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Environmental Sciences
Zining Xu, Zhenkun Weng, Jingjia Liang, Qian Liu, Xin Zhang, Jin Xu, Cheng Xu, Aihua Gu
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of cadmium exposure on liver toxicity in adolescents and found a linear relationship between urinary cadmium levels and elevated ALT and AST levels. There was also an association between urinary cadmium levels and changes in C-reactive protein and HDL cholesterol levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Jillian Ashley-Martin, Eric Gaudreau, Pierre Dumas, Chun Lei Liang, Agata Logvin, Patrick Belanger, Gilles Provencher, Sebastien Gagne, Warren Foster, Bruce Lanphear, Tye E. Arbuckle
Summary: This study compared urinary BPA concentrations estimated from indirect and direct methods in pregnant women's urine samples. The direct method showed on average 8.6% higher BPA concentrations than the indirect method, with smaller differences in urine with lower specific gravity and larger differences in samples below the limit of quantification (LOQ).
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Linling Yu, Meng Yang, Man Cheng, Lieyang Fan, Xing Wang, Tao Xu, Bin Wang, Weihong Chen
Summary: The study analyzed data on 6046 adults who participated in NHANES from 2007 to 2016, finding that exposure to phthalates may have adverse effects on liver function tests.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Sophia M. Blaauwendraad, Vincent WV. Jaddoe, Susana Santos, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Gert R. Dohle, Leonardo Trasande, Romy Gaillard
Summary: Fetal exposure to bisphenols and phthalates during pregnancy may have an impact on the development of the reproductive system, particularly in boys. This population-based cohort study investigated the associations between maternal gestational urinary concentrations of these chemicals and offspring reproductive outcomes. The findings suggest that higher maternal concentrations of certain bisphenols and phthalates are associated with alterations in reproductive development in boys.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ningxin Zhang, Yannan Zhao, Lingling Zhai, Yinglong Bai, Lihong Jia, Caterina Faggio
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between exposure to BPA, BPF, and BPS with ovarian reserve in women of childbearing age. The results showed that urinary BPS concentrations were negatively associated with AMH, and higher levels of BPA and BPS exposure were associated with increased DOR risk. No significant associations of BPF exposure with ovarian reserve were found.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Kangyu Hao, Jia Luo, Jing Sun, Honghan Ge, Zhaoguo Wang
Summary: The study found that exposure to BPA and BPS was positively associated with depressive symptoms, especially in men. However, BPS was negatively associated with depressive symptoms in elderly women.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Zhang, Jiahuai Zhang, Sai Fan, Yuxin Zhong, Jingguang Li, Yunfeng Zhao, Song Ni, Jiaying Liu, Yongning Wu
Summary: This case-control study investigated the associations between urinary concentrations of bisphenols and the risk of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). The results showed significant positive associations between bisphenol F (BPF) concentration and PTC risk, but negative associations between bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS) concentrations and PTC risk in the overall population. However, the significant associations were only observed in non-smoking women after stratification by age and smoking.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Chiara Castellini, Mario Muselli, Antonio Parisi, Maria Totaro, Daniele Tienforti, Giuliana Cordeschi, Macro Giorgio Baroni, Mauro Maccarrone, Stefano Necozione, Sandro Francavilla, Arcangelo Barbonetti
Summary: This meta-analysis study found a weak negative association between urinary levels of BPA and sperm motility. The overall estimates of data produced by clinical studies indicate a clinically negligible association between urinary BPA concentrations and semen quality.
