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Nutrition & Dietetics
Morag Jane MacMaster, Spyridoula Damianopoulou, Christina Thomson, Dinesh Talwar, Fiona Stefanowicz, Anthony Catchpole, Konstantinos Gerasimidis, Daniel R. Gaya
Summary: This study investigated the micronutrient status of patients with quiescent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and found deficiencies in various micronutrients among them. Zinc deficiency was associated with a shorter time to disease relapse, particularly in patients with Crohn's disease, indicating a need for further research.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Manuel Juarez, Stephanie Lam, Benjamin M. Bohrer, Michael E. R. Dugan, Payam Vahmani, Jennifer Aalhus, Ana Juarez, Oscar Lopez-Campos, Nuria Prieto, Jose Segura
Summary: Consumption of red meat provides essential nutrients to human diet, and dietary and genetic manipulation of livestock can optimize the nutritional value of meat products. Future studies should aim to balance potential impacts on product quality and consumer perception in order to enhance the nutritional value of meat. Emerging fields such as phenomics, nutrigenomics, livestock precision farming, and systems biology may offer opportunities to improve the nutritional value of meat under both experimental and commercial conditions.
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Food Science & Technology
Mirana K. Ratsimbazafy, Paul A. Sharp, Louisette Razanamparany, Mamy Tiana Rajaonah, Feno Rakotoarison, Kholoud K. Khoja, Paul Wilkin, Melanie-Jayne R. Howes
Summary: This study analyzed the nutrient composition of nine wild edible yam species in Madagascar and compared them with cultivated winged yam. The results showed that the wild edible yams had comparable levels of lipids and starch to the cultivated winged yam, but lower levels of protein. Some of the wild yams also had higher content of beta-carotene, calcium, and iron compared to the cultivated yam. These nutrient composition data can contribute to the conservation and sustainable cultivation of wild edible yams in Madagascar, and provide opportunities to enhance future food security.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
James C. Hower, Robert B. Finkelman, Cortland F. Eble, Barbara J. Arnold
Summary: Coal is a complex combination of macerals, minerals, and inorganic elements, along with liquids, gases, and semi-solid organics, all modified by coal metamorphism. Proper coal characterization is essential for academic research and industrial utilization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Justyna Dobrowolska-Iwanek, Pawel Zagrodzki, Agnieszka Galanty, Maria Folta, Jadwiga Kryczyk-Koziol, Marek Szlosarczyk, Pol Salvans Rubio, Isabel Saraiva de Carvalho, Pawel Pasko
Summary: Sprouts are a potential dietary source of rich minerals and trace elements. Beetroot sprouts are rich in zinc, iron, and magnesium, while onion sprouts are rich in manganese and calcium. Sprouts from the Brassicaceae family are generally richer in calcium, magnesium, and zinc compared to sprouts from the Fabaceae family.
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Agronomy
Muhammad Moaaz Ali, Binqi Li, Cao Zhi, Ahmed Fathy Yousef, Faxing Chen
Summary: This study used ICP-MS to analyze the impact of molybdenum (Mo) on the levels of macronutrients, micronutrients, and toxic elements in loquat leaves and fruit tissues. The application of Mo led to significant changes in mineral concentrations, with increases observed in some elements while decreases were seen in others. Overall, the addition of Mo greatly influenced the mineral content in loquat, showing both positive and negative effects on different elements.
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Environmental Sciences
Jhon Kenedy Moura Chagas, Cicero Celio de Figueiredo, Juscimar da Silva, Jorge Paz-Ferreiro
Summary: The study evaluated the residual effects of biochar produced at different pyrolysis temperatures on heavy metals in soil and plants, showing that biochar effectively immobilizes harmful heavy metals in soil and continues to supply micronutrients to plants after application ceases. This confirms the feasibility and safety of using biochar as an alternative for reducing contamination by heavy metals in agricultural areas.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Martin Mcdonnell, Stephanie Sartain, Catherine Westoby, Vasiliki Katarachia, Stephen A. Wootton, J. R. Fraser Cummings, Roberto Iacone
Summary: This systematic review examines the prevalence of micronutrient insufficiency in adults with Crohn's disease in clinical remission. Vitamins D and B12 were found to be the most frequently reported nutrients with low levels. There is substantial evidence for micronutrient deficiency in Crohn's disease patients, particularly in Vitamins D and B12.
Article
Ecology
Tiphaine Chouvelon, Lola Gilbert, Florence Caurant, Paula Mendez-Fernandez, Paco Bustamante, Maud Brault-Favrou, Jerome Spitz
Summary: Forage species play a crucial role in marine food webs by transferring energy and nutrients to top predators. This study examines the elemental composition of 78 forage species in the Bay of Biscay and reveals significant differences among species, influenced by taxonomy and habitat. The study also suggests that the elemental composition of forage species can impact the diets of certain predator species.
