Article
Medicine, General & Internal
James Webster, Darren C. Greenwood, Janet E. Cade
Summary: In the UK Women's Cohort Study, vegetarian women were found to have a higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters. Further research is recommended to confirm this finding in men and non-European populations and to explore the factors responsible for the observed risk difference.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Magdalena Kwasniewska, Malgorzata Pikala, Oliwia Grygorczuk, Anna Waskiewicz, Urszula Stepaniak, Andrzej Pajak, Krystyna Kozakiewicz, Pawel Nadrowski, Tomasz Zdrojewski, Aleksandra Puch-Walczak, Andrzej Tykarski, Wojciech Drygas
Summary: Several reports reveal that plant-based diets provide higher antioxidant intake compared to meat-rich diets. However, data on dietary patterns and cardiovascular disease prevention in Central and Eastern Europe are limited. This study aimed to assess nutrition quality and cardiovascular characteristics in Polish adults following different diets. The results showed that neither flexitarians nor vegetarians had better dietary habits compared to omnivores, and omnivores had higher intake of natural antioxidants. The study suggests the need for guidance on balanced nutrition for Polish adults.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Julie M. Hess, Madeline E. Comeau
Summary: This study evaluates the nutritional adequacy of lacto-vegetarian, pescatarian, and pescavegan adaptations of the Healthy Vegetarian Dietary Pattern recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The results show that these adaptations provide adequate amounts of macronutrients and most micronutrients.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Fisheries
Angela Liu, Van Pham Thi Ha To, Ester Santigosa, Andre Dumas, Jose Maria Hernandez
Summary: Recent advances have challenged the established vitamin requirements of salmonids, and the need to revise the vitamin contents in feed is further highlighted with the use of more sustainable ingredients. Optimizing vitamin nutrition is crucial for the sustainable development of the salmonid aquaculture industry.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pol Grootswagers, Lisette C. P. G. M. de Groot
Summary: In an ageing society, preserving health and function is crucial. This paper emphasizes the significance of healthy dietary patterns and nutritional concerns later in life, highlighting the importance of addressing both dietary quality and quantity, as well as the shifts towards Mediterranean type diets.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hyoeun Kim, Seung Guk Park
Summary: Inadequate nutritional intake is common among elderly individuals, and the effects of multi-vitamin and mineral supplements (MVMS) in the Korean elderly are not well known. This study investigated the nutrition-improving effects of a single MVMS. Analysis of participants in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey showed that intake of MVMS with food was associated with lower rates of nutrient inadequacy compared to the food-only group. These findings suggest that micronutrient deficiency is prevalent among the Korean elderly and can be improved by MVMS intake.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Neal D. Barnard, Danielle N. Holtz, Natalie Schmidt, Sinjana Kolipaka, Ellen Hata, Macy Sutton, Tatiana Znayenko-Miller, Nicholas D. Hazen, Christie Cobb, Hana Kahleova
Summary: Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissues grow outside the uterus, and it affects 1-5% of women of reproductive age in North America, Australia, and Europe. Treatment options are limited, and hormonal treatments may interfere with fertility. Surgical procedures such as laparoscopic excision or hysterectomy are used for severe cases. Nutritional interventions, such as reducing dietary fat and increasing fiber intake, may have potential benefits for individuals with endometriosis.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Roland N. Dickerson, Stephen C. Turner, Whitney L. Holmes, Edward T. Van Matre, Joseph M. Swanson, Saskya Byerly, Dina M. Filiberto, Peter E. Fischer
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cholecalciferol therapy in reducing hypercalcemia in critically ill vitamin D-deficient patients with traumatic injuries. The findings showed that adjusting the target 25-OH vit D concentration to a lower level significantly reduced the incidence of hypercalcemia and improved the safety of the therapy.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Neluwa-Liyanage R. Indika, Richard E. Frye, Daniel A. Rossignol, Susan C. Owens, Udara D. Senarathne, Andreas M. Grabrucker, Rasika Perera, Marielle P. K. J. Engelen, Nicolaas E. P. Deutz
Summary: Children with autism spectrum disorder may have nutritional deficiencies due to various factors and supplementing vitamins, minerals, and cofactors can be beneficial for their metabolic pathways and neurotransmitter functioning. Some vitamins can be administered at higher doses than usual to yield effects beyond their enzyme cofactor role. The interrelationships between these nutrients can also be leveraged for synergistic effects. This review discusses the evidence, rationale, and prospects for using vitamins, minerals, and cofactors in autism spectrum disorder.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Daisy Bivi, Teresa Di Chio, Francesca Geri, Riccardo Morganti, Silvia Goggi, Luciana Baroni, Maria Gloria Mumolo, Nicola de Bortoli, Diego Giampietro Peroni, Santino Marchi, Massimo Bellini
