enhanced surveillance and physician bias. To maximize diagnostic yield and determine the false positive rate for malignancy, the histological …
Engagement in linkage to mental health care program in the Rockaways after Hurricane Sandy
The Rockaways area of New York City was especially devastated by Hurricane Sandy. This study examined participant characteristics associated with acceptance of a linkage to and attendance at appointments for mental health difficulties (MHD). Participants (N = 1,011) completed questionnaires to assess mental health symptoms. Participants who met screening criteria (n = 442) were offered linkage to care. Individuals who had a higher mental health s…
The Impact of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) Medical Students—A Scarce Resource to US Health Care
AffiliationsJulio C. Ramos is with the 2021 medical student class at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY. Wil Lieberman-Cribbin, Christina Gillezeau, Naomi Alpert, Maaike van Gerwen, Stephanie Tuminello, and Emanuela Taioli are with the Institute for Translational Epidemiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Raja Flores is with the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Examining posttraumatic growth and mental health difficulties in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Results suggest that participants with higher PTSD symptoms were more likely to grow from the impact of the storm, indicating resilience. Highly exposed participants were more likely to experience PTG. A decrease in PTG was found among those with both PTSD and depression symptoms. The development and implementation of interventions fostering PTG could be beneficial in clinical disaster response work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all ri…
Preliminary Assessment of Hurricane Harvey Exposures and Mental Health Impact
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Houston, Texas on 25 August 2017, the psychological and physical effects of which are still unknown. We assessed hurricane exposure and the immediate mental health needs of the population to define public health priorities for a larger epidemiological study. Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants ( n = 41) from the greater Houston area aged ≥18 years. Participants completed a questionnaire about de…
Mental health challenges and experiences in displaced populations following Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey: The need for more comprehensive interventions in temporary shelters
Hurricane exposure can have a profound impact on mental health, leading to increased symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder that are still present years after the storm. Those displaced following a hurricane are particularly vulnerable to adverse mental health outcomes, especially if displaced to temporary shelters. The current work highlights the experiences and mental health challenges of displaced population…
Longitudinal Impact of Hurricane Sandy Exposure on Mental Health Symptoms
Hurricane Sandy hit the eastern coast of the United States in October 2012, causing billions of dollars in damage and acute physical and mental health problems. The long-term mental health consequences of the storm and their predictors have not been studied. New York City and Long Island residents completed questionnaires regarding their initial Hurricane Sandy exposure and mental health symptoms at baseline and 1 year later (N = 130). There were…
Breast Cancer Diagnosis from Screening in Trinidad and Tobago: Opportunities for Cancer Prevention
Breast Cancer Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Trinidad and Tobago
Beliefs and attitudes towards participating in genetic research – a population based cross-sectional study
While respondents were generally inclined to approve of genetic research, and those who disapproved did not do so based on an underlying moral objection to such research, there is a disconnect between the belief in the importance of genetic research and the willingness of individuals to participate themselves. This indicates a continued concern for the ways in which genetic materials are safeguarded once they are collected. Also indicated was a g…
Mental health challenges and experiences in displaced populations following Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey: The need for more comprehensive interventions in temporary shelters
Hurricane exposure can have a profound impact on mental health, leading to increased symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder that are still present years after the storm. Those displaced following a hurricane are particularly vulnerable to adverse mental health outcomes, especially if displaced to temporary shelters. The current work highlights the experiences and mental health challenges of displaced population…
Breast Cancer Diagnosis from Screening in Trinidad and Tobago: Opportunities for Cancer Prevention
Breast Cancer Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Trinidad and Tobago
Beliefs and attitudes towards participating in genetic research – a population based cross-sectional study
While respondents were generally inclined to approve of genetic research, and those who disapproved did not do so based on an underlying moral objection to such research, there is a disconnect between the belief in the importance of genetic research and the willingness of individuals to participate themselves. This indicates a continued concern for the ways in which genetic materials are safeguarded once they are collected. Also indicated was a g…
Longitudinal Impact of Hurricane Sandy Exposure on Mental Health Symptoms
Hurricane Sandy hit the eastern coast of the United States in October 2012, causing billions of dollars in damage and acute physical and mental health problems. The long-term mental health consequences of the storm and their predictors have not been studied. New York City and Long Island residents completed questionnaires regarding their initial Hurricane Sandy exposure and mental health symptoms at baseline and 1 year later (N = 130). There were…
Examining posttraumatic growth and mental health difficulties in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Results suggest that participants with higher PTSD symptoms were more likely to grow from the impact of the storm, indicating resilience. Highly exposed participants were more likely to experience PTG. A decrease in PTG was found among those with both PTSD and depression symptoms. The development and implementation of interventions fostering PTG could be beneficial in clinical disaster response work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all ri…
Preliminary Assessment of Hurricane Harvey Exposures and Mental Health Impact
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Houston, Texas on 25 August 2017, the psychological and physical effects of which are still unknown. We assessed hurricane exposure and the immediate mental health needs of the population to define public health priorities for a larger epidemiological study. Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants ( n = 41) from the greater Houston area aged ≥18 years. Participants completed a questionnaire about de…
Mental health challenges and experiences in displaced populations following Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Harvey: The need for more comprehensive interventions in temporary shelters
