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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mercedes Gil-Campos, Alexandra Perez-Ferreiros, Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Juan Jose Bedoya-Carpente, Anton Kalen, Luis A. Moreno, Gloria Bueno, Angel Gil, Concepcion M. Aguilera, Rosaura Leis
Summary: This study aimed to identify dietary and physical activity patterns in children with overweight and obesity through cluster analysis. Three clusters were identified with varying levels of physical activity and adherence to dietary recommendations. The study found that cluster 3, with the highest physical activity level, had lower body fat percentage and higher lean body mass compared to cluster 2. Adherence to both physical activity and dietary guidelines is important in understanding obesogenic habits in pediatric populations.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Juuso O. Hakala, Katja Pahkala, Markus Juonala, Pia Salo, Mika Kahonen, Nina Hutri-Kahonen, Terho Lehtimaki, Tomi P. Laitinen, Eero Jokinen, Leena Taittonen, Paivi Tossavainen, Jorma S. A. Viikari, Olli T. Raitakari, Suvi P. Rovio
Summary: The study found that consistently high systolic blood pressure, high serum total cholesterol, and obesity from childhood to midlife were inversely associated with midlife cognitive performance. Moreover, the more cardiovascular risk factors accumulated, the worse was the observed cognitive performance.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Francesca Mainieri, Saverio La Bella, Francesco Chiarelli
Summary: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The development of atherosclerosis starts in childhood and adolescence and progresses into cardiovascular disease in young adults. Among various cardiovascular risk factors, hyperlipidemia, along with the global obesity epidemic, has emerged as the most prevalent factor, playing a crucial role in the development of ASCVD. Screening for hyperlipidemia is strongly recommended to identify high-risk children who require intensive investigation and intervention. Early initiation of treatment is essential to reduce the risk of future ASCVD. This review focuses on lipid metabolism, hyperlipidemia, and their correlations with cardiovascular risk, as well as screening and therapeutic management to prevent or minimize the development of ASCVD.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Christopher L. Schaich, Joseph Yeboah, Mark A. Espeland, Laura D. Baker, Jingzhong Ding, Kathleen M. Hayden, Bonnie C. Sachs, Suzanne Craft, Stephen R. Rapp, Jose A. Luchsinger, Annette L. Fitzpatrick, Susan R. Heckbert, Wendy S. Post, Gregory L. Burke, Norrina B. Allen, Timothy M. Hughes
Summary: Background vascular risk scores are associated with cognitive performance and decline, with differences in associations observed among different risk scores and racial/ethnic groups.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Nida Buawangpong, Chanchanok Aramrat, Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Atiwat Soontornpun, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Suphawita Pliannuom, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the use of the Thai Cardiovascular Risk (TCVR) score in predicting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Thai adults with metabolic risks. The results showed the potential for developing an MCI risk model based on routine cardiovascular risk assessments.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lidan Zheng, Fiona E. Matthews, Kaarin J. Anstey
Summary: This study found that cardiovascular diseases are associated with a decrease in lifespan and cognitive impairment-free life expectancy, with stroke patients having the shortest lifespan and cognitive impairment-free life expectancy. Analysis of multiple cardiovascular risk factors revealed that each additional cardiovascular condition was exponentially linked to a decrease in lifespan and cognitive impairment-free life expectancy.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Dimitra D. Papanikolaou, Kyriaki Astara, George D. Vavougios, Zoe Daniil, Konstantinos Gourgoulianis, Vasileios T. Stavrou
Summary: This review summarizes the consequences of sleep deprivation on breathing regulation and its outcomes. Sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome, are often associated with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep deprivation. The presence of hypoxia and hypercapnia during lack of sleep can undermine various bodily functions, especially in athletes. This highlights the importance of maintaining a good sleep pattern for effective recovery.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Carol A. Derby, Franya Hutchins, Gail A. Greendale, Karen A. Matthews, Barbara Sternfeld, Susan A. Everson-Rose, Rasa Kazlauskaite, Rachel A. Whitmer, Maria M. Brooks
Summary: Midlife cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes, elevated fasting glucose, central obesity, and heart age greater than chronological age are associated with decline in processing speed, indicating the importance of intervening on these factors in midlife to prevent later life cognitive impairment and ADRD.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Angela X. Chen, Anjana Radhakutty, Sophie M. Drake, Andrew Kiu, Campbell H. Thompson, Morton G. Burt
Summary: This study aims to investigate the potential mechanisms linking MACS and cardiovascular mortality.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Howell Leung, Xiaoxue Long, Yueqiong Ni, Lingling Qian, Emmanouil Nychas, Sara Leal Siliceo, Dennis Pohl, Kati Hanhineva, Yan Liu, Aimin Xu, Henrik B. Nielsen, Eugeni Belda, Karine Clement, Rohit Loomba, Huating Li, Weiping Jia, Gianni Panagiotou
Summary: A growing body of evidence suggests that the gut microbiota plays a role in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study found that machine learning models integrating microbial signatures were able to accurately classify individuals based on their NAFLD status and liver fat accumulation, outperforming other clinical models. These findings raise the possibility of using gut microbiota for early clinical warning of NAFLD development.
SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lizhan Bie, Jingya Niu, Shujing Wu, Ruizhi Zheng, Min Xu, Jieli Lu, Tiange Wang, Zhiyun Zhao, Shuangyuan Wang, Hong Lin, Meng Dai, Di Zhang, Yuhong Chen, Yufang Bi, Weiqing Wang, Guang Ning, Mian Li, Yu Xu
Summary: The study found that negative risk markers such as lipoprotein(a), normal ECG, and carotid intima-media thickness can downgrade predicted ASCVD risk beyond traditional risk factors, especially in high-risk participants.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sanne Ahles, Peter J. Joris, Jogchum Plat
Summary: Supplementation with anthocyanins, mainly found in berries, has been shown to improve memory and have effects on cognitive function. Additionally, berry anthocyanins have positive effects on vascular function, particularly endothelial function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hala Shokr, Irundika H. K. Dias, Doina Gherghel
Summary: The study found that oxysterol levels are related to retinal microvascular function, and abnormal levels of oxysterols may indicate early risk for cardiovascular diseases as individuals age.
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Sport Sciences
Nandi Joubert, Cheryl Walter, Rosa du Randt, Ann Aerts, Larissa Adams, Jan Degen, Stefanie Gall, Ivan Mueller, Madeleine Nienaber, Siphesihle Nqweniso, Sarah des Rosiers, Harald Seelig, Danielle Smith, Peter Steinmann, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Juerg Utzinger, Uwe Puehse, Markus Gerber
Summary: This study conducted in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa found that 18% of children were hypertensive, 20% were overweight/obese, and nearly a quarter did not meet global daily physical activity recommendations. High blood pressure in children was linked to being overweight/obese and not meeting physical activity recommendations. These findings suggest a need for early primary health intervention and education strategies.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jose R. Medina-Inojosa, Virend K. Somers, Mariana Garcia, Randal J. Thomas, Thomas Allison, Rajeev Chaudry, Christina M. Wood-Wentz, Kent R. Bailey, Sharon L. Mulvagh, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez
Summary: This study tested the performance of PCE in predicting ASCVD risk in a community setting and found that values outside PCE ranges and statin medication initiation did not affect its predictive capabilities.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Sebastian Ludyga, Steffen Held, Ludwig Rappelt, Lars Donath, Stefanie Klatt
Summary: In young and middle-aged adults, executive function is associated with success in work-life and mental health. Physical activity combined with cognitive training has the potential to benefit executive function, with combined exercise and working memory training showing the greatest benefits for working memory and single executive function training being most effective for inhibitory control. Working memory training and coordinative exercise ranked second and third in effectiveness for both executive function outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Chuidan Kong, Aiguo Chen, Sebastian Ludyga, Fabian Herold, Sean Healy, Mengxian Zhao, Alyx Taylor, Notger G. Mueller, Arthur F. Kramer, Sitong Chen, Mark S. Tremblay, Liye Zou
Summary: This study aimed to examine the associations between meeting the Canadian 24-hour movement behavior guidelines and quality of life-related indicators among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The results showed that participants who met the sleep duration and physical activity recommendations had higher levels of learning interest, while those who met the screen time and physical activity recommendations were less likely to repeat grades. Participants who adhered to the physical activity recommendation had fewer difficulties in daily activities, and those who met all three recommendations had lower odds of being victimized by bullying.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Danielle Dolley, Rosa Du Randt, Uwe Puhse, Markus Gerber, Jacob Bosma, Ann Aerts, Larissa Adams, Patricia Arnaiz, Nandi Joubert, Ivan Muller, Siphesihle Nqweniso, Harald Seelig, Peter Steinmann, Jurg Utzinger, Cheryl Walter
Summary: This study aimed to establish the prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity, as well as the level of physical activity among vulnerable children from low-income communities in South Africa. The results showed that a significant percentage of children were underweight, overweight, or obese, and only 64% engaged in the recommended amount of physical activity per day. Girls had a higher risk of being overweight or obese compared to boys. It was also found that underweight to normal-weight children were more likely to engage in physical activity than overweight to obese children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Liye Zou, Ting Wang, Fabian Herold, Sebastian Ludyga, Weina Liu, Yanjie Zhang, Sean Healy, Zhihao Zhang, Jin Kuang, Alyx Taylor, Arthur F. Kramer, Sitong Chen, Mark S. Tremblay, M. Mahbub Hossain
