Article
Engineering, Civil
B. Latorre, D. Moret-Fernandez
Summary: This study presents a laboratory procedure to estimate the hydraulic conductivity of soil water preferential flow. The method was validated on different soil types and management practices, and results showed significant differences in hydraulic properties.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Charlotte Burup Kristensen, Katrine Aagaard Myhr, Frederik Fasth Grund, Niels Vejlstrup, Christian Hassager, Raj Mattu, Rasmus Mogelvang
Summary: Increased left ventricular mass is a strong predictor for adverse cardiovascular events. Conventional echocardiographic methods have limited reproducibility and accuracy, while our novel method shows better reproducibility and accuracy.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carine Jacques, Daniel Bacqueville, Emilien L. L. Jamin, Martine Maitre, Cecile Delsol, Aimee Simcic-Mori, Pascale Bianchi, Anais Noustens, Isabelle Jouanin, Laurent Debrauwer, Sandrine Bessou-Touya, Eggert Stockfleth, Helene Duplan
Summary: A reconstructed human epidermal model colonized with human microbiota and sebum was exposed to simulated solar radiation and SPF50+ sunscreen, revealing significant metabolic and metagenomic alterations in the skin ecosystem. The study identified over 50 metabolites and changes in the relative abundance of bacteria and fungi, providing insights into the interactions between the skin and its microbiota.
PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mengyao Liu, Ronald van der A, Michiel van Weele, Henk Eskes, Xiao Lu, Pepijn Veefkind, Jos de Laat, Hao Kong, Jingxu Wang, Jiyunting Sun, Jieying Ding, Yuanhong Zhao, Hongjian Weng
Summary: A new divergence method for estimating methane emissions using satellite observed mean mixing ratio of methane in the Planetary Boundary Layer has been proven applicable by comparing with known emission inventories, especially in identifying emission sources in Texas. The calculated yearly averaged total CH4 emissions over the Permian Basin are consistent with previous studies, highlighting the robustness and simplicity of the method for global CH4 emission estimation.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aldara Rosalia Nercellas Rodriguez, Pedro Colino Gallardo, Alvaro Zubizarreta-Macho, Carlos Colino Paniagua, Alfonso Alvarado Lorenzo, Alberto Albaladejo Martinez
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze a novel digital technique for quantifying the distal tooth displacement and derotation angle produced by the Carriere Motion Appliance (CMA). Data from 21 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with CMA were digitally collected and analyzed. The results showed significant correlations between canine displacement, molar displacement, and derotation angle of the upper first molars.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Optics
Emre Coskun, Cansu Emir, Semanur Selamet, Mehmet Parlak, Serhat Ozder
Summary: The Generalized Stockwell Transform (GST) was used to analyze a transmittance signal and continuously determine the refractive index and extinction coefficient. The method involves analyzing the oscillation frequencies of the transmission signal and has been proven to have advantages in the locally referenced phase property. The validity of the method was confirmed through the analysis of a CdS thin film, and the results were consistent with other signal analyzing methods and literature.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kazuhiro Yamaguchi, Masahiro Maeda, Hitoshi Masaki, Tokuro Iwabuchi
Summary: Increasing the viscosity of the oil phase in sunscreen products can improve their performance, with organoclay and silica silylate being effective thickeners. The use of these thickeners results in higher UV absorbance and the formation of a uniform film. This study demonstrates that enhancing the oil phase viscosity with thickeners is a successful strategy for enhancing the quality and performance of sunscreen products.
JOURNAL OF OLEO SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
D. Bacqueville, C. Jacques-Jamin, H. Dromigny, F. Boyer, Y. Brunel, P. J. Ferret, D. Redoules, T. Douki, S. Bessou-Touya, H. Duplan
Summary: Comprehensive sun protection is crucial in preventing skin damage, with the innovative sunfilter TriAsorB shown to effectively protect the skin from harmful effects of UV and visible light.
PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qiaoqiao Li, Junju Zhou, Wenyue Zou, Xi Zhao, Peng Huang, Lanying Wang, Wei Shi, Xiaoyan Ma, Yaru Zhao, Dongxiang Xue, Jiao Dou, Wei Wei, Guofeng Zhu
Summary: By using the tributary-comparison method, this study conducted empirical research in the upper reaches of the Shiyang River in the eastern area of Qilian Mountain. The results showed a transition from hydrological humidification to aridification in tributaries at the annual and seasonal scales, with human activities reducing hydrological drought duration and enhancing intensity. The method can be applied in areas with varying human activity levels, providing a useful supplement to existing research methods.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Jeff Rabin, Erica Poole, William Price, Gurjiv Kaur, Kiana Hall, Venessa Sailors, Brazil Andrews, Rathanart Somphruek
Summary: Traditional photoreceptors utilize retinal and opsin protein for light absorption and spectral sensitivity, while intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) absorb blue light with melanopsin. These ipRGCs mediate various visual and non-visual functions, including photo-entrainment, sleep, cognition, and conscious visual perception. Previous research used chromatic adaptation to identify retinal and cortical responses from ipRGCs, and this study developed a clinically expedient method to measure human ipRGCs' full-field visual threshold, which could be used in detecting and monitoring ocular and neurologic diseases.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
V. H. P. Infante, P. M. B. G. Maia Campos, L. S. Calixto, M. E. Darvin, M. Kroeger, S. Schanzer, S. B. Lohan, J. Lademann, M. C. Meinke
Summary: The study evaluated and compared the rheological behavior and texture profile of two sunscreen formulations and correlated them with their SPF values, finding that the formulation with ethoxylated lanolin showed better efficacy and positive influence on skin surface deposition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abigail L. Whittock, Xuefei Ding, Xavier E. Ramirez E. Barker, Nazia Auckloo, Rebecca A. Sellers, Jack M. Woolley, Krishnan Tamareselvy, Marine Vincendet, Christophe Corre, Emma Pickwell-MacPherson, Vasilios G. Stavros
Summary: Biomimicry is playing a crucial role in researching new materials for various applications. This study focuses on a crude extract from red algae, Palmaria palmata, which contains mycosporine-like amino acids - a type of photoprotective molecules. The researchers have applied this extract onto a surface and confirmed that it retains its photoprotection and light-to-heat conversion properties. They also demonstrated how to monitor stability in real-world applications using terahertz spectroscopy.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Vera Lucia M. Antunes, Maria Teresa S. R. Gomes
Summary: A new method for analyzing ammonia in freshwater using a metalloporphyrin-coated piezoelectric quartz crystal is presented. This method offers several advantages over the traditional spectrophotometric method, including reduced sample volume, elimination of toxic reagents, ease of analyzing turbid samples, and significant time saving in solution preparation and sample analysis. The results obtained using this method showed no statistically significant differences compared to the results obtained using the traditional method.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mariam Abou-Dahech, Sai H. S. Boddu, Rinda Devi Bachu, R. Jayachandra Babu, Moyad Shahwan, Moawia M. Al-Tabakha, Amit K. Tiwari
Summary: Ultraviolet light from the sun can cause long-term skin damage and cancer. The use of sunscreen products with UV filters is recommended to prevent sun exposure-related harm. However, there are growing concerns about the safety of sunscreens for humans and the environment. Research has shown that UV filters like oxybenzone can have harmful effects on the hormone systems of aquatic animals and humans. Animal models are currently being used to study the mechanisms and cellular effects of these products. The lack of non-clinical safety assessment data has led to controversy surrounding the reported findings on the potential toxicities of UV filters.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Azibar Rodriguez-Iruretagoiena, Margaret Graham, Ainara Gredilla, Silvia Fdez-Ortiz de Vallejuelo, Geert Cornelis, Helfrid Schulte-Herbruggen, Juan Manuel Madariaga, Alberto de Diego
Summary: The study aims to develop a method for analyzing sediment samples from any location suspected to contain AgNPs. Four methods for synthesizing AgNPs and ten extraction solutions were investigated. The results indicate that the method using NaBH4 and SDS as the reducing agent and NaOH solution as the extractant is the most suitable.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Visalini Nair-Shalliker, Albert Bang, Sam Egger, Mark Clements, Robert A. Gardiner, Anne Kricker, Markus J. Seibel, Suzanne K. Chambers, Michael G. Kimlin, Bruce K. Armstrong, David P. Smith
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Oncology
Ning Wang, Kerrie Mengersen, Shilu Tong, Michael Kimlin, Maigeng Zhou, Wenbiao Hu
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Serigne N. Lo, Amelia K. Smit, David Espinoza, Anne E. Cust
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Visalini Nair-Shalliker, David P. Smith, Val Gebski, Manish Patel, Mark Frydenberg, John W. Yaxley, Robert Gardiner, David Espinoza, Michael G. Kimlin, Michael Fenech, David Gillatt, Henry Woo, Bruce K. Armstrong, Krishan Rasiah, Nader Awad, James Symons, Howard Gurney
Summary: The study aims to investigate if monthly oral high-dose vitamin D supplementation can prevent disease progression in low-to-intermediate risk prostate cancer patients managed by active surveillance. The trial will assess the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of supplementing with an initial loading dose followed by monthly doses over a 2-year period.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hai Pham, Mary Waterhouse, Catherine Baxter, Briony Duarte Romero, Donald S. A. McLeod, Bruce K. Armstrong, Peter R. Ebeling, Dallas R. English, Gunter Hartel, Michael G. Kimlin, Adrian R. Martineau, Rachel O'Connell, Jolieke C. van der Pols, Alison J. Venn, Penelope M. Webb, David C. Whiteman, Rachel E. Neale
Summary: This study analyzed data from older Australian adults and found that monthly vitamin D supplementation did not reduce the overall risk of acute respiratory tract infection, but could slightly reduce the duration of symptoms in the general population.