Summary: An increasing number of Italian families are adopting a vegan diet for their children from infancy, with health benefits and ethics being common reasons. However, barriers to effective communication with pediatricians are perceived by many parents, and most pediatricians are skeptical or against a vegan diet.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Petra Loznjak Svarc, Marie Bagge Jensen, Marija Langwagen, Anders Poulsen, Ellen Trolle, Jette Jakobsen
Summary: This study analyzed the nutrient composition of 58 protein products derived from various sources, finding that these products contain a wide range of nutrients. However, nutritional guidance is needed when consuming plant-protein products as a substitute for animal products.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Jacob Nosewicz, Alexander Sparks, Phil A. Hart, Kristen M. Roberts, Jessica A. Kaffenberger, Abraham Korman, John C. Trinidad, Natalie Spaccarelli, Benjamin H. Kaffenberger
Summary: Nutritional dermatoses are likely to be underdiagnosed in industrialized countries, leading to increased disease morbidity and utilization of hospital resources. This article provides an overview of the classification and cutaneous manifestations of nutritional dermatoses, as well as the evaluation and management of macronutrient deficiencies.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Paolo Severino, Andrea D'Amato, Silvia Prosperi, Vincenzo Myftari, Aurora Labbro Francia, Merve Onkaya, Claudia Notari, Ilaria Papisca, Elena Sofia Canuti, Mia Yarden Revivo, Lucia Ilaria Birtolo, Paola Celli, Gioacchino Galardo, Viviana Maestrini, Gabriella d'Ettorre, Massimo Mancone, Francesco Fedele
Summary: Micronutrient imbalance is strongly associated with potentially-fatal complications and cardiovascular diseases in COVID-19 patients.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Paolo Toninello, Alvise Montanari, Franco Bassetto, Vincenzo Vindigni, Antonio Paoli
Summary: Body contouring surgery following significant weight loss due to bariatric surgery can lead to various complications, and this review examines the role of nutrients in tissue healing postoperatively to improve outcomes. Nutritional deficiencies, particularly in vitamins and minerals, are common both before and after bariatric surgery, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues for better patient outcomes. Adequate attention to nutritional aspects, such as absorptive area length and percentage of weight loss, is crucial during the postoperative period.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katharina C. Wirnitzer, Mohamad Motevalli, Derrick R. Tanous, Gerold Wirnitzer, Karl-Heinz Wagner, Manuel Schaetzer, Clemens Drenowatz, Armando Cocca, Gerhard Ruedl, Werner Kirschner
Summary: This multidisciplinary study investigates the health behavior of academic staff in Austrian colleges and universities. The study finds that 13.2% participants follow a vegetarian diet and 2.0% follow a vegan diet. The majority of participants engage in leisure-time physical activity regularly, but only a small percentage are active members of sports clubs.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Martin Becker, Jonathan A. Mayo, Nisha K. Phogat, Cecele C. Quaintance, Ana Laborde, Lucy King, Ian H. Gotlib, Brice Gaudilliere, Martin S. Angst, Gary M. Shaw, David K. Stevenson, Nima Aghaeepour, Firdaus S. Dhabhar
Summary: The study aimed to predict the risk of preterm birth and investigate the role of protective factors. Harmful factors like anxiety, pain, tiredness, and perceived risk of birth complications were associated with increased risk, while low happiness and support from parents/siblings and father-of-baby were also associated with increased risk. Machine learning-based analysis identified clusters of factors associated with preterm birth. These findings are important for identifying and intervening in women at risk of preterm birth.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Lucy S. King, Kathryn L. Humphreys, Gary M. Shaw, David K. Stevenson, Ian H. Gotlib
Summary: This study introduces a new measure of adversity called APCA, which assesses both parents' and children's experiences. The results indicate that maternal adversity and children's direct exposure to adversity are associated with emotional and behavioral problems in children.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Developmental Biology
Bo Yu, Chiyuan Amy Zhang, Shufeng Li, Tony Chen, Evan Mulloy, Gary M. Shaw, Michael L. Eisenberg
Summary: This study investigated the association between preconception paternal health and birth defects in offspring. The results showed that infants born to fathers with metabolic syndrome were more likely to have cardiac and respiratory defects.
BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shandria Sutton, Mario Sims, Karen Winters, Adolfo Correa, Cam Escoffery, Kimberly Jacob Arriola
Summary: This study examines the association between cardiovascular health and the use of internet and mobile technology (IMT) among older African Americans. The findings show that there is no overall association between cardiovascular health and IMT use, except for the use of other smart devices. However, specific metrics of cardiovascular health, such as blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol, and physical activity, are associated with different aspects of IMT use.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Andrology
Bo Yu, Chiyuan Amy Zhang, Tony Chen, Evan Mulloy, Gary M. Shaw, Michael L. Eisenberg
Summary: Using data from the IBM MarketScan Research database, this study found a potential association between paternal health, including metabolic syndrome, and male genital malformations in offspring. Specifically, fathers with multiple components of metabolic syndrome were observed to have an increased risk of having sons born with hypospadias.
Article
Oncology
Wayne R. Lawrence, Jasmine A. McDonald, Faustine Williams, Meredith S. Shiels, Neal D. Freedman, Ziqiang Lin, Jared W. Magnani
Summary: Chronic stress is hypothesized to be associated with breast cancer, but previous studies have shown mixed results. This study examined the association between self-reported stressful life events and incident breast cancer in postmenopausal women, taking into account estrogen receptor (ER) status and social support. The results showed that there was no relationship between stressful life events and ER-positive breast cancer, but there was an increased risk of ER-negative breast cancer in women with higher levels of stressful life events. This association was stronger in widowed women. Social support did not modify the relationship between stressful life events and ER-negative breast cancer.
CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jonathan G. Shaw, Lisa M. Goldthwaite, Ivana Maric, Kate A. Shaw, David K. Stevenson, Gary M. Shaw
Summary: This study investigated the use of postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) among privately insured women, with a specific focus on use after preterm delivery. The study found that although postpartum LARC use has increased in recent years, very few women receive LARC prior to hospital discharge. Postpartum follow-up rates remain low and there is significant regional variation in the use of LARC.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dayna A. Neo, Tania L. Desrosiers, Chantel L. Martin, Suzan Carmichael, Muge M. Gucsavas-Calikoglu, Kristin Conway, Shannon Pruitt L. Evans, Marcia M. Feldkamp, Suzanne Z. Gilboa, Tabassum I. Insaf, Fadi M. Musfee, Gary J. Shaw, Charles M. Shumate, Martha F. Werler, Andrew Olshan
Summary: This study explores the association between neighborhood-level socioeconomic position during early pregnancy and the risk of gastroschisis, a common birth defect. The results suggest that mothers residing in moderate or low socioeconomic neighborhoods are more likely to have infants with gastroschisis compared to those residing in high socioeconomic neighborhoods.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shannon Pruitt Evans, Elizabeth C. Ailes, Michael R. Kramer, Charles J. Shumate, Jennita Reefhuis, Tabassum Z. Insaf, Mahsa M. Yazdy, Suzan L. Carmichael, Paul A. Romitti, Marcia L. Feldkamp, Dayna T. Neo, Wendy N. Nembhard, Gary M. Shaw, Elizabeth Palmi, Suzanne M. Gilboa
