Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gabriela Schmajuk, Laura Trupin, Edward H. Yelin, Paul D. Blanc
Summary: This study found a strong association between coal mining and other silica-exposing jobs and an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noemi B. Hall, David J. Blackley, Travis Markle, James B. Crum, Cara N. Halldin, A. Scott Laney
Summary: Postexposure progression of pneumoconiosis can occur in former coal miners who are no longer occupationally exposed to coal mine dust. Continued radiographic follow-up after retirement can identify new or progressive radiographic findings, which has potential implications for clinical management and eligibility for disability compensation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tim T. Werner, Tessa Toumbourou, Victor Maus, Martin C. Lukas, Laura J. Sonter, Muhamad Muhdar, Rebecca K. Runting, Anthony Bebbington
Summary: Coal mining is widely recognized for its contribution to climate change, but its impacts on the environment and human lives near mining sites are often overlooked. This study integrates various methods to identify patterns of infringement, risk, and impact driven by the expansion of coal mining in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The findings highlight the detrimental effects of excessive permit granting and insufficient monitoring, including deforestation, overlapping of mining concessions with settlements, regulatory violations, lacking reclamation, and human deaths.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yijing Wang, Guodong Zheng, Yongkang Zhao, Huaizhi Bo, Changchao Li, Junyu Dong, Yan Wang, Shuwan Yan, Fanglong Zhang, Jian Liu
Summary: Soil microbiota is sensitive to environmental changes and their patterns in coal-mining subsidence areas during ecological restoration depend on land-use types, restored times, and soil electrical conductivity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caleb L. Zinn, Daniel Hopgood, Cory E. Cronin, Ashlyn Burns, Margaret Lenhart, Berkeley Franz
Summary: This study examines whether there is a greater substance use burden in the Appalachian region and if local hospital systems prioritize addressing this burden in their community health needs assessments and implementation strategies. The findings show that only 75% of Appalachian counties prioritize substance use in their implementation strategies, compared to all non-Appalachian counties addressing this need.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kirsten S. Almberg, Cara N. Halldin, Lee S. Friedman, Leonard H. T. Go, Cecile S. Rose, Noemi B. Hall, Robert A. Cohen
Summary: Compared with the general population in the United States, coal miners have a higher mortality rate from non-malignant respiratory diseases (including pneumoconioses and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), lung cancer, and ischaemic heart disease. The study found that the mortality rate is highest in recent birth cohorts of miners, possibly due to an increase in severe pneumoconiosis.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sheikh M. Alif, Malcolm R. Sim, Clarence Ho, Deborah C. Glass
Summary: The study found that coal mine workers have a higher risk of mortality from non-malignant respiratory diseases but a lower risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular mortality. In some coal mine workers with unknown coal workers' pneumoconiosis status, there was a slightly increased risk of stomach cancer.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Xuguang Bao, Jinjie Lu, Tianlong Gu, Liang Chang, Zhoubo Xu, Lizhen Wang
Summary: This article proposes a novel method to discover neighboring relationships of spatial features, effectively compressing the representation of co-location patterns by considering spatial instance distributions, improving efficiency and flexibility. Experiments demonstrate that the new method outperforms similar approaches on multiple real and synthetic spatial datasets.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND LEARNING SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Zachary P. Martin, Paul L. Angermeier, Serena Ciparis, Donald J. Orth
Summary: Documenting the responses of biotic assemblages to coal-mining impacts is crucial, but attributing biotic patterns to specific stressors is difficult due to lack of preimpact studies and confounding factors. Conducting species distributions and abundances analysis can provide insights into the shifts in assemblage composition that occur. Conductivity and mining intensity were found to have negative impacts on certain fish species, while other taxonomic, trophic, and reproductive metrics of assemblage composition responded differently to mining intensity.
ECOLOGY OF FRESHWATER FISH
(2021)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Sara R. Machado, Sahan Jayawardana, Elias Mossialos, Muthiah Vaduganathan
Summary: This cross-sectional study analyzes physician density by specialty type in metropolitan and rural US counties from 2010 to 2017, using data from the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Deniz Tuncay, Ihsan Berk Tulu, Ted Klemetti
Summary: Accurately estimating load distributions and ground responses around underground openings is crucial for the safety of operations in underground mines. Various methods, including numerical modeling, can be used to approximate mining-induced loads in stratified rock masses. In this study, a 3D modeling approach was successfully applied to a longwall panel to assess its loading conditions and deformations, showing good agreement with field measurements.