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shinje Moon, Moon Young Seo, Kyungho Choi, Yoon-seok Chang, Shin-Hye Kim, Mi Jung Park
Summary: This study found a significant positive association between urinary BPA levels and obesity in Korean adults, especially in females. Further studies are needed to confirm and elucidate the underlying mechanism.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan Kiwitt-Cardenas, Evdochia Adoamnei, Julian J. Arense-Gonzalo, Laura Sarabia-Cos, Fernando Vela-Soria, Mariana F. Fernandez, Jaime Gosalvez, Jaime Mendiola, Alberto M. Torres-Cantero
Summary: A study conducted with university students in the region of Murcia, Spain, found a significant positive association between urinary BPA concentrations and sperm DNA fragmentation in men with a high SDF index. However, further research is needed to confirm these results and draw conclusions in other male populations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenneth Strommen, Jan Ludvig Lyche, Sissel Jennifer Moltu, Mette H. B. Muller, Elin Wahl Blakstad, Astrid Nylander Almaas, Amrit Kaur Sakhi, Cathrine Thomsen, Britt Nakstad, Arild Erlend Ronnestad, Christian A. Drevon, Per Ole Iversen
Summary: Very low birth weight infants are exposed to high concentrations of parabens and BPA from pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, with lower gestational age and certain conditions associated with higher levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhuoheng Shen, Rui Wang, Pei He, Zhongyuan Zhang, Yuqing Dai, Meiyan Li, Zhihong Liu, Huifang Yang, Suzhen Guan, Jian Sun
Summary: This study found that environmental metal exposure is associated with elevated triglycerides (TG) and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the relationship between metal exposure and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) remains uncertain, and the mediating effect of TG between the two is unclear.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ji Yoon Choi, Jiyun Lee, Da-An Huh, Kyong Whan Moon
Summary: This study found that BPA and its analogues, BPS and BPF, are associated with obesity and lipid metabolism disorders in adults.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianli Qu, Weili Mao, Kaizhen Liao, Yingying Zhang, Hangbiao Jin
Summary: This study demonstrates that elevated human exposure to BPA and BPS may be associated with the increased lung cancer risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ram B. Jain
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between urinary bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations and urinary albumin creatinine ratio (UACR) across various stages of renal function (RF) using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for US adults aged 20 years and above. It was found that severe kidney dysfunction was associated with significantly higher concentrations of BPA in urine, and the shape of BPA concentration curves across RF stages was influenced by age and concentration. Additionally, the associations between BPA and UACR varied across different RF stages, with both negative and positive correlations observed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kyoung-Nam Kim, Youn-Hee Lim, Sanghyuk Bae, In Gyu Song, Soontae Kim, Yun-Chul Hong
Summary: The study found that short-term exposure to ozone increases the risk of pneumonia in children aged 0-4 and 5-9. However, the association between ozone and hospital admissions due to pneumonia is not significant in the 10-14 and 15-19 age groups.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jae Min Lee, Tae-Hee Lee, Soontae Kim, Minkyo Song, Sanghyuk Bae
Summary: This study found a positive association between long-term exposure to PM2.5 and childhood cancer, providing evidence for exploring the relationship between particulate matter and childhood cancer.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Eunjin Oh, Kyung-Hwa Choi, Sung Roul Kim, Ho-Jang Kwon, Sanghyuk Bae
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between personal short-term exposure to PM2.5 and blood pressure in children. In a panel study that comprehensively evaluated both indoor and outdoor exposures, a statistically significant association between blood pressure and PM2.5 exposure in children was observed, after accounting for time-activity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jin Hee Kim, Seungho Lee, Yun-Chul Hong
Summary: This study found a correlation between PMs exposure and an increase in fasting glucose levels, and genetic polymorphisms of PARP4 and ERCC1 may modify this relationship, making the elderly more susceptible to the effects of PMs exposure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Balakarthikeyan Janani, Mayakrishnan Vijayakumar, Kannappan Priya, Jin Hee Kim, D. S. Prabakaran, Mohammad Shahid, Sameer Al-Ghamdi, Mohammed Alsaidan, Nasraddin Othman Bahakim, Mohammad Hassan Abdelzaher, Thiyagarajan Ramesh
Summary: Colorectal carcinoma is a common and lethal form of cancer, with a high rate of metastasis. Targeted nanotherapy, particularly targeting EGFR, has the potential to improve surgical control and reduce tumor-related mortality. Antibodies conjugated with drug-loaded carriers can increase drug effectiveness and quantity delivered to the target site.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thi Mai Nguyen, Hoang Long Le, Kyu-Baek Hwang, Yun-Chul Hong, Jin Hee Kim