Summary: This study found an association between residing in a census tract with lower socioeconomic status and an increased risk of neural tube defects, particularly spina bifida.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Neal G. Ravindra, Camilo Espinosa, Eloise Berson, Thanaphong Phongpreecha, Peinan Zhao, Martin Becker, Alan L. Chang, Sayane Shome, Ivana Maric, Davide De Francesco, Samson Mataraso, Geetha Saarunya, Melan Thuraiappah, Lei Xue, Brice Gaudilliere, Martin S. Angst, Gary M. Shaw, Erik D. Herzog, David K. Stevenson, Sarah K. England, Nima Aghaeepour
Summary: In this study, physical activity data collected from wearable devices were used to develop a predictive model for preterm birth risk. The study found that deviations from normal physical activity and sleep patterns during pregnancy are strongly associated with the likelihood of preterm birth. The combination of prediction and interpretability can provide clinical decision support in low- and middle-income countries.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Kelsey Robinson, Trenell J. Mosley, Kenneth S. Rivera-Gonzalez, Christopher R. Jabbarpour, Sarah W. Curtis, Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, Terri H. Beaty, Azeez Butali, Carmen J. Buxo, David J. Cutler, Michael P. Epstein, Lord J. J. Gowans, Jacqueline T. Hecht, Jeffrey C. Murray, Gary M. Shaw, Lina Moreno Uribe, Seth M. Weinberg, Harrison Brand, Mary L. Marazita, Robert J. Lipinski, Elizabeth J. Leslie
Summary: Cleft palate is a common craniofacial birth defect, but there is limited understanding of its genetic risk factors. Through a genome-wide association study, we identified a significant genetic locus associated with cleft hard palate, as well as additional loci suggestive of association. This study provides important insights into the risk and subtype-specific risks of cleft palate.
HUMAN GENETICS AND GENOMICS ADVANCES
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Allergy
Ji Won Ha, Juan Aguilera, Youn Soo Jung, Stuart Cansdale, Fred Lurmann, Liza Lutzker, Katharine Hammond, John Balmes, Elizabeth Noth, Ellen Eisen, Nima Aghaeepour, Gary Shaw, Anne Waldrop, Purvesh Khatri, P. J. Utz, Yael Rosenburg-Hasson, Holden Maecker, Trevor Burt, Kari Nadeau, Mary Prunicki
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Allergy
Sayantani B. Sindher, Andrew R. Chin, Nima Aghaeepour, Lawrence Prince, Holden Maecker, Gary M. Shaw, David K. Stevenson, Kari C. Nadeau, Michael Snyder, Purvesh Khatri, Scott D. Boyd, Virginia D. Winn, Martin S. Angst, R. Sharon Chinthrajah
Summary: The prevalence of food allergy is increasing globally, causing significant safety, economic, and emotional burdens. However, identifying patients who would benefit from preventive strategies is challenging due to the heterogeneity of allergy trajectories and clinical phenotypes. Further studies are needed to investigate the molecular mechanisms that differentiate these trajectories and drive food allergy development. Omics approaches have the potential to provide insights into these mechanisms, but their application in food allergy research is still in its early stages.
FRONTIERS IN ALLERGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Martin Becker, Huda Nassar, Camilo Espinosa, Ina A. Stelzer, Dorien Feyaerts, Eloise Berson, Neda H. Bidoki, Alan L. Chang, Geetha Saarunya, Anthony Culos, Davide De Francesco, Ramin Fallahzadeh, Qun Liu, Yeasul Kim, Ivana Maric, Samson J. Mataraso, Seyedeh Neelufar Payrovnaziri, Thanaphong Phongpreecha, Neal G. Ravindra, Natalie Stanley, Sayane Shome, Yuqi Tan, Melan Thuraiappah, Maria Xenochristou, Lei Xue, Gary Shaw, David Stevenson, Martin S. Angst, Brice Gaudilliere, Nima Aghaeepour
Summary: An open-source framework called CorALS is proposed to address the computational challenge of constructing large correlation networks in high-dimensional biological data. It enables the analysis of complex biological systems and is suitable for both personal and high-performance computers.
NATURE COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE
(2023)