Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qisty A. Khoiry, Sofa D. Alfian, Rizky Abdulah
Summary: This study evaluated the association of sociodemographic and behavioural factors with low awareness of medication in Indonesian patients with diabetes. The results showed that irregular blood glucose monitoring, absence of comorbidity, no general medical check-up, age between 26-45 years, and lack of health insurance coverage were significantly associated with low awareness of medication. Therefore, healthcare professionals should regularly evaluate blood glucose levels, perform routine check-ups, prioritize patient satisfaction, and tailor interventions to improve awareness of diabetes medication.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Prashant Mathur, Sravya Leburu, Vaitheeswaran Kulothungan
Summary: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and impaired fasting blood glucose (IFG) is high among adults in India, while the levels of awareness, treatment, and control are still low. There are significant differences in these levels between different age groups. Multifaceted approaches, including improved awareness, adherence to treatment, and better preventive and counseling services, are crucial to halt the development of diabetes in India.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seung Jae Kim, Oh. Deog Kwon, Kyung-Soo Kim
Summary: The study revealed that most patients with diabetes mellitus have dyslipidemia, but many are unaware or untreated for their condition, resulting in suboptimal control rates. Factors influencing optimal control of dyslipidemia include age, urban living, higher body mass index, lower glycated hemoglobin levels, hypertension, poorer self-rated health status, and receiving regular health check-ups.
LIPIDS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Konstantinos Makrilakis, Natasa Kalpourtzi, Ioannis Ioannidis, Stella Iraklianou, Athanasios Raptis, Alexis Sotiropoulos, Magda Gavana, Apostolos Vantarakis, Maria Kantzanou, Christos Hadjichristodoulou, Grigoris Chlouverakis, Grigoris Trypsianis, Paraskevi V. Voulgari, Yannis Alamanos, Giota Touloumi, Stavros Liatis
Summary: The first national Health Examination Survey in Greece revealed a high prevalence of diabetes, with a low prevalence of unknown diabetes and a substantial rate of pre-diabetes. The majority of known diabetes patients were well controlled, with most receiving metformin treatment. These results will help authorities develop tailored strategies for disease prevention and management.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tian Bao Yang, Xiu Jing Lin, Jia Ling Lin, Wei-Ti Chen, Fei Fei Huang
Summary: This study examined the core knowledge levels of cancer prevention and control measures among adults in Fujian, China, and identified several factors that influenced this knowledge. The findings suggest that there is a need to improve the general population's understanding of cancer prevention and control measures, particularly among those in rural areas and with lower education levels.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Junxiang Wei, Yang Mi, Yan Li, Bo Xin, Youfa Wang
Summary: The study found that over a quarter of Chinese adults have hypertension, but only about one-fifth have their blood pressure under control, indicating low levels of hypertension awareness, treatment, and control in China. Factors associated with higher hypertension treatment include older age, urban residency, living in the Eastern region, and being overweight/obese, while hypertension awareness is also linked to being female. Poor hypertension control, on the other hand, is associated with being overweight/obese and belonging to a minority ethnicity.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiangming Hu, Allison A. Appleton, Yanqiu Ou, Ying Zhang, Anping Cai, Yingling Zhou, Haojian Dong
Summary: This study utilized 16 years of follow-up data to explore the relationship between abdominal volume index (AVI) trajectories and risk of diabetes mellitus. Three trajectories were identified - slow, intermediate, and fast increase groups, with the latter two demonstrating significantly higher odds ratios for diabetes mellitus compared to the slow increase group. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring AVI trajectories in relation to diabetes mellitus risk.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. S. Thakur, Ria Nangia