Summary: The study revealed that social support and sleep quality partially mediate the relationship between sedentary behavior and negative emotions. During home confinement in Shenzhen, sedentary behavior, social support, and sleep quality were associated with negative emotions, even after controlling for various demographic factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ting Wang, Jin Kuang, Fabian Herold, Alyx Taylor, Sebastian Ludyga, Zhihao Zhang, Arthur F. Kramer, Liye Zou
Summary: The rising prevalence of physical inactivity is a major public health issue in all age groups, including college students. Not meeting the recommended amount of regular physical activity is linked to adverse health events. However, adherence to planned and structured physical activity is often insufficient. Exercise-related affective responses have been found to influence exercise adherence. The Chinese version of the Preference for and Tolerance of the Intensity of Exercise Questionnaire (PRETIE-Q) has been developed and validated in a large sample of Chinese college students, showing good psychometric properties and positive associations with physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and resilience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Sebastian Ludyga, Markus Gerber, Fabienne Bruggisser, Rahel Leuenberger, Mark Brotzmann, Sarah Trescher, Markus Forster, Liye Zou, Evelyn Herbrecht, Manuel Hanke
Summary: Difficulties in face recognition are common in autistic children and can lead to social-cognitive problems. However, there is limited evidence on behavioral interventions targeting this cognitive domain. Our study aimed to investigate whether acute aerobic exercise has an impact on face recognition in autistic children. The results showed impaired face recognition following exercise, as indicated by a greater increase in reaction time compared to a control condition.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Markus Gerber, Sarah Jakowski, Michael Kellmann, Robyn Cody, Basil Gygax, Sebastian Ludyga, Caspar Mueller, Sven Ramseyer, Johanna Beckmann
Summary: This study investigated 97 adolescent elite athletes from three Swiss Olympic Partner Schools and found a negative association between higher protein consumption and severity of depressive symptoms. The study also highlighted deviations from recommended nutritional standards in elite athletes. Therefore, further research is needed to better understand the impact of dietary behavior on the mental health of athletes.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Florian Knappe, Konstantinia Filippou, Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, Ioannis D. Morres, Emmanouil Tzormpatzakis, Elsa Havas, Harald Seelig, Flora Colledge, Sebastian Ludyga, Marianne Meier, Dominique de Quervain, Yannis Theodorakis, Roland von Kanel, Uwe Puhse, Markus Gerber
Summary: This study aims to determine the psychological well-being, PTSD symptom severity, metabolic syndrome, and associated factors among forcibly displaced people in Greece. The findings show an elevated risk for mental distress and an overall high mental and physiological burden among people living in a Greek refugee camp. Urgent action and policies should be implemented to address these issues.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Arnaiz, Harald Seelig, Markus Gerber, Larissa Adams, Jan Degen, Danielle Dolley, Nandi Joubert, Madeleine Nienaber, Siphesihle Nqweniso, Peter Steinmann, Jurg Utzinger, Rosa du Randt, Cheryl Walter, Uwe Puhse, Ivan Muller
Summary: The KaziKidz intervention had short-term effects on physical activity and health in high-risk children, but evidence of its long-term effectiveness, especially among vulnerable populations, is lacking. The study found that after a two-year follow-up, at-risk children showed a decline in physical activity, an increase in BMI, mean arterial pressure, HbA1c, and TC to HDL ratio.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Manuel Hanke, Vera Nina Looser, Fabienne Bruggisser, Rahel Leuenberger, Markus Gerber, Sebastian Ludyga
Summary: This study aims to investigate the association between children's physical activity and their reactions to psychosocial stress. The results show that girls tend to have stronger reactions compared to boys when exposed to stress in the laboratory. Children who meet the WHO recommendations for physical activity generally exhibit lower endocrine reactivity in both experimental tasks.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Meijun Hou, Fabian Herold, Sean Healy, Justin A. Haegele, Martin E. Block, Sebastian Ludyga, Felipe B. Schuch, Jonathan Leo Ng, Markus Gerber, M. Mahbub Hossain, Alyx Taylor, Tine Van Damme, Notger G. Mueller, Arthur F. Kramer, Liye Zou
Summary: This study investigated the potential effects of adherence to the 24-h movement behavior guidelines on academic, social, and emotional outcomes among visually impaired children and adolescents. The results showed that adhering to these guidelines was associated with better academic performance, social relationships, and emotional functioning. However, less than one-third of the participants met these guidelines.
MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Sebastian Ludyga, Christoph Hauser, Sabrina Kochli, Giulia Lona, Lukas Streese, Oliver Faude, Markus Gerber, Henner Hanssen
Summary: The retinal microcirculation is associated with cerebrovascular function, physical fitness, and cognitive function. A study examined the role of physical fitness on executive function development in children and its mediation by microvascular health. The results showed that higher performance on physical fitness tests at baseline was associated with lower reaction times on the Flanker task at follow-up. Furthermore, physical fitness was indirectly related to executive function development through retinal venular diameters. However, the direct impact of physical fitness on reaction time was greater than the indirect impact through retinal venular diameters.
MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jin Kuang, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, Erle Chen, Zsolt Demetrovics, Fabian Herold, Rebecca Y. M. Cheung, Daniel L. Hall, Michaela Markwart, Markus Gerber, Sebastian Ludyga, Arthur F. Kramer, Liye Zou
Summary: In this study, a path analysis was conducted to examine the associations among dimensions of emerging adulthood, levels of physical activity, self-control, and procrastination. The results showed that regular physical activity predicted both self-control and irrational procrastination indirectly, while instability and responsibility had direct effects on procrastination. These findings highlight the importance of physical activity in protecting mental health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ting Wang, Boris Cheval, Silvio Maltagliati, Zachary Zenko, Fabian Herold, Sebastian Ludyga, Markus Gerber, Yan Luo, Layan Fessler, Notger G. Mueller, Liye Zou
Summary: Despite the well-established benefits of regular physical activity (PA) on health, a large proportion of the world population does not achieve the recommended level of regular PA. To address this issue, the Affective Exercise Experiences (AFFEXX) questionnaire has been developed and validated in a Chinese population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Tarun Aurora, Audrey Cole, Parul Rai, Paul Lavoie, Carrie Mcivor, Lisa M. Klesges, Guolian Kang, Janaka S. S. Liyanage, Heather M. Brandt, Jane S. Hankins
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a vaccine strategy bundle in increasing HPV vaccine initiation and completion rates in a specialty clinic setting. By implementing the bundle, which included staff education, provider incentives, offering vaccines in clinics, and verifying vaccine completion, the clinic successfully improved HPV vaccine initiation and completion rates among sickle cell disease patients.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Nienke M. Halbmeijer, Wes Onland, Jeroen Dudink, Filip Cools, Anne Debeer, Anton H. van Kaam, Manon J. N. L. Benders, Niek E. van der Aa
Summary: In ventilated infants born preterm, high dose systemic hydrocortisone initiated between 7 and 14 days after birth did not have a significant impact on brain development.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Katherine Melton, Jianfang Liu, Hossein Sadeghi, Maureen George, Arlene Smaldone
Summary: This study aims to identify predictors of change in lung function and body weight during health care transition in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The study findings highlight the importance of CF RISE program engagement and reducing gaps in care for improving the transition of adolescents and young adults with CF.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Laura A. Duckworth, Kimberly A. Sutton, Nurmohammad Shaikh, Jinli Wang, Carla Hall-Moore, Lori R. Holtz, Phillip I. Tarr, Ronald C. Rubenstein
Summary: The study tested the usefulness of various biomarkers as indicators of gut dysfunction in cystic fibrosis (CF) and investigated the repeatability of these measures in individuals over short periods and their correlation with clinical outcomes. The results showed that elevated levels of fLcn2 in individuals with CF may predict worsened pulmonary function.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Lindsey Haack, Nikkan Das, Arvind Hoskoppal, Mark Debrunner, Tarek Alsaied, Gaurav Arora
Summary: RAE on ECG has a low positive predictive value for RAE on echocardiogram in previously healthy young patients. The highest yield for RAE on echocardiogram was observed in patients who were <1 year of age, had RAE in the anterior precordial leads, or displayed right ventricular hypertrophy on ECG.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Michael A. Padula, Khatija Naing, Tara L. Wenger, Irfan Ahmad, Carl H. Coghill, K. Taylor Wild, S. Alex Rottgers, Cory M. Resnick, Jeffrey Goldstein, Zarmina Ehsan, Donna Watkins, Nicole Deptula, Kuan-Chi Lai, Janet Lioy, Semsa Gogcu, Christopher M. Cielo
