Review
Environmental Sciences
Jin Zhang, Chengjun Li, Wenli Tang, Mengjie Wu, Mingying Chen, Huan He, Pei Lei, Huan Zhong
Summary: Wetlands are important areas for studying mercury (Hg) biogeochemistry and have attracted global attention. A literature analysis of 15,813 publications on Hg in wetlands was conducted, revealing the changing focus of research over time. The research priorities for future studies include understanding the factors controlling methylmercury (MeHg) production, demethylation processes, bioaccumulation, and the role of wetlands in Hg circulation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Han-Sol Lim, Dong-Kun Kim, Hyun-Il Gil, Mi-Yeon Lee, Hyun-Seung Lee, Yong-Taek Lee, Kyung Jae Yoon, Chul-Hyun Park
Summary: Osteosarcopenic obesity (OSO) is a newly described condition characterized by the coexistence of osteopenia/osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and obesity. In this study, we investigated the relationship between pulmonary function, OSO, and its composition in adults aged 50 years and above. The results showed that as the number of abnormal body compositions increased, forced volume vital capacity (FVC)%, forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1)%, and FEV1/FVC% significantly decreased. Furthermore, the prevalence of restrictive spirometry pattern (RSP) was positively associated with a higher number of abnormal body composition parameters.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marika Murawiak, Roma Krzyminska-Siemaszko, Aleksandra Kaluzniak-Szymanowska, Marta Lewandowicz, Slawomir Tobis, Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis, Ewa Deskur-Smielecka
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence of abnormal body composition and poor nutritional status in 211 community-dwelling older adults. The results showed that sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity were often associated with poor nutritional status.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Edith E. Schermer, Peter M. Engelfriet, Anneke Blokstra, W. M. Monique Verschuren, H. Susan J. Picavet
Summary: The study found changing trends in health-related lifestyle factors over 30 years at both population and individual levels, emphasizing the importance of individual-level changes in predicting potential changes in health-related lifestyles.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Remote Sensing
Yuan Cheng, Menglian Xia, Gang Qiao, Yanjun Li, Gang Hai, Da Lv
Summary: This study investigates iceberg calving events of the Ninnis Glacier in Antarctica utilizing satellite imagery and field measurements, revealing changes in calving area and breaking locations, potentially related to local oceanographic conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Huayi Zhou, Xie Gang, Laiyuan Luo, He Hui
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the changing trends of body composition by age and gender in Beijing adults aged 20-60 years. Results showed that BMI and total fat mass peaked in males aged 40-49 years, while female BMI, fat mass and BF% all increased significantly with age. Total muscle mass peaked in males aged 30-39 years and decreased significantly thereafter. The obesity rate differed across age groups and genders depending on the evaluation criteria.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nozomi Fukuhara-Makiyama, Masaki Hayashida, Masakazu Kobayashi, Ikuko Sagara, Sayaka Ogawa, Mayumi Maeda, Susumu Shirabe
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between personality traits and BMI changes among Japanese university students. Weak associations were found between thinness and TCI personality traits. Men tended to have lower Reward Dependence and higher Harm Avoidance, while women tended to have lower Novelty Seeking and higher Harm Avoidance in relation to maintaining thinness status. Further research into the relationship between obesity or thinness and personality traits may lead to effective preventive interventions in these areas.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Stephanie Hannah, Kingsley E. Agho, Milan K. Piya, Kristen Glenister, Lisa Bourke, Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu, David Simmons
Summary: This study examined the changes in obesity prevalence and associated lifestyle factors in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria. The results showed an increase in obesity prevalence over 15 years, particularly in rural areas. However, there was a decrease in obesity prevalence among individuals with adequate fruit intake. Obesity was associated with older age, consumption of fried food, and physical inactivity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jiahao Liu, Yutong Chen, Xi Lu, Xiaojing Xu, Gabriella Bulloch, Susan Zhu, Zhuoting Zhu, Zongyuan Ge, Wei Wang, Xianwen Shang, Mingguang He
Summary: This study examined the association between dietary iron intake and incident dementia, finding a non-linear relationship in both males and females. Age and medical diseases may modify this association.
Article
Surgery
Simone Arolfo, Antonio Salzano, Simone Dogliotti, Dino Solerio, Francesco Olandese, Mario Morino
Summary: The study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery in the elderly, finding that patients over 60 years old had post-operative outcomes comparable to younger individuals. While the percentage of excess weight loss at 36 months was lower in the older group, the remission rates of comorbidities were similar, with a particular benefit seen in the remission of type 2 diabetes.