MINING METALLURGY & EXPLORATION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Asal Pilehvari, Wen You, Rebecca A. Krukowski, Melissa A. Little
Summary: This study estimated county-level cigarette smoking prevalence in Virginia and examined disparities in cigarette use based on rurality, Appalachian status, and county-level social vulnerability. The results showed significantly higher smoking rates in rural and Appalachian counties compared to urban and non-Appalachian counties. The study also found a positive association between social vulnerability and cigarette use.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Haosen Wang, Jiong Wang, Manchao He, Zimin Ma, Xichun Tian, Peng Liu
Summary: In longwall top coal caving (LTCC) mining methods, a novel non-pillar coal mining technology was used to address problems related to increased production in single mining panels. This technology involved cutting off stress transmission, eliminating coal pillars, and retaining the gob-side entry. The technology utilized four techniques, including constant resistance and large deformation anchor cable, directional roof split blasting, blocking-gangue support system (BGSS), and temporary support system. Field monitoring results showed that the technology effectively stabilized the surrounding rock and controlled deformation of the retained entry.
ENERGY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hengzhong Zhu, Huajun Wang
Summary: This study determines the characteristics of MIGR, including the mining panel and GSERC, through in situ measurements, numerical simulation, and theoretical analysis. The results show that MIGR exhibits asymmetric development, with significant ground response near the non-roof cutting side. This study provides technical guidance and theoretical reference for similar engineering practices.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Antonio Ordonez, Michael Jakob, Jan Christoph Steckel, Anna Funfgeld
Summary: Indonesia's energy policy formulation is driven by public infrastructure development and political popularity, as well as the influence of state-owned enterprises for political patronage. The politically well-connected coal industry has lobbied for the construction of coal-fired power plants to address diminishing export markets, while local pollution and climate change mitigation are low priorities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Proma Paul, Anne Hammer, Anne F. Rositch, Anne E. Burke, Raphael P. Viscidi, Michelle Silver, Nicole Campos, Ada O. Youk, Patti E. Gravitt
Summary: Through a prospective cohort study conducted in Baltimore, Maryland, it was found that the newly detected HPV in middle-aged women mainly reflects a recurrence of previously acquired HPV, rather than solely being linked to new sexual partners.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Juliette McClendon, Utibe R. Essien, Ada Youk, Said A. Ibrahim, Ernest Vina, C. Kent Kwoh, Leslie R. M. Hausmann
Summary: Perceived discrimination plays a significant role in exacerbating mental and physical health outcomes related to osteoarthritis, particularly among individuals from multiple socially disadvantaged groups.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Elizabeth L. George, Daniel E. Hall, Ada Youk, Rui Chen, Aditi Kashikar, Amber W. Trickey, Patrick R. Varley, Paula K. Shireman, Myrick C. Shinall, Nader N. Massarweh, Jason Johanning, Shipra Arya
Summary: Frailty is consistently associated with postoperative mortality across all noncardiac surgical specialties, regardless of the case-mix. Preoperative frailty assessment should be considered in all specialties to assist in risk stratification and shared decision-making.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Taylor L. Boyer, Ada O. Youk, Ann P. Haas, George R. Brown, Jillian C. Shipherd, Michael R. Kauth, Guneet K. Jasuja, John R. Blosnich
Summary: This study found that transgender patients had a significantly higher risk of suicide mortality compared to cisgender patients, but a lower risk of all-cause mortality, with significant differences observed across different age groups.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Shari Rogal, Ada Youk, Olufunso Agbalajobi, Hongwei Zhang, Walid Gellad, Michael J. Fine, Pamela Belperio, Timothy Morgan, Chester B. Good, Kevin Kraemer
Summary: Few Veterans with active OUD and cirrhosis received MOUD, and those with alcohol use disorder, schizophrenia, and previous prescriptions for opioids were least likely to receive these effective therapies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kevin J. Sullivan, Xinhui Ran, Fan Wu, Chung-Chou H. Chang, Ravi Sharma, Erin Jacobsen, Sarah Berman, Beth E. Snitz, Akira Sekikawa, Evelyn O. Talbott, Mary Ganguli
Summary: This study examined the association between ambient PM2.5 levels and the risk of incident MCI and dementia in an older population, finding that higher estimated PM2.5 levels were associated with increased risk of both conditions, particularly with longer-term exposure.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Todd M. Bear, Angela M. Malek, Abigail Foulds, Judith Rager, Sarah E. Deperrior, John E. Vena, Theodore C. Larson, Paul Mehta, D. Kevin Horton, Evelyn O. Talbott
Summary: The study team successfully recruited eligible controls for a case-control study using targeted landline phone samples from commercial/consumer databases. Despite some unmatched characteristics, the recruitment of controls was relatively successful and cost-effective, with estimated costs per complete participation within a reasonable range.