Summary: This study describes the spectrum of disease and burden of care in infants with congenital micrognathia. The results show that these infants commonly require surgical intervention and tube feedings, and disparities based on race and among centers were identified.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Michael P. Fundora, Manvitha Kalicheti, Guantao Zhao, Kevin O. Maher, Nicoleta Serban
Summary: This study investigated the variation of outpatient opioid prescribing in postoperative pediatric cardiac patients across the US. The results showed that there were significant differences in opioid prescribing by race, ethnicity, sex, and region.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Jia Guo, Brooklyn J. Fraser, Leigh Blizzard, Michael D. Schmidt, Terence Dwyer, Alison J. Venn, Costan G. Magnussen
Summary: There is a correlation between childhood and adulthood cardiorespiratory fitness.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Nianzhou Xiao, Michelle Starr, Adrienne Stolfi, Gilad Hamdani, Shireen Hashmat, Stefan G. Kiessling, Christina Sethna, Mahmoud Kallash, Robyn Matloff, Robert Woroniecki, Keia Sanderson, Ikuyo Yamaguchi, Stephen D. Cha, Michael G. Semanik, Rahul Chanchlani, Joseph T. Flynn, Mark Mitsnefes
Summary: This multicenter study reports that most infants diagnosed with idiopathic hypertension in the NICU will discontinue antihypertensive treatment within 2 years of discharge. Antenatal steroid treatment is associated with a decreased likelihood of needing antihypertensive therapy for more than 1 year.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Kanwaljit Singh, John Concato, Jonathan M. Davis
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Yaxing Meng, Harri Niinikoski, Suvi P. Rovio, Brooklyn J. Fraser, Feitong Wu, Antti Jula, Tapani Ronnemaa, Jorma S. A. Viikari, Olli T. Raitakari, Katja Pahkala, Costan G. Magnussen
Summary: This 26-year study shows a correlation between early-life non-HDL-C levels and future levels. Early dietary counseling can reduce the risk of high pediatric non-HDL-C, emphasizing the importance of early interventions in preventing cardiovascular risks.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Kelsey A. B. Gastineau, Rebecca Bell, Allison Hanes, Sandra Mckay, Eric Sigel, Filoteia Popescu, Evan C. Sommer, Shari Barkin
Summary: This study aimed to assess the self-reported counseling outcomes for a firearm safe storage counseling training program provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The results demonstrated significant improvement in counseling self-efficacy and frequency one month after the training.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Kathryn E. K. Berlin, William Scott, Sara Dawson, David Brousseau, Joanne M. Lagatta
Summary: This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the impact of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of infants from NICU hospitalization to one year post-discharge. The study found that lower HRQL during NICU stay was associated with earlier gestational age, postnatal corticosteroid usage, outborn status, and gastrostomy tube placement. Lower HRQL at 3 and 12 months post-discharge was associated with readmissions, home oxygen use, parent-reported difficulty breathing, lower developmental scores, and not playing with other children. Most parents reported similar or improved HRQL after discharge, but parents of infants with respiratory symptoms experienced less improvement. Efforts to improve parent HRQL should focus on respiratory symptoms and social isolation.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Garett J. Griffith, Alan P. Wang, Robert I. Liem, Michael R. Carr, Tyler Corson, Kendra Ward
Summary: This study developed reference values for cardiorespiratory fitness in children aged 6-18 years without underlying heart disease, measured by peak oxygen uptake and treadmill time. Fitness levels increased with age in males but not females. Males generally exhibited higher fitness levels compared to females in the same age groups.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
David S. Liu, Patricia Miller, Anna Rothenberg, Carley Vuillermin, Peter M. Waters, Andrea S. Bauer
Summary: This study aims to determine if children with elbow flexion contracture (EFC) caused by brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) are more likely to develop shoulder contracture and undergo surgical treatment. A retrospective review was conducted on children under 2 years old with BPBI who presented to a single children's hospital. The results showed that patients with EFC had reduced shoulder range of motion and higher odds of shoulder contracture and surgical treatment. Prompt referral to a BPBI specialty clinic is recommended for evaluation and potential surgery.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2024)