Hurricane exposure can have a profound impact on mental health, leading to increased symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder that are still present years after the storm. Those displaced following a hurricane are particularly vulnerable to adverse mental health outcomes, especially if displaced to temporary shelters. The current work highlights the experiences and mental health challenges of displaced population…
Urinary Dialkylphosphate Metabolite Levels in US Adults—National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2008
Background: Urinary dialkylphosphate metabolites are considered to be a proxy of the cumulative exposure to organophosphorus pesticides. We analyzed the urinary levels of six dialkylphosphate (DAP) metabolites in US adults, to assess the factors associated with levels of urinary metabolites, and observe the time trends. Methods: We analyzed the combined urinary levels of Dimethylphosphate (DMP), Diethylphosphate (DEP), Dimethylthiophosphate (DMTP…
Increased Incidence of Thyroid Cancer among World Trade Center First Responders: A Descriptive Epidemiological Assessment
An increased incidence of thyroid cancer among 9/11 rescue workers has been reported, the etiology of which remains unclear but which may, at least partly, be the result of the increased medical surveillance this group undergoes. This study aimed to investigate thyroid cancer in World Trade Center (WTC) responders by looking at the demographic data and questionnaire responses of thyroid cancer cases from the Mount Sinai WTC Health Program (WTCHP)…
Molecular Study of Thyroid Cancer in World Trade Center Responders
Thyroid cancer incidence is higher in World Trade Center (WTC) responders compared with the general population. It is unclear whether this excess in thyroid cancer is associated with WTC-related exposures or if instead there is an over-diagnosis of malignant thyroid cancer among WTC first responders due to enhanced surveillance and physician bias. To maximize diagnostic yield and determine the false positive rate for malignancy, the histological …
Engagement in linkage to mental health care program in the Rockaways after Hurricane Sandy
The Rockaways area of New York City was especially devastated by Hurricane Sandy. This study examined participant characteristics associated with acceptance of a linkage to and attendance at appointments for mental health difficulties (MHD). Participants (N = 1,011) completed questionnaires to assess mental health symptoms. Participants who met screening criteria (n = 442) were offered linkage to care. Individuals who had a higher mental health s…
The Impact of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) Medical Students—A Scarce Resource to US Health Care
AffiliationsJulio C. Ramos is with the 2021 medical student class at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY. Wil Lieberman-Cribbin, Christina Gillezeau, Naomi Alpert, Maaike van Gerwen, Stephanie Tuminello, and Emanuela Taioli are with the Institute for Translational Epidemiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Raja Flores is with the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Disparities in Covid-19 Testing and Positivity in New York City
Bivariate Spatial Pattern between Smoking Prevalence and Lung Cancer Screening in US Counties
Objectives: Lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has been a reimbursable preventive service covered by Medicare since 2015. Geographic disparities in the access to LDCT providers may contribute to the low uptake of LCS. We evaluated LDCT service availability for older adults in the United States (US) based on Medicare claims data and explored its ecological correlation with smoking prevalence. Materials and Methods…
Racial Disparities in Treatment Patterns and Survival Among Surgically Treated Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
Exposure to Hurricane Sandy and Risk of Opioid Abuse
BACKGROUND: Given both the increased prevalence of natural disasters in recent years and the crippling opioid epidemic, identifying at-risk groups for substance abuse post-disaster is imperative to survivor mental health. The objective of this study was to examine the association between exposure to Hurricane Sandy and risk of opioid abusive behavior. METHODS: self-report questionnaires. Opioid abuse risk was determined and categorized using adap…
Trends in Covid-19 School Related Inquiries Using 311 New York City Open Data
Analyzing disparities in Covid-19 testing trends according to risk for Covid-19 severity across New York City
Testing in NYC has suffered from the lack of availability in high-risk populations, and was initially limited as a diagnostic tool for those with severe symptoms, which were mostly concentrated in areas where vulnerable residents live. Subsequent time periods of testing were not targeted in areas according to COVID-19 disease risk, as these areas still experience more positive tests
A risk index for Covid-19 severity is associated with Covid-19 mortality in New York City
Disparities in COVID-19 mortality exist across NYC and these vulnerable areas require increased attention, including repeated and widespread testing, to minimize the threat of serious illness and mortality
Development and Validation of a Clinical Frailty Index for the World Trade Center General Responder Cohort
Objectives: To develop and validate a clinical frailty index to characterize aging among responders to the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) attacks. Methods: This study was conducted on health monitoring data on a sample of 6197 responders. A clinical frailty index, WTC FI-Clinical, was developed according to the cumulative deficit model of frailty. The validity of the resulting index was assessed using all-cause mortality as an endpoint. Its associ…
A Neighborhood Analysis of Time Trends in Covid-19 Infection in NYC
Ecologic study of influenza vaccination uptake and Covid-19 death rate in New York City
Zip codes with a higher prevalence of influenza vaccination had lower rates of COVID-19 mortality, inciting the need to further explore the relationship between influenza vaccination uptake and COVID-19 mortality at the individual level
Sex differences in asbestos exposure
Background: Although the association between exposure to asbestos and malignant mesothelioma has been established, occupational exposure has been historically present in males, while the ascertainment of female exposures is more nuanced. We reviewed the literature to assess differences in environmental exposure in mesothelioma cases according to sex. Methods: A new PubMed search was conducted with the key words "mesothelioma" and "environmental e…
Background asbestos fiber levels in autopsy lungs: Implications for forensic disease attribution in the post-ban era
Asbestos exposure is a well-established cause of malignant mesothelioma and other respiratory diseases, and quantifying inorganic fiber lung burden is crucial in forensic and medico-legal contexts for attributing disease causality. However, data on background asbestos exposure and chronological trends in the general population remain limited. This study analyzed autopsy lung tissue samples from 81 individuals (38 males, 43 females) from Northern …
Medicine (21 works) · Environmental health (16 works) · Internal Medicine (12 works) · Population (10 works) · Demography (8 works) · Demography (6 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · COVID-19 epidemiological studies (5 works)