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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Lindsay J. Young, Steve Antwi-Boasiako, Joel Ferrall, Loren E. Wold, Peter J. Mohler, Mona El Refaey
Summary: This article reviews the tissue and cellular pathways of atrial fibrillation, explores the role of genetic and environmental risk factors in atrial fibrillation susceptibility, and provides the latest information on the potential link between SARS-CoV-2 and human atrial fibrillation. Improved understanding of the mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation holds promise in preventative care and early diagnostics, as well as introducing novel targeted therapies for attenuating atrial fibrillation progression and maintenance.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Susan D. D. Clayton, Panu Pihkala, Britt Wray, Elizabeth Marks
Summary: Recent research shows that young people have concerns and anxiety about climate change, but limited data are available on adolescents' responses. This paper analyzes survey responses from young people aged 16-25 in 10 countries and examines gender and age differences in climate change concerns. Females express greater concern and negative emotions, while males are more optimistic and have more faith in the government. Older respondents within this age group show higher levels of concern and negative emotions. There are complex differences among countries, with the Philippines, India, and Nigeria reporting stronger psychological impacts compared to the United States and Finland. These findings provide insights into climate anxiety among understudied age groups in various locations worldwide.
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Immunology
Yunus Kuijpers, Xiaojing Chu, Martin Jaeger, Simone J. C. F. M. Moorlag, Valerie A. C. M. Koeken, Bowen Zhang, Aline de Nooijer, Inge Grondman, Manoj Kumar Gupta, Nico Janssen, Vera P. Mourits, L. Charlotte J. de Bree, Quirijn de Mast, Frank L. van de Veerdonk, Leo A. B. Joosten, Yang Li, Mihai G. Netea, Cheng-Jian Xu
Summary: Recent genome-wide association studies have identified genetic loci associated with severe COVID-19. This study explores the physiological significance of these genetic variants using clinical, immunological, and multi-omics data. The findings suggest that genetically determined innate immune responses, defective cytokine production, and ABO blood groups play a role in severe COVID-19 susceptibility. These insights provide potential targets for prevention and therapy.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
David Ramiro-Cortijo, Maria de la Calle, Vanesa Benitez, Andrea Gila-Diaz, Bernardo Moreno-Jimenez, Silvia M. Arribas, Eva Garrosa
Summary: The study suggests that psychological factors influence pregnancy outcomes in association with changes in melatonin and cortisol levels. High maternal melatonin and life satisfaction levels may act as potential protective factors against maternal complications during pregnancy. Low anxiety and cortisol levels, as well as reduced work-life conflicts, could help prevent fetal complications.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Cara Zayac McCormick, Kristen Dilzell Yu, Alicia Johns, Gemme Campbell-Salome, Miranda L. G. Hallquist, Amy C. Sturm, Adam H. Buchanan
Summary: This study aimed to understand individuals' psychological response to receiving an actionable genetic test result from genomic screening. The results showed that over time, participants' emotional response to receiving the results decreased, with mainly moderate positive emotions. These findings provide support for the clinical utility of population genomic screening programs.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Na Li, Lurong Fan, Yan Wang, Jing Wang, Yu Huang
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant psychological distress among Chinese university students, with negative coping style and expressing panic on social media being important predictors. Male students, left-behind children, those with monthly household incomes lower than 5000 CNY or higher than 20,000 CNY are more likely to experience psychological distress.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Mariano Mastinu, Melania Melis, Neeta Y. Yousaf, Iole Tomassini Barbarossa, Beverly J. Tepper
Summary: Taste and olfaction elicit conscious feelings and affect physiological responses by connecting directly with the neural circuits of emotions. Sensory attributes determine food liking, but emotional reactions may better predict consumer choices. Understanding emotional reactions is important for product development, marketing, eating psychology, nutrition, and policymaking.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Juliana Zapata Cardona, Maria Camila Ceballos, Ariel Marcel Tarazona Morales, Edimer David Jaramillo, Berardo de Jesus Rodriguez
Summary: The study shows that musical stimulation can affect the emotional responses of pigs, and this response is related to the harmonic structure of the music. Pigs have a wide variety of emotional responses to different types of music, indicating the potential use of music as environmental enrichment for this species.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jaakko S. Tyrmi, Tea Kaartokallio, A. Inkeri Lokki, Tiina Jaaskelainen, Eija Kortelainen, Sanni Ruotsalainen, Juha Karjalainen, Samuli Ripatti, Anna Kivioja, Triin Laisk, Johannes Kettunen, Anneli Pouta, Katja Kivinen, Eero Kajantie, Seppo Heinonen, Juha Kere, Hannele Laivuori
Summary: This study used a genome-wide association study to uncover the genetic factors underlying preeclampsia and maternal hypertension during pregnancy. The analysis identified several novel genetic associations and found that genes related to blood pressure traits are also associated with preeclampsia. These findings suggest a connection between cardiovascular function and the development of preeclampsia.
