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David Finkelhor, Heather Turner, Deirdre LaSelva
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Zengyuan Zhou, Hanyu Zhang, Ke Chen, Changqi Liu
Summary: In this study, a bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis was conducted to investigate the causal link between iron status and obesity-related traits. The results suggest that BMI might be the causative factor for serum ferritin, serum iron, and TSAT, but iron status does not cause changes in BMI or WHR.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Alexa Barad, Ronnie Guillet, Eva K. Pressman, Philip J. Katzman, Richard K. Miller, Thomas H. Darrah, Kimberly O. O'Brien
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JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
James Sanchez, Jade Maiden, Elsa Barton, Lucie Walters, Donna Quinn, Nathan Jones, Aunty Kerrie Doyle, David Lim
Summary: This study explores the barriers and facilitators of Indigenous youth mentoring programs to improve mental health outcomes and provides evidence for governments' response to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The findings suggest that establishing cultural relevancy, facilitating environments, building relationships, facilitating community engagement, and leadership responsibilities are key elements for implementing mentoring programs for Indigenous youth.
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Madison Canfora, Isabella K. Pallotto, J. Kelly Davis, Samantha Farley, Matthew J. Khayata, Christoph P. Hornik, Bryce B. Reeve, Aruna Rikhi, Amy A. Gelfand, Christina L. Szperka, Shirley Kessel, Tara Pezzuto, Alex Hammett, Monica E. Lemmon
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to characterize the impact of migraine on the experience of children, adolescents, and caregivers. The findings revealed that migraine had various effects on emotional well-being, daily life, and school experience. These findings highlight the urgent need for effective migraine treatments and interventions targeting mental health conditions, peer relationships, and school support.
PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
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Estelle M. Everett, Timothy P. Copeland, Tannaz Moin, Lauren E. Wisk
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(2022)
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Maura Di Vito, Antonina Smolka, Maria Rita Proto, Lorenzo Barbanti, Fabrizio Gelmini, Edoardo Napoli, Maria Grazia Bellardi, Paola Mattarelli, Giangiacomo Beretta, Maurizio Sanguinetti, Francesca Bugli
Summary: The study compared the antimicrobial activity of essential oils and hydrolates extracted from six aromatic plants in Italy against fungal and bacterial strains potentially pathogenic for human skin. The findings indicate that while the minimum inhibitory concentration values of essential oils are lower than those of hydrolates, the volatiles in hydrolates are more effective at inhibiting microbial growth at lower concentrations.
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C. Rivera-Rodriguez, T. Clark, T. Fleming, D. Archer, S. Crengle, R. Peiris-John, S. Lewycka
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Jiawen Xu, Jun Ma, Jialei Chen, Shaoyun Zhang, Che Zheng, Haibo Si, Yuangang Wu, Yuan Liu, Mingyang Li, Limin Wu, Bin Shen
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(2022)
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Tanner J. Bommersbach, Robert A. Rosenheck, Ismene L. Petrakis, Taeho Greg Rhee
Summary: Although men and women share similar risk and protective factors for suicide attempts, women have a higher rate of suicide attempts than men. Multivariate analysis shows that these factors only partially explain the gender difference, suggesting that other unmeasured factors are at play.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
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Jill L. Kaar, Anne E. Bowen, Stacey L. Simon, Adefunke Dadematthews, Jessica L. Chandrasekhar, Rashelle Musci, Melissa Pangelinan
Summary: Adolescents from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities and low-income communities, have higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to non-Hispanic White youth. In response to the increased mental health distress during the COVID-19 pandemic, a resiliency-focused health coaching intervention was adapted to meet the needs of a Title I elementary school in rural Alabama. The program, Advocates 4-All Youth (ALLY), includes adaptations such as utilizing local community volunteers, modifying program materials, and incorporating a culturally-tailored delivery. Evaluation of its effectiveness is needed.
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Amy L. Accardo, Nancy M. H. Pontes, Manuel C. F. Pontes
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JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Cenqin Liu, Yishu Chen, Zhixin Zhang, Jiarong Xie, Chaohui Yu, Lei Xu, Youming Li
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yuanlong Hu, Xiaomeng Cheng, Huaiyu Mao, Xianhai Chen, Yue Cui, Zhanjun Qiu
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Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between iron status, cognitive performance, and brain structure in adolescents using a large dataset. The results showed that iron status changes during adolescence, with females and individuals of low socioeconomic status having the lowest iron status. Higher hemoglobin concentrations were associated with better cognitive performance and greater brain white matter integrity. This suggests that adolescence may be a critical period for intervention to reduce health disparities.
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(2023)
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CIRCULATION-CARDIOVASCULAR QUALITY AND OUTCOMES
(2015)
Correction
Medicine, General & Internal
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BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2015)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jorge I. F. Salluh, Han Wang, Eric B. Schneider, Neeraja Nagaraja, Gayane Yenokyan, Abdulla Damluji, Rodrigo B. Serafim, Robert D. Stevens
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2015)
Correction
Medicine, General & Internal
Jorge Salluh
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2015)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
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