LANCET DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mary Waterhouse, Catherine Baxter, Briony Duarte Romero, Donald S. A. McLeod, Dallas R. English, Bruce K. Armstrong, Michael W. Clarke, Peter R. Ebeling, Gunter Hartel, Michael G. Kimlin, Rachel L. O'Connell, Hai Pham, Rachael M. Rodney Harris, Jolieke C. van der Pols, Alison J. Venn, Penelope M. Webb, David C. Whiteman, Rachel E. Neale
Summary: The D-Health Trial investigates the impact of high-dose vitamin D supplementation on mortality rate and cancer prevention. Predictive models were developed to estimate baseline serum 25(OH)D levels, with UV radiation and vitamin D intake identified as key predictors of low serum 25(OH)D concentrations.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Mark P. Little, Terrence Lee, Michael G. Kimlin, Cari M. Kitahara, Rui Zhang, Bruce H. Alexander, Martha S. Linet, Elizabeth K. Cahoon
Summary: The study found that the relative and absolute risk of basal cell carcinoma increased with cumulative ambient UVR exposure, with the highest absolute risk for the head/neck and to a lesser extent, the trunk. Additionally, individuals with Gaelic ancestry had lower relative risks but higher absolute risks.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mary Waterhouse, Emma Sanguineti, Catherine Baxter, Briony Duarte Romero, Donald S. A. McLeod, Dallas R. English, Bruce K. Armstrong, Peter R. Ebeling, Gunter Hartel, Michael G. Kimlin, Rachel L. O'Connell, Hai Pham, Jolieke C. van der Pols, Alison J. Venn, Penelope M. Webb, David C. Whiteman, Rachel E. Neale
Summary: This study found that monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation did not reduce the risk of falls, and may potentially increase the risk of falling in individuals with normal BMI. Further investigation is needed to better understand the impact of vitamin D supplementation on falls risk in different populations.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Hai Pham, Mary Waterhouse, Catherine Baxter, Briony Duarte Romero, Donald S. A. McLeod, Bruce K. Armstrong, Peter R. Ebeling, Dallas R. English, Gunter Hartel, Michael G. Kimlin, Rachel L. O'Connell, Jolieke C. van der Pols, Alison J. Venn, Penelope M. Webb, David C. Whiteman, Rachel E. Neale
Summary: This study analyzed the effect of vitamin D supplementation on infection risk and found that vitamin D may reduce the number of antibiotic prescriptions, especially in individuals with low vitamin D levels.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katharina M. D. Merollini, Louisa G. Gordon, Yiu M. Ho, Joanne F. Aitken, Michael G. Kimlin
Summary: The number of cancer survivors is increasing worldwide. This study aimed to quantify the long-term health service costs of cancer survivors in Queensland, Australia. The study found that the highest healthcare costs were incurred by patients with prostate, breast, and colorectal cancer. Costs were typically highest in the first year after diagnosis and decreased over time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ran Zhang, Amelia K. Smit, David Espinoza, Martin Allen, Gillian Reyes-Marcelino, Michael G. Kimlin, Serigne N. Lo, Ashleigh R. Sharman, Matthew H. Law, Peter A. Kanetsky, Graham J. Mann, Anne E. Cust
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Aninda Rahman, Mary Waterhouse, Catherine Baxter, Briony Duarte Romero, Donald S. A. McLeod, Bruce K. Armstrong, Peter R. Ebeling, Dallas R. English, Gunter Hartel, Michael G. Kimlin, Rachel O'Connell, Jolieke C. van der Pols, Alison J. Venn, Penelope M. Webb, David C. Whiteman, Rachel E. Neale
Summary: Observational studies suggest an inverse association between 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration and pain, but intervention trials have inconsistent findings. In this large placebo-controlled trial, vitamin D supplementation with 60000 IU of vitamin D-3/month had negligible effect on bodily pain.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan E. Stewart, Michael G. Kimlin
Summary: A total solar eclipse occurred over North America on 21 August 2017 and people spent around an hour observing it. The time spent outside differed according to individuals' self-reported skin response to the sun. The most common skin protective measures were seeking shade and wearing short-sleeve shirts.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Chi Kin Law, Anne E. Cust, Amelia K. Smit, Lyndal Trevena, Pablo Fernandez-Penas, Omgo E. Nieweg, Alexander M. Menzies, Sarah Wordsworth, Managing Your Risk Study Grp
Summary: This study evaluates the long-term cost-effectiveness of a melanoma prevention program using personalized genomic risk provision and genetic counseling. The results show that targeting high-risk individuals with genomic risk provision is a cost-effective strategy for reducing sunburns.
GENETICS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rachel E. Neale, Catherine Baxter, Briony Duarte Romero, Donald S. A. McLeod, Dallas R. English, Bruce K. Armstrong, Peter R. Ebeling, Gunter Hartel, Michael G. Kimlin, Rachel O'Connell, Jolieke C. van der Pols, Alison J. Venn, Penelope M. Webb, David C. Whiteman, Mary Waterhouse
Summary: Supplementing older adults with monthly doses of vitamin D-3 does not reduce all-cause mortality and may even increase the risk of death from cancer in some cases.
LANCET DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)