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AND FRONTOTEMPORAL DEGENERATION
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Katherine M. Reitz, Patrick R. Varley, Nathan L. Liang, Ada Youk, Elizabeth L. George, Myrick C. Jr Jr Shinall, Paula K. Shireman, Shipra Arya, Edith Tzeng, Daniel E. Hall
Summary: This study found that surgeon reimbursement correlates with operative stress but not patient frailty. The total wRVU does not sufficiently reflect patient-specific factors that increase the physician workload.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Margaret F. Zupa, Aaron Lee, John D. Piette, Ranak Trivedi, Ada Youk, Michele Heisler, Ann-Marie Rosland
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of a patient-supporter diabetes management intervention on family supporters' engagement in patients' diabetes care, showing that intervention-assigned patients had increased supporter involvement in certain diabetes management aspects and used more positive support techniques. However, there were no significant differences in caregiver distress and caregiving experience.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ashlyn M. Bulas, Lihua Li, Raj G. Kumar, Madhu Mazumdar, Andrea L. Rosso, Ada O. Youk, Kristen Dams-O'Connor
Summary: This study found that individuals who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) had significantly higher odds of experiencing depression in the year prior to the injury compared to matched controls. However, there were no significant differences in preexisting health conditions or poor health behaviors between TBI cases and controls.
JOURNAL OF HEAD TRAUMA REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yi-Chuan Yu, Hung N. Luu, Renwei Wang, Claire E. Thomas, Nancy W. Glynn, Ada O. Youk, Jaideep Behari, Jian-Min Yuan
Summary: This study found that elevated levels of serum iron and transferrin saturation were significantly associated with increased risk of HCC among patients with NAFLD. These findings suggest that clinical surveillance of serum iron level may be a potential strategy to identify patients at high risk for HCC.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Elizabeth L. George, Nader N. Massarweh, Ada Youk, Katherine M. Reitz, Myrick C. Shinall, Rui Chen, Amber W. Trickey, Patrick R. Varley, Jason Johanning, Paula K. Shireman, Shipra Arya, Daniel E. Hall
Summary: The study compared perioperative outcomes among veterans treated in VA hospitals with patients treated in private sector hospitals, showing that VA surgical care is associated with lower perioperative mortality and decreased failure to rescue despite veterans having higher-risk characteristics.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Monica M. DiNardo, Carol Greco, Angela D. Phares, Nicole M. Beyer, Ada O. Youk, D. Scott Obrosky, Natalia E. Morone, Jason E. Owen, Shaddy K. Saba, Stephen J. Suss, Linda Siminerio
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of a technology-supported mindfulness intervention integrated into usual diabetes care and education on psychological and biobehavioral outcomes. The results showed that the intervention had a significant improvement on diabetes distress, and the distal effects were stronger compared with the control group.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
D. E. Hall, A. Youk, K. Allsup, K. Kennedy, T. D. Byard, R. Dhupar, D. Chu, A. M. Rahman, M. Wilson, L. P. Cahalin, J. Afilalo, D. Forman
Summary: This study examined the feasibility and impact of a multi-faceted prehabilitation intervention for frail patients before surgery. The results showed that prehabilitation achieved clinically meaningful improvements in functional performance, which may have an impact on postoperative outcomes and recovery. These findings support the need for larger trials to detect differences in postoperative outcomes.
JOURNAL OF FRAILTY & AGING
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Margaret F. Zupa, John D. Piette, Shelley C. Stoll, D. Scott Obrosky, Monique Boudreaux-Kelly, Ada O. Youk, Luc Overholt, Ranak Trivedi, Michele Heisler, Ann-Marie Rosland
Summary: This study found that factors such as whether patients have depressive symptoms, high HbA(1c) levels, and patient education level can impact the completion of telehealth diabetes intervention calls. Additionally, the help of family supporters also plays a role in the completion rate of calls.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MANAGED CARE
(2021)