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Psychiatry
Yuval Palgi, Lee Greenblatt-Kimron, Menachem Ben-Ezra, Amit Shrira
Summary: This study explored the association between trauma-related and other potential risk factors and the perceived exacerbation in psychological distress among Israelis due to the Russo-Ukrainian War. The results indicated that factors such as previous traumatic exposure, war's impact on relatives and friends, media exposure, Holocaust familial background, lower resilience levels, and probable diagnosis of PTSD or CPTSD are associated with increased psychological distress. These findings highlight the importance of considering these factors when working with individuals exposed to trauma.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sahil D. Doshi, Morgan R. L. Lichtenstein, Melissa P. Beauchemin, Rohit Raghunathan, Shing Lee, Cynthia Law, Melissa K. Accordino, Elena B. Elkin, Jason D. Wright, Dawn L. Hershman
Summary: This study aims to estimate the rate of failure to receive oral anticancer drug (OACD) prescriptions among cancer patients and examine the reasons behind it. The results show that 13% of prescriptions were not received, with the most common reason being a change in clinical decision-making or patient choice.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tianyang Huang
Summary: This study incorporates the psychological factors of perceived trust, perceived value, and perceived enjoyment into the technology acceptance model, and examines their impact on the potential use intention of autonomous vehicle (AVs) users. Based on questionnaire data from 232 participants, the study verifies nine hypotheses using structural equation modeling. The results indicate that perceived enjoyment, perceived trust, perceived usefulness, and attitude have a direct positive effect on users' usage intentions. Perceived value, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use directly influence user attitudes. Additionally, perceived ease of use also directly affects perceived usefulness. This study provides a model for AVs acceptance, expanding the theory of technology acceptance and user research on unmanned vehicles, and offering valuable insights for AVs designers, automakers, and policy makers.
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Pediatrics
Tamara Arnautovic, Jami L. Longo, Elizabeth J. Trail-Burns, Richard Tucker, Martin Keszler, Abbot R. Laptook
Summary: This retrospective case-control study found that a shorter interval between the last dose of betamethasone and delivery was associated with an increased risk of SIP among preterm infants. The study also identified multiple births as a risk factor for SIP.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paula Benny, Hyeong Jun Ahn, Janet Burlingame, Men-Jean Lee, Corrie Miller, John Chen, Johann Urschitz
Summary: This study found that several SNPs associated with T2DM confer increased risk for GDM in a multiethnic cohort in Hawaii, with ethnicity-specific associations observed for different gene loci.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Scott D. Landes, Margaret A. Turk, Marco R. Damiani, Philip Proctor, Sarah Baier
Summary: This study identified the risk factors for COVID-19 diagnosis and mortality among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving residential support services in New York City. Factors such as age, preexisting health conditions, and number of residents were associated with COVID-19 outcomes. Individuals with Down syndrome had an increased risk of COVID-19 diagnosis.