Summary: Hypertension and diabetes are major public health problems in certain states of India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, with low rates of awareness, treatment, and control. The study found that family history is associated with the awareness, treatment, and control of blood glucose and blood pressure levels.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yaqiong Yan, Tingting Wu, Miao Zhang, Changfeng Li, Qing Liu, Fang Li
Summary: This study examined the prevalence, awareness, and control rates of type 2 diabetes in elderly Chinese individuals and identified key risk factors. The findings highlight the significance of diabetes as a public health issue in this population, with low overall awareness and control rates.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Haoran Wang, Yao Xu, Maolin Ouyang, Li Gao, Xiang Gao, Sihan Li, Hongyan Gao, Jianhua Xiao
Summary: This study identified the main factors influencing swine erysipelas and found that in South Central Mainland China, extreme maximum temperature, total precipitation, and precipitation >= 0.1mm were the major positive factors, while in Northeast China, only total precipitation was positively correlated with the prevalence of swine erysipelas.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yumei Wei, Juan Juan, Rina Su, Geng Song, Xu Chen, Ruiqin Shan, Ying Li, Shihong Cui, Shangrong Fan, Ling Feng, Zishan You, Haixia Meng, Yan Cai, Cuilin Zhang, Huixia Yang
Summary: This study investigates the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) recurrence and its associated risk factors in China. The findings show that factors such as age, pre-pregnancy BMI, and OGTT levels during the first pregnancy are associated with GDM recurrence. Preconception counseling is important for preventing GDM recurrence in women with a history of GDM.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huiling Tan, Xin Wang, Kaiyou Ye, Jianmin Lin, E. Song, Lihua Gong
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in a Chinese population with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Qingpu, Shanghai. The prevalence of DR was 10.1%, with non-proliferative DR being more common. Higher fasting plasma glucose and glycated hemoglobinA1c were identified as known risk factors for DR, while no association was found between lipid indicators and DR. Additionally, higher levels of urea nitrogen and urinary albumin were associated with an increased risk of DR.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiangmei Qin, Yanchun Zhang, Masha Fridman, Kim Sweeny, Lifang Zhang, Chunmei Lin, Lu Mao
Summary: The study found that active management through the BPHS program significantly improved hypertension control, with some improvement attributed to better medication compliance among program participants. Additionally, the study identified the need to tailor the BPHS program to the needs of younger patients to achieve higher levels of control in this population. Future investigations should explore ways in which existing healthcare management influences the success of the BPHS program.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zhixin Cui, Haiyan Zhou, Ke Liu, Man Wu, Shun Li, Shuangli Meng, Huicui Meng
Summary: The study found associations between dietary intakes of copper and selenium and the risk of type 2 diabetes in Chinese adults, especially when selenium intake was lower. There was a significant interaction between dietary copper and selenium intakes on the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Julie Settles, Hong Kan, Christopher J. Child, Magdaliz Gorritz, Jasjit K. Multani, Catherine B. McGuiness, Rolin L. Wade, Brian M. Frier
Summary: This study identified previously unrecognized risk factors for severe hypoglycemia (SH) in adults with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). These risk factors include pregnancy, alcohol abuse, specific types of insulin, certain medical conditions, and medication use. The findings highlight the importance of scrutinizing current therapies, comorbidities, and providing additional glucose monitoring and education for vulnerable populations at greater risk of SH.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ang Li, Bo Li, Bin Lu, Dong Yang, Suxia Hou, Xiaolong Song