Review
Horticulture
Beppe Benedetto Consentino, Michele Ciriello, Leo Sabatino, Lorena Vultaggio, Sara Baldassano, Sonya Vasto, Youssef Rouphael, Salvatore La Bella, Stefania De Pascale
Summary: Fresh vegetables and fruits have always been important sources of nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Biofortification is a promising strategy to increase the concentration of these compounds in the produce. This review discusses the latest findings on agronomic biofortification, focusing on increasing the concentration of crucial minerals in edible portions of vegetables. The effects on human health and the influence of other compounds were also analyzed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of this practice.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jose M. Pimiento, Todd W. Rice, Daren K. Heyland, Christian Stoppe, Jennifer Katz, Chet Morrison, Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Jayshil J. Patel
Summary: In the past decade, the use of supraphysiologic doses of micronutrients has gained attention in critically ill patients. Randomized controlled trials have tested the impact of multiple micronutrients on outcomes in critically ill patients. At a recent conference, world-renowned speakers discussed the role of micronutrients, specifically selenium and vitamin C, as well as vitamin D and zinc in critically ill patients.
JOURNAL OF PARENTERAL AND ENTERAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammad Taheri, Ali Bahrami, Parisa Habibi, Fatemeh Nouri
Summary: The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe impacts. Currently available treatment methods are limited, and research on the biological features of the virus will aid in the development of vaccines and medications.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sabrina H. Bilston-John, Ardra Narayanan, Ching Tat Lai, Alethea Rea, John Joseph, Donna T. Geddes
Summary: The study examined the daily and within-feed variations of macro- and trace-elements in human milk, finding significant differences in intake estimates when using morning pre-feed samples compared to measured 24-hour intake. Standardized sampling protocols with large sample volumes and multiple collections over 24-hours are recommended to provide a more accurate calculation of infant intake of macro- and trace-elements in human milk.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pandarinath Savitikadi, Ravindranadh Palika, Raghu Pullakhandam, G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, S. Sreenivasa Reddy
Summary: Zinc deficiency has various adverse effects on the body, including growth retardation, loss of appetite, vascular diseases, cognitive and memory impairment, and neurodegenerative diseases. This study found that dietary zinc inadequacy affects neurotrophic factors and proteostasis in the brain. Zinc repletion could partially restore the changes in the ubiquitin-proteasome system, autophagy, gliosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and apoptosis markers induced by zinc deficiency.
NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gaurav kr. Thakur, Hari Shankar, Taruna K. Arora, Bharati Kulkarni
Summary: Anemia during pregnancy is a significant global health concern, with iron deficiency being a major cause. Increased nutritional needs during pregnancy can lead to adverse effects when there is insufficient nutrition. Anemia management should not solely rely on iron supplementation, but rather a comprehensive approach that includes adequate micronutrient supplementation.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Critical Care Medicine
Rodeo Abrencillo, Michael Simoff, Tom Smoot, Cyndi Ray, Mohammed Aljasmi, Jennings Jeffery, Lenar Yessayan
Meeting Abstract
Emergency Medicine
A. Markin, T. Smoot, B. Fiechter, J. Miller
ANNALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Diana J. Dean, Noor Sabagha, Kaitlin Rose, Alexander Weiss, John France, Timothy Asmar, Jo-Ann Rammal, Margaret Beyer, Rebecca Bussa, Jacob Ross, Kaleem Chaudhry, Thomas Smoot, Kathleen Wilson, Joseph Miller
ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Frank M. P. van Haren, Alice Richardson, Hwan-Jin Yoon, Antonio Artigas, John G. Laffey, Barry Dixon, Roger Smith, Alicia B. Vilaseca, Ruben A. Barbera, Tarek I. Ismail, Rabab S. Mahrous, Mohamed Badr, Gilberto De Nucci, Carlos Sverdloff, Lex M. van Loon, Marta Camprubi-Rimblas, David W. Cosgrave, Thomas L. Smoot, Sabrina Staas, Khine Sann, Caitlin Sas, Anusha Belani, Christopher Hillman, Janis Shute, Mary Carroll, Tom Wilkinson, Miles Carroll, Dave Singh, Clive Page
Summary: The study aims to investigate the therapeutic potential of inhaled nebulised unfractionated heparin in COVID-19 patients, with research conducted in multiple countries. The primary outcome is to observe intubation or death within 28 days, while secondary outcomes include oxygenation, clinical worsening, and mortality.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Frank M. P. van Haren, Lex M. van Loon, Anne Steins, Thomas L. Smoot, Caitlin Sas, Sabrina Staas, Alicia B. Vilaseca, Ruben A. Barbera, Gustavo Vidmar, Hugo Beccari, Frida Popilevsky, Eleonora Daribayeva, Bhuvaneshwari Venkatesan, Susan Mozes, Rachel Postel, Natalie Popilevski, Andrew Webb, Quentin Nunes, John G. Laffey, Antonio Artigas, Roger Smith, Barry Dixon, Alice Richardson, Hwan-Jin Yoon, Clive Page
Summary: This study retrospectively evaluated the safety and efficacy potential of inhaled nebulised UFH in hospitalised patients with COVID-19. The results showed improvement in oxygenation levels with inhaled UFH, but no clinically significant increase in APTT. Patients receiving therapeutic anticoagulation had a higher risk of adverse events.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
