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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sadiya S. Khan, Lucia C. Petito, Xiaoning Huang, Katharine Harrington, Rebecca B. McNeil, Natalie A. Bello, C. Noel Bairey Merz, Eliza C. Miller, Rupa Ravi, Christina Scifres, Janet M. Catov, Victoria L. Pemberton, Jasmina Varagic, Phyllis C. Zee, Lynn M. Yee, Mitali Ray, Jin Kyung Kim, Abbi D. Lane-Cordova, Jennifer Lewey, Lauren H. Theilen, George R. Saade, Philip Greenland, William A. Grobman
Summary: This study found a significant association between early pregnancy obesity and postpartum hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes risk. Adverse pregnancy outcomes were related to increased incidence of postpartum hypertension and hyperlipidemia. However, these adverse pregnancy outcomes only partially mediated the association between early pregnancy obesity and postpartum hypertension.
CIRCULATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Eduardo Villamor, Mikael Norman, Stefan Johansson, Sven Cnattingius
Summary: This study found that maternal overweight and obesity severity are associated with an increased risk of EOS, especially in term infants. Half of the impact is mediated through preeclampsia, cesarean section delivery, and preterm delivery. A dose-response association was consistently present in term infants.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Eliza W. Kinsey, Elizabeth M. Widen, James W. Quinn, Mary Huynh, Gretchen Van Wye, Gina S. Lovasi, Kathryn M. Neckerman, Andrew G. Rundle
Summary: This study found that living in neighborhoods with higher levels of poverty was associated with greater odds of excessive gestational weight gain, while living in neighborhoods with higher walkability was associated with lower odds of excessive gestational weight gain. Adjusting for pre-pregnancy BMI attenuated the association with neighborhood poverty but not with walkability. Neighborhood characteristics were not associated with inadequate gestational weight gain.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anna Akselsson, Jenny Rossen, Elisabeth Storck-Lindholm, Ingela Radestad
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between sociodemographic and obstetric factors and Body Mass Index (BMI) classifications in pregnant women, and examined the association between BMI classifications and stillbirth and other pregnancy outcomes. The results showed that women who were overweight, obese, or severely obese were more likely to experience adverse pregnancy outcomes such as stillbirth and transfer to neonatal care. National guidelines and individualized care are needed to prevent and reduce negative pregnancy outcomes in overweight or obese women.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
A. Krsman, D. Stajic, B. Baturan, M. Stankovic, A. Kupusinac, U. Kadic, M. Pantelic, L. Gvozdenovic, S. pop Trajkovic, D. Simic, A. Zivadinovic, L. Zivadinovic
Summary: This study investigated the effect of maternal body mass index (BMI) on pregnancy outcomes and found that high BMI is associated with various pregnancy complications. Therefore, weight control before and during pregnancy and proper antenatal and intranatal care are necessary to achieve a favorable pregnancy outcome.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jingxiao Jin, Jacqueline Visina, Timothy F. Burns, Brenda Diergaarde, Laura P. Stabile
Summary: This study analyzed the influence of sex, body mass index (BMI), and pretreatment weight loss (PWL) on the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. The results showed that females were more likely to experience immune-related adverse events and had a lower risk of death compared to males. BMI was not significantly associated with outcomes overall, but underweight patients had a higher risk of progression and death in the first-line monotherapy group. Weight loss was also associated with worse outcomes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Abey Eapen, Emily T. Hayes, Dana B. McQueen, Molly Beestrum, Patrick Ten Eyck, Christina Boots
Summary: The study found an association between maternal body mass index (BMI) and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), with women with a history of RPL having significantly higher BMI compared to controls.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Djordje Stevanovic, Vladimir Zdravkovic, Mina Poskurica, Marina Petrovic, Ivan Cekerevac, Nemanja Zdravkovic, Sara Mijailovic, Dusan Todorovic, Ana Divjak, Dunja Bozic, Milos Marinkovic, Aleksandra Jestrovic, Anja Azanjac, Vladimir Miloradovic
Summary: This study investigated the impact of body and visceral fat on COVID-19 outcomes. The results showed that body fat percentage (%BF) and visceral fat (VF) were stronger predictors of COVID-19 mortality and ICU admission compared to body mass index (BMI) alone.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Reem Eltayeb, Naif K. Binsaleh, Ghaida Alsaif, Reem M. Ali, Amjad R. Alyahyawi, Ishag Adam
Summary: The association between hemoglobin level/anemia and obesity during pregnancy is not fully understood. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia to assess this association. The study found that parity and BMI were negatively associated with hemoglobin level and that primiparity, increasing BMI, and obesity were associated with decreased odds of anemia.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Pengfei Qu, Mingxin Yan, Doudou Zhao, Dongyang Wang, Shaonong Dang, Wenhao Shi, Juanzi Shi, Chunli Zhang
