Article
Rehabilitation
Sugalya Amatachaya, Narongsak Khamnon, Pattra Wattanapan, Arpassanan Wiyanad, Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij, Wilairat Namwong
Summary: The study aimed to establish the reference values and optimal cutoff scores of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure Version III (SCIM III) for indicating independence in wheelchair users and ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed a significant correlation between SCIM III scores and levels of independence. SCIM III scores of >= 55 and >= 75 were found to be optimal indicators of modified independence in wheelchair users and ambulatory individuals, respectively, and a score of 90 was identified as an excellent indicator of independence in ambulatory individuals. These findings provide important reference values for assessing and setting functional goals for individuals with SCI in various settings.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Caroline B. Terwee, Leo D. Roorda
Summary: This study calculated and compared Dutch reference values for PROMIS domains with US reference values, and found that Dutch values were close to US values in some domains but not all. The study highlights the importance of obtaining country-specific reference values to facilitate the use of PROMIS worldwide.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marla K. Beauchamp, Qiukui Hao, Ayse Kuspinar, Cassandra D'Amore, Giulia Scime, Jinhui Ma, Alexandra Mayhew, Carol Bassim, Christina Wolfson, Susan Kirkland, Lauren Griffith, Parminder Raina
Summary: The study aimed to determine the reliability of 5 key performance-based measures of physical function in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA). The results showed that these measures had moderate to excellent reliability among community-dwelling Canadians older than 50 years, with MDC values being useful in interpreting changes over time. TUG and gait speed in the youngest age group, and single-leg stance in the oldest age group, showed poor reliability.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Janine Huthwelker, Juergen Konradi, Claudia Wolf, Ruben Westphal, Irene Schmidtmann, Philipp Drees, Ulrich Betz
Summary: Visual examinations are commonly used to analyze spinal posture, but they have poor interrater reliability. In this study, videorasterstereography (VRS) was used to capture the spinal posture of 201 healthy participants divided into different age groups. The results showed systematic asymmetry in the vertebral column and differences in global parameters among different age groups.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Leslie L. L. Nicholson, Prashanth J. J. Rao, Matthew Lee, Tsz Ming Wong, Regen Hoi Yan Cheng, Cliffton Chan
Summary: This study aimed to establish reference ranges for four commonly used diagnostic measures of craniocervical instability (CCI) and develop a reliable measurement protocol using upright dynamic MRI (udMRI) to determine the differences in motion extent between positions and whether age and sex are correlated with these measures. The results provided reference ranges for all four measures at each craniocervical position based on the analysis of udMRIs from 50 adults. The study also found significant differences in motion extent between the three positions for all four measures, with only a minor effect of age.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hao Zhang, Zhibin Lin, Jun Chen, Daojing Gan, Haobin Zhou, Zhuang Ma, Xianghui Zeng, Yuting Xue, Xiao Wang, Qiong Zhan, Qingchun Zeng, Dingli Xu
Summary: The study found that dietary intake of total and cereal fiber were inversely associated with heart failure in adults.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
T. Muhammad, Arun Balachandran, Pradeep Kumar, Shobhit Srivastava
Summary: Obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent among older adults in India, particularly among women. Being overweight or obese is associated with a higher risk of unsuccessful ageing among older adults, and efforts should be made to address this issue and promote healthier lifestyles.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
L. J. Dommershuijsen, J. Ragunathan, R. Ruiter, D. Groothof, F. U. S. Mattace-Raso, M. A. Ikram, H. A. Polinder-Bos
Summary: Height explains the usual gait speed difference between sexes, and neither height nor sex impacts gait speed in the very oldest adults. Reference values for gait speed in Western European community-dwelling older adults were developed.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shufei Zeng, Chang Chu, Cornelia Doebis, Volker von Baehr, Berthold Hocher
Summary: There is a strong positive linear correlation between free 25(OH)D (f25(OH)D) and total 25(OH)D, making them useful for assessing vitamin D levels. The recommended threshold level for f25(OH)D is 8.499 pg/mL, corresponding to a target concentration of at least 30 ng/mL for t25(OH)D. The upper limit for vitamin D is still unclear, with most experts favoring a upper limit of 100 ng/mL for t25(OH)D.