Summary: The generation estimation of retired mobile phones in China is calculated based on sales data and subscriber numbers. The study also analyzes the mass and material characteristics of retired mobile phones, and proposes policy implications for improving the sustainable management system.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Ming Nie, Wenwen Liu, Steven C. Pennings, Bo Li
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shaozheng Wang, Hejiang Guo, Jin Jia, Wen Zhang, Shanshan Gao, Hua Guan, Huan He, Pingkun Zhou
Summary: TAB182 is overexpressed in cancerous tissues and correlated with poor overall survival in lung cancer patients. It participates in DNA damage repair and endows tumour cells with radio- and chemoresistance. Its role in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuna Chen, Jiaxin Kang, Huanqing Zhu, Kaixi Wang, Ziyi Han, Leyu Wang, Junsheng Liu, Yuanyuan Wu, Puming He, Youying Tu, Bo Li
Summary: L-theanine is the main amino acid in tea leaves and has both flavor and health benefits. Its immunomodulatory effects, particularly on reducing immunosuppression and improving immunity, have been studied in clinical and epidemiological research. Numerous studies on cells and animals have also shown that theanine plays a role in regulating inflammation, nerve damage, the intestinal tract, and tumors by regulating certain cellular functions.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hongbo Chen, Fei Yu, Jiaxin Kang, Qiao Li, Hasitha Kalhari Warusawitharana, Bo Li
Summary: The composition and contents of organic acids vary in different types of tea. They play important roles in the metabolism of tea plants, nutrient absorption and growth regulation, as well as the aroma and taste quality of tea. However, the research on organic acids in tea is still limited. This article reviewed the progress made in studying organic acids in tea, including analysis methods, physiological functions, composition and influencing factors, sensory contributions, as well as health benefits like antioxidation and digestion promotion. It aims to provide references for further research on organic acids in tea.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuanfei Pan, Mu Liu, Alejandro Sosa, Bo Li, Mang Shi, Xiaoyun Pan
Summary: This study investigates the metacommunities of endophytic fungi in the leaves of an invasive plant and finds that the structure of these fungal communities is influenced by multiple spatial scales and different drivers. These findings are important for understanding the global patterns of fungal diversity.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
James Baligeh Walter Russell, Theresa Ruba Koroma, Santigie Sesay, Sallieu Kabay Samura, Sulaiman Lakoh, Ansumana Bockarie, Onome Thomas Abir, Joseph Sam Kanu, Joshua Coker, Abdul Jalloh, Victor Conteh, Sorie Conteh, Mohamed Smith, Othman Z. Mahdi, Durodami R. Lisk
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs), target organ damage (TOD) and its associated factors among adults in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The study found high prevalence of CMRFs such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption, as well as target organ damage including left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The findings highlight the need for interventions to improve cardiometabolic health screening and management in Sierra Leonean population.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Xian Song, Bo Li, Pengyu Wang, Yizhao Zhou, Jian Wang, Yaqun Wang, Chengbing Fang, Meiyuan Jin
Summary: This article fabricated a flexible piezoelectric sensor to gather data for the pulse-taking procedure and used it to recognize whether a woman is pregnant. The pulse signal was processed by GoogleNet and achieved a 90.48% correction rate, which solidified the objectivity of pulse diagnosis and raised the digitalization level of TCM.
ENGINEERING REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Samara J. Brown, Katerina Christofides, Christin Weissleder, Xu-Feng Huang, Cynthia Shannon Weickert, Chai K. Lim, Kelly A. Newell
Summary: This study found that the kynurenine pathway (KP) in the brains of individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) undergoes changes, with decreased KYNA levels in female patients. In addition, suicide victims with MDD also had significantly decreased KYNA levels, which may be related to increased KYAT2 mRNA.
NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Matilda N. Kamara, Sulaiman Lakoh, Christiana Kallon, Joseph Sam Kanu, Rugiatu Z. Kamara, Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara, Matilda Mattu Moiwo, Satta S. T. K. Kpagoi, Olukemi Adekanmbi, Marcel Manzi, Bobson Derrick Fofanah, Hemant Deepak Shewade
Summary: Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing healthcare-associated infections. This study examined the changes in hand hygiene practices and promotion in 13 public hospitals in Sierra Leone following the implementation of recommendations from an operational research study. The findings revealed that the hand hygiene score decreased for secondary hospitals but increased for tertiary hospitals. Training and education, as well as reminders in the workplace, showed a decrease in scores, while system change and institutional safety climate domains had increased scores. Limited resources for hand hygiene promotion and lack of budgetary support and patient engagement programs are persistent gaps that need to be addressed.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Matilda Mattu Moiwo, Gladys Nanilla Kamara, Dauda Kamara, Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara, Stephen Sevalie, Zikan Koroma, Kadijatu Nabie Kamara, Matilda N. Kamara, Rugiatu Z. Kamara, Satta Sylvia Theresa Kumba Kpagoi, Samuel Alie Konteh, Senesie Margao, Bobson Derrick Fofanah, Fawzi Thomas, Joseph Sam Kanu, Hannock M. Tweya, Hemant Deepak Shewade, Anthony David Harries
Summary: An operational research study in 2021 provided recommendations to improve hand hygiene compliance in two tertiary hospitals. A follow-up study conducted between February and April 2023 showed that overall hand hygiene compliance improved in Connaught Hospital but decreased in 34 Military Hospital. The improvements in Connaught Hospital were attributed to more reminders, better infrastructure, and frequent supervision assessments, while the interventions in 34 Military Hospital were less effective, possibly due to hospital reconstruction.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Rugiatu Z. Kamara, Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara, Francis Moses, Joseph Sam Kanu, Christiana Kallon, Mustapha Kabba, Daphne B. Moffett, Bobson Derrick Fofanah, Senesie Margao, Matilda N. Kamara, Matilda Mattu Moiwo, Satta S. T. K. Kpagoi, Hannock M. Tweya, Ajay M. V. Kumar, Robert F. Terry
Summary: Implementing IPC programmes in Sierra Leone has been challenging, with sub-optimal compliance found in three tertiary hospitals in 2021. A 'before and after' observational study conducted in 2023 showed an improvement in IPC compliance, with an increase in overall compliance scores and improved compliance in all core components. Recommended actions were taken, but a dedicated IPC budget and healthcare-associated infection surveillance remained as gaps. Operational research is valuable in monitoring and improving IPC programme implementation, and further actions, such as establishing a dedicated IPC budget and long-term implementation plans, are needed to reach the 'Advanced' level.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Senesie Margao, Bobson Derrick Fofanah, Pruthu Thekkur, Christiana Kallon, Ramatu Elizabeth Ngauja, Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara, Rugiatu Zainab Kamara, Sia Morenike Tengbe, Matilda Moiwo, Robert Musoke, Mary Fullah, Joseph Sam Kanu, Sulaiman Lakoh, Satta Sylvia T. K. Kpagoi, Kadijatu Nabie Kamara, Fawzi Thomas, Margaret Titty Mannah, Victoria Katawera, Rony Zachariah
Summary: This study highlights sub-optimal infection prevention and control (IPC) performance in healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone and provides actionable recommendations for improvement. The study involved the national IPC unit and twelve district-level secondary public hospitals. The findings indicate improved IPC performance following the implementation of recommended actions.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Remote Sensing
Xi Zhang, Xiangming Xiao, Xinxin Wang, Xiao Xu, Shiyun Qiu, Lianghao Pan, Jun Ma, Ruiting Ju, Jihua Wu, Bo Li
Summary: Biological invasions, especially by Spartina alterniflora, are significantly impacting the structure and functions of coastal ecosystems in China. Urgent efforts to control the spread of this invasive species are hindered by the lack of time-series data. By using satellite images, this study successfully generated annual maps of Spartina saltmarshes from 1985 to 2020, revealing a continuous expansion of Spartina along the coast. The invasion history and frequency of changes were found to be influenced by latitude, with low latitudes experiencing longer and more frequent invasions. Human interventions have contributed to the decline in certain areas, but natural spread remains the primary driver of its extensive invasion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jessica G. Bartschi, Lisa-Marie Greenwood, Amy Montgomery, Lon Dortants, Katrina Weston-Green, Xu-Feng Huang, Nagesh Pai, Jan Potter, Mark M. Schira, Rodney Croft, Nadia Solowij
Summary: This trial aims to investigate the effects of CBD on neuroanatomical and psychological outcomes in individuals with early-stage dementia, with the potential to provide a novel and accessible treatment approach for this condition.
CANNABIS AND CANNABINOID RESEARCH
(2023)