Summary: Pre-pregnancy obesity is associated with higher risks of early miscarriage and miscarriage in women undergoing ART, with twin pregnancy exacerbating these risks. Maintaining a normal BMI before ART is important to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Kelsey Olerich, David Soper, Shani Delaney, Mary Sterrett
Summary: This document focuses on the risks and considerations needed to care for pregnant women with obesity and their fetuses, paying specific attention to pregnancy in the setting of class III and super morbid obesity. It is important to provide meticulous care and attention to these patients.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Joanne E. Sordillo, Frederique White, Sana Majid, Francois Aguet, Kristin G. Ardlie, S. Ananth Karumanchi, Jose C. Florez, Camille E. Powe, Andrea G. Edlow, Luigi Bouchard, Pierre-Etienne Jacques, Marie-France Hivert
Summary: This study found a link between elevated body mass index (BMI) in pregnancy and changes in placental gene expression, potentially explaining the impact of BMI on adverse outcomes for both mothers and fetuses.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Zuolu Liu, Nerses Sanossian, Sidney Starkman, Gilda Avila-Rinek, Marc Eckstein, Latisha K. Sharma, David Liebeskind, Robin Conwit, Scott Hamilton, Jeffrey L. Saver
Summary: This study examined the relationship between body mass index and outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke, revealing the obesity paradox. Different outcomes such as survival, disability, and stroke-related quality of life were analyzed.
Review
Nursing
Elizabeth Guzman-Ortiz, Nallely Bueno-Hernandez, Guillermo Melendez-Mier, Ernesto Roldan-Valadez
Summary: The review found that there are various methods for body composition measurement during pregnancy, but only bioelectrical impedance analysis, displacement plethysmography, and displacement plethysmography show a significant growing trend. Data visualization software can help understand the associations among variables.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Nafiye Helvaci, Nesrin Damla Eyupoglu, Erdem Karabulut, Bulent Okan Yildiz
Summary: This study analyzed the prevalence of obesity in COVID-19 patients and found an association between obesity and increased risk of hospitalization, ICU admission, and need for invasive mechanical ventilation. The study suggests that obesity may contribute to the progression of COVID-19 and increase the risk of serious illness in infected individuals.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Songqing Deng, Wenfang Zhong, Wen Chen, Zilian Wang
Summary: This study found that pregnant women with detectable hepatitis C virus (HCV) viral load are at increased risk of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HCV, and the risk is even higher in those with a viral load >= 6 log(10) copies/mL. Coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) further increases the risk of HCV MTCT.
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Communication
Jinhui Li, Li Li, Taoran Liu, Wai-kit Ming, Shihan Meng
Summary: This study explored the impact of information about COVID-19 vaccines on social media on older adults' perceptions and attitudes towards vaccinations. The findings revealed that information exposure had a negative effect on risk perceptions of vaccine efficacy, while negative affect had a positive influence on risk perceptions of vaccine efficacy and safety among older adults.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Huai-liang Wu, Zi-yin Luo, Zong-lin He, Yue Gong, Miao Mo, Wai-kit Ming, Guang-yu Liu
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the costs and benefits of germline BRCA (gBRCA) testing and adjuvant olaparib therapy for patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and hormone-receptor (HR)-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer (BC) in China and the United States of America (USA). The results showed that universal gBRCA testing for TNBC patients is cost-effective in both China and the USA. It is recommended to adopt this simplified criterion of gBRCA testing for breast cancer.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Xinyue Zhang, Xutong Zheng, Tianle Chen, Yiqi Li, Yinlin Wang, Jiaxi Chen, Xinxin Ye, Xun Zhang, Yujia Wang, Wai-Kit Ming, Xinying Sun, Ze Xiang, Yibo Wu, Jian Wu
Summary: This study examines the acceptance of organ donation and its influencing factors in mainland China. The findings suggest that gender, family, anxiety, pressure, social support, and health literacy are major factors affecting residents' attitudes towards organ donation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shan Jin, Zijian Tan, Taoran Liu, Sze Ngai Chan, Jie Sheng, Tak-hap Wong, Jian Huang, Casper J. P. Zhang, Wai-Kit Ming
Summary: This study aimed to assess the preference for VR games in stress and depression treatment using a discrete choice experiment. The findings indicated a preference for VR technology in psychological intervention, but also highlighted the need to consider adverse events and treatment costs.