JOURNAL OF STEROID BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Caio Bustani Andrade, Jucinei Jose Comin, Jean Michel Moura-Bueno, Gustavo Brunetto
Summary: This study evaluated the use of BL and BSQR approaches in determining reference values for nutrients in vineyard soils using commercial farm data. The results showed inconsistencies in current nutrient recommendations and highlighted the flexibility of the BSQR model in establishing reference values. The study emphasized the importance of increasing the efficiency and sustainability of grapevine fertilization.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robinson Ramirez-Velez, Mikel Izquierdo, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, Leidy T. Ordonez-Mora, Carlos Cano-Gutierrez, Florelba Campo-Lucumi, Miguel Angel Perez-Sousa
Summary: This study describes lower-limb muscle power in older individuals and examines its relationship with adverse events. The results show that in men, 7 of the 14 adverse events studied were associated with lower muscle strength, whereas in women, it was 9 of the 14 adverse events.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Selina Malouka, Alexandra Jean Mayhew, Hon Yiu So, Parminder Raina, Marla Beauchamp, Julie Richardson, Ayse Kuspinar
Summary: This study aimed to establish sex-stratified reference values for the Life-Space Assessment (LSA) in middle-aged and older Canadians, which will aid in interpreting and comparing LSA scores obtained in clinical and research settings for Canadian adults.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Menghua Wang, Zhongyu Jian, Chi Yuan, Xi Jin, Hong Li, Kunjie Wang
Summary: The study did not find an association between coffee intake and prostate cancer risk, and Mendelian randomization analysis did not support a causal relationship between the two.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chengcheng Wei, Yumao Chen, Yu Yang, Dong Ni, Yu Huang, Miao Wang, Xiong Yang, Zhaohui Chen
Summary: This study revealed the association between VOCs and prostate-specific antigen (PSA), indicating the potential impact of long-term environmental exposure on the prostate.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Faten Khalid Karim, Hela Elmannai, Abdelrahman Seleem, Safwat Hamad, Samih M. Mostafa
Summary: Handling missing values and feature selection are crucial preprocessing tasks for pattern recognition and machine learning applications. This paper proposes a new algorithm called CBRSL, which effectively manipulates missing values using feature selection. Experimental results demonstrate that CBRSL outperforms other imputation methods in terms of accuracy and can handle missing values generated from various mechanisms.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Elena V. Feofanova, Elise Lim, Han Chen, MinJae Lee, Ching-Ti Liu, L. Adrienne Cupples, Eric Boerwinkle
Summary: This study found associations between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and factors such as age, race, and blood pressure, highlighting the contribution of genetic factors to the longitudinal change of CVD risk factor phenotypes and promoting understanding of the etiology of CVD outcomes.
GENETIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Mark C. Hwang, MinJae Lee, Lianne S. Gensler, Matthew A. Brown, Amirali Tahanan, Mohammad H. Rahbar, Theresa Hunter, Mingyan Shan, Mariko L. Ishimori, John D. Reveille, Michael H. Weisman, Thomas J. Learch
Summary: This study identified four distinct patterns of spinal disease progression in ankylosing spondylitis patients. Factors associated with higher spinal disease burden groups include male gender, longer disease duration, elevated CRP and smoking history. Independent confirmation in other AS cohorts is needed to confirm these radiographic patterns.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Qinglan Ling, Matthew Rioux, Yuhui Hu, MinJae Lee, Steven J. Gray
Summary: The study showed that the gene replacement therapy with AAV9/hSURF1 significantly improved complex IV activity and content, and effectively alleviated biochemical abnormalities induced by SURF1 deficiency. Additionally, the treatment also mitigated blood lactic acidosis and demonstrated no significant toxicity in animal studies.
MOLECULAR THERAPY-METHODS & CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Natalia I. Heredia, Tianlin Xu, MinJae Lee, Lorna H. McNeill, Belinda M. Reininger
Summary: The study found significant associations between neighborhood environment and mental health, physical activity, and CRP levels in Hispanic/Latino adults on the Texas-Mexico border, although the estimates were small. The neighborhood environment is a meaningful factor to consider for health interventions in this population, but further research on the magnitude of the associations is needed.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Traci M. Kazmerski, Raksha Jain, MinJae Lee, Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of parenthood on the health outcomes of CF patients. The results showed that parenthood has negative effects on lung function, weight, and pulmonary condition in CF patients, but these effects can be mitigated by the use of CFTR modulators. Females experienced more pronounced impacts on BMI compared to males.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paul Gerardo Yeh, Belinda M. Reininger, Lisa A. Mitchell-Bennett, Minjae Lee, Tianlin Xu, Amanda C. Dave, Soo Kyung Park, Alma G. Ochoa-Del Toro
Summary: This study evaluated the dissemination and implementation of a culturally tailored community-wide campaign (TSSC) to promote fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity among low-income Latinos of Mexican descent living along the U.S.-Mexico Border in Texas. The study found that TSSC had a positive impact on improving dietary habits and physical activity among participants, and the program was well-adopted and maintained in the communities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Shadaan Abid, MinJae Lee, Bailey Rodich, Jessica S. Hook, Jessica G. Moreland, Dwight Towler, Naim M. Maalouf, Ashley Keller, Gregory Ratti, Raksha Jain
Summary: This study examined the role of sRANKL and OPG in CFBD and their potential utility as biomarkers of bone turnover in CF patients. The findings showed that CFBD patients had higher levels of sRANKL, lower levels of OPG, and higher RANKL/OPG ratio. These findings support the investigation of therapeutic targets for CF bone disease by modulating the RANK/RANKL/OPG pathway.
