Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Chen Liu, Samuel Pace, Rebecca Bromley, Ruth Dobson
Summary: This article examines the long-term effects of treatments used for common long-term neurological conditions diagnosed in early adulthood, and discusses strategies to improve future knowledge.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joshua Jeong, Helen O. Pitchik, Guenther Fink
Summary: Parenting interventions during early childhood have shown immediate benefits on child development outcomes, but these effects tend to fade over time. Longitudinal studies are needed to understand the long-term effectiveness of such interventions and improve future intervention designs for sustained benefits.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. Bonsu, P. Walker, J. Edey, P. Rea, D. Kaski, A. Kheradmand, Y. Saman, J. P. Staab, Q. Arshad
Summary: The study utilized a longitudinal observational design to investigate the interaction between psychological factors, belief systems, and public health initiatives, highlighting the determining role of psychological factors in shaping beliefs and guiding human behavior during a public health crisis.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicardo McInnis
Summary: This research examines the long-term effects of parental income on health and risky health behaviors in adulthood. The study finds that an increase in parental income is associated with better health outcomes and a reduced likelihood of engaging in smoking. The pathways through which income improves health include increased education, employment, and economic resources. These findings highlight the significance of economic stability and resources during childhood.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Don Vicendese, Stephanie Yerkovich, Keith Grimwood, Patricia C. Valery, Catherine A. Byrnes, Peter S. Morris, Shyamali C. Dharmage, Anne B. Chang
Summary: This study aimed to determine the most effective period of azithromycin and explore factors that may modify its effects in patients with bronchiectasis unrelated to cystic fibrosis. The results showed that the most effective period of azithromycin was between weeks 17 and 62 after starting treatment. Additionally, factors such as nasopharyngeal carriage of bacterial pathogens, New Zealand children, and higher weight-for-height z scores were associated with greater reduction in exacerbations, while being born preterm was associated with lower reduction. These findings provide guidance for the treatment of patients with bronchiectasis unrelated to cystic fibrosis.
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Chuyu Yang, Philip N. Baker, Joey P. Granger, Sandra T. Davidge, Chao Tong
Summary: Preeclampsia is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women and their offspring, and differential methylation of cytosine-phosphate-guanosine islands and alterations in microRNA expression have been observed in individuals with an elevated risk of CVD. Genetic and epigenetic factors play crucial roles in the development of CVD in individuals with a history of preeclampsia, and biomolecules involved in inflammation, oxidative stress, and angiogenesis may link pregnancy vascular disorders to the pathogenesis of future CVD. These findings could provide potential diagnostics and treatment strategies for clinical practice.
Review
Pediatrics
Sharea Ijaz, Lauren Scott, Sarah Dawson, Rebecca Wilson, Joni Jackson, Kate Birnie, Maria Theresa Redaniel, Jelena Savovic, Ingram Wright, Mark D. Lyttle, Julie Mytton
Summary: This scoping review aimed to identify demographic, premorbid and injury-related factors, or biomarkers associated with long-term adverse outcomes in children after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The most researched risk factors were sex, age and mechanism of injury, but their effects on mTBI outcomes were inconsistent across the reviewed literature.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Leah M. Lessard, Rebecca M. Puhl, Nicole Larson, Melissa Simone, Marla E. Eisenberg, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer
Summary: The study found that parental concerns about their child's weight and mothers' dieting frequency increase the likelihood of adolescents experiencing weight teasing from family members. Longitudinal analyses revealed that adolescents teased about their weight by family members had higher levels of stress and substance use, and lower self-esteem in young adulthood.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Elise M. Fallucco, Robin E. Landy, Kitty Leung, Emma Robertson Blackmore
Summary: The article discusses the implementation of an outpatient child psychiatry consultation clinic to empower pediatricians in caring for youth with mental health problems like depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Over a 2-year period, 40 primary care physicians referred 159 patients to the clinic, with the most common primary diagnoses being generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and ADHD. The clinic successfully enabled most patients to return to their primary care physicians for ongoing care, enhancing skills and improving access to mental health care. Similar models are needed for early intervention for millions of youth with mental health problems.
CLINICAL PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Wan-Lin Chiang, Tung-liang Chiang
Summary: This study examined the mediating effects of early health before age 3 on the relationship between early poverty and the health outcomes of children at age 12. The findings suggest that poor health in early life plays a significant role in mediating the impact of early poverty on the long-term health outcomes of children.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Victor W. Zhong, Hongyan Ning, Linda Van Horn, Mercedes R. Carnethon, John T. Wilkins, Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, Norrina B. Allen
Summary: Consuming a higher quality diet was associated with lower long-term absolute risks for cardiovascular disease and mortality and longer cardiovascular disease-free survival.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexander Omelchenko, Tzipi Hornik-Lurie, Hagit Gabay, Saar Minha, Abid Assali, David Pereg
Summary: This study found that among patients with atrial fibrillation treated with DOACs, LDL-C levels were not associated with ischemic stroke risk, supporting the exclusion of dyslipidemia in stroke risk assessment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Yang, Mei Zheng, Yue Liu, Caiqing Yan, Junyi Liu, Jiumeng Liu, Yuan Cheng
Summary: A comprehensive understanding of sources, health risks, and regional transport of PM2.5-bound metals in Beijing was obtained through continuous measurements and analysis. The study found significant seasonal variations in sources of different metals and investigated the characteristics of metals during haze episodes. Results showed higher metal concentrations and health risks during haze episodes, with different sources and types of haze events in different seasons.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Meng Huo, Kyungmin Kim, Dahua Wang
Summary: This study compares the psychological well-being between bereaved and non-bereaved parents, and investigates the protective effect of volunteering for bereaved parents. The study also explores whether the number of living children differentiates the well-being of bereaved parents.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kyoung-Nam Kim, Ji Hoon Sohn, Sung Joon Cho, Hwo Yeon Seo, Soontae Kim, Yun-Chul Hong
Summary: This study examines the effects of short-term exposure to air pollution on hospital admissions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Korean children aged 5-14 years. The results indicate that increased concentrations of PM2.5, NO2, and O-3 are associated with a higher risk of hospital admissions for ASD.