JMIR SERIOUS GAMES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Immunology
Lian Yu, Jiaqi Qiao, Wai-Kit Ming, Yibo Wu
Summary: Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant challenge to global vaccine protection, necessitating evidence-based research for interventions. Current effectiveness evaluations are limited and do not compare different interventions. Megastudies, with their large-scale approach and uniform participant criteria, enable simultaneous evaluation of multiple interventions to identify the most effective ones. Furthermore, megastudies address the complexity of vaccine hesitancy by incorporating social factors in intervention design. Quality control and justice are crucial considerations for future megastudies.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ze Xiang, Xinyue Zhang, Yiqi Li, Jiarui Li, Yinlin Wang, Yujia Wang, Wai-Kit Ming, Xinying Sun, Bin Jiang, Guanghua Zhai, Yibo Wu, Jian Wu
Summary: Low fertility rate is a global issue, and exploring fertility intention and its influencing factors is of great significance. This study found that factors such as gender, age, political status, educational level, chronic disease, and depression have an impact on fertility intention.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaonan Sun, Ke Lv, Fei Wang, Pu Ge, Yuyao Niu, Wenli Yu, Xinying Sun, Wai-Kit Ming, Miao He, Yibo Wu
Summary: This study translated and tested the Chinese version of the Health Literacy Scale-SF12 (HLS-SF12) in the Chinese population. The results showed that the Chinese version had good reliability and validity, and can be used as a tool to evaluate the health literacy of Chinese people.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hai Yu, Shuping Xie, Xinkai Zheng, Qiqi Zhao, Xichun Xia, Wai-Kit Ming, Leong Nga Cheng, Xi Duan, WenHsien Ethan Huang, Fang Huang, Jun Lyu, Liehua Deng
Summary: This study established a prognostic nomogram for predicting the survival rates of patients with keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue (KTSCC). The model identified factors that influence the survival rates and showed better accuracy compared to the current clinical staging system.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Taoran Liu, Jian Huang, Zonglin He, Yin Zhang, Ni Yan, Casper J. P. Zhang, Wai-Kit Ming
Summary: The performance of the Susceptible-Infected-Recovered (SIR) model in the early stage of a novel epidemic can be affected by data availability. The traditional SIR model may oversimplify the disease progress and have limited knowledge about the virus and transmission. We aimed to evaluate the application of early infection models using COVID-19 as an example and investigate the impact of model inputs on early-stage SIR projections.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qiyu He, Tsz-Ngai Mok, Tat -Hang Sin, Jiaying Yin, Sicun Li, Yiyue Yin, Wai-Kit Ming, Bin Feng
Summary: Based on the data analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019, it was found that the incidence and prevalence of gout have significantly increased globally over the past 20 years. This increase is particularly high in high-sociodemographic index regions. The age-period-cohort (APC) modeling can predict future incidence. Effective management and prophylaxis are needed to address the increasing burden of gout globally.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Qiyu He, Zheng Dou, Zhanhao Su, Huayan Shen, Tsz-Ngai Mok, Casper J. P. Zhang, Jian Huang, Wai-Kit Ming, Shoujun Li
Summary: This study explores the inpatient costs of congenital heart surgery in China and reveals the significant economic burden it imposes on families and society. It also identifies an upward trend in costs from 2018 to 2020 and highlights the neonatal group as the most challenging.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xue Wang, Yibo Wu, Juanxia Miao, Keping Pu, Wai-Kit Ming, Shuang Zang
Summary: This study explored the factors associated with older adults' eating behaviors from a socioecological model perspective. The results showed that older adults with older age, conscientiousness personality trait, and higher family health levels were inclined to have better eating behaviors. On the other hand, older adults with higher education levels, higher general self-efficacy, more severe depression symptoms, and employment tended to have poorer eating behaviors.
Article
Surgery
Li Cao, Sihua Liang, Xuefen Yu, Bingsheng Guan, Qiaohong Yang, Wai-kit Ming, Yanya Chen
Summary: After bariatric surgery, the most common mineral deficiencies are iron, zinc, copper, chlorine, phosphorus, and calcium, while serum concentrations of potassium, sodium, selenium, manganese, and molybdenum do not show significant changes before and after surgery. Differences in surgical procedures, study regions, and follow-up time may impact the postoperative mineral status.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jia-nan Huang, Hai Yu, Yang Wan, Wai-Kit Ming, Fangmin Situ, Leqing Zhu, Yuzhen Jiang, U. Tim Wu, WenHsien Ethan Huang, Wenhui Chen, Jun Lyu, Liehua Deng
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop a comprehensive nomogram for predicting the cancer-specific survival (CSS) of white patients with invasive melanoma at BANS sites and compare it with the AJCC staging system. The researchers analyzed the SEER database to identify predictive variables and established a novel nomogram. The nomogram showed better predictive ability than the AJCC staging system, providing more accurate CSS probabilities for patients with invasive melanoma.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)