UPDATES IN SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaoyan Feng, Junyi Wang, Shupei Wang, Zhihao Wang, Shan Wu, Yuan Wei, Lvrong Li, Tianran Shen, Qingsong Chen
Summary: In recent years, the incidence of obesity among people aged 60 and above has significantly increased, and abdominal obesity has been identified as an independent risk factor for diabetes. However, the relationship between abdominal obesity indicators and diabetes in this age group remains unclear. Therefore, it is necessary to study the correlation between anthropometric indices and diabetes and explore potential predictors.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
A. Moreira, C. Bernardo, C. Ramos, P. Aguiar, F. Alves da Costa
Summary: The use of oral chemotherapy is growing in Portugal, calling for investments in supporting patients in managing medication adherence and adverse events. The data suggest that priority should be given to cancer sites driving innovation, especially advanced breast cancer.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Tyler A. Fick, S. Kristen Sexson Tejtel
Summary: The number of children admitted annually with trisomy 18 increased over time, along with an increase in interventions such as gastrostomy tube placement, tracheostomy, and cardiac procedure. However, the inpatient mortality rate for children with trisomy 18 decreased during the study period.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Claudia Sommer, Margarita Calvo, Fernando Cervero, John D. Loeser
Summary: The International Association for the Study of Pain has made important contributions to the understanding and treatment of pain through various activities and is committed to reducing the burden of pain worldwide.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mona Ghorbani, Mohammad Reza Sabour
Summary: The study demonstrates a significant growth trend in vermicompost research over the past 24 years, with an increasing number of countries participating in this field globally. Main research areas are concentrated in the field of environmental science, with the most productive journal being Bioresource Technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Pomme I. H. G. Simons, Olivier Valkenburg, Marjo P. H. van de Waarenburg, Marleen M. J. van Greevenbroek, M. Eline Kooi, Jacobus F. A. Jansen, Casper G. Schalkwijk, Coen D. A. Stehouwer, Martijn C. G. J. Brouwers
Summary: Serum SHBG mediates the association between IHL content and type 2 diabetes, with a higher contribution in women.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elena C. Tore, Amany K. Elshorbagy, Frans C. H. Bakers, Martijn C. G. J. Brouwers, Pieter C. Dagnelie, Simone J. P. M. Eussen, Jacobus F. A. Jansen, M. Eline Kooi, Yvo H. A. M. Kusters, Steven J. R. Meex, Thomas Olsen, Helga Refsum, Kjetil Retterstol, Casper G. Schalkwijk, Coen D. A. Stehouwer, Kathrine J. Vinknes, Marleen M. J. van Greevenbroek
Summary: This study examined the association between plasma sulfur amino acids and different fat depots. The results showed that methionine was associated with liver fat, while total cysteine was associated with overall obesity and central fat deposition.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Anouk F. J. Geraets, Sebastian Kohler, Laura W. M. Vergoossen, Walter H. Backes, Coen D. A. Stehouwer, Frans Rj Verhey, Jacobus Fa Jansen, Thomas T. van Sloten, Miranda T. Schram
Summary: This study investigated the association between markers of white matter connectivity and depressive symptoms. The findings suggest that fewer white matter connections may contribute to prevalent depressive symptoms and its persistence.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Matthew Nayor, Priya Gajjar, Venkatesh L. Murthy, Patricia E. Miller, Raghava S. Velagaleti, Martin G. Larson, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Gregory D. Lewis, Gary F. Mitchell, Ravi V. Shah
Summary: By measuring the changes in blood pressure and vascular stiffness, the cardiac and vascular components of exercise blood pressure can be analyzed. The study found that higher peak exercise blood pressure is associated with both higher arterial stiffness and higher cardiac-peripheral performance, especially in women. Therefore, studying the response of blood pressure to exercise in relation to vascular and cardiac physiology can reveal mechanisms of hypertension and clarify the clinical interpretation of exercise blood pressure.
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Katherine S. S. Takvorian, Dongyu Wang, Paul Courchesne, Ramachandran S. S. Vasan, Emelia J. J. Benjamin, Susan Cheng, Martin G. G. Larson, Daniel Levy, Jennifer E. E. Ho
Summary: We identified 5 protein biomarkers associated with incident HFpEF, including NT-proBNP, growth differentiation factor-15, adrenomedullin, uncarboxylated matrix Gla protein, and C-reactive protein. We also found 14 biomarkers associated with incident HFrEF, including myeloperoxidase, resistin, and paraoxanase-1. These findings provide insights into similarities and differences in the development of HF subtypes.
CIRCULATION-HEART FAILURE
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
M. Piazza, N. M. J. Hanssen, J. L. J. M. Scheijen, M. Vd Waarenburg, B. Caroccia, T. M. Seccia, C. D. A. Stehouwer, G. P. Rossi, C. G. Schalkwijk
Summary: This study investigated the association between serum AT1AA levels and serum MGO and AGE levels in APA patients, and found no significant correlation between these markers. Furthermore, no significant changes were observed in these markers after adrenalectomy in APA patients.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Annika Hoyer, Ralph Brinks, Thaddaeus Toennies, Sharon H. Saydah, Ralph B. D'Agostino Jr, Jasmin Divers, Scott Isom, Dana Dabelea, Jean M. Lawrence, Elizabeth J. Mayer-Davis, Catherine Pihoker, Lawrence Dolan, Giuseppina Imperatore
Summary: This study aimed to examine whether a partial differential equation (PDE) can be used to estimate the incidence of diabetes from prevalence. The results showed that the PDE method can accurately estimate the incidence rates of diabetes, and it has the advantage of cost savings compared to traditional methods.
BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Ryan T. Hughes, Rediet R. Gebeyehu, John Mason Kalada, Thomas W. Lycan, Bart A. Frizzell, Rebecca D. Kinney, Ralph B. D'Agostino, Paul M. Bunch, Pierre Triozzi, Wei Zhang, Cristina M. Furdui, Mercedes Porosnicu
Summary: Effective treatment options for advanced/recurrent head and neck squamous-cell carcinoma are limited. The combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab and quad-shot, a hypofractionated palliative radiotherapy regimen, shows promise as a potential treatment strategy. This study aims to evaluate the response rates, survival outcomes, and treatment toxicity of this combined therapy, as well as identify molecular biomarkers and immune-related impacts using correlative multiomics analysis.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Christine Henry, Sahil Kapoor, Vivek Krishnan, John Levi, Kyle Fargen, Ralph D'Agostino, Sheryl Hendrix, Dana Foster, Patrick Brown, Charles A. Tegeler, Aarti Sarwal
Summary: This study used transcranial color-coded duplex (TCCD) to examine the transverse venous sinus (TVS), establish normative values, analyze physiological variability, and explore the validity of using TCCD to diagnose transverse venous sinus stenosis (TVSS).
JOURNAL OF NEUROIMAGING
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Allison L. B. Shapiro, Anna Bellatorre, Dana Dabelea, Jeanette M. Stafford, Ralph D'Agostino, Amy S. Shah, Elaine M. Urbina, Catherine E. Barrett, Catherine Pihoker, Santica Marcovina, Angela D. Liese, Amy K. Mottl, Elizabeth T. Jensen, Greta Wilkening
Summary: This study examined the relationship between diabetes complications and cognitive dysfunction in young adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The results showed that hypoglycemia and peripheral neuropathy were associated with cognitive deficits in type 1 diabetes, while high blood pressure was associated with cognitive deficits in type 2 diabetes. These findings provide insights for targeting specific factors to mitigate cognitive issues in young people with diabetes.
PEDIATRIC DIABETES
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Michael Y. Mi, Priya Gajjar, Maura E. Walker, Patricia Miller, Vanessa Xanthakis, Venkatesh L. Murthy, Martin G. Larson, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Ravi Shah, Gregory D. Lewis, Matthew Nayor
Summary: This study explores the relationship between healthy dietary patterns and physical fitness in adults, as well as the biological connections between diet and fitness through circulating metabolites. The results indicate that a healthy diet is associated with greater physical fitness in middle-aged adults, and this relationship may be explained by favorable metabolic health.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jiang He, Joshua D. Bundy, Siyi Geng, Ling Tian, Hua He, Xingyan Li, Keith C. Ferdinand, Amanda H. Anderson, Kirsten S. Dorans, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Katherine T. Mills, Jing Chen
Summary: The study examines the association between social, behavioral, and metabolic risk factors and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, and whether there are racial differences in CVD mortality after accounting for these factors. The results show that social, behavioral, and metabolic risk factors are significantly associated with CVD mortality. After adjusting for these factors, the Black-White difference in CVD mortality diminishes and completely dissipates with adjustment for social determinants of health.
ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Jason Cunha, Melissa V. Chan, Bongani B. Nkambule, Florian Thibord, Amber Lachapelle, Robin E. Pashek, Ramachandran S. Vasan, Jian Rong, Emelia J. Benjamin, Naomi M. Hamburg, Ming-Huei Chen, Gary F. Mitchell, Andrew D. Johnson
Summary: Arterial tonometry and vascular calcification measures are valuable in assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study examined the relationship between arterial tonometry, platelet function, arterial calcium, and aortic diameter. The results suggest that higher arterial calcium may be associated with increased platelet reactivity, while larger aortic diameter may be linked to lower platelet reactivity. These findings indicate the potential interplay between subclinical atherosclerosis, platelet activation, and vascular structure.
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Warren Szewczyk, Kerryn Reding, Richard Kar-Hang Cheng, Laura Johnson, Oxana Palesh, Alexi Vasbinder, Amy Ladd, Ralph Dagostino, Kathryn Weaver, Glenn J. Lesser, W. Gregory Hundley
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kelsey B. Eitel, Alissa J. Roberts, Ralph D'Agostino, Catherine E. Barrett, Ronny A. Bell, Anna Bellatorre, Angelica Cristello, Dana Dabelea, Lawrence M. Dolan, Elizabeth T. Jensen, Angela D. Liese, Elizabeth J. Mayer-Davis, Kristi Reynolds, Santica M. Marcovina, Catherine Pihoker
HORMONE RESEARCH IN PAEDIATRICS
(2023)