Summary: In this study, DNA methylome data was used in combination with machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, to successfully detect high blood pressure. A correlation model between DNA methylome and high blood pressure was established. This method provides a new approach for early detection of high blood pressure in clinical practices.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hyungryul Lim, Sanghyuk Bae, Jonghyuk Choi, Kyung-Hwa Choi, Hyun-Joo Bae, Soontae Kim, Mina Ha, Ho-Jang Kwon
Summary: This study investigated the effect of prolonged exposure to high concentrations of PM2.5 on mortality risk. The results showed that for every 10ug/m3 increase in PM2.5 concentration, there was a 0.33% increase in all-cause mortality, a 0.47% increase in respiratory disease mortality, and a 0.26% increase in cardiovascular disease mortality. The risk of all-cause mortality significantly increased when exposure to high PM2.5 concentrations persisted for more than 4 days.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jongmin Oh, Sangbum Choi, Changwoo Han, Dong-Wook Lee, Eunhee Ha, Soontae Kim, Hyun-Joo Bae, Wook Bum Pyun, Yun-Chul Hong, Youn-Hee Lim
Summary: A study in South Korea found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among patients with ischemic heart disease, particularly those aged 65-74 years.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seungho Lee, Jin Hee Kim, Hyo-Bang Moon, Jeongim Park, Guyuyeon Choi, Sungkyoon Kim
Summary: This study estimated the fetal body burden of mercury in pregnant women and analyzed its effects on infant growth. Cord blood mercury levels were positively correlated with length at birth and the high cord blood group showed faster growth rates. Pregnant women are advised to mitigate mercury exposures, especially from diet. Further research is suggested to investigate the relationship between infant growth and mercury levels, considering fish consumption, diet information, and other environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cecilie S. Uldbjerg, Youn-Hee Lim, Elvira Braeuner, Anders Juul
Summary: There is a lack of evidence on the long-term and general health of males with gynecomastia. This study found that males with idiopathic gynecomastia have a higher risk of future disease, especially endocrine diseases.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elvira V. Brauner, Cecilie S. Uldbjerg, Astrid L. Beck, Youn-Hee Lim, Henriette Boye, Hanne Frederiksen, Anna-Maria Andersson, Tina K. Jensen
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between maternal paraben concentrations in second trimester urine and birth size of the offspring, specifically looking at sex-specific associations. The findings revealed that higher maternal exposure to n-butylparaben was associated with lower birth size in female offspring, while no significant relationship was observed in male offspring.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rasiravathanahalli Kaveriyappan Govindarajan, Rekha Thiruvengadam, Amer M. Alanazi, Saravanan Pandiaraj, Krishnamurthy Mathivanan, Muthu Thiruvengadam, Jin Hee Kim
Summary: The present study investigated the impact of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), culture temperature, and urea addition on the biomass, total lipid, lipidomic profile, and fatty acid productivity in Scenedesmus obliquus (S. obliquus) and Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) for sustainable biodiesels. Results showed that both S. obliquus and C. vulgaris exhibited high cell densities and lipid contents. The optimal parameters for biomass yields were a PAR of 60 μmol/m2/sec and a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. Urea deprivation and a PAR of 60 μmol/m2/sec resulted in the highest proportions of unsaturated fatty acids in both species.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sanghyuk Bae, Youn-Hee Lim, Jongmin Oh, Ho-Jang Kwon
Summary: This study examined the mediation of ozone on the association between temperature and daily mortality, and estimated the excess mortality due to climate change. The findings revealed that increased temperature led to higher ozone concentration, which in turn affected daily mortality. Both direct and indirect effects of temperature and ozone were found to contribute to excess deaths.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noriko Kojimahara, Yong-Han Lee, Ae-Kyoung Lee, Sanghyuk Bae, Ho-Jang Kwon, Mina Ha, Yasuto Sato, Masao Taki, J. Wiart, C. E. Langer, Elisabeth Cardis
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between mobile phone use and the risk of brain tumors in young people in Korea and Japan. The results showed no evidence of a causal association between mobile phone use and risk of brain tumors as a whole or glioma specifically.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jinsoo Min, Hyung Woo Kim, Joon Young Choi, Ah Young Shin, Ji Young Kang, Yunhee Lee, Jun-Pyo Myong, Hyunsuk Jeong, Sanghyuk Bae, Hyeon-Kyoung Koo, Sung-Soon Lee, Jae Seuk Park, Hyeon Woo Yim, Ju Sang Kim
Summary: Using the cascade of care model, we evaluated the performance of Korea's nationwide latent tuberculosis infection project among healthcare workers. Only one third of participants completed treatment. Age, occupation, treatment center, and initial regimen were significantly related to treatment performance indicators.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
