Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Barbara Predieri, Lorenzo Iughetti, Sergio Bernasconi, Maria Elisabeth Street
Summary: This article summarizes and discusses the effects and pathogenic mechanisms of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on the endocrine system. It is found that EDCs disrupt the endocrine system by mimicking or interfering with natural hormones, particularly during in utero, early postnatal life, and pubertal development. Further studies are needed to clarify the impact of different EDCs on epigenetic processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Marcea B. Whitaker, Miriam M. Chehab, Christina Y. Chang, Lynda V. McCulley, Catherine A. Sewell
Summary: This commentary raises awareness among healthcare professionals about the potential risks of accidental ingestion of flibanserin tablets by children. It highlights the serious adverse effects observed in toddlers who accidentally ingested the medication and emphasizes the need for greater awareness and preventative counseling for patients with young children.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Charifa Zemouri, Edgar O. Beltran, Richard Holliday, Nicholas S. Jakubovics, James R. Allison
Summary: Infection control is crucial for safe dental care delivery, as highlighted by the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergence of the monkeypox virus outbreak poses potential challenges for infection control in dentistry, emphasizing the need for research and preparedness planning. More sustained studies on dental infection control are necessary to guide future outbreak responses.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Stefania Costi, Roberto Felice Caporali, Achille Marino
Summary: Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a group of rare disorders characterized by the accumulation of substances in cells, leading to various manifestations. Musculoskeletal involvement is common in MPS and can be a key factor for diagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to reduce the disease burden. Enzyme replacement therapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are available for some types of MPS.
Article
Surgery
Gary A. Pennington
Summary: Interpretation and adaptation to the healthcare environment are essential in the practice of medicine. Urgent care centers have evolved based on their ability to respond to changes and meet the needs of patients.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Max Kozlov
Summary: US regulators are considering clinical trials of a womb-mimicking system that may reduce mortality and disability in extremely preterm infants.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
William J. Moss, Lawrence O. Gostin, Jennifer B. Nuzzo
Summary: The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine BNT162b2 for children aged 5 to 11, which will help ensure the health and safety of children, schools, and communities.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Cristina Perez, Reny de Leeuw, P. Francisco Escala, Rodrigo Fuentealba, Gary D. Klasser
Summary: Numb chin syndrome (NCS) is a rare sensory neuropathy involving the mental nerve and is often associated with malignancies. Oral health care professionals should be aware of its clinical characteristics to decrease patient morbidity and mortality.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Business
Maria Iborra, Marta Riera
Summary: Corporate social irresponsibility is a significant concern for managers and researchers. This comprehensive literature review examines 155 studies published from 1962 to 2020, analyzing the antecedents, outcomes, mediators, and moderators of CSI at different levels of analysis. The study contributes to the literature by identifying facilitators and inhibitors of CSI and examining their consequences for firms. The review also provides guidance for future research by evaluating the core elements of irresponsibility-harm to others and intentionality.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mahendra Rai, Avinash P. Ingle, Joanna Trzcinska-Wencel, Magdalena Wypij, Shital Bonde, Alka Yadav, Gabriela Kratosova, Patrycja Golinska
Summary: Nanobiotechnology is a rapidly emerging field with significant potential, and biogenically synthesized silver nanoparticles exhibit unique physicochemical properties that enable a wide range of applications in medicine, food, agriculture, and industries.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Karen Walker-Bone, Rosemary Hollick
Summary: Employment is central to promoting social mobility and reducing health inequalities, yet physicians have limited exposure to occupational medicine during their training; Physicians should recognize any harm to health caused by work.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Leah Couzner, Sally Day, Brian Draper, Adrienne Withall, Kate E. Laver, Claire Eccleston, Kate-Ellen Elliott, Fran McInerney, Monica Cations
Summary: This study aimed to establish a consensus among experts on early onset dementia (YOD) about the essential information that health professionals need to know. The expert panel reached a high consensus on the importance of broad professional knowledge related to the identification, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of YOD. The findings have implications for the delivery of support and care services for YOD patients and their support persons, as well as the design of educational resources for non-expert health professionals.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Endurance E. Ewere, Amanda Reichelt-Brushett, Kirsten Benkendorff
Summary: The widespread use of neonicotinoids in agriculture has led to unintended contamination of adjacent terrestrial and aquatic systems, impacting molluscs. While some toxicity of neonicotinoids to non-target invertebrates has been established, there is limited information on molluscs. Further research is needed to fully understand the impacts of neonicotinoid exposure on molluscs.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wesley dos Reis Mesquita, Natalia Aquaroni Ricci
Summary: The study found that most PHC professionals have low theoretical and practical knowledge about frailty syndrome, lacking understanding of its definition, diagnostic assessments, and treatment methods.
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
Dalia Nogueira
Summary: Feeding and swallowing difficulties in dementia patients have a significant impact on their nutritional status, but there is still a lack of strong evidence in this area. Understanding the perspectives of caregivers is crucial, however, the involvement of healthcare professionals and caregivers in related studies is limited. The study by van Buuren et al. aimed to identify key factors for the development of a conceptual model to improve nutritional care in dementia.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Sonja A. Rasmussen, Noura S. Abul-Husn, Jean-Laurent Casanova, Mark J. Daly, Heidi L. Rehm, Michael F. Murray
GENETICS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Developmental Biology
Candice Y. Johnson, Margaret A. Honein, Sonja A. Rasmussen, Penelope P. Howards, Matthew J. Strickland, W. Dana Flanders
Summary: The study found an association between prepregnancy obesity and spina bifida, with bias analysis showing a weak to moderate likelihood of this association. Confounding, exposure misclassification, and selection bias do not completely explain the link between prepregnancy obesity and spina bifida.
BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH
(2021)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sonja A. Rasmussen, Denise J. Jamieson
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Sonja A. Rasmussen, Ariel Pomputius, Joanna S. Amberger, Ada Hamosh
Summary: Victor McKusick's contributions to medical genetics as a mentor, creator of OMIM, and leader in the field have been legendary. Through a review of his 453 papers indexed in PubMed, we can trace his evolution from an internist with an interest in genetics to a respected leader in the field. His role in uniting medical and human genetics to focus on mapping the human genome is highlighted as pivotal in the development of medical genetics.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A
(2021)
Biographical-Item
Genetics & Heredity
Sonja A. Rasmussen, Ada Hamosh
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A
(2021)
Biographical-Item
Genetics & Heredity
Sonja A. Rasmussen, Ada Hamosh
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Denise J. Jamieson, Sonja A. Rasmussen
Summary: Physiological, mechanical, and immunologic changes in pregnancy may affect susceptibility to and severity of COVID-19. Pregnancy is a risk factor for severe disease, with pregnant individuals more likely to experience adverse outcomes. Intrauterine transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is rare, possibly due to low viral levels and reduced expression of necessary receptors in the placenta. COVID-19 and its impact on healthcare systems have also had negative effects on pregnancy outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Amir Sarayani, Yasser Albogami, Thuy Nhu Thai, Nicole E. Smolinski, Preya Patel, Yanning Wang, Sabina Nduaguba, Sonja A. Rasmussen, Almut G. Winterstein
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the epidemiology of prenatal exposures to definite and potential teratogens during the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy era. The results showed that prenatal exposures to definite teratogens decreased slightly while exposure to potential teratogens increased during the study years.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Developmental Biology
Julia Finn, Jonathan Suhl, Vijaya Kancherla, Kristin M. Conway, Jacob Oleson, Alpa Sidhu, Eirini Nestoridi, Sarah C. Fisher, Sonja A. Rasmussen, Wei Yang, Paul A. Romitti
Summary: The study suggests that maternal cigarette smoking during early pregnancy may contribute to CDH, while alcohol consumption has a weaker association. Further studies are needed to replicate these findings and explore subtype-specific associations.
BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Developmental Biology
Sonia Hernandez-Diaz, Louisa H. Smith, Diego F. Wyszynski, Sonja A. Rasmussen
Summary: Limited information is available on the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection during the first trimester of pregnancy on the risk of major congenital malformations (MCMs). This study aimed to estimate the relative risk of adverse perinatal outcomes among pregnant women with COVID-19 at different stages of gestation. The results suggest no major teratogenic effects associated with maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection, but larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Sonja A. Rasmussen, Denise J. Jamieson
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Developmental Biology
Rachel K. Gilbert, Lyle R. Petersen, Margaret A. Honein, Cynthia A. Moore, Sonja A. Rasmussen
Summary: This article discusses why the Zika virus was not recognized as a teratogen before outbreaks occurred and presents evidence for specific mutations that may have increased its teratogenicity. It also highlights the early cases of birth defects consistent with congenital Zika syndrome and the challenges in detecting the link between Zika virus and birth defects. The findings emphasize the importance of investing in global surveillance for emerging infections and birth defects.
BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Bailey A. Martin-Giacalone, Angela E. E. Lin, Sonja A. Rasmussen, Russell S. Kirby, Eirini Nestoridi, Rebecca F. Liberman, A. J. Agopian, John C. Carey, Janet D. Cragan, Nina Forestieri, Vinita Leedom, Aubree Boyce, Wendy N. Nembhard, Monika Piccardi, Theresa Sandidge, Xiaoyi Shan, Charles J. Shumate, Erin B. Stallings, Roger Stevenson, Philip J. Lupo
Summary: The lack of population-based data on Turner syndrome in the United States has limited assessments of its prevalence and associated characteristics. This study collected data from 2000 to 2017 from seven birth defects surveillance programs and estimated the prevalence of karyotype-confirmed Turner syndrome within the first year of life. The findings inform surveillance practices, prenatal counseling, and diagnosis, and highlight racial and ethnic disparities that require further investigation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A
(2023)
Editorial Material
Developmental Biology
Madhumita Basu, Kembra L. L. Howdeshell, Sonja A. A. Rasmussen, Kristal A. A. Rychlik, Thomas B. B. Knudsen, Dana L. L. Shuey, William Slikker Jr
Summary: The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (BDRP) aims to protect developing embryos, fetuses, children, and adults by integrating scientific knowledge from various fields. The 62nd Annual Meeting of BDRP focused on cutting-edge research areas in birth defects and surveillance that are highly relevant to public health. The multidisciplinary Research Needs Workshop (RNW) held at the Annual Meeting identified knowledge gaps and fostered collaboration among different stakeholders.
BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shannan N. Rich, Veronica Richards, Carla Mavian, Brittany Rife Magalis, Nathan Grubaugh, Sonja A. Rasmussen, Simon Dellicour, Bram Vrancken, Christine Carrington, Rebecca Fisk-Hoffman, Demi Danso-Odei, Daniel Chacreton, Jerne Shapiro, Marie Nancy Seraphin, Crystal Hepp, Allison Black, Ann Dennis, Nidia Sequeira Trovao, Anne-Mieke Vandamme, Angela Rasmussen, Michael Lauzardo, Natalie Dean, Marco Salemi, Mattia Prosperi
Summary: This study aims to gather experts from public health, infectious diseases, virology, and bioinformatics to discuss and report on the use of phylodynamic tools to inform pandemic responses. The study found that the application of genomic data on the virus is crucial for pandemic responses and requires strong collaboration between academic and public health institutions.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