JOURNAL OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Meghana Sathe, Baha Moshiree, Enid Aliaj, MinJae Lee, Jessica Hudson, Alex Gifford, Susan Attel, Breck Gamel, Steven D. D. Freedman, Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, A. Jay Freeman
Summary: This study examines the current use of acid-suppressive medications (ASM) and pancreatic enzyme therapy (PERT) in patients with CF and their interest in a standardized withdrawal study. The results show that there is interest among patients and CF providers in pursuing research on simplifying the gastrointestinal regimen for CF patients on highly effective modulator therapy (HEMT).
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Brittni N. Metoyer, Ru-Jye Chuang, MinJae Lee, Christine Markham, Eric Brown, Maha Almohamad, Jayna M. Dave, Shreela V. Sharma
Summary: This study examines the relationship between fruit and vegetable shopping behavior and child fruit and vegetable intake. The findings suggest that the location and frequency of fruit and vegetable shopping are associated with child fruit and vegetable intake among Hispanic/Latino and African American participants. Further research is needed to understand the influence of cultural and physical environmental factors.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Brittni Naylor Metoyer, Ru-Jye Chuang, MinJae Lee, Christine Markham, Eric L. Brown, Maha Almohamad, Jayna M. Dave, Shreela V. Sharma
Summary: This study examined the associations between parent and child fruit and vegetable intake and the home nutrition environment among Hispanic/Latino and African American families, and found that the relationship varied by race and ethnicity. Future programs should consider designing culturally tailored interventions to address racial/ethnic-specific influences.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Brittni Naylor Metoyer, Ru-Jye Chuang, MinJae Lee, Christine Markham, Eric Brown, Maha Almohamad, Shreela Sharma
Summary: This study examines the influence of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation on the baseline fruit and vegetable (FV) intake of Hispanic/Latino and African American children and parents in the Brighter Bites program. The results show that SNAP participation moderates the relationship between FV intake among parents and children and FV shopping at convenience stores, indicating the need for interventions to promote SNAP participation and improve access to FV.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Sepideh Saroukhani, Maureen Samms-Vaughan, Jan Bressler, MinJae Lee, Courtney Byrd-Williams, Manouchehr Hessabi, Megan L. Grove, Sydonnie Shakespeare-Pellington, Katherine A. Loveland, Mohammad H. Rahbar
Summary: This study found that the comorbidity of eczema with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing. There may be an interaction between eczema and polymorphisms in glutathione S-transferase (GST) genes in relation to ASD and ASD severity. Further analysis showed that eczema was significantly associated with ASD only among children with specific genotypes for the GSTP1 Ile105Val polymorphism. Additionally, among ASD cases with the GSTM1 DD genotype, those with eczema had a marginally significant higher mean social affect score.
RESEARCH IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Social
Miguel Angel Cano, Felipe Gonzalez Castro, Aprile D. Benner, Kristine M. Molina, Seth J. Schwartz, Robin T. Higashi, MinJae Lee, Ellen L. Vaughan, Zoran Bursac, Alice Cepeda, Avelardo Valdez, Patria Rojas, Mario De La Rosa, Betty Alonso, Michael J. Zvolensky, Marcel A. de Dios
Summary: This study examined the association between ethnic discrimination and self-rated health among Hispanic emerging adults, and investigated the role of self-esteem and resilience as moderators of this association. Results revealed that higher levels of ethnic discrimination were linked to lower self-rated health. Self-esteem acted as a moderator that weakened this association, but resilience did not have a similar effect.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Mark C. Hwang, MinJae Lee, Lianne S. Gensler, Michael M. Ward, Matthew A. Brown, Thomas J. Learch, Amirali Tahanan, Mohammad H. Rahbar, Mariko Ishimori, Michael H. Weisman, John D. Reveille
Summary: In this study, we found that changes in individual spinal mobility measures over a 2-year period are not reliably associated with increased, longitudinal AS-related spinal structural progression. Moreover, baseline mSASSS, sex, CRP, and disease duration were confirmed to be associated with AS-related structural spinal progression over time.
ACR OPEN RHEUMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Hilda Sekabira Nakalema, Suja S. Rajan, Robert O. Morgan, Minjae Lee, Susan L. Gillespie, Adeodata Kekitiinwa
Summary: The study found that youth who started ART treatment post-2014 had decreased odds of opportunistic infections at 6 and 12 months compared to those who started treatment pre-2014. However, there were no significant differences in survival rates between the two groups. Further research is needed to understand geographical and clinical variations in HIV-related morbidity and mortality.
AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV
(2021)
